How to Make Tortilla Bowls

Flour Tortilla Bowls

I just love going to a restaurant and ordering a big taco or Mexican salad and having it served in a giant edible tortilla bowl! Making your own crispy delicious flour tortilla bowls at home is easy and requires very little work. All you need are tortillas and a giant muffin pan.

These taco bowls have that "oh, wow" factor. It will look like you spent much more time in the kitchen than you actually did. They look great served individually on a plate, or even better, as a group on a serving platter filled with chicken salad, guacamole, or salsa. Make these for your next game day, Super Bowl football party, or taco night meal. These are also great for chili.

Three Weight Watchers Points

Another great feature of these taco bowls is that they only count for only 3 Weight Watchers points. If you use a whole wheat tortilla, one bowl provides 10 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein.

Weight Watchers isn't the only diet program to include tortillas on their diet foods menu; the South Beach diet includes recipes including whole wheat tortillas and the Atkins diet does as well.

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• MomsTreasureChest's favorite taco salad recipe
• Nutrition information

This simple recipe requires little work and produces great results. These bowls are easy enough to make for everyday lunch or dinner or for a party. You can fill the tortilla bowls with chili, taco salad, garden salad, dips, homemade guacamole, veggies, and more.

DIY Tortilla Bowls

• 6 small flour tortillas
• 2 jumbo muffin tins
• Vegetable or olive oil spray

Step-By-Step Instructions With Photos

Step One: Preheat oven to 350°F. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds if they have been in the refrigerator and are cold, this makes it easier to mold them around the muffin tins.

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Step Six: Let bowls cool on the muffin tin. Gently remove taco bowls from the tin, place on serving plate and fill with your favorite luncheon salad, chili, taco salad, guacamole, etc.

The Bread of Mexico

The tortilla is nicknamed the "bread of Mexico;" however it has grown so much in popularity over the years in the United States that it has moved into the mainstream. It is quickly taking over the bread and bagels sales in the packaged bread products category because it's low in fat, high in fiber and protein, and so versatile it can be used for a breakfast, lunch, or dinner wrap.

Fill Your Bowls With This Easy Taco Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup of yellow or white onion chopped
• Green onions for garnish
• 1 package taco seasoning mix
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 tomatoes chopped
• Romaine lettuce
• Doritos, original flavor, about ½ bag, crushed
• Italian salad dressing

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef and onion in a frying pan, drain the grease when done. Add the taco seasoning mix and water as directed on the package and mix thoroughly. Bring mixture to a boil, lower to medium heat, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Allow it to cool.
2. Chop lettuce and place in a large salad bowl or in baked tortilla taco bowls. Add ground beef mixture and top with cheese, chopped/sliced green onions, chopped tomatoes, and crushed Doritos. Sprinkle with Italian dressing and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Tortillas can be a better choice than bread or rolls when you're trying to lose weight. Also, whole grain tortillas are high in fiber and complex carbs making them an excellent choice to help you control your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and maintain a healthy diet. They are also an excellent source of B vitamins, folate, and iron. Fill it with lots of veggies and beans and you're making a good choice for a healthy lunch or dinner that will help you lose weight and feel great.

• Flour—140 calories, 3.5 grams fat, 24 grams carbs, 4 grams protein, 1 gram fiber
• Whole Wheat—130 calories, 3 grams fat, 22 grams carbs, 4 grams protein, 3 grams fiber
• Corn—70 calories, 1 gram fat, 13 grams carbs, 1 gram protein, 2 grams fiber

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