A new twist on tacos! Thai Green Curry Tacos are a fabulous Asian/Mexican fusion recipe to try. Gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly, these tacos will make for a delicious and healthy dinner or lunch!
The lack of taco sharing on this blog is abominable! Actually, I take that back. Overall, I have shared 3 taco recipes, but none have been within the past year! I’m not even sure when I originally made these, but they’ve been waiting to be posted for quite some time. A fresh, healthy, “green” recipe seems perfect to share in January as well! “Traditional” tacos aren’t necessarily associated with healthy food, but there are so many light and beautiful options out there now!
We used to eat tacos weekly when I was growing up. 100% NOT gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan. We’re talking Old El Paso and ground beef. My mom always made it a fun dinner though. She’d lay out all the toppings in separate bowls and create a “taco bar” on the dinner table for my brother and I to each create our personalized tacos. We were the “semi-homemade” family to a T!
In 2017, branching out of traditional family dinners and making more exotic offerings at home is all the buzz. So take a classic, the taco, and make it extra special! Thai Green Curry Tacos! Fusing some Asian cuisine with Mexican for the ultimate delicious taco recipe. Filled with green curry, hearts of palm, snow peas, lemongrass, mushrooms, green onions, and a whole host of more flavor enhancers! Of course, all enclosed in a crunchy blue corn taco shell (wishing they made green corn shells…). These tacos with take your semi-homemade dinner to 100% homemade, healthy, and delicious!
Thai Green Curry Tacos
- 1 Box Blue Corn Taco Shells
- 1 Cup Sliced Hearts of Palm
- 1 Cup Snow Peas (sliced)
- 1 Cup Chopped White Mushrooms
- 2 Green Onions (chopped)
- 2 TB Fresh Chopped Cilantro
- 1 Piece (2 inches) Fresh Lemongrass (sliced)
- Juice + Zest of 1 Lime
- 2 TB Lite Culinary Coconut Milk
- 1 TB Thai Green Curry Paste
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- ¼ Tsp Ground Ginger
- Heat the coconut milk in a large saute pan for 2 minutes over medium-low heat and then add all other ingredients to the pan. Saute the veggies until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Serve the veggie mixture in the blue corn taco shells.
An easy weeknight dinner or what? And if you’re reading this on Monday, you know what tomorrow means…TACO TUESDAY! Dinner all ready and planned out for you. Healthy and delicious for the new year, plus a new exotic and exciting flavor for all those hungry mouths at the table to try (and love)! Thai Green Curry Tacos beat Old El Paso any day 😉
So tell me:
+ What was one of your weekly easy dinner staples growing up?
———————————————-
Stay connected: Facebook: Strength and Sunshine Twitter: @RebeccaGF666 Instagram: rebeccagf666 Pinterest: RebeccaGF666 Bloglovin’: Strength and Sunshine Google+: Rebecca Pytell
These look great!
Thanks!
I am loving this spin on tacos! We used have taco night too – the same as you guys, Old El Paso and my mom totally set up a taco bar too. Our moms are too cute!
I have also branched out and figured out easy ways to make them vegan & gluten-free, but with fake beef crumbles or beans – I LOVE your thai curry ones. They sound super delicious. And they are SO PRETTY!
kimmythevegan recently posted…LA Trip – the eats
Thank you! A super fun healthy veggie twist!
Your Thai Green Curry Tacos look amazing!
Miz Helen recently posted…Planning Our Garden
Thank you!
Rebecca, our family loves tacos, in almost any flavor combination. but I never thought about infusing thai with the Mexican combo. Sounds delish.
Nikki recently posted…Social Media Blast-Instagram Week-Let’s Get Focused!
I hope they’ll love these too then!
I LOVE the sound of these tacos! Two of my favorite things in one fun meal! I’m going to make a point to try them this winter; very cheerful mouth entertainment. I still do the taco bar thing every week, only with vegan and (mostly) healthy goodies. Always fun!
I really need to bring the taco bar back!
This looks divine! I love the way you’ve blended Thai and Mexican cuisines 🙂
Thanks!
Your description of taco night growing up sounds EXACTLY like how mine was when I was a kid!!! El Paso, beef, and taco bar toppings…so crazy to look back at that! Things have changed SO much and for the better and waaaay more topping/filling options. These look and sound incredible, my friend! I love your choice of ingredients here too…so creative and different! I LOVE curry, but never thought to intertwine tacos + curry! And those crispy shells look so perfect! YUM! xo
The memories of childhood dinners were some of the best! Haha!
