Keep meal-prep easy and healthy eating for lunch during the workweek ready-to-do with my Taco Salad with Avocado Herb Dressing. This fifth installment of my Healthy Week Lunch Series focuses on protein and healthy fat. Only three weeks to the half marathon, so I’m still very carb-focused, but I’m getting those from fruit and grains in…
Taco Salad with Grilled Veggies
Here’s a light dish that doesn’t taste light! By using a healthy Avocado Herb Dressing, you won’t even miss the cheese or sour cream in this taco salad. I also use ground chicken breast and bake the shells. Super healthy, but with no deprivation here whatsoever! Taco Salad with Grilled Veggies 4 whole wheat…
Taco Seasoning
Like my Grill Rubs for Pork and Chicken, I keep a small tub of this in the fridge. This recipe was adapted from one at allrecipes.com. Taco Seasoning 4 T chili powder 1 t garlic powder 1 t onion powder 1/2 – 1 t cayenne (1/2 t for mild, 1 t for medium heat) 1…
Taco Pie
Taco Pie 2 c crushed Tostitos (I do this real quick in the food processor) 1 egg, beaten 2 T water 1 envelope reduced sodium taco seasoning (or make your own Taco Seasoning!) 4 oz can chopped green chilies, undrained 1 lb lean ground beef 1 c shredded Mexican blend, pepper jack, or cheddar cheese…