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Dieting? It's Taco Time!

Includes Taco Recipe & Calories in Taco

Tacos are a dieter's feast when prepared with Diet Savvy.  Grab your sombrero and castanets and we'll show you how.

THE MEATY TACO LAYER:

circle03_orange.gif Search and find the leanest hamburger at your local market. Or, opt for lean ground turkey.

circle03_orange.gif Make sure your spices are fresh!  Add the following to one pound of browned meat to suit your personal taste:

  • 2 Tablespoons of ground chili powder
  • 1 Teaspoon of ground cumin
  • chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup of diced onions
  • garlic powder if desired
  • salt, cracked pepper

For FIRE ANT TACOS add 1 chopped seeded jalapeno.

COOKING TRICK: add a bit of water to the seasoned meat which will explode the spices through the meat.

For thicker meat, add a bit of corn mesa mixed in water.

Taco meat can also be mixed with mashed or whipped beans for a unique taste that is Diet Delicious!

Vegetarians may opt for black beans over meat or use meat substitute found in the frozen foods section at most markets.

THE SALAD GARDEN TACO LAYER:

circle03_orange.gif The salad layer of the tacos should be interesting - not just a mix of bland iceberg lettuce and mushy diced tomatoes.  So search for fresh veggies and try this mix:

  • chopped cilantro
  • chopped onion
  • finely grated skimmed mozzarella cheese
  • your favorite CRISP lettuce
  • halved cherry tomatoes
  • a couple of thin slices of avocado
  • salt, cracked pepper

Mix all the salad ingredients, the add the juice of one lime.

ONE SHELL OF A TACO:

circle03_orange.gif Several shell options:

  • corn tortillas - about 40 calories each when 'fried' in a non-stick skillet using no calorie cooking spray OR when layered with paper towels and placed into the microwave for a few seconds
  • flour tortillas - about 80 - 150 calories depending upon the size of the flour tortilla and the brand used.  May be 'fried' in a non-stick skillet using no calorie cooking spray or heated in the microwave for same number of calories.
  • lettuce - makes an ultra low calorie taco shell
  • pita pocket bread
  • or crush up a couple of corn tortillas and spoon on the remaining ingredients to create a personal taco salad

THE TACO TOPPINGS:

  • light sour cream
  • grated skimmed mozzarella cheese
  • salsa
  • chipolte sauce
  • hot sauce
  • sliced pickled peppers

THE TACO CALORIE COUNT:

How many calories are in a taco?  With so many options mentioned above - a taco may have as many or as few calories as the Little Ol Taco Maker desires.  Here is a pattern for taco calories that might help:

  • 1 corn tortilla shell (40 calories)
  • 1 Tablespoon of taco meat placed into shell
  • 1 Tablespoon of salsa spooned over meat
  • 3/4 cup of chopped salad (chopped cilantro, lettuce, onions, tomatoes) layered on top of salsa
  •  Top with 1 Tablespoon of grated cheese, a teaspoon of lite sour cream and a bit more of the salsa

Total Taco Calories: About 140 

 
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