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Gluten Free Taco Recipe with Spinach and Avocado

By Teri Gruss, MS, About.com

Gluten Free Taco Recipe

Teri Lee Gruss
Packaged taco seasonings and taco shells can be a source of added gluten. This gluten free taco recipe uses a homemade taco seasoning mix and organic gluten free taco shells. Shredded baby spinach, red onions and avocado add vitamins, minerals, healthy fatty acids and color to this healthy version of an all-time favorite.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 6 gluten free hard taco shells (See tip)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons gluten free taco seasoning (See tip)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups loosely packed, finely shredded baby spinach
  • ½ cup finely chopped red onions
  • ½ cup chopped fresh avocado
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preparation:
Place taco shells on a baking tray and warm in a 350° oven for 5 minutes.

Brown ground beef in olive oil until completely cooked. On low heat, stir in 2 tablespoons of gluten free taco seasonings and 3 tablespoons of water. Simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Fill each taco shell with a layer of seasoned ground beef, chopped avocado, chopped onion, shredded spinach and top with shredded cheese. Garnish with a thin slice of avocado.


Tips:

Bearitos® brand hard corn taco shells and taco seasoning are gluten free.

Make your own gluten free taco seasoning

Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.
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