Tango Taco Boats

taco boats

A few years ago, I made the choice to eat a gluten-free diet. Within weeks I began to see a significant increase in my energy level (which I need a lot of to keep up with 6 kiddos), improvement in my digestive system, and I just felt good overall. I was only 9 weeks postpartum and I felt better after having my fifth baby than I did after having my first, second, third, and fourth! I was so happy I never turned back.

My decision to eat gluten-free stems from my risk of developing Type II diabetes. In an attempt to ward off diabetes, I work hard to exercise daily, limit stress, and keep my simple carbohydrates at a minimum. Instead of replacing wheat breads and simple carbohydrates with gluten-free versions, I try to cut them out or significantly reduce the amount I eat. I had toย start thinking โ€œoutside the box.โ€ I started replacing some carbs with a healthier option. One of my favorite replacements is good old romaine lettuce.

In this dish, we ditch the corn for something greener. For ourย ย family night, sometimes we skip the taco shells and eat taco boats. My kids love it. I don’t miss the taco shells with these Tango Taco Boats. The filling is hearty and a tad bit spicy so I welcome the cool, refreshing crunch of the romaine lettuce. They are fun to fill and healthy to eat. I like to fill them and fold them over like a soft shell taco.ย Make sure you have a few napkins handy! enJOY!

Tango Taco Boats

6 responses to “Tango Taco Boats”

  1. I am gluten free, too! I do it for mental health- this change has been pivitol to me in staying happy! I love tacos and will definitely try this! Come on over to my blog sometime! โค๏ธ

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    1. Wow, that is great to hear that gluten free eating has benefited you in such a positive way. I hope you enjoy this recipe. I will be stopping by. Blessings.

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  2. These tacos look good! We do taco salad night every Saturday. My husband cooks (so I get a break) and he gets the organic corn chips he loves. I eat it on top of a big bowl of lettuce. I love it because it works for everyone’s diet (and by diet I mean all our different food restrictions… I’m not on a diet. ha!) Thanks for sharing!

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    1. What a great idea to have a night off from cooking! What a blessing! We usually do our “fun” meals on our Friday family nights, so I kind of get a day off…:) We aren’t on a diet either… ;)…lol. Blessings.

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      1. haha, yep, I know you aren’t on a diet. Although cutting sugar and gluten can have really wonderful results on the waistline. I just know that sometimes when I write “our diet” people think we are trying to lose weight or something. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        1. Yep…I agree. “Diet” is often associated with weight loss! You have a great “diet” and it is evident that you take care of yourself and your family. Good job ๐Ÿ™‚

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