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Low Fat Homemade Chorizo and Sweet Potato Tacos with Low Carb Lettuce Wraps | Gluten Free & Paleo

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DISCLAIMER: This post was developed in sponsored partnership with duBreton, however, as always, all opinions are genuine.

Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

These low fat homemade chorizo and sweet potato tacos are packed with flavour, served in low carb lettuce wraps, and topped with avocado, mango and radishes.low fat homemade chorizo and sweet potato tacos served in lettuce wraps garnished with fresh vegetables on a colourful plate

Real talk- taco night is always the best night. No, not just because I enjoy any excuse not to eat with a fork and knife. And not just because it’s an inexpensive way to dine out or in. But because everything always tastes better in a taco- #AmIRight?

paleo chorizo and sweet potato tacos garnished with fresh vegetables served in lettuce wraps on a floral plate

Case in point- chorizo. I mean, chorizo sausage, a classic spicy sausage popular in Mexican and Spanish cuisine, is delicious any way you slice it (or in this case, crumble it). But when topped off with all the classic taco-suspects and packed into a handheld meat-vessel, it just tastes better. Having said that, typical chorizo is really rich and oily. Like you’re pretty much guaranteed to ruin your shirt from chili-died oil after a single chorizo taco bite. So I decided to make my own Low Fat Homemade Chorizo and pack them into a low carb lettuce taco shell. And the key to that is to start with the best quality ground pork.

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I’ve recently been buying duBreton pork products since I was introduced to them at Taste of Toronto this summer. DuBreton is the only Canadian pork company to have earned the Certified Humane distinction on all of its Rustic Farm Pork and Organic products. We’ve talked a lot about animal welfare on this blog lately, and it’s definitely a trendy topic. If you aren’t already seeing it in stores, this official designation demands that animals are given a nutritious diet without antibiotics or animal by-products. They have to be raised in a crate-free environment  with free access to shelter, hay or straw bedded resting areas, plus have enough space and ability to engage in natural behaviours. So if animal welfare is a priority for you, you definitely want to be on the lookout for the Certified Humane label on any of the meats you buy.

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How to Make AMAZING Low Fat Homemade Chorizo and Sweet Potato Tacos

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Now that you’ve got your meat, making your own low fat homemade chorizo is surprisingly easy. It just takes a bunch of different spices mixed with a little apple cider vinegar and of course- your ground pork. I prefer to let mine sit in the fridge over night before cooking to really let those spicy flavours sink in but if you’re in a pinch, it still tastes ah-maz-ing freshly mixed.

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For my Low Fat Homemade Chorizo and Sweet Potato Tacos, I cook off some finely diced sweet potato and the chorizo before stuffing it all into some crispy fresh lettuce leaves. While I have no qualms about using traditional corn or flour tortilla shells, sometimes I just crave something lighter and lettuce is a crunchy vessel for my meat. Plus, this makes them naturally gluten free, low carb and paleo-friendly if that’s your jam. You can serve your tacos however you want but I usually like to top mine with some sweet mango, crunchy radish, buttery avocado and fragrant cilantro to balance out the heat. Hey, you do you!

Now, I want to know, have you seen Certified Humane on any labels of products you buy regularly?

What’ss your go-to taco filling?

Have you tried my Low Fat Homemade Chorizo and Sweet Potato Tacos?

Leave me a comment below!

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Disclaimer: This post was developed in paid partnership with duBreton, however, all opinions are genuine.

I share a one week high protein paleo meal plan filled with healthy recipes that provide around 1700 calories and 100 grams of protein. 

Low Fat Homemade Chorizo and Sweet Potato Tacos with Low Carb Lettuce Wraps

These low fat homemade chorizo and sweet potato tacos are packed with flavour, served in low carb lettuce wraps, and topped with avocado, mango and radishes.
5 from 4 votes
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CourseDinner
CuisineSpanish
Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Servings4 people
Calories380kcal
AuthorAbbey Sharp

Ingredients

Chorizo:

  • 1 ½ lb duBreton extra lean ground pork
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cloves
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Tacos:

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and finely diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large head of romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup salsa verde
  • ½ mango finely diced
  • ½ avocado finely diced
  • 1 radish thinly sliced
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • Lime for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the deBreton pork with all of the spices and vinegar. Stir until well incorporated and mixed, then transfer plastic wrap. Wrap it up tightly into a log and refrigerate overnight.
  • Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add in the sweet potato and cook until browned and soft, about 6- 7 minutes. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl.
  • Return the pan to medium high heat and add in the remaining oil. Stir in the chorizo and brown until cooked through. Add the sweet potato back in, just to rewarm.
  • To serve, add the chorizo-sweet potato to the lettuce leaves, and top with salsa, mango, avocado, radish and cilantro. Serve with lime, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories380kcal
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Updated on October 28th, 2020

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About Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.

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