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Sunday, July 29, 2018

Make Your Own Taco Bar

If you are planning to host a party in summer, and want to try something different, try setting up a “Make your own Taco Bar”. This is a huge hit with kids and adults and is super easy to set up.



It takes a little bit of prep work, but you don’t spend hours slaving over the stove and it is easy to customize. People can make it into a burrito bowl (gluten free) or wrap it up into a big tortilla for a loaded burrito. It is also a great dinner to have around the campfire.


While the taco bar provides for a sumptuous meal in itself, I do supplement with a soup and sometimes, tamales.

I forgot to take pictures of the set up, but hope you get the idea. I will update this post with pictures the next time I do this for a party



Make Your Own Taco Bar


Prep. time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 - 6 very hungry people

Here’s what you need:

  • 10 flour tortillas (small taco size)
  • 2 cups Mexican rice
  • 2 - 15 oz. cans organic black beans
  • 2 cups organic frozen corn
  • salsa, homemade or store bought
  • guacamole
  • 8 oz. shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 can sliced black olives
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
  • sour cream
  • Cholula or other hot sauce

Here’s how I made it:




  • Drain out the liquid from the black beans. Wash in several changes of water. Place in a microwave safe bowl and warm for about 1 minute. Add salt/seasoning if necessary 
  • Place the corn in a microwave safe bowl and cook according to package directions
  • Make the salsa and guacamole. Recipes here and here






  • Set up the taco bar, by placing all the ingredients in bowls.


  • Invite your guests to get creative and make their own taco/burrito/ burrito bowl


Serve with lemonade or margaritas.

Note:


You can add fajita veggies as on of the toppings. To do this, sauté different colored peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, and onions on high heat with salt and taco seasoning.


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