Low Fat Taco Salad with Chunky Avocado Tomato Salsa
Low Fat Taco Salad with Chunky Avocado Tomato Salsa - a lightened version of taco salad using a crisp baked tortilla bowl, lean seasoned beef and a delicious homemade salsa.
Course
Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine
Mexican Inspired
Keyword
avocado, healthy eating, taco salad
Prep Time30minutes
Cook Time20minutes
Total Time50minutes
Servings4servings
Calories464kcal
AuthorBarry C. Parsons
Ingredients
For the seasoning mix together:
2tbspchili powder
1tbsppaprika
2tspground cumin
1tspdry oregano
1/2tspcinnamon
1/2tspred pepper flakesor more for a spicier seasoning
For the seasoned beef
2tbspolive oil
1poundextra lean ground beefor chicken
2clovesminced garlic
season with salt and pepper
3tbsptomato paste
1tbspmolasses
seasoning from above minus 1 teaspoon
For the salad bowls
4whole wheat 7 inch tortillas
olive oil
For the salsa
2small tomatoes
1small red pepper
1avocado
1/2small red onion
1cloveminced garlic
finely grated zest of one lime
juice of one lime
1/4cupchopped fresh cilantro
season with salt and pepper
1teaspoonreserved seasoning
You will also need
shredded romaine lettuce
low fat cheddar cheesegrated
low fat sour creamoptional
Instructions
Mix a lll of the seasoning ingredients together well.
In a large skillet heat the 2 tbsp olive oil.
Add and brown the ground beef with the garlic salt and pepper.
When the beef is browned add the tomato paste, molasses and seasoning mix (minus 1 tsp)
For the salsa, coarsely chop the tomatoes, peppers, onions and avocado before tossing wight he rest of the salsa ingredients and the reserved seasoning.
To prepare the Taco Bowls
Very lightly brush or spray both sides of the tortillas with olive oil and fit into small oven safe bowls. Bake at 300 Degrees F for about 15 20 minutes until crisp.
Fill the crispy tortilla bowl with shredded romaine lettuce. Top with the seasoned ground beef. Top the beef with low fat shredded cheddar cheese and the salsa. Top with a little sour cream and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Cooked red kidney beans make a nice addition to this salad too if you prefer.