36 Healthy Taco Recipes for Every Palate

By Anisha Jhaveri

Tacos have gone from unappetizing fast food to Tuesday night staple and gourmet food truck fare. Filled with meat or veggies, stuffed inside a soft or hard tortilla, and topped with cheese or guacamole (or both!), the possibilities are endless. And while there’s nothing wrong with a beefy, cheesy handheld, there are plenty of delicious ways to make healthy tacos, too.

These 36 variations of the Mexican mainstay—organized by the main ingredient—all start with wholesome add-ins. Some keep things classic, others take on Asian influences, and more go vegan or gluten-free. Ultimately, though, they all confirm one thing: In any iteration, few foods in this world are as tasty as the taco.

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1. Roasted Summer Vegetable Tacos

This recipe isn’t kidding about focusing on veggies, packing in a whopping eight of ‘em including the salsa ingredients. Roasting vegetables is already one of the yummiest ways to get in that daily dose, but wrapped in a soft, whole-wheat tortilla and topped with avocado crema, you may refuse to eat them any other way going forward. The best part? The ingredients are customizable—so go with whatever’s in your kitchen or in season!

2. Caramelized Delicata Squash and Onion Tacos With Cranberry Chutney

The flavors in these tacos may give off a distinct Thanksgiving vibe, but who are we to object to healthy, holiday-themed meals any time of year? The addition of brown sugar gives the squash that irresistible caramelized edge, while a cup of chopped pecans provide a savory, fiber-filled crunch. Cranberries blend with agave and garlic to make an antioxidant-rich spread that brings it all together. Gorgeous to look at and tasty to eat, don’t be surprised if you find yourself making these in the dog days of summer.

3. Roasted Portobello Soft Tacos

Portobello mushrooms are widely known as meat’s vegetarian understudy. Not only do they make a hearty stand-in for steak in these soft tacos, but they also provide glucose-lowering properties for practically zero cholesterol. No need to bother with a marinade in this recipe, either; seasoning them as they sauté in the skillet then squeezing lime overtop will provide more than enough flavor and slash cooking time to 20 minutes total. Score!

4. Taco Potato Crisps

Got a serious hankering for Mexican but no time to hit the store for ingredients? Think outside the shell and turn to this recipe, which calls for items you’re likely to already have on hand. Ground walnuts mixed with cumin and paprika make for an aromatic serving of omega-3s, and the salsa and sour cream topping are a …read more

Source:: Greatist