HEALTHY Taco Tuesday

Mexican food is actually very healthy if you know how to do it the right way.

Without giving you my life story, enjoy these Gluten-Free Taco Recipes on your next taco tuesday or any regular dinner. Find variations below as well for Grain Free, Paleo, Whole 30, Vegan, High-Protein .

Serves: 2 Cook Time: 15 min Prep Time: 5 min

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa

• 1/2 cup cooked black beans

• 1/4 cup corn

• 1/2 cubed & baked sweet potato

• 1/2 avocado, cubed

• 1/4 red onion, diced

• Fresh cilantro

• Lime juice

• Protein: ground beef, grilled chicken or shredded flank

Directions

1. Layer rice, beans, sweet potato and corn in bowl.

2. Top with avocado, onion, cilantro.

3. Squeeze lime over top. Add protein if using.

4. Sauce: I enjoy using Chipotle flavored Bitchin’ ® sauce, but you may add cream as well or leave as is.

Grain-Free Taco Bowl

Replace rice or quinoa with:

• Cauliflower rice

• Shredded cabbage

• Riced broccoli

• Chopped romaine lettuce

Ingredients

• 1 cup cauliflower rice

• ½ cup black beans

• ½ cup roasted sweet potato

• ½ avocado

• Red onion

• Cilantro

• Lime

Protein

• Chicken

• Beef

• Turkey

Paleo Taco Bowl

Paleo excludes grains, beans, and corn.

Ingredients

• Cauliflower rice

• Roasted sweet potato

• Avocado

• Red onion

• Cilantro

• Lime

Protein

• Grass-fed ground beef

• Grilled chicken

• Carnitas

• Steak

Optional toppings

• Fresh salsa

• Jalapeños

• Cabbage slaw

Whole30 Taco Bowl

Ingredients

• Cauliflower rice

• Roasted sweet potato

• Avocado

• Red onion

• Cilantro

• Lime

Protein

• Ground beef

• Chicken

• Steak

Toppings

• Homemade salsa

• Pico de gallo

• Guacamole

Skip:

• Beans

• Corn

• Dairy

• Sugar-containing sauces

• Vegan Taco Bowl

  Ingredients

  • Quinoa

  • Black beans

  • Corn

  • Sweet potato

  • Avocado

  • Red onion

  • Cilantro

  • Lime

  Extra protein options

  • Roasted tofu

  • Tempeh

  • Hemp seeds

  • Pumpkin seeds

  Dressing

  • Cashew crema

  • Avocado-lime dressing

  • Vegan chipotle sauce

    High-Protein Taco Bowl

    Base

    • Cauliflower rice or quinoa

    • Black beans

    • Sweet potato

    Protein

    Choose one:

    • 6 oz chicken breast

    • 6 oz lean ground turkey

    • 6 oz lean beef

    Toppings

    • Greek yogurt

    • Avocado

    • Pico de gallo

      Taco Tuesday Variation Ideas

      Rotate one of these each week:

      Week 1: Classic Southwest

      Black beans, corn, avocado, chicken, salsa

      Week 2: Street Taco Bowl

      Cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, steak, onions, cabbage slaw

      Week 3: Baja Bowl

      Fish, cabbage, mango salsa, avocado

      Week 4: Chipotle Sweet Potato Bowl

      Ground turkey, roasted sweet potato, black beans, chipotle sauce

      Week 5: Fajita Bowl

      Chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, avocado

      Week 6: Taco Salad

      Romaine, lean beef, pico de gallo, avocado

      Week 7: Paleo Taco Bowl

      Cauliflower rice, carnitas, sweet potato, salsa