Taco Night Roundup
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Tacos don't only have to be for Tuesday anymore! For dinner any night of the week these scrumptious tacos can be mixed and matched for the most color and nutrients possible. There's a variety of protein options with dips and sauces to appeal to even the pickiest eaters at the table.
Appetizers
Shrimp Ceviche
Ceviche is a tasty dish that involves marinating seafood in acidic ingredients like citrus for a short time. This version is bright and refreshing with shrimp, lemon, and lime, and is great served on warm, summery days, or as a companion to taco Tuesdays!
Simple & Fresh Pico
Pico is a classic salsa full of refreshing and vibrant flavor. It can be used as a topping on tacos or as a side to be enjoyed by the mouthful. Made with garden fresh tomatoes it’s the perfect summer appetizer! Serve with Just About Foods Cauliflower Tortilla Chips for a guilt-free snack.
Perfect Guac
Have you ever tried using a stand mixer to make perfectly creamy Guac? It's so easy and only takes 4 ingredients.
It is really all about the ratio with Guacamole so depending on how much you have to make use this ratio and go up from there. Like Pico, this Guac can be enjoyed inside or outside your taco of choice!
Avocado Crema
You can’t go wrong with avocado anything. This Crema has a nice, smooth texture from the avocado and coconut, and their rich flavors are balanced with tangy lime. Pour it on everything for a creamy, citrusy accent. This recipe is from my cookbook, Wandering Palate.
Mango Salsa
Also from my cookbook, Wandering Palate is this bright, fruity taco topping. My refreshing salsa is the perfect sweet and savory accompaniment to any fish dish - and especially good with tacos.
Tacos & Fillings
Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken
This delicious Shredded Chicken is the Mexican answer to your shredded meat cravings, filled with spices and the tanginess of lime. An integral part of this recipe is the Pili Hunters Buyo Fermented Hot Sauce, which is Filipino-inspired consisting of calamansi, chilies, garlic, and tamarind. This sauce really adds some complexity to an incredibly easy dish. Serve this inside my grain-free hard shell tacos or grain-free tortillas on their own or as the spicy part of your taco spread.
Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos
These tacos involve melt-in-your-mouth Beef, flavorful Pico, and creamy avocado. The beef cooks in the Instant Pot which means that most of the cooking is hands-off. Simply let the pressure cooker do all the work before shredding into bite-sized pieces and serving in lettuce or cassava taco shells. Find all the finer details in my cookbook, Wandering Palate.
Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos
Tequila is a perfect cocktail base as well as a marinade ingredient! Plump, juicy Shrimp are covered in lots of tequila, lime, garlic, and cilantro for a mouthwatering marinade before skewering and grilling to perfection. Pop them in a taco shell for a mouth watering shrimp taco!
Fish Tacos with Roasted Green Salsa
Fish Tacos are a California staple. The filling is always the star of the dish, but equally important is the delivery method - the tortilla! For those of us who are gluten-free my favorite taco is a Cassava taco and I was able to share this delicious recipe in collaboration with Coyotas. This dish is so flavorful and bright. It packs the punch of summer and sun.
Instant Pot Black Beans
Dried beans are a wonderful pantry staple because of their versatility, and Black Beans are no different. These ones cook in and Instant Pot ensuring that you get super tender beans to enjoy on their own or combine with your favorite recipes. Consider adding these to your taco spread or even making your very own refried beans.
Instant Pot Carnitas
These Instant Pot Carnitas are ready in less than an hour! You only need six ingredients to prepare this easy instant pot filling for your evening! Pair them with your preferred taco shell.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
The uses for Shredded Chicken are endless as I illustrated in my cookbook, Wandering Palate. Make a batch in your Instant Pot, store it in the fridge, and have tacos every night of the week. Alternatively, toss the cooked chicken with a sauce and stuff into cassava tortillas or lettuce leaves for tacos.
Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa
Juicy, lime flavored shrimp are excellent when you need a protein fast to satisfy a taco craving. I had to include a recipe in my cookbook, Wandering Palate. These shrimp cook so quickly and are perfect when paired with a sweet and tangy mango salsa.
Hard Shell Tacos
When you are a grain-free eater, there is no reason why you can't have tacos. Make your own Hard Shell Tacos with my recipe! Luckily, Siete is a company that has come up with the most perfect, crunchy taco shells prepared from grain-free ingredients like ground pumpkin seeds, cassava flour and psyllium powder. They are a wonderful base for any favorite fillings like this spiced beef mixture with pico de gallo, sharp cheese and crisp lettuce.
Taco Bowl
If you enjoy the taste of tacos but don’t want the carbs, this Taco Bowl Salad from my cookbook, Wandering Palate, will become a dinner favorite. The combination of tender, shredded beef, fruity tomatoes and zesty cilantro will be a satisfying combination with no need for the usual taco shells.
Weeknight Taco Salad
Family favorite tacos can be turned into a healthy, Weeknight Taco Salad in these taco salad bowls. By using balls of aluminum foil, you can create your own tacos bowls at home with cassava tortillas. Simply drape the tortillas over the balls of foil and allow to toast in the oven until golden and crisp. Once done, they are filled with lettuce as well as all the best components of traditional tacos like tomatoes, beef, cilantro and cheese.
