These parmesan tacos are a perfect gluten-free alternative to regular tacos. They have a chicken and lettuce filling, making them a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner option.
To make the parmesan tacos, shredded parmesan cheese is placed on a baking sheet in large oval shapes, and baked in the oven. Then, they are folded over the rim of a bowl so that they firm up to a taco shape. After that, they are filled with lettuce, chicken, and yogurt sauce for an easy protein-rich filling.
What are Parmesan Tacos?
Parmesan tacos are tacos that have shells made of parmesan cheese and a filling of chicken, lettuce, and yogurt. The parmesan taco shells are a delicious alternative to flour tortillas and are gluten-free. They are also perfect for those on low carb or keto diets.
Pro Tips
- Assemble the parmesan taco shells on a parchment-lined baking sheet so that it is easy to remove them.
- Be careful not to overbake the parmesan portions as you want them to still be pliable enough to shape into the taco shells.
- Gently handle the parmesan taco shells to ensure that you don’t break them.
- Feel free to modify the fillings by adding tomato salsa, sour cream, alternative proteins, or shredded cabbage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parmesan Cheese Good for Tacos?
Yes, parmesan cheese is surprisingly good for making taco shells. Shredded finely and placed in circles on a baking sheet, it melts and baked up quickly, and the melted cheese will then harden into whatever shape you want it in. The parmesan cheese is gluten-free and low carb, making it perfect for people with different diets.
Can I Add Other Fillings to the Parmesan Tacos?
Yes, you can! Feel free to use whatever fillings to enjoy for your tacos such as shredded beef or pork, coleslaw, pickled jalapenos, salsa, avocado, or sour cream.
How to Tell That the Parmesan Shells are Baked?
It is important to not let the parmesan shells get too brown in the oven as that will also mean that they will be too firm to mold into taco shells. You will be able to tell they are baked enough when the parmesan has completely melted but is still pale in color.
How to Store Parmesan Tacos
It is best to only assemble the tacos that you will eat as the fillings may make the shells soggy as they sit. For the taco shells, you can store them in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 to 3 days. Meanwhile, you can have the fillings prepared in separate containers in the fridge so that you can whip up the tacos quickly for an easy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
How to Make Parmesan Tacos
Arrange mounds of parmesan cheese on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and flatten them into flat oval shapes. Bake them in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 15 minutes.
Arrange mounds of parmesan cheese on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and flatten them into flat oval shapes. Bake them in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 15 minutes.
Place the parmesan portions over the edge of a bowl and allow them to harden into taco shapes.
Place the parmesan portions over the edge of a bowl and allow them to harden into taco shapes.
Fill the shells with lettuce, chicken, and yogurt sauce.
Fill the shells with lettuce, chicken, and yogurt sauce.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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