Healthy Taco Recipe Options for 2024

The first month of 2024 flew by as many people tried to stick to their New Year resolutions. If one of those resolutions was trying to eat healthier, we understand that could be a tough challenge. If you are like us and you find yourself craving tacos but want to keep it light and nutritious at the same time, we might have some suggestions for your dinner rotation.

Look at the list below and consider some of these mouthwatering and low-calorie taco recipes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds without compromising your health goals. Pro tip: Did you know tortillas are a great alternative to bread? You can read more on this post.

Grilled Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
•  1 tablespoon olive oil
•  1 teaspoon cumin
•  1 teaspoon chili powder
•  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
•  Salt and pepper to taste
•  Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves (for wraps)
•  Salsa, diced tomatoes, and low-fat Greek yogurt for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill and coat chicken with a flavorful marinade.
2.  Grill until cooked through, then slice into strips.
3.  Use lettuce leaves as wraps, and fill with grilled chicken, salsa, diced tomatoes, and a dollop of low-fat Greek yogurt.

Black Bean and Veggie Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
•  1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
•  1 bell pepper, diced
•  1 small red onion, diced
•  1 teaspoon cumin
•  1 teaspoon chili powder
•  Salt and pepper to taste
•  Whole-grain or corn tortillas
•  Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and hot sauce for serving

Instructions:

1. Sauté bell pepper and red onion until softened.
2.  Add black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
3.  Spoon the black bean and veggie mixture onto warm tortillas.
4.  Top with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and hot sauce if desired.

Shrimp and Avocado Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
•  1 tablespoon olive oil
•  1 teaspoon cumin
•  1/2 teaspoon paprika
•  Salt and pepper to taste
•  8 small corn tortillas
•  2 avocados, sliced
•  Cabbage slaw (shredded cabbage, carrots, and lime vinaigrette)

Instructions:

1. Toss shrimp with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2.  Cook shrimp until opaque, then assemble tacos with shrimp, sliced avocado, and cabbage slaw.
3.  Serve with lime wedges on the side.

If you want more details and alternatives for this recipe, check out our detailed instructions for the taco shrimp recipe over here.

We also got you covered if you are looking for options outside these three suggestions. For strictly Vegetarian options, you might find a few Mexican recipes here as well. 

Don’t hesitate to dive into these guilt-free taco recipes and enjoy dinner without the extra calories!