FEEL THE HEAT
Lighter than your average burrito, tacos are the speedy, lip-smacking meal missing from your recipe repertoire
Tacos: spicy, snappy, snacky…and healthy
1. Sashimi and avocado
Kcals 229
Fat 14g
Protein 13g
Carbs 11g
Serves 1 Cubing raw fish rather than cooking it will give you a different taste and texture to savour. It’s worth the effort – oily varieties are linked to better brain function, mood and skin. ¼ avocado, cubed
50g raw salmon, cubed
1 spring onion, sliced
Juice of ½ lime
½ tsp sesame seeds
Coriander
Salt and black pepper
1 soft taco shell
1. Place everything in a bowl (except the taco shell, of course) and stir well.
2. Scoop onto the taco, then top with extra coriander and a squeeze of lime juice, if you’re feeling fresh.
2. Zingy cabbage and avocado
Kcals 115
Fat 7g
Protein 3g
Carbs 19g
Serves 1 This fibre-rich vegan offering delivers a serious antioxidant hit, thanks to the anthocyanins in the purple cabbage. Plus, both the purple and green kind contain cancer-protecting compounds called glucosinolates. 1 tbsp salsa
1 soft taco shell Small handful each of shredded purple cabbage and green cabbage
1 jalapeño, sliced
A few slices of avocado
½ tsp sesame seeds
Coriander, to garnish
Squeeze of lime juice
1. Spread the salsa over the taco base, then top with the cabbage, jalapeño and avocado.
2. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and coriander leaves and finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
3. Chicken and black bean
Kcals 226 Fat 12g Protein 11g Carbs 16g
Serves 1
This is rich in protein and fibre to promote muscle growth and repair – ideal postrun food. The black beans will do wonders for your digestion, too. ¼ avocado, mashed ½ garlic clove, finely chopped Juice of ¼ lime Salt and black pepper 1 soft taco shell ¼ cooked chicken breast, sliced 1 tbsp black beans ½ handful shredded purple cabbage
Couple of red onion slices
1 jalapeño, sliced
1. Mix the avocado, garlic, lime juice and seasoning to make guacamole, then load the mixture onto your taco.
2. Top with the rest of the ingredients and dig in.
4. Chocolate, banana and strawberry
Kcals 258
Fat 13g
Protein 6g
Carbs 33g
Serves 1
With high-fibre strawberries and banana, and monounsaturated fats from the nuts, this dessert will balance blood sugar levels and keep hunger at bay. 1 tbsp chocolate almond nut butter 1 soft taco shell
½ banana, sliced
4 strawberries, sliced
Flaked almonds, to sprinkle
1. Spread the nut butter on the taco. Layer with banana and strawberry slices, then sprinkle with almond flakes. Let your taste buds sing.