Gourmet Tacos: Mix Your Lunch Delivery Up with Heart Healthy Options
Posted by Amelia K. on Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 with Comments Off on Gourmet Tacos: Mix Your Lunch Delivery Up with Heart Healthy Options Comments
Tacos are a quick and easy – not to mention delicious – way to grab lunch when you’re trying to work through a big deadline. Traditionally, tacos can be a great way to eat healthy, too. They’re made with meat and beans, which are packed with protein and fiber – keeping your afternoon fueled with energy and aiding with food digestion. Ordering extra veggies on your taco can also give you a boost of essential vitamins and minerals, helping you to reach that daily requirement. Cheese is great for adding a little dairy into your diet, which helps keep your bones strong and puts osteoporosis at bay. And choosing a hard corn shell over a soft shell can keep this lunchtime meal gluten free and within your daily dietary goals.
When it comes down to it, tacos can be a great choice for your midday meal. But regular old tacos can get pretty boring rather quickly. So when you’re craving a little Mexican infusion in your day – but want to switch things up from the regular beef and cheese combo – what should you do? To help you find a tasty lunchtime meal, we’ve compiled some of our favorite gourmet taco selections for your next order on Waiter.com.
Shrimp can be a great way to mix up your next gourmet taco order – adding lots of veggies can also pack this lunch with antioxidants and vitamins!
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Chipotle Chicken Tacos:
When you’re looking to change up the flavor of your meal, there’s just something about chipotle that fits the bill. And switching out your usual red meat choices for chicken can be a great way to mix up the flavor of your lunch, without losing out on the protein beef adds to this yummy treat. Chipotle tacos are typically topped with a flavorful guacamole and mild cheese to balance out the intense flavor added by the chipotle seasoning. This option will definitely leave you feeling satisfied for the afternoon!
Steak Tacos with Lime
These gourmet tacos go beyond just mixing up the meat you choose. Grilled flank steak adds a unique flavor to this delicious dish all on its own. But mix in some baby sweet peppers, lime juice, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh salsa, and you have the makings for a new lunchtime super meal. The combination of unique flavors will have you ordering this yummy taco once a week!
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Did you know that shrimp is actually a classic protein found in tacos? If you’ve never tried it, this unique flavor offers a special appeal when you’re looking for a lighter lunchtime option. Topped with mashed avocado and plum tomatoes, this combination packs a powerful punch in the form of lycopene and healthy fats, both of which offer great benefits for heart health. This yummy lunch will keep you energized for the afternoon without sabotaging your diet for the day – and it’s tasty, too!
Black Bean Fiesta Tacos:
If you’re a vegetarian – or following a Meatless Monday regimen- you might think tacos aren’t something you can consider. After all, they are traditionally made with a base of red meat. But there really is something for everyone when it comes to your gourmet taco options – and this version doesn’t skimp on flavor. Packed with black beans, charred corn (sliced off the cob!), zucchini, feta cheese and fresh salsa, a black bean fiesta taco could be just what you’ve been looking for. Packed with protein and all the vitamins you need to stay fresh and productive for the afternoon, this is the perfect lunch to order on Waiter.com today. Bonus: each taco is also under 200 calories – meaning you can certainly spring for seconds!
Conscious Eating
If there’s one thing the gourmet movement is teaching us, it’s to be conscious of what we’re putting on our plate. Knowing exactly what’s going into your lunchtime meal is a great way to make sure you’re meeting all of your dietary requirements for the day, and aids in leading a healthier, more productive life. And these yummy taco options are a great way to keep your lunch choices healthy and flavorful – something that helps all of us stick to eating better foods!
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