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Al Pastor Chickpea and Cauliflower Tacos

May 22, 2026 by dinnertonight

These Al Pastor Chickpea and Cauliflower Tacos are the ultimate way to celebrate! We’ve traded the traditional meat for fiber-rich chickpeas and tender cauliflower, all simmered in a zesty, homemade pineapple-chipotle sauce that hits that perfect balance of sweet and heat.

It’s easy, vibrant, and takes just minutes in the skillet—perfect for a busy Tuesday night. Pile the mixture high into warm corn tortillas and get ready for a flavor explosion!


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks in 100% pineapple juice
  • 1 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon tsp. paprika
  • 1 teaspoon tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 10 ounces frozen cauliflower
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion roughly chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno de-seeded and diced
  • 15 ounce can chickpeas drained rinsed and patted dry
  • 8 corn tortillas warmed/toasted
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  1. Drain 1/c cup of pineapple juice from can of pineapple chunks
  2. Transfer 1 cup of pineapple chunks and 1/2 cup of pineapple juice to a high-power blender. Add chipotle pepper, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano; blend mixture until completely smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add cauliflower, jalapeno and yellow onion; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add chickpeas; cook 5 to 6 more minutes, stirring only occasionally, allowing the chickpeas to pick up some color and crisp.
  5. Reduce the heat to low stir in the pineapple sauce, Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced and coats the chickpeas and cauliflower.
  6. Divide chickpea mixture evenly into 8 warmed tortillas.
Recipe Notes

Al Pastor Chickpea and Cauliflower Tacos Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 Tacos (380g) servings per container Amount per serving Calories 330 % Daily Value Total Fat 10 g 13 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 105 mg 5 % Total Carbohydrate 52 g 19 % Dietary Fiber 9 g 32 % Total Sugars 17 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 10 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 71 mg 6 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 682 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cauliflower, chickpea, tacos, Vegetarian

Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce

June 11, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a quick meal for hot summer evenings? Our Shrimp Tacos pack a flavorful punch and the lime crema sauce adds brightness. Add creamy avocado and cabbage for a delicious meal that will keep your kitchen cool.


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Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled deveined and tails removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large avocado cubed
  • 2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 8 6- inch corn tortillas warmed
Servings: 2 tacos per serving
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  1. For the Lime Crema Sauce, whisk together the greek yogurt, lime juice, mustard and sugar. Cover and chill while preparing shrimp.
  2. For the shrimp, in a medium bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, paprika, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  3. To assemble tacos, layer cabbage, shrimp, and avocados over tortillas. Drizzle with Lime Crema Sauce.
Recipe Notes

hrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 Tacos (309g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 360 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 185 mg 62 % Sodium 180 mg 8 % Total Carbohydrate 33 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 32 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 157 mg 10 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 666 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, avocado, protein, Seafood, shrimp, spring, taco, tacos

Mediterranean Street Tacos

April 11, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

These Mediterranean Street Tacos will take your taste buds on a vacation with flavors of dill, tzatziki, and feta!


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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
Tacos
  • 8 Street Taco Flour Tortillas about 4.5 in.
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups low sodium garbanzo beans drained, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 English cucumber chopped (reserve the other half)
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1/8 cup black olives chopped
  • 1/8 cup feta cheese crumbled
Tzatziki
  • 1/2 English cucumber grated and excess water drained
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Cut cucumber in half. Use one half in step 3, reserve the other half for tacos in step 5.
  3. For the tzatziki, use a box grater or food processor to shred one half of cucumber. Drain any excess liquid.
  4. In a small bowl, combine grated cucumber, greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for flavors to meld up to 2 hours before serving.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, olives, and feta. Set aside until ready to serve.
  6. To a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garbanzo beans, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, ground basil, ground dill, salt, and pepper. Stir to evenly coat the garbanzo beans.
  7. Continue to cook the garbanzo beans over medium heat, stirring frequently until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  8. Once the chickpeas are cooked, keep warm while warming the tortillas. Heat a small pan over medium high heat, gently toast both sides of the tortillas to desired warmth or toastiness.
  9. Evenly divide the garbanzo mixture onto the 8 tortillas. Evenly divide the cucumber mixture and add over the top of garbanzo mixture. Finally, evenly divide the tzatziki and drizzle over the top of tacos.
Recipe Notes

Mediterranean Street Tacos 1 Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 Street Taco servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 260 mg 11 % Total Carbohydrate 25 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 7 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 70 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 200 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, chickpea, garbanzo beans, taco, tacos, Vegetarian

Crispy Crab Taquitos

June 12, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Kid-friendly recipes do not have to be boring in the flavor department. Try out these Crispy Crab taquitos to add a crunch to your dinner-time routine. two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.

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two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.
Crispy Crab Taquitos
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two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.
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4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
Ingredients
Crema
  • ½ Cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Taquitos
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat 
  • 15 ounces low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 Cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro
  • 8 Yellow Corn Tortillas
  • cooking spray
Servings: 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
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  1. Wash hands and clean cooking area.
  2. Combine all ingredients for crema (non-fat Greek yogurt, chili powder, and garlic powder) in a small bowl and set aside
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine crab meat, black beans, Greek yogurt, chili powder, and cilantro. Set aside.
  4. Warm the tortillas by loosely wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
  5. Place approximately ¼ cup of crab and bean mixture into center of a tortilla. Roll tightly, and place open side down. Repeat until you have run out of tortillas.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  7. Spray taquitos with cooking spray and place open side down in air fryer. Cook five minutes, flip and cook another five minutes or until desired doneness is reached.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Label for Crispy Crab Toquitos

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, appetizer, black beans, chili powder, cilantro, crab, garlic powder, kid friendly, lunch, protein, Seafood, tacos, tortillas, yogurt

Fruit Tacos

June 8, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Let’s twist-up this Taco Tuesday with some Fruit Tacos!  An impressive taco to build, this recipe can be an appetizer, a snack, or a refreshing dessert.

 

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Ingredients
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 pieces seedless cucumber cut into matchstick
  • 2 cups watermelon cut into matchstick pieces
  • 10 jicama tortillas
  • 2 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
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  1. Wash your hands and preparation area. Rinse all produce before slicing.
  2. Prepare your avocado, cucumber, and watermelon by slicing into matchstick pieces, or julienne cut.
  3. Evenly layer 2-3 pieces of avocado, cucumber, and watermelon in the middle of the jicama tortilla.
  4. In a small bowl mix freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, and chili powder till well blended.
  5. Drizzle a small amount over each tortilla and sprinkle cilantro.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, fruit, jicama, summer, taco, tacos, watermelon

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