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
Updated on August 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

  • ¼ jalapeño 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. Add onion, lemon juice, garlic, and jalapeño; bring to a simmer and cook until onion softens, about 3 minutes.

  2. Stir in eggplant, cumin, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and seasoned salt; drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over top. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant softens and reduces in size, about 15 minutes. Serve in taco shells.

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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.