This surely beats Taco Bell's tacos

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Have you ever eaten a tasty, juicy, mouth-watering vegetarian (vege) taco?
You have! Well not this vege-taco. Try this 20 minutes vege-taco recipe. Why vegetarian? Why not! Simple words to describe vegetarian food "it is good for you" and it gives my cow friends a chance to live longer.

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Vegetarian Tacos

1 Can of Loma Linda Vege-Burger. This replaces any meat product.(no ground turkey, chicken, or pork)
1 Box of 18 taco shells (any brand)
1 Packet of Taco Seasoning or
Make your own:
1/2 teaspoon of Chili Powder or spice it up as much as you would like.
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes.
1 teaspoon of Salt to Taste
1 teaspoon of Pepper to Taste
1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon of Paprika
1 teaspoon of Cumin
1 teaspoon of Oregano
2 Garlic cloves. 1 for the Vege-Burger Soy Mixture and one for the Topping
1 Tomato (Beware of the Outbreak. I only use Puerto Rican homegrown Tomatoes.)
1 Red Onion
1 White Onion
1 Green Pepper
1 Can of Corn
1 scallion
1/2 teaspoon of lime juice (fresh or from concentrate)
3 leaves of Cilantro chopped
2 tablespoon of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup of Water
Vegetarian Soy Cheese
Salsa
1 Can of Vegetarian Re-Fried Beans. This means no pork products are added to the beans.


Dice the garlic clove and toss it in the pan with EV Olive Oil. This should be done in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Put the Vege-Burger mixture in and all of the dry ingredients from the Taco Packet Mixture or Your own Spice Mixture. Since the Vege-Burger mixture is already brown in color, you don't need to cook it too long. Sautee all ingredients and add 1/2 cup of water. Put on simmer and cook for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally, tasting to add more salt or dry ingredients, and making sure you still have some of the liquid in the mixture.

While the Vege-Burger mixture is cooking, chop the tomato, garlic clove, green pepper, red onion, white onion, scallion, and cilantro leaves. Add the lime juice and canned corn. Mix and set in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to vegetables.

Heat the Refried Beans in a small saucepan. 3 minutes on medium heat.

Cook 4 tacos at a time in the microwave for about 45 to 50 seconds.

This recipe takes no more than 20 minutes to make.

Add the cooked Vege-Burger mixture in the taco shell, top with Vegetarian Soy Cheese, vegetable mixture, and salsa.

Vege-Tacos!

This special recipe comes from Lucilla Feliciano resume writer, job search consultant in Puerto Rico for CIMAPR http://www.cimapr.com
She is also a vegetarian by default.

Coqui The Chef Makes Everything Except French Flies!

Coqui The Chef makes everything except French Flies!

Or is it French Fries? What is the difference? Both are not good for your health. French fries have trans fat and flies just love rotten fat. Protect your heart from fast food french flies, oops fries. There are healthier and more creative ways to eat fries. Try this recipe from wikiHow and start making reduced fat french flies. Oh gosh, fries. Someday I'll get this right.

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How to Make Reduced Fat French Fries in 20 Minutes

from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit

This is a recipe that you can use to make french fries with no fat. It only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish when you get the hang of it. It may take a couple tries to perfect, but it's worth it!

Steps

1. Wash (and peel, if you prefer) enough potatoes for everyone eating. Use 2 medium potatoes (smaller than your fist) per person.
   
2. Slice each potato to about 1/4" thickness. You can slice whichever way, depending on what length of fry you like. Then cut each slice into french fry shape.
   
3. Spray a cookie/baking sheet with cooking spray, and arrange potatoes in a single layer.
   
4. Spray the tops of the potatoes with butter spray. You could also use Pam; it will have less flavor but will do the trick.
   
5. Use your favorite spices over the fries. Some recommended spices are garlic salt, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper, but you can use whatever tastes best to you. Remember, more seasoning = more potent taste, so be careful.
   
6. Put the pan in the oven (middle or higher), and turn to "Broil" for approximately 10-13 minutes. Watch for the tops to become crispy brown, but not burnt.
   
7. Remove pan from the oven, and turn potatoes over. Caution: Pan is very hot!
   
8. Put potatoes back in oven, broil for another 6-8 minutes, or until the other side is crisy and brown.
   
9. Serve immediately. For added bonus, put some shredded cheddar cheese on top after you plate the potatoes.
   

Tips

• Try using olive oil flavored nonstick cooking spray when baking low-fat french fries.
  
• Add a light sprinkle of Montreal Steak seasoning about half way through baking. Do this when the french fries are turned for even browning.
  
• Baking fries at 425 to 450 degrees F tends to warp the pan less while allowing the fries to become crisp. Broiling is a good option too.
  
• If baking the french fries, and this would probably work for broiling them too, place the cut french fries on a microwave-safe platter. Microwave until heated through and a bit steamy. This will speed the cooking time while removing some of the starchy taste. Place the heated french fries onto the baking sheet and continue as above.
  
• Soak the cut french fries in ice water for about 30 minutes before cooking. Drain well and follow as directed.
  
• Use russet potatoes to make french fries. Red or new potatoes are too waxy.
  

Warnings

• Note: You will very likely lose this baking sheet for other purposes, because it will warp in the oven. You might want to buy one at a dollar store for making french fries only.
  
• Be careful while removing the pan from the oven for it may be quite hot. Leave the half heated fries in the oven for about 2-5 minutes to cool before removing them to reduce risk of burns.
  

Related wikiHows

• How to Make Fries Crisp and Crunchy
  
• How to Eat French Fries
  
• How to Eat a Burger
  
• How to Make a Chicken Burger
  
• How to Grill Steak
  

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