Middle Eastern Veggie Tacos

Name: Middle Eastern Veggie Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (4 cups); 1 to 2 tablespoons harissa chili paste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Finely grated peel of 1 medium lemon (2 to 3 teaspoons); 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 6 totillas from 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 count), heated as directed on package; 1/2 cup Greek Fat Free plain yogurt

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Prep 30 min
Total 50 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 6

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Harissa is a Middle Eastern condiment that adds spice and fabulous flavor. Since these condiments vary in levels of spice, be sure to taste yours before adding it to determine how much is needed.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Apr 25, 2013

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Ingredients

Potato Filling

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (4 cups)
1 to 2 tablespoons harissa chili paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Herbed Salad

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Finely grated peel of 1 medium lemon (2 to 3 teaspoons)

Tortillas and Toppings

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 totillas from 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 count), heated as directed on package
1/2 cup Greek Fat Free plain yogurt

Directions

1

Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, toss Potato Filling ingredients, coating pieces evenly. Arrange on ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake 25 minutes; stir. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until golden brown and crispy.
2

Meanwhile, mix Herbed Salad ingredients, stirring well; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups water to boiling. Add quinoa; cook 10 minutes. Drain well. Arrange on another ungreased cookie sheet; toss with 2 teaspoons oil. Place cookie sheet of quinoa in oven with sweet potatoes during last 10 minutes of bake time to toast lightly, stirring once.
3

Fill each tortilla with potato filling, salad, a dollop of yogurt and 1 tablespoon toasted quinoa.

Expert Tips

tip 1
If you have leftover toasted quinoa, use it to top salads and other dishes for a delicious, nutty crunch.

Nutrition Information

290 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 9g Protein, 42g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Taco

Calories: 290

Calories from Fat: 90

Total Fat: 10g; 15%

Saturated Fat: 3g; 15%

Trans Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 10mg; 4%

Sodium: 660mg; 27%

Potassium: 440mg; 12%

Total Carbohydrate: 42g; 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4g; 17%

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 9g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 260%; 260%

Vitamin C: 6%; 6%

Calcium: 15%; 15%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1/2 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Harissa is a Middle Eastern condiment that adds spice and fabulous flavor. Since these condiments vary in levels of spice, be sure to taste yours before adding it to determine how much is needed.