Homemade Vegetarian Double Decker Tacos

Posted: July 13, 2012

We don't frequent Taco Bell, and as I mentioned in this post, Dear Hubby doesn't really like Mexican food.  But he LOVES their double decker tacos.  Crunchy layered goodness! So when brainstorming my next vegetarian meal attempt, these came to mind.  I saw the MorningStar Farms' Crumbles at Walmart and put them right into the basket.  These would be my base.  I bought a bunch of other veggies that I thought I could easily disguise, like a frozen veggie combo pack of corn, black beans, red peppers, and onions and a bag of fresh broccoli "slaw" (without any sauce).  I made sure I got home early enough to do all my cooking ahead of time so he didn't see what was going IN to these tacos.  It would be my little secret!

Introducing Vegetarian Double Decker Tacos:

Let me just start by saying these were Dear Hubby approved, praised, and finished.  Every. Bite. Gone.

I can almost guarantee this was the most veggies he's eaten in one meal..ever.

Never had a double decker taco? Though a few more calories than just eating a corn shell, the experience is so vastly improved that it's worth it.  Everything stays together. Nothing cracks or falls apart. You get the extra beans (fiber/protein) right there in the taco.  It's a win win.

Here's a close-up of the taco "meat."  I really can't say enough about how perfect it all was!  You can even see some of the purple cabbage from the broccoli slaw :) 

And the best part, again, was that Dear Hubby liked it and finished it.  Mission accomplished!

PS. I only pureed the tomatoes because Dear Hubby doesn't traditionally like them.  You could just dice yours instead!

PPS. I guess it's time to announce the winners of this week's Better Chip giveaway!

Winner # 1 is...

Winner# 2 is...

Teresa & Louis - please email me your info so we can get those Better Chips to your pantry!

Have a great weekend & see you Monday!

{Vegetarian Double Decker Tacos}

Description

Homemade Vegetarian Double Decker Tacos - PACKED with veggies! // @noshandnourish

Ingredients

1 package
Morningstar Crumbles
1⁄2 package
Frozen corn, peppers, black bean combo
1⁄2 package
Broccoli slaw (no sauce)
1⁄2  
Lime's juice
1⁄2 cup
Salsa
1 package
Grape Tomatoes (pureed)
1 package
Taco Seasoning (I used McCormick's "Fiesta" seasoning)
1 package
Corn Taco Shells
1 package
Small Flour Tortillas (I used Spinach tortillas)
1 can
Refried Black Beans
1 package
Guacamole (or make your own)
1⁄2 cup
Shredded Cheese (I used regular Cheddar)

Instructions

  1. Saute Morningstar crumbles with frozen corn, pepper, black bean, onion combo.
  2. Add in next 5 ingredients: broccoli slaw, lime juice, salsa, tomatoe puree, and taco seasoning (and items needed to make the taco seasoning - usually water and/or a bit of oil)
  3. Stir until thickened/warmed through.
  4. Heat up refried black beans.
  5. Cut flour tortillas (if bigger than corn taco shells) into a smaller circle, so that it fits snuggly around the corn shells.
  6. Spread a thin layer of refried black beans onto the flour tortilla.
  7. Add corn shell.
  8. Scoop taco mixture into corn shell.
  9. Top with cheese and guac, and sour cream if you desire.
  10. Chomp. Chomp. Enjoy. Repeat.

Yields 8 Tacos

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Comments

Submitted by Corrie Anne Kreisel - July 13, 2012 - 10:08am

Love this idea!!! That's so awesome that you put broccoli slaw in it. I love that stuff!!! I love getting in vegetables like this too, and I'm not even a hater!! lol

Submitted by kelly - July 13, 2012 - 11:07pm

What's your favorite ways to use the broccoli slaw? It's the first time I've ever bought it.

Submitted by Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean - July 13, 2012 - 11:47am

love the double decker idea! never tried that!

Submitted by kelly - July 13, 2012 - 11:08pm

Nom Nom. :)

Submitted by Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table - July 13, 2012 - 1:09pm

Would you believe that I have never eaten at Taco Bell? I'm sure these these taste better than anything I could find there - no need to try the fast food with this deliciousness. I love the idea f the contracting textures between the taco shells!

Submitted by kelly - July 13, 2012 - 11:08pm

The textures (and flavors) were great!

Submitted by Kristin - July 13, 2012 - 2:55pm

I would love to go veggie but it is so hard to find recipes that are more on the lower carb side!! Anymore than one meal a day with carbs and I watch my weight shoot up! This looks delish though!!

Submitted by Jaren@Kiwi Fit Blog - July 13, 2012 - 5:22pm

I could serioulsy make mexican food every day all day and never get tired of it! I'm gonna make these for sure!

Submitted by kelly - July 13, 2012 - 11:11pm

I LOVE Mexican food. Nom Nom. Let me know what you think if you make these :)

Submitted by Betty Lynn - July 13, 2012 - 5:35pm

OK, now I know whats for dinner on Saturday :)
I'm sorry I keep bugging you about this, but do happen to have the nutritional information?
Fat
Carbs
Fiber & Protein?
You are awesome...so glad I "met" you.
My family is all asking for your recipes. I hope your ok that I keep sharing.
Your friend,
Betty Lynn

Submitted by kelly - July 13, 2012 - 11:13pm

Sorry, Betty Lynn. I didn't count the fat, carbs, or anything. I just try to eat reasonable portions of healthy food and let my body do the rest. You can use these recipes as guides and substitute based on your personal dietary needs.

Submitted by Kari@Loaves and Dishes - July 17, 2012 - 12:17am

Looks delicioso! (did I spell that right?) love the double decker taco!

Submitted by Susie - July 25, 2012 - 11:40pm

I made these this week and used El Pato sauce instead of the grape tomato puree and I probably ate way too much because they were so good! I always do good during the day but then when I get home from work I eat too much for dinner. I know I should have more in the day and I will want less in the evening, maybe. Part of it is the de-stress factor when I get home from a 9 hour work day.

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