Just when I thought today was great because it’s Cinco de Mayo, I realized it’s ALSO Taco Tuesday. Ummmm, how deliciously fitting!
So I know when you think of Mexican food “healthy” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, but trust me, not all Mexican food has to be bad for your waistline! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday tonight with these festive lightened-up tacos!
Spicy Korean Tacos
A vegan take on Korean street tacos from one of my favorite food trucks in LA, the Calbi truck! Made with my favorite Asian hot sauce Sriracha, tofu, cabbage, carrots, tofu, sesame seeds, sesame oil, wrapped up in fresh corn tortillas!
>>Get the recipe here<<
The Rabbit Food Pyramid Breakdown
Produce: cabbage & carrots
Whole Grain: whole corn tortillas
Protein: tofu
Plant Based Fat: sesame oil & sesame seeds
Free Extras: vegetable broth, Sriracha, and tamari
Black Bean Fajita Tacos
These low sodium, low fat, gluten free, vegan tacos are a favorite on my blog! Made with fajita style vegetables, sallt-free seasonings, black beans, homemade guacamole, and served in warm corn tortillas!
>>Get the recipe here<<
The Rabbit Food Pyramid Breakdown
Produce: bell pepper & onions
Whole Grain: whole corn tortillas
Protein: beans
Plant Based Fat: avocado
Free Extras: jalapeño, garlic powder, lime juice, vegetable broth, fiesta lime seasoning
Balsamic Tofu & Pineapple Tacos
Take your tacos tropical with a combination of pineapple, avocado, and tangy balsamic glaze for a mouthwatering combination of flavors! This recipe is vegan, gluten free, low sodium, and low fat yet full of flavor!
>>Get the recipe here<<
The Rabbit Food Pyramid Breakdown
Produce: pineapple
Whole Grain: corn tortillas
Protein: tofu
Plant Based Fat: avocado
Free Extras: balsamic and honey mustard
Pair your tacos with a Skinny Paloma (no Sugar added) by one of my favorite bloggers and fellow Dole Ambassador: Brittany from Eating Bird Food (I love bird food and rabbit food, obvi!)! If you haven’t checked out her blog, do it now!
Looking for a virgin drink/mocktail for Cindo de Mayo? My friend (and another Dole Ambassador) Kathy from Healthy Happy Life has the most amazing Juicy Mango Margarita (Mocktail) for all of you bunnies!
Have a fun and safe Cinco de Mayo!
Health & Happiness
Janae
May 5, 2015 at 9:45 pm (10 years ago)Yum! Loving the tofu, pineapple and avocado, would have never thought..I’m a sure tofutti lover…lol! Glad to see your post…was waiting, can’t wait for your new YouTube vid if you do one…lol….Thanks for the idea!
Catherine
May 6, 2015 at 12:52 am (10 years ago)I have a couple of videos that I need to edit and post! I was Maid of honor in my friend’s wedding out of town last weekend and just got home! Can’t wait to get back to making nom noms for the blog! xo
evolvewithmary
May 6, 2015 at 9:15 am (10 years ago)Taco Tuesday reminds be of my college years. What college student doesn’t love $2 tacos? Now that I’m older and my taste buds have matured tofu tacos are right up my alley.
Allison
May 7, 2015 at 6:53 am (10 years ago)I have just stumbled across your blog from a link on pinterest… Can I just say, you posting healthy Mexican recipes won my heart. I think you are absolutely fabulous and I can’t wait to start making my own rabbit food!
Katie
May 11, 2015 at 6:19 am (10 years ago)I too just found your page – thank you for such an honest look into recovery and self confidence issues. While we may not all be on the same level with these issues you truly speak to us all. I do have a question, maybe I’m blind, but is there an archive of your recipes?? I’ve found myself pages and pages back looking for them all but gladly jumping into your other stories along the way!