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Cooking with Nancy O: Tower-to-Table Tacos: Sweet & Savory Breakfast Creations

Author
Nancy Ortinau
Published
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Episode Link
https://inspirations-by-nancy.simplecast.com/episodes/cooking-with-nancy-o-tower-to-table-tacos-sweet-savory-breakfast-creations-AckKrhWn

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Episode Summary:

In this week’s cooking show, Nancy and Rick demonstrate how to make delicious strawberry and savory breakfast tacos using fresh produce from their tower garden. They highlight the crispness of freshly picked celery and the vibrant colors of their garden-grown strawberries, basil, kale, and more. Nancy and Rick cover two types of delicious tacos, a sweet strawberry taco with cinnamon cream cheese, yogurt, and honey filling wrapped in a lightly browned tortilla, emphasizing the option to include basil for added flavor. Additionally, they showcase a savory variation featuring scrambled eggs, fresh vegetables, and without cheese for a healthier alternative, all inside a tortilla. The episode emphasizes the benefits of using fresh, homegrown produce and offers tips for quick and healthy breakfast options.

 

 Check out Nancy’s YouTube page to see the full cooking show and get even more out of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlpkhwYOxk

 

In This Episode:

  • The difference between fresh-grown produce and store-bought.
  • Growing fresh produce at home on a tower garden.
  • Sweet strawberry taco creation.
  • Savory breakfast taco variations.
  • Other ways to make healthy breakfast tacos


 

Today’s Recipes: Sweet Strawberry Tacos and Savory Breakfast Tacos

Sweet Strawberry Taco:

Ingredients:

  • 6-inch tortillas
  • Fresh strawberries (store-bought or home-grown)
  • Cream cheese
  • Yogurt (plain or vanilla-flavored)
  • Honey
  • Basil leaves
  • Blueberries or blackberries (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat a teaspoon of butter in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Brown each tortilla shell for a couple of minutes on each side until warm and slightly crispy.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cinnamon, and honey. Mix until well combined.
  4. Fold in the yogurt gently until fully incorporated.
  5. Spread the cream cheese and yogurt mixture onto each tortilla shell.
  6. Place sliced strawberries (and optional berries) on top of the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped basil leaves.
  8. Fold the taco in half and serve immediately.

Savory Breakfast Taco:

Ingredients:

  • 6-inch tortillas
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Assorted vegetables (peppers, kale, celery)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Tomato slices
  • Basil leaves (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and a splash of milk.
  2. Heat a teaspoon of butter in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and scramble until cooked through.
  4. Layer assorted vegetables onto each tortilla shell.
  5. Top with scrambled eggs and tomato slices.
  6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add chopped basil leaves if desired.
  8. Fold the taco in half and serve immediately.

Enjoy your tower-to-table tacos, whether you're craving something sweet or savory!

 

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