So while looking for a recipe I had this thought. Why not take one of my fave meals from Taco Bell and revamp it to be made at home? Sounds simple enough, but which one and where would I be able to find a recipe to follow. Seems like a bit of a challenge (which I was failing miserably) but then our fave lush Sandra Lee popped up on tv and made potato taco's. It was like this was meant to be. So I'm going with it.
Here's what you'll need:
Spicy Potato Taco's
Ingredients:
*1 tablespoon vegetable oil
*1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
*1 (16-ounce) bag pre-cooked diced red-skin potatoes
*1/2 cup pre-sliced mushrooms
*1/3 cup reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
*1 (16-ounce) can vegetarian refried beans
*3/4 cup cilantro salsa, plus more for serving
*1 (5.8-ounce) box white corn taco shells
*Chopped red onion, tomato, and lettuce, for serving
Directions:
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil; set aside.
*In a large mixing bowl, stir together oil and fajita seasoning. Add potatoes and mushrooms and toss until well coated. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside.
*Meanwhile, stir together beans and salsa in microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes; set aside.
*Heat taco shells in oven for 3 to 5 minutes.
*Spoon beans into heated taco shells. Top with potato mixture and garnish with red onion, tomato, and lettuce.
*Serve immediately with salsa.
WW Points: I looked everywhere, there doesn't seem to be any nutrition facts. Sorry!
These were very good. Sandy dished out a good recipe with these potato taco's. While the ones at Taco Bell are still my fave these are a close second. Fair warned, these are very filling.
Tid Bits:
*Don't have fajita seasoning? Substitute it for taco or burrito seasoning.
*Don't like flour tortilla's? Try out wheat or multi-grain.
Ma's Spot: I have to say tonight's dinner was a winner. It was really hearty and good. I really liked the spices on the potatoes. There's nothing about this recipe that I would change. I loved every bit of it. So if you don't want to be bogged down in a recipe with a lot of things to do this is a very good and inexpensive dinner. Will I be making this dinner again? You can count on it. So this is a must for you, when you have time give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
*SNACK CORNER:* It's time for snack corner! Where we take new snacks in the grocery store and break it down for you. We tell you which are hot and which are not. Let's get to this week's pick:
WW Points: *3 for 4 cookies
Dinah: So tonight we bring you the latest from Newton's. The Lemon Crisp cookies are the latest from their Fruit Thin line of cookies. These cookies are amazing. Most of the flavors in this line I wasn't impressed with but these lemon crisps take my love for them over the moon. I'm a huge fan of lemons anyhow but lemon cookies? WHAT! Yeah. There's bits of lemon rind and the citrus taste is off the charts. These need to be bought on your next shopping list. Trust your blog mistress on this one, you can thank me later. ;].
Ma: These cookies not only refreshing with a fresh lemon taste. They are a light and crispy and the bits of the lemon they have throughout the cookie are spectacular. So if you are looking for something light and refreshing to snack on these are the cookies to get. I love how they don't feel loaded with sugar and leave a heavy taste in the mouth. I really suggest going out and picking these up but buyer beware, you could eat the whole box.
Alright guys that's all for tonight. We'll be back here next week with ma's next recipe. Have a great week guys!
Spoons & Spatula's
~Dinah & Ma
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