Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef, ground chicken breast, lean ground turkey, or beans
• 16 oz salsa
• Dark green lettuce for topping (pile it on: the more you use, the more nutrients you get & you’ll fill up faster with fewer empty calories)
• Tortillas/rice (optional, but go for a whole grain variety if possible)
• Any other fresh or frozen veggies you have on hand: bell peppers, onions, chili peppers, etc.

Directions:

1. Cook your choice of protein (drain fat if using animal protein)
2. If you’re adding veggies: Steam or blanch veggies for a couple minutes to soften
3. Add salsa & veggies to your protein & stir to let the flavors mix as they finish cooking
4. Assemble & satisfy your taco hankering

Leftovers:

Simply prepare some brown rice, a boxed low-sodium, natural Spanish rice mix, or quinoa. When almost ready, add your leftover taco fixings, heat 5 more minutes stirring occasionally OR place cold taco fixings on top of a lettuce salad for a perfect meal on-the-go. ENJOY!

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