Last updated on September 4th, 2022 at 08:45 am
Tacos certainly are a fan favorite, with their crunchy shells and wide mixture of ingredients, sauces and spices, it is usually considered one of those dishes we know isn’t the healthiest option, but is still delicious to have on the odd occasion.
Luckily you can still make tacos both delicious and healthy which is not only easy to do, but also well worth preparing as a meal every now and again because of the nutritional benefits.
A regular taco night has never been more tempting until you find out how easy it can be to make healthy tacos.
Here are some of the tastiest taco recipes on the healthier side that you can serve up today in no time.
Smoked Brisket Tacos
A recipe that’s high in protein but still very low in overall calories, this seafood based taco recipe is bursting with flavor while luckily also being very easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of white fish, this could be cod, salmon etc.
- Corn tortilla casings
- 2 tbsp of lime juice
- 1 cup of adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup of reduced fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup of mayo
- 2 cups of cooked brown rice
- 2 cups of shredded cabbage
- 1 cup of thinly sliced radishes
- 2 tbsp of salt
Step 1 – Coat Fish
Start by warming up the oven to around 470 degree Fahrenheit while placing a wire rack upon a rimmed baking sheet.
Next move onto the fish and coat it with a 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, then, place some plank in a dish to roll the fish in to add a smooth creamy flavor.
Step 2 – Bake Fish
Go on to bake the fish for around 10 minutes just until it looks crispy and cooked to a brownish color.
While the fish is baking, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of mayonnaise with the sour cream, adobo sauce, lime juice and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Step 3 – Add Ingredients
When the fish is done and is looking crispy, take it out of the oven and cut it into pieces roughly inch size.
Place the pieces into each tortilla, which can be heated up for a few minutes if you wish, and then add the mixed together ingredients to make for a dish that’s perfect for lovers of seafood which is bursting with flavor.
Ground Beef Taco
This recipe is perfect for tacos that still retain their meaty flavor and are high in protein, but uses healthier meat and is filled with beneficial ingredients combined with a lot of flavor and sauces.
Ingredients
- 90% Lean ground beef
- Fresh garlic and minced onion
- 2 tbsp of lime juice
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- Corn tortillas
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- 2 tbsp of Salt
- Diced tomatoes and lettuce
Step 1 – Stir Onions
Begin by adding the olive oil to a large skillet and bringing its heat up and then add the diced up onions and stir until they become translucent.
Step 2 – Add And Stir The Meat
Gradually bring the heat up to a medium to high setting while adding in the ground beef and minced garlic.
Thoroughly stir the beef while adding in the chili powder, paprika and onion powder along with a bit of salt.
Step 3 – Continue Cooking Beef
Let the beef continue cooking along with its seasonings, this should usually take no more than 3 minutes.
Step 4 – Fill Tacos
Fill up your tacos with the seasoned beef along with topping it up with some lettuce, diced tomatoes, low fat sour cream and a hint of lime juice.
Grilled Chicken Tacos
A classic recipe but for good reason, grilled chicken tacos are not only easy to make, but are also bursting with meaty flavors mixed with healthy ingredients while being low in calories.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken tenders
- 8 soft healthy tortillas
- 3 thinly sliced scallions and red cabbages
- 4 tbsp of fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp of salt
- 1/3 cup of reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of chili powder
- 1 thinly sliced jalapeno pepper
Step 1 – Stir Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix together the cabbage and scallions, alongside mixing 2 tbsp of lime juice and 1 tbsp of salt. Then, combine the sour cream with the lime juice in a smaller bowl.
Step 2 – Prepare Chicken
Brush the chicken tenders with oil and coat it with chili powder and another tbsp of salt. Coat a hot pan with cooking spray and begin cooking the tenders over a high heat.
Turn the chicken occasionally until they are piping hot in the middle, usually after about 8 minutes.
Step 3 – Fill The Tortillas
Divide the tenders among warm tortillas, top them up with cabbage, lime crema and jalapenos, and serve with some cilantro and lime wedges for an incredibly tasty and healthy chicken taco dish.
Cauliflower Tacos
While cauliflower may initially seem odd to use for a taco, they actually make for a crunchy and healthy taste that can be made very easily.
Ingredients
- 6 cups of cauliflower florets
- 2 tbsp of chili powder
- 1/4 tbsp of ground pepper
- 1 sliced red onion
- 1 1/2 tbsp of lime juice
- 8 corn tortillas
- 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 tbsp of salt
- 1 small ripe avocado
Step 1 – Prepare Ingredients And Oven
Prepare the oven at 450 degrees fahrenheit.
Next, mix together in a large bowl the cauliflower, onion, oil, salt and chili powder and when ready, layer them along a parchment paper baking sheet and roast for about half an hour until deeply brown.
Step 2 – Finish Cooking
Once the food is cooked thoroughly, divide the cauliflower mixture evenly among the corn tortillas and top them with wedges and lime juice.
This recipe is incredibly healthy but also one of the easiest recipes to prepare.
Summary
Whether you enjoy having them as a main dish or just like them as the odd tasty snack, tacos are undoubtedly a fan favorite and it would be hard to let them go.
Luckily because of how customisable they are, you can easily make them healthy. Try out some of these recipes to see which you like the most.
