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Veggie-Loaded Kitchen Sink Tacos

March 22, 2017 by Emily Cooper 13 Comments

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Veggie-Loaded Kitchen Sink Tacos — A quick and healthy taco recipe that is packed full of flavor and toppings! A family dinner every one is sure to love!

Veggie-Loaded Kitchen Sink Tacos -- A quick and healthy taco recipe that is packed full of flavor and toppings! A family dinner every one is sure to love! | @sinfulnutrition

Holy hump day friends.

So I’ve been just slightly ready to tear my face off over this little blog of mine for the past week, after it somehow was targeted for an attack. An attack? I’m flattered, but leave me and my blueberry whoopie pies alone.

BUT after many complaints, convos, and $$$, I’m back bitches!

And just in time for this month’s Recipe Redux partay!

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Here’s what this month’s theme had in store.

Spring Clean the Kitchen

Cook with at least 3 ingredients that are actually in your refrigerator or pantry right now. Try not to go to the store to buy anything new. Give tips on how to make a healthy dish out of whatever you have on-hand.

 

AKA what I do at least 2 or three times a week..every week.

I am so stubborn when it comes to my food shopping schedule. I check the sales flyer on Saturday morning for the upcoming week to compare sales, and decide which day looks better.

I just straight out refuse to go any earlier, so those last few days are a scramble of meals that I manage to wrangle up.

Veggie-Loaded Kitchen Sink Tacos -- A quick and healthy taco recipe that is packed full of flavor and toppings! A family dinner every one is sure to love! | @sinfulnutrition

 

This week I was feelin’ tacos, which is a regular occurrence for me, but since the doctor told me my iron was on the low side, I opted for some grass-fed beef instead of my usual tofu or ground turkey that I usually buy. As for everything else….(insert should shrug emoji)

Veggie-Loaded Kitchen Sink Tacos -- A quick and healthy taco recipe that is packed full of flavor and toppings! A family dinner every one is sure to love! | @sinfulnutrition

I had some leftover kale and carrots from soup making this weekend, so I thought hey, why not invite them to this fiesta con carne?!

Tossing them in while the meat is still cooking in such a good two for one deal, since it not only cooks them, but assures you sneak some veggies into your tacos (and kids, and picky eating spouses) while you’re at it!

I also used whatever I had on hand for toppings, which for me was chopped lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheddar, green onions, and hot sauce, but using what you got handy is what this taco party is all about!

Veggie-Loaded Kitchen Sink Tacos -- A quick and healthy taco recipe that is packed full of flavor and toppings! A family dinner every one is sure to love! | @sinfulnutrition

 

But really, you can use whatever veggies you have on hand that is on it’s last leg. Wilty spinach, wrinkly bell peppers, sprouting onions or sweet potatoes, or even flaccid (there I said it) celery. As long as you chop it up super fine, it seems to go over well.

And that means you can load it with more toppings (aka guac) because hell, you already got your veggies in! Winner, winner, healthy tacos for dinner.

Veggie-Loaded Kitchen Sink Tacos -- A quick and healthy taco recipe that is packed full of flavor and toppings! A family dinner every one is sure to love! | @sinfulnutrition

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Veggie-Loaded Kitchen Sink Tacos -- A quick and healthy taco recipe that is packed full of flavor and toppings! A family dinner every one is sure to love! | @sinfulnutrition

Veggie-Loaded Kitchen Sink Tacos


★★★★★

5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Sinful Nutrition
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey/tofu if preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning ( I like Trader Joe’s chili lime seasoning)
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 2 cups kale, chopped fine (any veggies you have on hand will work too)
  • corn tortillas
  • shredded cheese
  • chopped lettuce
  • green onions/cilantro
  • avocado/guacamole
  • salsa
  • any additional toppings

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef.
  2. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add chopped and shredded vegetables, and continue cooking until meat is browned and cooked through.
  4. Remove from heat, and serve with tortillas and toppings of your choosing.
  • Category: dinner, main dish, entree

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Make it a great day!

What kind of veggies would you add in?

Corn or flour tortillas? Hard or soft tacos?

Filed Under: 10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Food, Gluten-Free, Main Dish, Recipes Tagged With: dinner, entree, gluten free, recipe, taco, the recipe redux

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  1. ACKTIVE LIFE

    March 22, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    I love all kitchen sink kind of meals as I cannot stand wasting food! πŸ™‚ I am a corn fan and a soft taco kind of gal. These tacos look DELISH!

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  2. Christina

    March 22, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    I’m sorry your blog was attacked!! That must have sucked bozons πŸ™ BUT you’re back, and these tacos look mighty fine. I love that you added veggies into the meat itself. I’d keep mine meatless, but see no reason you can’t add veggies everywhere!

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  3. Mariangelica - Chasing Littles

    March 22, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    These look amazing. I also like to add some black beans to my tacos for a hearty and filling finish! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  4. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

    March 22, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    I am all about loading in whatever veggies I can find into my tacos πŸ™‚

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  5. Kaleigh @ Lively Table

    March 22, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    These photos are so pretty! Love tacos to use up just about anything! πŸ™‚

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  6. Jessica @Nutritioulicious

    March 22, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    What a great way to use up veggies! You can’t go wrong with tacos!

    ★★★★★

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  7. Katie

    March 22, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    I always add some chopped mushrooms to my taco meat. I sometimes also add black beans. It allows me to stretch the meat into a few more meals, and adds some veggies!

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  8. Carmy @ carmyy.com

    March 22, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    This is pretty much how I cook too haha. What’s in the fridge? It’s going in πŸ˜‰

    ★★★★★

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  9. Chrissy

    March 22, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    Tacos are always fun and a big hit. I like your idea of using what you have and sticking to your guns about the shopping.

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  10. abbey sharp

    March 23, 2017 at 12:37 am

    OMG! These looks awesome!! I’m a big fan of cilantro so I would probably throw a bunch in, and some sauteed mushrooms and cheese as well

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  11. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

    March 23, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    Attacked? UGHHHH!! That stinks! I’m so sorry and glad you are back because these tacos are too amazing not to share!

    ★★★★★

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  12. Chau

    April 3, 2017 at 12:34 am

    What a fantastic looking tacos. I’d be happy to eat your taco for breakfast, lunch and dinner too.

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  13. Gloria Diaz

    July 26, 2018 at 2:25 am

    This is a wonderful recipe! It looks super easy and I know it tastes amazing!

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