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Paleo Taco Shells (grain free & vegan)

Unbelievable Corn-Free Paleo Taco Shells. Grain-free & vegan. You won't believe what they're made of!

Servings: 7 shells
Calories: 232 kcal
Course: Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine: AIP

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe plantains
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic sea salt (more if desired)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional - you can use more if you like)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 300 (if your oven runs hot, you might need to lower just slightly)
  2. Combine all ingredients in blender until they are pureed. If using green plantains you will need a more heavy-duty blender or processor for this.)
  3. On a parchment lined baking sheet space out sizable scoops of the puree (you can use an ice cream scoop)
  4. Using the back of a spoon (or an oiled hand) spread out each scoop into a flat circle; mine were each out the size of my hand spread out (flat)
  5. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the “tortilla” becomes solid yet flexible
  6. Remove baking sheet from oven and wait a minute for “tortillas” to slightly cool
  7. Next “hang” each tortilla by folding it over the baking rack directly (see photo below)
  8. Bake like this for another 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. The center might be slightly more chewy depending on thickness and cooking time.
  9. Remove from oven and prop them open while they cool slightly. If they cool closed, they are harder to fill with taco fixins. Alternatively, you can also use this taco oven rack!

Notes

  • The somewhat sweet flavor of the ripe plantains goes really well with the savory fillings. 
  • However, if you'd prefer non-sweet shells, you can use unripe plantains, but you might have to boil them first with the peel on to soften them. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1shell Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 383mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 865IU (17%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%) Net Carbohydrates 23g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7shells

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232

% Daily Value*

Serving 1shell
Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 383mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 865IU 17%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%
Net Carbohydrates 23g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.