Did you know that take out tacos contain 800 calories? Let’s REINVENT FAST FOOD with this lower calorie ‘Chili Thai Tacos’ recipe from Clover Leaf, containing only 400 calories!
4 taco shells
3 cans (85 g each) Clover Leaf® Flaked Light Tuna - Spicy Thai Chili
4 tbsp sour cream, divided
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1 tomato, diced
1 lime wedge for garnish
Tip: This recipe works as well with Clover Leaf® Flaked Light Tuna – Sundried Tomato & Basil.
Make it a Combo: Serve with a side of Asian Slaw and Fruity Mango Soda (see recipes below).
Asian Slaw
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 tbsp sesame oil
¼ cup red cabbage, shredded
¼ cup green cabbage, shredded
¼ cup carrots, grated
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
Serves 2.
Nutritional information (Asian Slaw) per serving: 310 calories, 30g fat, 340mg sodium, 9g carbohydrates, 1g fibre, 5g sugar, 2g protein, 25%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C.
Fruity Mango Soda
½ cup fresh mango, chopped
2 cups club soda
Ice
Serves 2.
Nutritional information (Fruity Mango Soda) per serving: 25 calories, 0.1g fat, 50mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate, 1g fibre, 6g sugar, 20%DV Vitamin C.
Amount per serving |
% Daily Value |
|
---|---|---|
Calories (Taco recipe) | 400 | |
Fat | 19 g | 29% |
Saturated Fat | 5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0 g | |
Saturated + Trans | 25% | |
Cholesterol | 65 mg | |
Sodium | 910 mg | 38% |
Carbohydrate | 32 g | 11% |
Fibre | 3 g | 12% |
Sugar | 16 g | |
Protein | 25 g | |
Vitamin A | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 15% | |
Calcium | 8% | |
Iron | 90% |
Source of fibre | Excellent source of protein |
Source of vitamin C | Source of calcium |
Excellent source of iron |