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Cauliflower, Mushroom and Chorizo Tacos
April 5, 2016 by Laura 6 Comments
Cauliflower, Mushroom and Chorizo Tacos are a healthy and delicious twist on a classic Mexican taco.
I love potatoes. I always will, and I am not giving up potato dishes for any health regime. But the older and more informed I get, the harder of a time I have putting double simple carbs into the same dish or meal. Yes potato and chorizo tacos are a delicious classic Mexican taco. But I feel horribly guilty for consuming them (caveat: if I were in Mexico I would feel fine, I just feel funny making them). So over time, when contemplating classic dishes from other cuisines that involve pairing potatoes with rice or tortillas or pasta, I have turned…
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