GREEK TACOS

Greek Tacos

Try a surprising twist on tacos by using Greek seasoning, spinach and feta instead of taco seasoning, lettuce and cheddar. You'll be impressed! 

• 12 Servings
• Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

10 20 30

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 package (4-1/2 ounces) taco shells
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, Greek seasoning, garlic and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach and olives; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
• Meanwhile, place taco shells on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into each shell. Top with feta cheese and onion. Yield: 12 servings..
  
  Editor’s Note: For a substitute for 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning use 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, dried marjoram, garlic powder, lemon-pepper seasoning, ground mustard and salt. Omit the salt if recipes calls for salt.

Nutrition Facts: 1 taco (prepared with lean ground beef and reduced-fat feta cheese) equals 

130 calories, 

6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 

20 mg cholesterol, 

386 mg sodium, 

9 g carbohydrate, 

2 g fiber, 

9 g protein.
 

Diabetic Exchanges: 

1 lean meat,
1 fat, 

1/2 starch.