Eggplant Tacos

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This is a fun, healthy recipe to change up your Mexican meals. Bet you almost can't tell that there isn't meat! Use as substitute for meat in tacos, enchiladas, or your favorite Mexican meals. Fill taco shells with eggplant mixture and top with your favorite fixings!

Submitted by DnDCross
Published on July 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

  • ¼ jalapeno pepper, minced

  • 1 eggplant, cut into cubes

  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Johnny's Seasoning Salt®)

  • 4 taco shells

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir onion, lemon juice, garlic, and jalapeno pepper into skillet; bring to a simmer and cook until onions soften, about 3 minutes.

  2. Stir eggplant, cumin, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and seasoned salt into onion mixture; drizzle remaining olive oil over the top. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant reduces in size and softens, about 15 minutes. Spoon eggplant mixture into tortilla shells.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
18g Fat
23g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Sodium 193mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 73mg 6%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 513mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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