Taco Tuesday can perk up ordinary weeknight meals, but you can enjoy the fun of eating tacos every day. Tacos are easy to make and feature simple, flavorful ingredients that can be customized to each person’s tastes. You can choose from so many variations on the basic taco that you’ll never be bored by them. Best of all, you can fit delicious tacos into your healthy eating plan and stay on track to your weight loss goal. We’ve picked 10 of our favorite taco recipes so you can whip them up whenever you get a craving for the flavors of the Southwest.
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Tilapia is a mild-flavored white fish that’s high in protein and low in saturated fat. With this recipe, tilapia takes on the zesty flavors of the spices and blends in with creamy cheese, tangy tomatoes and crunchy slaw. To make these tacos even tastier and more filling, add more non-starchy vegetables such as onions or peppers (sweet, hot or both). Click here for the full recipe! >
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If you like your tacos crunchy and meaty, try this filling wrap. It starts with ground turkey seasoned with spices for a bit of zing, accompanied by real cheese and sour cream, tomatoes and lettuce. In the center is a tostada shell that adds the satisfying crunch to every bite. It’s a healthier version of a fast food favorite! Click here for the full recipe! >
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Plump and juicy shrimp are the perfect protein for tacos because they pick up the flavors from the spicy marinade and cook in just a few minutes. We like combining the shrimp with crisp, fresh cabbage dressed in a creamy yogurt sauce that’s flavored with avocado and lime juice. Click here for the full recipe! >
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You get spoonful after spoonful of savory ground beef, plus hearty black beans and sweet corn in this Southwest-style meal. Fire-roasted tomatoes and chile peppers bump up the flavor. This easy recipe makes six servings and you can freeze any extras to pull out whenever you’re hungry for a filling Flex meal. Click here for the full recipe! >
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Smoky, peppery Cajun spices give mild-tasting, high-protein halibut a potent flavor boost. We pair the seasoned fish with a simple but delicious homemade tomatillo sauce. It features the tangy green cousins of tomatoes, along with jalapenos, onions, garlic and a bit of honey for sweetness. Try it with toppings such as mango, avocado, cabbage and tomatoes. Click here for the full recipe! >
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Turn your ordinary chicken wrap into a meal fit for a fiesta! These taco-inspired pinwheels are perfect for Taco Tuesday. All you do is mix together shredded chicken, Mexican-style cheese, cream cheese and salsa (hot or mild, your choice). Spread it on a whole wheat tortilla and roll it up tightly. After chilling the whole wrap in the fridge, you slice it into “pinwheels” and dig in. Each serving is three Chicken Taco Pinwheels. Click here for the full recipe! >
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Don’t worry vegetarians! We have a Taco Tuesday recipe for you, too. However, this filling bowl will quench anyone’s craving for Mexican flavors—not just vegetarians. It has creamy avocado, tingly jalapeno peppers, sweet bell peppers, fresh cilantro and zesty salsa. The extra firm tofu is seasoned with chili powder and cayenne pepper, so your taste buds light up in pleasure with every bite. Click here for the full recipe! >
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With this satisfying lunch, you get everything you love about fast food taco salads with far fewer calories and less fat. We load up the crispy tortilla bowl with chunks of chicken breast rubbed with taco seasoning, black beans, sweet peppers, baby spinach, green onions and pico de gallo salsa. The creamy lime cilantro dressing ties it all together. Click here for the full recipe! >
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, ½ SmartCarb, 3 Vegetables and 2 Extras
The flavors of the tropics and Mexico join forces in this delicious bowl, featuring Cajun-spiced shrimp and mango salsa. They’re served on a bed of tender Coconut Lime Cauliflower Rice, which enhances the tropical tastes and fills you up. Even better, each serving has less than 300 calories. Click here for the full recipe! >
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Whether you’re ready for an extraordinary Taco Tuesday snack or preparing for a party, these Shrimp Taco Bites are sure to make you smile. They are easy to assemble, look irresistible and are loaded with flavor. Each crispy cup includes a plump shrimp along with avocado and zesty pico de gallo salsa. Click here for the full recipe! >
