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Updated Sep 25, 2013
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Harissa is a Middle Eastern condiment that adds spice and fabulous flavor. Since these condiments vary in levels of spice, be sure to taste yours before adding it to determine how much is needed.

Middle Eastern Veggie Tacos

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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    Fill each tortilla with potato filling, salad, a dollop of yogurt and 1 tablespoon toasted quinoa.

Nutrition

290 Calories
10g Total Fat
9g Protein
42g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

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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