Taco Tuesday? More like tacos every day in my household! As a dietitian, I’m looking for as much balance as possible in my meals. This means a source of protein, fat, carbs, fiber & greens/veggies at almost all my meals. If you know me, you know I preach tacos as the perfect fit for the above formula. It’s no surprise you can catch me eating tacos for both breakfast and dinner and on any given day.

Since I follow a gluten-free lifestyle, I’m on the lookout for healthier alternatives and products that can sub the place of traditional wheat containing items. I came across Tia Lupita’s on IG and a couple of days later at Whole Foods, I took this as a sign to get their classic tortillas. LET ME TELL YOU THEY ARE GOOD. I’m really big on consistency when it comes to gluten-free alternatives. I don’t want a tortilla I can’t fold up or will break apart. Tia Lupita’s cactus & corn tortilla are perfectly soft and can hold all the ingredients for a loaded and balanced taco.

I’ve turned the tortillas into chips using my air fryer. The company has a whole line of chips and hot sauce that I can’t wait to try! Come back next week for a review of their other items. BUT as always if you want to be the first to know updates sign up for my newsletter and follow me on Instagram @LifeEditNutrition.

Lentil Cactus Tacos – GF, Plant-Based

Flavorful plant-based tacos on low-carb cactus tortillas. These warm tacos are filled with a nourishing blend of lentils and garbanzos beans, shredded plant based cheese, almond based sour cream and a slight spicy kick topped with lime and cilantro – truly everything a taco should be!

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Prep Time:5

Cook Time:5

Course: Plant-Based

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cactus, lentils, plant based, tacos, vegan tacos

Servings: 1

Author: Darlene Regueiro

Ingredients

Tia Lupita’s Cactus Tortillas
Trader Joe’s Melodious Blend garbanzo & lentil mix
Red onion diced
Trader Joe’s Spicy Sauce
Kite Hills Sour Cream
Shredded Plant based cheese
Avocado diced
Cilantro chopped
Lime Wedges

Instructions

1. Wet tortilla with water and place in air fryer at 350F for 2 minutes, then add shredded cheese to tortilla and place back in air fryer for another 2 minutes.2. Sauté Melodious Blend (no need for oil since it comes with olive oil), add onion and spicy sauce and warm for about 5 minutes.3. Remove tortillas from air fryer and plate, add warm Melodious Blend to cheesy tortilla, add a dollop of sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime!4. Enjoy! Don’t forget to snap a picture and take me in your #LifeEditNutritionRecipe! 😋