*** We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled “Taco Tuesday” to bring you “Taco Tuesday – Cinco de Mayo Edition” ***

Eating healthy should be fun, colorful and always ready for a CELEBRATION! Are you looking for an exciting – yet healthy way to enjoy Cinco de Mayo on Taco Tuesday!

Fun Fact, 2015 was the last time this holiday fell on a Tuesday!

Here are three of our favorite taco recipes. If you be sure to share a picture of how you are celebrating and #BGCCPatHome

WALKING TACOS

Ingredients:

· Ground Beef

· Your Choice of Corn Chips

· Your Favorite Taco Seasoning (Or Make Your Own)

· Your Choice of Cheese for Topping

· Sour Cream for Topping

· Any additional toppings that you like

Instructions:

1. Cook your ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a masher or base of a wooden spoon and stir in taco seasoning until just brown.
2. Top the chips in your bag tacos with ground beef, shredded cheese and sour cream, plus so much more!

BEEF TACO SALAD

Ingredients:

· Ground beef

· Taco seasoning

· Iceberg lettuce, torn

· Tomatoes, cubed

· Cheese

· Sour cream

· Chips

· Any other toppings you like!

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and ¾ cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, toss lettuce with tomatoes and cheese. Top with beef mixture, chips, and sour cream.
3. Drizzle with your choice of dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

IT’S ALL ABOUT PLANTS & TACOS

Ingredients:

· Black beans

· Diced red onions

· Diced tomatoes

· Chopped avocado

· Shredded lettuce

· Whole wheat tortillas

· Lime

Instructions:

1. Warm up the black beans on the stove top in medium saucepan. Add salt, pepper & olive oil to taste.
2. Place a warmed tortilla on your plate, top with black beans, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and top with chopped avocado.
3. Squeeze a lime wedge on top and enjoy!

This meal offers protein, healthy carbs & healthy fat – all without meat!