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EatingWell Crispy Taco Shells

From EatingWell Magazine May/June 2007 -- Subscribe Now!
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NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie | Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | Low Sat Fat | Heart Healthy

Surprisingly easy and far better-tasting than store-bought taco shells.

Makes 6 servings, 2 taco shells each

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

12 6-inch corn tortillas
Canola oil cooking spray
3/4 teaspoon chili powder, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Wrap 4 tortillas in a barely damp cloth or paper towel and microwave on High until steamed, about 30 seconds. (Alternatively, wrap in foil and heat in the preheated oven until steaming, 5 to 7 minutes.) Coat both sides with cooking spray; sprinkle a little chili powder and salt on one side.
3. Drape each tortilla over a panel on a baked-taco rack and bake until crispy and brown, 7 to 10 minutes. (Or see Kitchen Tip.)
4. Remove the shells from the rack and repeat Steps 2 and 3 with the remaining 8 tortillas.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 114 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 124 mg sodium; 103 mg potassium.

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch

TIP: Working with 6 tortillas at a time, wrap in a barely damp cloth or paper towel and microwave on High until steamed, about 30 seconds. Lay the tortillas on a clean work surface and coat both sides with cooking spray. Then carefully drape each tortilla over two bars of the oven rack. Bake at 375°F until crispy, 7 to 10 minutes.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat at 375°F for 1 to 2 minutes before serving. | Equipment: Baked-taco rack

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USER COMMENTS — Add Your Comment

Excellent and the kids loved them too!

Chelle, Stoneville, NC

Absolutely delicious! 4 stars!

David M., Glendale, AZ

These came out terrific on the oven rack. It's worth the extra time and effort. You can pack more filling in your tacos and they don't crumble when you bite into them. Great idea!

Sara, Colchester, VT

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