It’s such a great bite, the crunch, then soft veggies and curry!
Thank you, Mandy! xoxo
I think your recipe would be approved here in Mexico 🙂 although we would probably insist on topping the tacos with salsa and lime juice instead of curry! lol
Haha, great, I’m glad! Go for it!
I’ll take a whole plate of tacos, please!
Annmarie recently posted…Beet Yesterday Pre-Workout Smoothie
Right on!
HI Rebecca,
I love the idea of the snow peas and herbs with the special tacos.
Marla Gates recently posted…“Giving An Eco Friendly Life A Green Light!”
Just loading in the veggies and flavor!
Thai Tacos are the best! I’ve had them a few times and this one sounds great!
Wow, you’re the first!
Ooh Becca, don’t feel bad about not sharing more tacos, but these look so delicious! I love how you literally cover every kind of cuisine on your blog; you aren’t afraid to try anything.
Emily recently posted…The Difference Between Doing Things out of Guilt or Grace
That’s one of my favorite things about cooking, trying everything!
Beautiful, clean and delish!
Yes, thanks!
I’m back in low carb mode after the holidays. Thanks for making the transition easy with a great recipe!
This will be the right dose for you!
These tacos sound lovely…so much better than old school Old El Paso!
Haha, for sure!
So many delicious ingredients! And the taco shells look so fun!
Bethany recently posted…Single Serve Microwave Chex Mix
I love these shells!
We ate a lot of beans and rice growing up, but anytime I can get tacos I’m in!
Amanda recently posted…Gluten Free Jamaican Jerk Tacos with Spicy Mayo
Can’t go wrong with tacos!
Love the idea of combining two cuisines! Looks good!
Uma recently posted…Spiced Soy Milk Chai – Masala Chai
Thank you!
Thai and Mexican food in one! Sounds good to me.
Linda @ Veganosity recently posted…Sugar-Free Stuffed Baked Apples
Heck yes!
Wow, I’ve never had hearts of palm, snow peas OR mushrooms in tacos! My mom wasn’t much of a cook growing up, but I loved her Spanish rice. Made from cans, and really simple, but good.
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free recently posted…What is Coconut Milk? The Useful Guide from Beverage to Cream
My mom was the definition of semi-homemade!
heart of palm is taking over in 2017 (im too late to the game),,so love the idea of its use in tacos!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health recently posted…Basics of Cooking Legumes
Really? Still don’t see it much…
What a splendid idea. I love Thai green curry and Mexican and now I’m just trying to get my head around the two together – I don’t think it will take me long 😉
Choclette recently posted…Black Bean Tomato Carrot Curry Bowls with Brown Basmati Rice
It works…trust me 😉
These look effing amazing! We need a cookfest/movie night when you come back!!! *-*
We just need to cook 24/7!
Great unique recipe!
Thanks
Michelle
Michelle recently posted…Cookie Brownie Bars
Thanks!
This looks so healthy and I love tacos. Seems like the perfect combination!
Elizabeth DiBurro recently posted…One Pan Roasted Chicken with Veggies and Potatoes
Yup! A nice healthy twist!
I’m a huge green curry fan and tacos are my favorite, so these sound like the perfect combo to me!
Kristina @ MsModify recently posted…2017 Gluten Free Tea List
Perfect! Nothing not to love then!
These look super flavorful!
Chandice Probst recently posted…Viva Chicken Gluten-Free Peruvian Cuisine
It really is!
I’m going to try these with my favorite potato tortillas!
Sure!
What an awesome way to reinvent the taco! Loving all the flavors.
Nicole Dawson recently posted…Gluten-free Wide Loaf Bread (review & recipe)
Thank you!
So I love green curry and I’m OBSESSED with tacos so this sounds fab!
Perfect! Thanks, Alix!
A combination of two great weeknight meals. Sounds like a great combo.
Totally is!
These look super delicious, I love hearts of palm! Pinned 🙂
Evi @ greenevi recently posted…Quick & Easy Vegan Fondue
Me too! I missed out on them for far too long!
We had tacos all the time too growing up! And I still make them often, just must healthier!! 🙂 These sound delicious!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss recently posted…Healthy Banana Walnut Waffles
I need to get my taco-game back!
I love tacos, I love green curry and these taco shells look scrumptious.
Mary recently posted…Challenge Monday
Your perfect dinner!
