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Lean and Spicy Tacos
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Servings
Servings:
10
Title

Lean and Spicy Tacos

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Description

A classic taco with a healthy twist.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium avocado, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro flakes
  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 3 tablespoons onion, minced
  • 10 whole-wheat tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup fat-free shredded cheese
    Optional: favorite preferred taco sauce, refried beans or black beans
Directions

Directions

Mix tomatoes, avocado and cilantro flakes in small to medium-sized bowl. Spray frying pan with nonstick cooking spray and turn to medium heat. Add ground beef and taco seasoning. Use a spoon or spatula to break up ground beef. Cover pan and let cook for a few minutes, then add minced onions. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until beef is browned and fully cooked (about 10 minutes). Warm tortillas in microwave about 15 seconds. Prepare each taco by placing beef in taco shell, then lettuce and tomato mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top and serve.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Protein is important to have in your diet because it plays a part in the health and maintenance of the body. Choosing protein foods that are lean and low in cholesterol will give you the needed nutrients without the extra fat.

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Go Lean with Protein (FN724, Reviewed Dec. 2021)

The food icon, MyPlate, at www.MyPlate.gov, allows you to calculate the ounces of protein foods you need according to your age, sex and activity level. You can create a personalized eating plan.

Make at least Half Your Grains Whole Grains (FN726, Reviewed Dec. 2021)

The food icon at www.ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends that at least half of the grain foods in your diet be whole grains

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.