Mediterranean Style Tacos
These Mediterranean Style Tacos are a fun twist on two classic recipes. Inspired by Greek gyros, fluffy pita bread is filled with seasoned LightLife Smart Ground, vegan tzatziki, and a delicious Mediterranean-inspired salad – making for a combination of flavors that is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Mediterranean-Inspired Salad
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
LightLife Smart Ground
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (12-ounce) package LightLife Smart Ground
Zesty Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 3 Pita rounds, split and toasted
- Vegan Tzatziki sauce, homemade or store-bought
- Vegan feta
Instructions
Make the Mediterranean-Inspired Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and chopped fresh parsley. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest of the dish. This colorful and refreshing salad will add a burst of Mediterranean flavors to your tacos!
Prepare the LightLife Smart Ground
- Placed the dried oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Lightlife Smart Ground and cook until it's browned and has a satisfyingly crumbly texture. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Prepare the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. This zesty dressing will tie all the elements of your tacos together.
Warm the Pita Bread
- Heat the pita bread rounds in a toaster or a skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they are warm and slightly crispy. This will enhance the overall texture of your tacos.
Assemble the Tacos
- Now comes the fun part! Take a warm pita bread round and spread a generous spoonful of the cooked Lightlife Smart Ground on it. Top it off with a generous serving of the Mediterranean salad and drizzle some of the zesty dressing over the top. For an extra layer of creaminess and flavor, don't forget to add a dollop of vegan tzatziki sauce. You can either buy a store-bought version or make your own using a recipe online.
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