Bringing Healthy Back: Navajo Taco
Mmm, navajo tacos are so good. Warm, buttery fry bread, covered in slimey chili and salad. When they made these for lunch at my old job I got giddy, I frolicked, I didn’t think about how bad they are.
But, I’ve been thinking about that lately, and have come up with a solution.
Start with a low-cal healthy pita bread such as:
The best part about them:
This isn’t a fancy health-food store item, I got it as Super Wal Mart right next to the unhealthy pitas, and the even more unhealthy tortillas.
Warm the pita bread in your microwave for 30 seconds, it becomes warm, soft, and pliable. Top the pita with vegetarian chili, and every other awesome taco salad food that you like. Sticking with the healthy theme of the evening, I left the cheese off and used only fat-free sour cream.
Healthier Navajo Taco
5 pita breads
2 c. vegetarian chili (I used a red bean and lentil that they’re selling in bulk packages at Costco now – Amazing!)
lettuce (I also mixed some fresh cilantro into my lettuce)
black beans, drained rinsed
corn, drained
tomato
cucumber
guacamole
fat free sour cream
a few tortilla chips for crunch, if desired.
*Leave off the sour cream for the lactose-free version.
Happy Cooking!
February 25th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
My family loved this dish! Instead of the pita I used your naan recipe. The commments ranged from, “Mmmmmm” to “Can we have this again?” My husband says to thank you! Thanks for another winner!