Tuesday, May 21, 2024

An article about how healthy tacos are

Tacos can be both delicious and nutritious. Let's explore some healthy taco options:

1. **Chicken Tacos with Fresh Salsa:**
   - These tacos are filled with lean chicken breast, which provides protein without excess fat.
   - Sauté finely chopped onions, jalapeño peppers, and minced garlic in a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil.
   - Add ground chicken (or lean ground turkey) and season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt.
   - Stir in salsa (or tomato sauce) and tomato paste.
   - Serve the flavorful taco meat in tortillas (or taco shells) and top with guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced tomato, and fresh cilantro. ¹

2. **Baked Fish Tacos with Avocado:**
   - Fish tacos are a great choice for heart-healthy fats and lean protein.
   - Season white fish fillets with spices like chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
   - Bake the fish until flaky and serve in soft flour tortillas.
   - Top with sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, and a squeeze of lime juice.
   - These are ready in just 30 minutes! ⁴

3. **Black Bean, Corn, and Avocado Tacos:**
   - For a vegetarian option, try black bean tacos.
   - Sauté corn, cilantro, radishes, jalapeño, and onion in olive oil.
   - Add drained and rinsed black beans, mild salsa, chili powder, and ground cumin.
   - Make a cilantro "pesto" by blending cilantro leaves, shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.
   - Assemble the tacos with the black bean mixture, avocado slices, and a drizzle of the cilantro pesto. ³

Remember, you can customize your tacos by choosing whole wheat or corn tortillas and adding your favorite toppings. Enjoy your healthy taco night! 🌮🥑🌽⁵

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 5/21/2024
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