They look delicious and I love the contract in colours! All that green looks so beautiful with the blue corn taco shells! 😀
nadia recently posted…Healthy Homemade Ferrero Rocher
Haha, pretty mis-matchy though 😛
I’ve only just started feeding my children the traditional Old El Paso tacos – gosh they love them, but THESE ones, oh my goodness, yum! Love the blue corn taco shells too. I don’t think we have them where I live, but I’ll definitely look out for them!
Elizabeth recently posted…Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Tacos are essential in all childhoods no matter what healthy/unhealthy version 😛
Nice recipe! It seems to be tasty!
It’s delicious.
Such a perfect combo of ingredients, Rebecca! I don’t eat tacos nearly enough but these will remind me to get me some goodness! Fabulous 🙂 Sharing.
I think we all need more tacos then!
Family staples in my house included frozen chicken nuggets with boxed mac n’ cheese, shepard’s pie, and the same tacos you describe – lots of refried beans, Mexican rice and beef! Crazy how times – and taste buds – change!
Casey the College Celiac recently posted…5 Surprising Facts No One Tell You About Eating Gluten Free
Yes to all, BUT the Shepard’s pie! To this day I’ve never had it 😛
Love the way you mixed up tacos! I love crispy shells and I bet they go awesome with the texture of hearts of palm!
Sophia | Veggies Don’t Bite recently posted…Carrot and Coriander Bisque from Blissful Basil (And a Giveaway!)
Yea! I always love a little crunch!
WOW YUM! Going to try this tonight! Love Thai green curry but would never have thought to eat them as tacos!
You can never go wrong with taco form!
Ooh, I love the sound of this– a fusion of some of my favorite things! 🙂
Courtney recently posted…Broccoli Tofu Bowls
Fusion recipes always end up being the best 😉
There’s not a lot of vegetarian meals I think would fill me up, but this is definitely one!
Cricket Plunkett recently posted…Spaghetti and Meatball Soup #SundaySupper
These will satisfy!
I love everything about this recipe! It’s Thai, it’s Mexican, it’s got hearts of palm, it’s tacos…I could go on and on!
Win, win, win ,win!!!
Two of my favourite things, Thai green curry and tacos! I haven’t seen those type of tacos here in the UK will look out for them
Bintu – Recipes From A Pantry recently posted…Baked Quinoa Falafels With An Orange Tahini Dressing (GF and Vegan) #PowerOfFrozen
Use any shells you’d like!
I love the flavor combo on these! Plus heart of palm is one of my favorite meat substitutes.
Thanks!
These look amazing! I bet chopped avocado would make a nice addition, as well.
Go for it!
I’ve never even heard of hearts of palm before. Where would you find that?
Raia recently posted…Soaked Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal
Lol, the grocery! They come canned! So delicious! (Even my momma likes them!)
Lovin’ the Asian Mexican fusion here. Two of my favorites in one!
Kelly recently posted…25 Clean Eating Main Dish Recipes
Totally!!
Ha, now that’s what I call a fusion dish 😀
Sounds like a great combo tho. I’m up for curry + tacos!
Hauke Fox recently posted…Vegan Caesar Dressing (and a cool salad suggestion!) Ready in 10 mins
No decisions needed!
You got me at curry. Those tacos look so delish and making me hungry.
Aish Das-Padihari recently posted…Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Bluberry Coulis
Haha, perfect 😉
I used to have tacos weekly too – but have gone away from them – thanks for reminding me that I need to get back to them Rebecca! Happy Monday!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan recently posted…Vegetarian Sloppy Joes With Beer
Taco Monday, perhaps? Haha! xoxo
This is a very cool twist! I love the uniqueness
The Food Hunter recently posted…Cheesesteak Bruschetta #SundaySupper
Thank you!
These look beautiful & delicious. I love curry
Thank you!
What an interesting, healthy taco recipe!
Platter Talk recently posted…Spaghetti Pie Casserole with Homemade Sauce
Thanks!
Tacos always make for a good day. Love how flavorful these look. Such pretty photos, as always, too!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie {Video}
Thanks, Julie! Tacos sure do!
There’s a taco place here in Richmond that does Asian-Fusion tacos and they’re so good! This recipe sounds delicious, Rebecca!
Ah, so good, right?!
I remember when my Mom used to make tacos for dinner as a kid too haha. We would use ingredients that I probably would never touch today, like good old MSG! You totally made up for your lack of taco sharing with these epic beauties, thanks for sharing 🙂
rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…Low Carb Buckeye Brownie Banana Muffins + Break your sugar addiction
But see, that was all the good stuff 😉 We still turned out just fine 😉 The right of passage as a kid before the “health craze” took over the world!
Wow, this looks delicious Rebecca!
Thanks!