![]() For starters, they have a huge selection to choose from, and each one is better than the next! We've always been huge fans, and when we met them at Expo West this year and discovered some of their new products (and you all know we're suckers for new products), we couldn't wait to partner up with them to create some deliciousness. You guys, if you're not familiar with Maria & Ricardo's, they are, by far, our favorite tortillas. We tested the recipe with these also, and they're amazing! They're both available now on Amazon and Whole Foods stores nationwide so, go grab some! Wanna make these tacos gluten-free? You have got to try their (also new) Quinoa Flour Tortillas. Here are a few serving suggestions for al pastor: Tacos al pastor: This is the classic way to serve al pastor, and for good reason. Most importantly, they are the perfect, pillowy-soft canvas for your culinary work of art. Serving Suggestions Al pastor is typically served in tacos, but there are many other creative ways to enjoy it. Simple, easy, and delish.įor our Vegan Tacos Al Pastor, we used Maria & Ricardo’s new Whole Wheat Plus Tortillas, which are non-GMO, made from scratch with avocado oil, and are packed with fiber and protein. 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey, or agave) 1 tablespoon achiote paste (see Recipe Notes) 1 tablespoon ancho chili. Then we whipped together a salsa with fresh pineapple, tomato, avocado, cilantro and lime juice, and some quick pickled red onions to top the tacos. 2 3 chipotle peppers, from a can packed in adobo sauce. Which is why we were liberal with the chili powder blend, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Of course, we swapped out the meat for tofu in this recipe, but don't let that fool you! The blandness of tofu that puts people off is also the protein’s greatest asset because it adopts whatever flavors you cook it with. It combines all the smoky, meaty richness of Middle Eastern cooking with the spiciness beloved by the Mexican palette. One delicious product of escaping Ottoman tyranny is Tacos Al Pastor (“Shepherd Style”), which is based on the spit-grilled meat (also known as shawarma) that the Lebanese brought to Mexico. By the 1960’s, the next generation of Lebanese immigrants started opening restaurants that combined Lebanese and Mexican cuisine. ![]() ![]() Many of them headed to Mexico, where they made lives for themselves, had kids, and slowly adopted some aspects of Mexican culture. Back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Christians bailed out of Lebanon to escape religious oppression by the Ottoman Empire. In order to really understand how our Vegan Tacos Al Pastor came to be, we’re going to give you a quick history lesson. Tacos for under 200 calories? Yes, please!! These tacos Al Pastor a bursting with flavor and wrapped in light and fluffy low cal tortillas ( thank you Maria & Ricardo's!)
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