Back in April when I really decided I needed to change my lifestyle, not just go on a diet, I decided to start eating less meat. For some people, this isn't an issue. But I was raised with the mentality of eating meat at basically every meal. I decided to try a few 'meatless' options, and I was pleasantly surprised. It tricks my brain into thinking that I'm eating meat. I'm getting the nutrients I need. I'm staying full on a lot less calories. Win, win. I swear by Morningstar, but Gardein is delicious, too. I usually keep a bag or two of the meatless crumbles in my freezer because I use them for just about anything! I came up with this recipe on one of my busy days. I forgot to thaw anything out for supper and I was not about to ruin all of my hard work on fast food. Thank God for the meatless crumbles! Aaron was a little skeptical, but I won him over. He even said he wouldn't mind having them again. Score!
1/2 cup meatless crumbles 80 cal
1/4 cup salsa 20 cal
1/2 cup black beans, strained 70 cal
1/2 cup black beans, strained 70 cal
shredded lettuce 10 cal
2 tbsp cheddar cheese 55 cal
2 tortillas 240 cal
2 tbsp nonfat greek yogurt 28 cal
Pour crumbles in a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add black beans and salsa. Stir to incorporate & cook 5 more minutes. Assemble your tacos using the rest of the ingredients & serve!
Here are mine:
Two hearty tacos for a total of 503 calories. For less calories [383 cal], pile one tortilla high with all of the ingredients and serve open face.
What is your favorite meatless product?
Here are mine:
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| You can barely see all the delicious goodness for the mound of lettuce on top. JUST the way I like them :) |
What is your favorite meatless product?
1 comment:
I really don't think I could do it! Unless I'm eating pasta, meat is one of my favorite things. And even in pasta, I like to have some ground beef or Italian sausage...it would be hard to get used to for sure!
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