Soft Shell Tacos
The taco probably originated in the Los Angeles area in the 18th century and was introduced by Mexican immigrants. The original probably featured chicken, beef or pork as a filling. The seasoned ground meat taco came along later and that’s what’s on tonight’s menu.
The original version was also served with corn tortillas. Using a flour tortilla makes it an “American” taco. Regardless of how they’re served, tacos are a mainstream favorite food.
Grocery List: Soft Shell Tacos
Grocery List: Soft-shell Tacos Oct
Produce
garlic (if needed)
sweet onion (if needed)
red or green leaf lettuce (if needed)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (if making quick salsa)
1 green bell pepper (if needed)
1 Anaheim pepper (if making quick salsa)
1 Jalapeno pepper (if making quick salsa)
2 kiwis (one per diner)
2 fresh limes
Canned/Dried Foods
low sodium veggie broth (if needed)
one 15 oz. can no-salt diced tomatoes (if making quick salsa)
oregano leaves (if needed)
ground cumin (if needed)
chili powder (if needed)
Tabasco (if needed)
Frozen Foods
1 package meatless ground meat (if eating meatless)
OR
1 package Beyond Meat Beefy Crumbles or Patties (if eating meatless)
Meat/Fish/Poultry
one half lb. ground turkey breast (if eating meat)
Chilled Foods/Dairy
plain nonfat yogurt (if needed)
sharp cheddar cheese (if needed)
1 pint fresh tomato salsa (If no quick low-sodium salsa at home)
6″ soft flour or corn tortillas
Nutritional Value Soft Shell Tacos
Soft Tacos with Ground Turkey Sausage
Per Serving
Calories:630
Protein: 35 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Total Fat: 30 g
(Saturated Fat: 7 g
Dietary Fiber: 15 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg
Sodium: 410 mg
% calories from fat: 45.6%
Serving Size:
One taco with 1 kiwi
Soft Tacos with Meatless sausage
Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving
Calories: 640
Protein: 31 g
Carbohydrates: 72 g
Total Fat:25 g
(Saturated Fat: 5 g
Dietary Fiber: 16 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 710 mg
% calories from fat: 36.8 %
Serving Size:
Two tacos with 1 kiwi
