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Greek souvlaki meets Mexican tacos. Lemon-marinated veggies and haloumi (Greek 'grilling' cheese, omit for vegan) sears on the grill via rosemary skewers, gets dressed with yogurt tzatziki, and piled high on a warm flour tortilla. This is food fusion that uses the best of the summer season.
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Beautiful homegrown lemon cucumbers
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The cheapest way to make Greek yogurt is to make your own by straining plain yogurt through a paper towel-lined colander
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Yummy mix of veg, cheese and herbs
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Light and creamy homemade tzatziki
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Use whole grain tortillas for extra flavor and fiber
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Give the taco filling extra punch by using rosemary as grilling skewers
Greek Tacos
July 31, 2011
30 min or less active, 60 min or less total, gluten-free, main, summer, vegan
Greek souvlaki meets Mexican tacos. Lemon-marinated veggies and haloumi (Greek 'grilling' cheese, omit for vegan) sears on the grill via rosemary skewers, gets dressed with yogurt tzatziki, and piled high on a warm flour tortilla. This is food fusion that uses the best of the summer season.Information
Servings: 6 (2 tacos each)
Time: About 30 minutes active; Less than one hour total
Price: About $21.50 total; $3.50 per serving
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 444.2
Protein: 17g
Fat: 19.5g
Saturated fat: 7.4g
Carbohydrates: 52.5g
Fiber: 6.9g
Sodium: 993.6mg
Cholesterol: 35.9mg
High In:
Good Source:
Low In:
Ingredients
Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce
- 8oz plain yogurt
- 1/2 lb cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1-2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 Tbsp EVOO
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Marinade
- 2 Tbsp EVOO
- Juice of 1 lemon, about 3-4 Tbsp
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lb eggplant, cut into 1-2" cubes
- 3/4 lb zucchini, cut into 1" rounds
- 1/2 lb onion, cut into quarters and then halved again
- 1/2 lb red pepper, cut into 1" pieces
- 1/2 lb haloumi (or paneer), cut into 1" cubes
- 10-12 rosemary, metal or wooden skewers
- 12 6" tortillas
Preparation
- For the tzatziki, line a colander with two layers of paper towels. Spoon yogurt onto paper towels and let sit in the sink or over a bowl for 20-30 minutes. (This is the cheap way to make Greek yogurt.)
- Meanwhile in a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients from the marinade. Add chopped vegetables and cheese and coat well. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Finish tzatziki by turning drained yogurt into a small bowl. Add remaining tzatziki ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate.
- Warm oven to 300 degrees. Stack tortillas and lay them on a damp paper towel and then onto a sheet of foil. Wrap the foil around the tortillas and keep them warm in the oven.
- Heat grill or gill pan over high heat. Skewer vegetables and cheese on rosemary spears and grill until charred, about 3-5 minutes on each side.
- To assemble, lay two warmed tortillas on a plate. Top with one skewer of vegetables and cheese on each tortilla and then a spoon about a tablespoon of tzatziki over it. Serve warm.
