Fast Food: Crunchy Taco (Taco Bell)

2019/12/29: The leader in Fast Food Crunchy Tacos is the 4th Meal Favorite... the Taco Bell Crunchy Taco. These are a fine alternative a Cheeseburger or Sandwich when one is in a hurry or craving some Mexican food late in the evening. 

Sauces: Homemade Guacamole (Plain)

9/20/2018: Simple and fun to make, this makes a great dip for Tortilla Chips or a topping for fresh Tacos/Nachos. Plus it's super fun for the kids to do the mashing.

Main Nutrition:

- 1 Tbsp: 25.1 Calories, 2.08g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 36.82mg Sodium, 1.32g Carbohydrates, 0.3g Protein.

- 1/4 Cup: 100.4 Calories, 8.32g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 147.28mg Sodium, 5.28g Carbohydrates, 1.2g Protein.

Ingredients:

- 1 Cup of Mashed/Purred Avocado (approx. 2 Large Avocados)

- 1 Tbsp of Lemon Juice (approx. 1/2 the juice from 1 Lemon)

- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

- 1/2 tsp Salt

- 1/2 tsp Cilantro

Directions:
1. Juice a Lemon and measure 1 Tbsp for use; store or freeze the remaining.

2. Cut the Avocado in half and remove the Pit.
3. Scoop the meat of the Avocado into a bowl and mash with a Fork or Potato Masher

   - This part is great fun for kids!

4. Measure 1 Cup of Mashed Avocado into a bowl.

5. Add the Lemon Juice, Garlic Powder, Salt and Cilantro and mix the compote until fully combined.

Nutrition and Calculation:
Serving Size Nutrition:

- Avocado: 1 Cup (Mashed): 368 Cals, 4.6 pro, 19.62 carbs, sodium 16, cholesterol 0, 33.72 Fat

- Cilantro: 1/2 tsp: 1 cal, 0.07 pro, 0.01 fat, 0.16 carb, 1 sodium, 0 cholesterol

- Garlic Powder: 1/4 tsp: 3 cal, 0.13 pro, 0.01 fat, 0.56 carb, 0 sodium, 0 cholesterol

- Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp: 3.25 cals, 0.0525 pro, 0.0375 fat, 1.0525 carbs, 0.25 sodium, 0 chol

- Salt: 1/2 tsp: 0 cals, 0 pro, 0 fat, 0 carbs, 581 sodium, 0 chol

Recipe Total (with Cilantro):

375.25 Calories, 33.78g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 598.25mg Sodium, 21.39g Carbohydrates, 4.85g Protein.

Approximately 16.25 Tbsp Yield

- Divided each nutrient by 16.25 to obtain the per Tbsp nutrition information

References:
- Avocado: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/301058
- Cilantro: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/02012
Garlic Powder: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/02020

Lemon Juice: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/09152

Salt: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/02047

Mexican Food: Quesadillas

The street taco tortillas make for some delicious quesadillas. There will also be some alternative recipes with nutrition listed (all follow the same directions).

Meal Nutrition
2 Quesadillas:
- 283.33 Calories, 14.67g Fat, 35mg Cholesterol, 580.67mg Sodium, 26g Carbohydrates, 10g Protein.

1 Quesadilla:
- 141.67 Calories, 7.34g Fat, 17.5mg Cholesterol, 290.34mg Sodium, 13g Carbohydrates, 5g Protein.

Ingredients
2 Mission Street Taco Tortillas
1/4 Cup Kroger Shredded Mexican Cheese
1 tsp Kroger Unsalted Butter (Optional: Bacon Grease can be used - not accounted for nutritionally)

Directions
1. Heat the Grease or Butter in a Frying Pan over Medium Heat.

2. Place the Tortillas in the pan for one minute.
     

3. Flip the Tortillas and cook for another minute.


4. Place half the cheese (2 Tbsp) on one half of each Tortilla.


5. Fold the Tortillas over and press down to sear the Quesadillas for 30-45 seconds.
     

6. Flip the Quesadillas and press down to sear for 30-45 more seconds.
  

7. Remove from the pan and allow to cool on a plate.

Ingredient Nutrition and Calculation
Values listed on Packaging:
2 Mission Street Taco Tortillas (2 Tortillas):
- 150 Calories, 3g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 410mg Sodium, 26g Carbohydrates, 4g Protein.

1/4 Cup Kroger Shredded Mexican Cheese (1/4 Cup):
- 100 Calories, 8g Fat, 25mg Cholesterol, 170mg Sodium, less than 1g Carbohydrates, 6g Protein.

1 Tbsp Kroger Unsalted Butter:
- 100 Calories, 11g Fat, 30mg Cholesterol, 2mg Sodium, 0g Carbohydrates, 0g Protein.

Values Modified for Meal:
1 tsp Kroger Unsalted Butter:
- 33.33 Calories, 3.67g Fat, 10mg Cholesterol, 0.67mg Sodium, 0g Carbohydrates, 0g Protein.