2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch dried oregano
2 large carrots, grated
(Optional) 4 shredded radishes
1/4 cup raisins
4 leaves of red or green leaf lettuce, rinsed and dried
Carrot Tacos
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Whisk together the first six ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Mix in the carrots, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Stir in raisins.
- Lay a lettuce leaf on each plate and place a scoop of the carrot mixture on top.
- Fold the lettuce like a taco shell.
- Add a protein such as canned chicken or tuna, or cooked chicken to make a meal.
Recipe Category
Kid-friendly recipes, No cooking required
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Carrot Tacos
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch dried oregano
2 large carrots, grated
(Optional) 4 shredded radishes
1/4 cup raisins
4 leaves of red or green leaf lettuce, rinsed and dried
Directions:
- Whisk together the first six ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Mix in the carrots, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Stir in raisins.
- Lay a lettuce leaf on each plate and place a scoop of the carrot mixture on top.
- Fold the lettuce like a taco shell.
- Add a protein such as canned chicken or tuna, or cooked chicken to make a meal.
Nutrition Facts
4 serving per container
Serving size 1 taco
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 14g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 170mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars 9g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 1g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 38mg | 2% | |
| Iron 1mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 295mg | 6% | |
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.