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Make taco night a weekly occurrence with these healthy taco recipes. These tacos use proteins like chicken, fish and shrimp to create a filling and flavorful meal. Recipes like Baked Fish Tacos with Avocado and Beefless Vegan Tacos are ready in 30 minutes and make the perfect weeknight dinner.While these taco recipes might be considered a meal, you may want to add a few side dishes likered cabbage coleslaworcreamy broccoli slaw, grilled street corn and jalapeño poppers. You could serve them witheasy cilantro lime rice, potatoes, especially sweet potatoes, or a grain dish. Caesar salads would work, and you could pair tacos with black bean soup or a gazpacho. And as a finishing touch, if you have access to a grill, you could grill some peaches or nectarines or set out a bowl of fresh-cut fruit with honey to drizzle over it. Something cool, like frozen yogurt or asorbet, is always appreciated.
Make taco night a weekly occurrence with these healthy taco recipes. These tacos use proteins like chicken, fish and shrimp to create a filling and flavorful meal. Recipes like Baked Fish Tacos with Avocado and Beefless Vegan Tacos are ready in 30 minutes and make the perfect weeknight dinner.
While these taco recipes might be considered a meal, you may want to add a few side dishes likered cabbage coleslaworcreamy broccoli slaw, grilled street corn and jalapeño poppers. You could serve them witheasy cilantro lime rice, potatoes, especially sweet potatoes, or a grain dish. Caesar salads would work, and you could pair tacos with black bean soup or a gazpacho. And as a finishing touch, if you have access to a grill, you could grill some peaches or nectarines or set out a bowl of fresh-cut fruit with honey to drizzle over it. Something cool, like frozen yogurt or asorbet, is always appreciated.
01of 17Baked Fish Tacos with AvocadoView RecipeInstead of deep-frying, the fish fillets in this quick-and-easy five-ingredient recipe are coated with a flavorful seasoning blend and baked. Several varieties of flaky white fish can be used for these tacos. When you go to the market to purchase fish, the best strategy is to be flexible and choose the freshest variety.
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Baked Fish Tacos with Avocado
View Recipe
Instead of deep-frying, the fish fillets in this quick-and-easy five-ingredient recipe are coated with a flavorful seasoning blend and baked. Several varieties of flaky white fish can be used for these tacos. When you go to the market to purchase fish, the best strategy is to be flexible and choose the freshest variety.
02of 17Grilled Blackened Shrimp TacosView RecipeGive juicy shrimp tacos a Cajun flavor spin with spices and a quick sear on a hot grill. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.
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Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Give juicy shrimp tacos a Cajun flavor spin with spices and a quick sear on a hot grill. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.
03of 17Black Bean TacosView RecipeMixing mashed canned beans with whole beans and seasonings makes an incredibly simple taco filling from your pantry. Top these speedy five-ingredient tacos with lettuce, tomato and salsa or any of your favorite taco toppings.
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Black Bean Tacos
Mixing mashed canned beans with whole beans and seasonings makes an incredibly simple taco filling from your pantry. Top these speedy five-ingredient tacos with lettuce, tomato and salsa or any of your favorite taco toppings.
04of 17Taco Lettuce WrapsView RecipeDon’t limit yourself to lettuce for this low-carb, gluten-free taco lettuce wrap recipe—any fresh green sturdy enough to wrap around 1/2 cup of filling works.
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Taco Lettuce Wraps
Don’t limit yourself to lettuce for this low-carb, gluten-free taco lettuce wrap recipe—any fresh green sturdy enough to wrap around 1/2 cup of filling works.
05of 17Salmon Tacos with Pineapple SalsaView RecipeServe these salmon tacos with an easy-to-make slaw on the side for a filling and fast weeknight dinner. If you prefer more heat in your fish tacos, simply add a pinch or two of chipotle chile powder or cayenne with the chili powder.
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Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Serve these salmon tacos with an easy-to-make slaw on the side for a filling and fast weeknight dinner. If you prefer more heat in your fish tacos, simply add a pinch or two of chipotle chile powder or cayenne with the chili powder.
06of 17Beefless Vegan TacosView RecipeTake taco night in a new direction with these healthy vegan tacos. We’ve swapped crumbled tofu for the ground beef, without sacrificing any of the savory seasonings you expect in a taco. You can also use the filling in burritos, bowls, taco salads and to top on nachos.
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Beefless Vegan Tacos
Take taco night in a new direction with these healthy vegan tacos. We’ve swapped crumbled tofu for the ground beef, without sacrificing any of the savory seasonings you expect in a taco. You can also use the filling in burritos, bowls, taco salads and to top on nachos.
07of 17BBQ Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage SlawView RecipeThis zippy, creamy slaw is so good you might find yourself making it for other sandwiches. Still, it pairs beautifully with the tangy pulled chicken for an incredibly quick dinner you can make even on your busiest nights. To save even more time, use a pre-shredded coleslaw blend.
