Fresh Ways to Spice Up Taco Tuesday

By Carly Graf
These clever shake-ups to the comfort food classic definitely deserve a spot on your table
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Crispy Cauliflower Tacos

Love and Olive Oil

Go full veg with this healthy take on the taco from Love and Olive Oil. Crispy cauliflower serves as the perfect replacement for meat, and the fresh flavors of mango, red onion, and jalapeño brighten up every bite. (Psst... Have you heard of The Taco Cleanse yet?)

Get the recipe: Crispy Cauliflower Tacos​

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Chipotle Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos with Roasted Cranberry Pomegranate Salsa

Half Baked Harvest

Hello, Thanksgiving! Half Baked Harvest's version of the taco lets us revel in the holiday's flavors no matter the time of year. Added bonus: Every ingredient in this recipe is jam-packed with nutritional value.

Get the recipe: Chipotle Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos with Roasted Cranberry Pomegranate Salsa

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Greek Salad Tacos

The Creativity Exchange

Give the classic Greek salad a slightly heartier twist by throwing the good-for-you ingredients into a tortilla. The Creativity Exchange's recipe calls for an extra-flavorful cucumber-dill dressing to really amp up those Mediterranean flavors.

Get the recipe: Greek Salad Tacos

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Thai Chicken Tacos

Mountain Mama Cooks

Pad thai meets guac with this fusion taco recipe from Mountain Mama Cooks. All the things we love about Thai food (fresh veggies, ginger, and a peanut sauce) collide with avocado to make one delish and healthy dish. (Love avocado? We've got 10 Savory Avocado Recipes That Aren't Guacamole.)

Get the recipe: Thai Chicken Tacos

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Chipotle Lime Chicken Bacon Flatbread Tacos

Yammie's Noshery

Calling this a "flatbread" taco is code for "permission to overstuff." Yammie's Noshery recipe doesn't disappoint, piling high things like chicken in adobo sauce, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, and (for a splurge) crispy bacon.

Get the recipe: Chipotle Lime Chicken Bacon Flatbread Tacos

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Choco Taco

Sugar Hero

You work damn hard, so treat yourself. We suggest you do it with these Choco Tacos from Sugar Hero. Think fragrant, warm waffles wrapped around ooey gooey ice cream. Top it off with salted peanuts and chocoalte sauce for extra indulgence.

Get the recipe: Choco Tacos

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Vegan Taco Soup

That Was Vegan?

This recipe from That Was Vegan? is for those curl-up-on-your-couch-and-Netflix-binge kind of days. Multiple types of beans pack a protein punch, while spicy chili powder and smoky cumin make every spoonful a flavor bomb. (Think you need meat for protein? Think again.)

Get the recipe: Vegan Taco Soup

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos

Creme de la Crumb

Take a trip to the islands with these knock-your-socks-off Jamaican Jerk Chicken tacos from Creme de la Crumb. A zesty, tangy sauce chock-full of seasoning totally changes the vibes of this otherwise classic taco using chicken, cilantro, and lime.

Get the recipe: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos

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Green Scallop Tacos

Skinny Taste

Sear up some scallops and lay them on an herbaceous blanket of cilantro, parsley, garlic, and (duh) avocado with this dish from Skinny Taste. Fresh cukes cool down the chopped jalapeño, leaving your mouth the perfect temp.

Get the recipe: Green Scallop Tacos

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Spicy Korean Tacos with Sesame Slaw

Prairie Californian

If you have a little more time on your hands, whip up this inventive and multi-layered Korean taco recipe from the Prairie Californian. Inspired by a trip to Hawaii, this creative take on tacos will take your tastes buds on a trip around the world. The beef hits the perfect note of hot and sweet and the sesame slaw gives it a tasty crunch. Get cooking!

Get the recipe: Spicy Korean Tacos with Sesame Slaw

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Crispy California Roll Tacos

Dinner Then Dessert

Thanks to Dinner Then Dessert, we get to mix two of our favorite things: sushi and tacos. Wontons replace the tacos and California Roll staples like cucumber and crab meat replace more classic taco fillings. Plus, their mini size makes these the perfect potluck party trick! (Afraid to DIY? Watch this video on How to Make Homemade Sushi Rolls.)

Get the recipe: Crispy California Roll Tacos

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Breakfast Tacos

Hilach Cooking

If you haven't done tacos for breakfast, then try this recipe from Hilah Cooking ASAP. It keeps things simple—scrambled eggs piled high with cheddar cheese, potatoes, and tomatoes—but you can play around and add your favorite fixin's. Some of ours include spinach, black beans, and sweet potatoes.

Get the recipe: Breakfast Tacos

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