DIY Taco Lunchbox

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Who doesn't love a taco? While the tortillas most likely won't be warm when you eat it, warming them first keeps them pliable for filling. If you're missing the crunch of a hard taco, sub tortilla chips for the soft tortillas.

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Hilary Meyer
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Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes.
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DIY Taco Lunch Box
Photo: Diana Chistruga
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free High-Protein Egg-Free
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Ingredients

  • 2 (5½-inch) corn or flour tortillas, warmed if desired

  • 3 Easy Turkey Meatballs, crumbled

  • ½ teaspoon mild chili powder

  • ¼ cup guacamole

  • ⅓ cup chopped grape tomatoes or bell pepper

  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced romaine or shredded carrot

  • 2 tablespoons shredded Mexican-style cheese

  • 1 tablespoon sour cream (Optional)

  • 1 lime wedge (Optional)

Directions

  1. Wrap tortillas in plastic wrap or foil. Combine meatballs with chili powder in a small bowl; mix well. Pack the meatballs along with guacamole, tomatoes (or peppers), lettuce (or carrot), cheese, sour cream (if using) and lime wedge (if using) in a divided bento-style lunchbox or in separate containers with lids. Place the wrapped tortillas on top. Refrigerate or keep cold with an ice pack until ready to serve. To serve, divide the meatballs, guacamole, tomatoes (or peppers), lettuce (or carrot) and cheese between the tortillas. Top with sour cream and serve with a lime wedge, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

514 Calories
27g Fat
45g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 lunchbox
Calories 514
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 33g 66%
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Vitamin A 2355IU 47%
Sodium 526mg 23%
Potassium 755mg 16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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