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Taco Tuesday can spice up normal weekday meals, but you can enjoy the fun of eating tacos every day. Tacos are easy to make and contain simple, flavorful ingredients that can be tweaked to suit each individual’s taste. You can choose from so many variations of the basic taco that you will never be bored. Best of all, you can incorporate delicious tacos into your healthy eating plan and pursue your weight loss goal. We’ve selected 10 of our favorite taco recipes so you can make them whenever you fancy the flavors of the Southwest.
Count on Nutrisystem as: 2 SmartCarbs, 1 ½ PowerFuels, 2 extras and ½ vegetables
Tilapia is a mild-flavored white fish that is high in protein and low in saturated fat. With this recipe, tilapia absorbs the piquant aromas of the spices and harmonizes with creamy cheese, spicy tomatoes and crispy coleslaw. To make these tacos even tastier and more filling, add more non-starchy vegetables like onions or peppers (sweet, hot, or both). Click here for the full recipe! >
Count on Nutrisystem as: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel and 2 extras
If you like your tacos crispy and meaty, try this filling wrap. It starts with ground turkey seasoned with spices for a bit of zing, accompanied by real cheese and sour cream, tomatoes and lettuce. In the middle is a Tostada bowl that gives every bite that satisfying crunch. It’s a healthier version of a fast food favorite! Click here for the full recipe! >
Count on Nutrisystem as: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel and 2 extras
Plump and juicy prawns are the perfect protein for tacos, as they absorb the flavors of the spicy marinade and cook in a few minutes. We like to combine the prawns with crisp, fresh cabbage in a creamy yogurt sauce flavored with avocado and lime juice. Click here for the full recipe! >
Count on Nutrisystem as: ½ SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel and ½ vegetables
You get hearty ground beef spoon after spoon, as well as hearty black beans and corn in this meal in the Southwest. Fire-roasted tomatoes and chili peppers enhance the flavor. This simple recipe makes six servings, and you can freeze any extras to take out when you’re hungry for a filling flex meal. Click here for the full recipe! >
Count on Nutrisystem as: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel, 2 vegetables and 3 extras
Smoky, peppery Cajun spices give the mild-tasting, protein-rich halibut a strong taste boost. We combine the seasoned fish with a simple but delicious homemade tomatillo sauce. It contains the flavorful green cousins of tomatoes, along with jalapenos, onions, garlic, and a little honey for the sweetness. Try it with toppings like mango, avocado, cabbage, and tomatoes. Click here for the full recipe! >
Count on Nutrisystem as: 1 PowerFuel and 2 extras
Turn your ordinary chicken wrap into a meal suitable for a fiesta! These taco-inspired pinwheels are perfect for Taco Tuesday. All you have to do is mix together shredded chicken, Mexican-style cheese, cream cheese, and salsa (hot or mild, your choice). Spread on a whole grain tortilla and roll up tightly. After you’ve chilled the whole wrap in the refrigerator, cut it into “pinwheels” and dig it into them. Each serving consists of three chicken taco pinwheels. Click here for the full recipe! >
Count on Nutrisystem as: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel, 1 vegetable and 2 extras
Don’t worry vegetarians! We also have a Taco Tuesday recipe for you. However, this filling bowl will satisfy the craving for Mexican flavors – not just vegetarians. It has creamy avocado, tingling jalapeno peppers, sweet paprika, fresh coriander and zesty salsa. The extra firm tofu is seasoned with chili powder and cayenne pepper, so that your taste buds glow with joy with every bite. Click here for the full recipe! >
Count on Nutrisystem as: 1 PowerFuel, 1 SmartCarb, 1 vegetable and 1 extra
With this filling lunch, you get everything you love about fast food taco salads with far fewer calories and less fat. We load the crispy tortilla bowl with pieces of chicken breast rubbed with taco seasoning, black beans, peppers, baby spinach, spring onions and pico de gallo salsa. The creamy lime and coriander dressing combines everything. Click here for the full recipe! >
Count on Nutrisystem as: 1 PowerFuel, ½ SmartCarb, 3 vegetables and 2 extras
The flavors of the tropics and Mexico come together in this delicious bowl of Cajun-flavored shrimp and mango salsa. They are served on a bed of tender coconut-lime-cauliflower rice, which enhances the tropical flavor and leaves you feeling full. Better yet, each serving is less than 300 calories. Click here for the full recipe! >
Count on Nutrisystem as: 1 SmartCarb and 1 PowerFuel
Whether you’re ready for an extraordinary Tuesday taco snack or preparing for a party, these Shrimp Taco Bites are sure to make you smile. They are easy to assemble, look irresistible, and are full of flavor. Each crispy cup contains a plump shrimp along with avocado and spicy pico de gallo salsa. Click here for the full recipe! >
