Middle Eastern Veggie Tacos

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

Potato Filling

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (4 cups)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons harissa chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Herbed Salad

  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Finely grated peel of 1 medium lemon (2 to 3 teaspoons)

Tortillas and Toppings

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 6 totillas from 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 count), heated as directed on package
  • 1/2 cup Greek Fat Free plain yogurt

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, toss Potato Filling ingredients, coating pieces evenly. Arrange on ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake 25 minutes; stir. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until golden brown and crispy.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, mix Herbed Salad ingredients, stirring well; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups water to boiling. Add quinoa; cook 10 minutes. Drain well. Arrange on another ungreased cookie sheet; toss with 2 teaspoons oil. Place cookie sheet of quinoa in oven with sweet potatoes during last 10 minutes of bake time to toast lightly, stirring once.
  • 3
    Fill each tortilla with potato filling, salad, a dollop of yogurt and 1 tablespoon toasted quinoa.

  • If you have leftover toasted quinoa, use it to top salads and other dishes for a delicious, nutty crunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Taco
Calories
290
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
660mg
27%
Potassium
440mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
14%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
6g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
260%
260%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1/2 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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