Soft Tacos with Green Chile–Cilantro Rice and Egg

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Soft Tacos with Green Chile–Cilantro Rice and Egg
45 min.
4
278kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian and gluten-free recipe that's perfect for a quick dinner or a versatile side dish? Look no further than these Soft Tacos with Green Chile–Cilantro Rice and Egg! This delightful dish comes together in just 45 minutes and serves 4, with each serving containing only 278 calories.

With a mix of spicy and herby flavors, these soft tacos are sure to tantalize your taste buds. The recipe features a scrumptious combination of chopped green chiles, brown rice, and a hint of cumin that's perfectly complemented by the fresh cilantro. To make it a complete meal, you'll also whip up a fluffy scrambled egg mixture, incorporating egg whites, eggs, milk, and a touch of red onion for added texture and flavor.

Served in warm corn tortillas, these tacos are a breeze to assemble and can be customized with your favorite toppings. For an extra burst of flavor, consider serving them with lime wedges on the side. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking to mix up your weeknight meals, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen. So grab your whisk, spatula, and a bowl, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 ounce chiles green undrained chopped canned
  • cup brown rice hot cooked
  •  corn tortillas 
  • large egg whites 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons skim milk fat-free
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin 
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup onion red finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  2. Combine onion and next 6 ingredients in another medium bowl, stirring with a spoon.
  3. Add rice; stir gently. Cover and keep warm.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  5. Add egg mixture to pan; cook over medium heat 2 minutes. Do not stir until mixture begins to set on bottom. Draw a heat-resistant spatula through egg mixture to form large curds. Do not stir constantly. Egg mixture is done when thickened, but still moist.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon scrambled egg evenly over tortillas; top evenly with rice mixture, and fold in half.
  8. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein19.24%
Fat25.73%
Carbs55.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.49
Glycemic Load
16.07
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
13.164782731429%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.76kcal
13.89%
Fat:8.03g
12.36%
Saturated Fat:1.61g
10.04%
Carbohydrates:38.66g
12.89%
Net Carbohydrates:33.62g
12.23%
Sugar:2.15g
2.39%
Cholesterol:93.34mg
31.11%
Sodium:419.94mg
18.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.51g
27.03%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.68%
Selenium:21.14µg
30.2%
Phosphorus:280.15mg
28.02%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.67%
Fiber:5.03g
20.13%
Magnesium:73.16mg
18.29%
Vitamin C:13.21mg
16.02%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.92%
Iron:2.05mg
11.39%
Potassium:351.66mg
10.05%
Folate:39.67µg
9.92%
Calcium:97.15mg
9.71%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.67%
Vitamin B3:1.8mg
9.01%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.69%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.18%
Copper:0.16mg
8.16%
Vitamin A:347.6IU
6.95%
Vitamin E:1mg
6.65%
Vitamin K:6.07µg
5.78%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.54%
Vitamin D:0.62µg
4.16%
Source:My Recipes