Taco Lunch Box
Made by Alexi
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This Taco Lunch Box turns taco-inspired flavors into a fun, easy-to-pack school lunch. Mini taco pinwheels are paired with creamy guacamole, quartered cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and a mini muffin for a colorful mix of savory, fresh, and sweet foods that kids can enjoy a little at a time.
Assembly Time: 10 Minutes | No Cooking* | Makes 1 Lunch
Estimated Nutrition Per Serving
Protein: ~20g
Carbs: ~45g
Fat: ~20g
Fiber: ~5g
Nutrition is estimated and will vary depending on the tortilla, ground beef, cheese, guacamole, muffin, and portions used.
Ingredients:
- 1 small flour tortilla
- 2 oz seasoned ground beef (cooked)
- 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp guacamole
- 4 cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/4 cup sweet corn kernels (cooked and cooled)
- 1 mini muffin
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
Directions
- Lay the flour tortilla flat and spread the cooked seasoned ground beef evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef.
- Roll the tortilla tightly into a compact log, then slice it crosswise into several small taco pinwheels.
- Arrange the taco pinwheels in the lunch box.
- Spoon the guacamole into a small leak-resistant dipping cup or compartment.
- Add the quartered cherry tomatoes and cooled sweet corn kernels. They can share a larger compartment rather than being separated.
- Add the mini muffin to finish the lunch.
- Seal the lunch box and refrigerate until ready to pack. Keep chilled with an ice pack until lunchtime.
Lunch Box Tips
Prep Ahead: Cook the ground beef and assemble the taco pinwheel roll ahead of time, then refrigerate it tightly covered. Slice the pinwheels when packing the lunch for the best shape and texture.
Keep the Guacamole Fresh: Store the guacamole in a tightly covered small container and minimize the amount of air touching the surface to help slow browning.
For Younger Children: Cut cherry tomatoes lengthwise into quarters or otherwise prepare them appropriately for your child’s age and eating abilities.
Pack It Safely: Keep the taco pinwheels, guacamole, tomatoes, corn, and other perishable ingredients refrigerated until it is time to leave, and use an ice pack to keep the lunch chilled until lunchtime.
*Assembly time assumes the seasoned ground beef has already been cooked and cooled.
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