Meatless Tacos with Vegetable Protein Crumbles


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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 240.9
  • Total Fat: 11.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.9 mg
  • Sodium: 465.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
  • Protein: 19.6 g

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Introduction

A simple twist transforms this traditional recipe into a vegetarian entree. A simple twist transforms this traditional recipe into a vegetarian entree.

Ingredients

    • 4 cups meatless burger crumbles (like Morningstar Farms or Boca Burger)
    • 1 package taco seasoning
    • 3/4 cup water
    • 2 large tomatoes, diced
    • 2 cups low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
    • shredded romaine lettuce
    • 8 taco shells (or whole wheat tortillas)

Directions

1. Warm meatless burger crumbles in sauté pan. Add water and taco seasoning to meat and bring to a boil. Simmer and stir until desired consistency is reached.



2. Heat taco shells (or tortillas) according to directions on package. Dice tomatoes, shred cheese, and shred lettuce, all to desired amounts.



3. Pour two oz. beef into shell, and top with desired topping.



Makes 8 servings.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Good
    These tasted like a typical taco so no great shakes. - 3/14/10


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    Very Good
    I just made this for supper. What a hit. We loved it. I added cucumber and diced cheddar cheese on a bed of lettuce. So easy, yet very healthy. - 5/2/09


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    Very Good
    this was great i had it with chicken - 5/1/09


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    Very Good
    this was pretty good. i would make it again. - 5/1/09


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    Incredible!
    Excellent recipe!! And my kids didn't know I was using meatless burger crumbles!!!! - 5/1/09