Vegetarian Tacos.

Everyone loves Taco Tuesdays and Thirsty Thursdays, well tonight I decided to combine the two into an extremely filling and healthy meal to go along with my relaxing evening. I spent my night doing the two things I love when I am stressed out; cooking and taking a bath.

I spent most of my evening in my bath trying to soak my stress and anxiety away. I finally had a chance to slow down and unwind. This also gave me an excuse to use my Lush bath bomb I bought while in Newport Beach, CA 2 weeks ago. I used my interstellar bomb called Intergalactic. My bath was instantly filled with a cosmo swirl of colors and glitter. To say the least I was in love! I spent an hour soaking away the stress of the last few weeks to some of my favorite bands; The Spill Canvas, The Goo Goo Dolls, and Matchbox 20. After my baths I usually have to rehydrate myself again, hence why I am calling this my "Thirsty Thursday". Im keeping the theme of being relaxing, body beneficial, and healthy. As much as I would love to have a mango or strawberry margarita!!

 

I started my preparation with the Mexican rice, since I know this is going to take the longest.

I poured my rice into a skillet over medium heat and added 2 tbsp. of butter. I kept stirring my rice until it was a golden brown and then added 2 1/4 cups of water and the seasoning. I placed a lid over the rice and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

This was my very first time ever working with soy "meat" so I was really excited! I personally love anything that will substitute meat. Veggie burgers, soy burgers, tofu burgers all that I think tastes the exact same. Plus being a little healthier never hurt anyone! I just dumped my bag into another skillet and turned on the heat. It didn't take long since this is not meat and doesn't have to cook for a while, so then I just added a little bit of water and taco seasoning to the skillet. I also added a mix of yellow, red, and green peppers with some white onion. I had vegetarian refried beans in a pot warming up. I cut up tomatoes, avocado, and some mixed greens to place on top of my tacos.

I piled on the layers. I started with the rice on the bottom, added the beans, then "meat" with veggies. I topped it off with the mixed greens, tomatoes, avocados, cheese, and a "dollop" of sour cream. My one guilty pleasure when I eat Mexican food!! I cant help myself! Again I did not have the margarita I was craving, instead I had two big glasses of water with my meal. I am glad that I did too. I am kind of a fatty when it comes to the food I make so I always have 2 of it. But I ate every last bit of it and enjoyed it! I will be using soy meat and more meat substitutes in my cooking. Don't be afraid of soy or substitutions., if there is a healthier  options choose that! You will be so much happier after it.Try this out and let me know how it goes. Maybe next time I will try and make a skinny version of a margarita to go along and I can truly have a Taco Tuesday or Thirsty Thursday.