Taco Night
This is a fun way to get the family together. If you have taco night once a week, you can use tofu, chicken, fish, or beef on different weeks.
Serves8
Cooking Methodsauteeing
CostInexpensive
Total Timeunder 30 minutes
Kid FriendlyYes
OccasionCasual Dinner Party, Family Get-together
Recipe Coursemain course
Dietary Considerationhealthy, low-fat, vegetarian
Mealdinner
Moodfestive
Taste and Texturecheesy, creamy, crisp, herby, savory, spiced, umami
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 package low-fat tofu, crumbled
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Dash hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quarted
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1 cup green cabbage, very thinly sliced
- 1 package fat-free whole wheat tortillas
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 limes, quartered
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or sour cream (optional)
Instructions
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The Process
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Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet. Add tofu, spices, and hot sauce and cook for a few minutes until heated through. Add salt to taste. (Cook ground chicken or lean beef with the same spices as tofu, but allow 10 more minutes).
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Arrange tomatoes, avocado, cabbage, onions, and limes on a platter.
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Heat tortillas.
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Assemble the taco with your favorite ingredients.
2007 Domenica Catelli