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BBQ Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
This zippy, creamy slaw is so good you might find yourself making it for other sandwiches. Still, it pairs beautifully with the tangy pulled chicken for an incredibly quick dinner you can make even on your busiest nights. To save even more time, use a pre-shredded coleslaw blend.
08of 17Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean TacosView RecipeThese hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.
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Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean Tacos
These hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.
09of 17Rotisserie Chicken TacosView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa GrayRotisserie chicken tacos are the perfect way to get tacos on the table fast. The chicken is gently heated and flavored with chili powder and ground cumin. Toppings can be customized, but sticking with a quick pico de gallo and the classic toppings of shredded lettuce, cheese and sour cream keeps things quick and simple.
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Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray
Rotisserie chicken tacos are the perfect way to get tacos on the table fast. The chicken is gently heated and flavored with chili powder and ground cumin. Toppings can be customized, but sticking with a quick pico de gallo and the classic toppings of shredded lettuce, cheese and sour cream keeps things quick and simple.
10of 17Spicy Shrimp TacosView RecipeThese spicy shrimp tacos owe their kick to a smoky chipotle shrimp seasoning blend. Cooling avocado and tangy pico de gallo round out the flavor. This vibrant, easy dinner comes together in a flash, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
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Spicy Shrimp Tacos
These spicy shrimp tacos owe their kick to a smoky chipotle shrimp seasoning blend. Cooling avocado and tangy pico de gallo round out the flavor. This vibrant, easy dinner comes together in a flash, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
11of 17Grilled Chicken Tacos with Slaw & Lime CremaView RecipeIn this easy and healthy chicken taco recipe, we top grilled chicken tenders with a crunchy and colorful vegetable slaw and a simple blend of sour cream, lime juice and cilantro. The chicken is cooked on a grill pan, so these crowd-pleasing chicken tacos make for a great 25-minute weeknight dinner year-round.
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Grilled Chicken Tacos with Slaw & Lime Crema
In this easy and healthy chicken taco recipe, we top grilled chicken tenders with a crunchy and colorful vegetable slaw and a simple blend of sour cream, lime juice and cilantro. The chicken is cooked on a grill pan, so these crowd-pleasing chicken tacos make for a great 25-minute weeknight dinner year-round.
12of 17High-Protein Breakfast TacosView RecipeIn this high-protein breakfast taco recipe, black beans, eggs and cheese are folded into corn tortillas and topped with your favorite salsa.
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High-Protein Breakfast Tacos
In this high-protein breakfast taco recipe, black beans, eggs and cheese are folded into corn tortillas and topped with your favorite salsa.
13of 17Seared Halibut Fish Tacos with Cilantro SlawView RecipeRachel MarekHalibut—a tender, sweet-tasting white fish—is a great option for fish tacos, especially when paired with crunchy slaw, pico de gallo and a salty cheese. We promise you’ll want these more often than just on Taco Tuesdays. Serve them with a side of black beans or yellow rice to round out your meal.
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Seared Halibut Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw
Rachel Marek
Halibut—a tender, sweet-tasting white fish—is a great option for fish tacos, especially when paired with crunchy slaw, pico de gallo and a salty cheese. We promise you’ll want these more often than just on Taco Tuesdays. Serve them with a side of black beans or yellow rice to round out your meal.
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Easy Shrimp Tacos
15of 17Tofu TacosView RecipeThese quick vegan tacos, filled with a spicy tofu filling, make a perfect weeknight dinner. To keep them vegan, top them with shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo and guacamole. For vegetarians, add crumbled queso fresco.
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Tofu Tacos
These quick vegan tacos, filled with a spicy tofu filling, make a perfect weeknight dinner. To keep them vegan, top them with shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo and guacamole. For vegetarians, add crumbled queso fresco.
16of 17Fish Tacos with Jalapeño SlawView RecipePinch of YumThese refreshing and quick tilapia fish tacos are tender and packed with a flavor that will take you straight to the coast. Corn or flour tortillas work well here. We love the mild flavor of tilapia, but any white, flaky fish like cod or haddock will do.
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Fish Tacos with Jalapeño Slaw
Pinch of Yum
These refreshing and quick tilapia fish tacos are tender and packed with a flavor that will take you straight to the coast. Corn or flour tortillas work well here. We love the mild flavor of tilapia, but any white, flaky fish like cod or haddock will do.
17of 17Air-Fryer Fish TacosView RecipeJacob FoxThese air-fryer fish tacos get their kick from a crispy breadcrumb coating that’s spiked with chili powder. Avocado crema helps balance the flavors, while shredded cabbage slaw adds crunch. These easy air-fryer fish tacos are finished with fresh tomato, but feel free to add your own favorite toppings to the mix.
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Air-Fryer Fish Tacos
Jacob Fox
These air-fryer fish tacos get their kick from a crispy breadcrumb coating that’s spiked with chili powder. Avocado crema helps balance the flavors, while shredded cabbage slaw adds crunch. These easy air-fryer fish tacos are finished with fresh tomato, but feel free to add your own favorite toppings to the mix.
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