Don’t get me wrong, I love tacos…but they can get old pretty quickly. The same rhetoric of ground beef, cheese, and toppings can sometimes be a comfort, but other times it’s a collective “ugh” for me.
One of my favorite food trucks, the Noli Truck (which I don’t think is around anymore sadly) served the BEST vegetarian tacos that I love to recreate at home. I’ll list that recipe below, BUT I also want to inspire you to get creative with what you have! Use leftovers to inspire your taco journey. Use the mini tortillas for the ultimate “sampler platter”! We happened to have leftover BBQ from a friends birthday party that we used-I’ll list that below too. 😉
PINEAPPLE SALSA
First, you’ll need a simple pineapple salsa for both. Grab a can of pineapple (or fresh) and dice up about a cups worth. Finely chop half of a small red onion and a handful of cilantro (to taste, really). Add some fresh diced jalapeño if you want some heat! Add in a little lime juice, a sprinkle of garlic powder, and a lot of salt.
THE BEST TACO YOU’LL EVER HAVE
Four Mini Tacos-you’ll need: well, mini tortillas (called street taco tortillas), a cup of shredded red cabbage, a few diced cherry tomatoes, half cup of feta cheese crumbles, and balsamic glaze. Oh- don’t forget the pineapple salsa!
To assemble, warm your tortilla and line the bottom with avocado. Top with 1/4 cup shredded cabbage, a few cherry tomatoes, spoonful of the pineapple salsa, a sprinkle of feta cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
BBQ TACOS
Four Mini Tacos-you’ll need: four street taco tortillas, 1 cup BBQ pork or chicken, pineapple salsa, BBQ sauce of choice, and slaw (quick recipe below)
Make your slaw-here’s a SUPER simple recipe. Using about two cups of leftover cabbage from the above recipe, dice finely, and mix with shredded carrots (if you have them!) and about 2/3-1 cup of mayo. Drizzle in about a tablespoon of vinegar, salt to desired taste, mix, and place in the fridge.
Line your tortilla with 1/4 cup of BBQ. Top with sauce (optional), pineapple salsa, and slaw.
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