Cheesy Gordita Crunch Recipe + Extra Protein

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I received these Egglife wraps for free for signing up for their recipe contest. All opinions are my own.

Are you a Taco Bell family? When I have gone in the past I would get the Cheesy Gordita Crunch. That’s why I made this Cheesy Gordita Crunch Recipe and added some extra protein so it’d be more filling and satisfying.

A while back when I originally wrote this post, Egglife hosted a contest for individuals to create something with their wraps. The first thing that came to mshared that they were hosting a recipe contest using their egg based wraps, all I could think about was my mind was the Cheesy Gordita Crunch and how using an Egglife wrap would add a nice layer of extra protein.

I am happy to report, these hit the spot!

Nutrition Perks

If you’ve never tried Egglife wraps before you can find the closest retail option for them by clicking here. They are essentially tortillas made from egg whites and a few other simple ingredients. Each wrap is under 35 calories per wrap and contains 5-6 grams of protein.

These wraps have less than 1 gram of carbohydrate which could support someone modifying the amount of carbohydrates they consume. They are also gluten free which is helpful for those with celiac disease.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 package egglife wraps
• Hard shell tacos
• Ground turkey
• Taco seasoning: buy it pre-made or make your own using a combination of 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, & 1 tsp onion powder
• Whole milk Greek yogurt
• Salsa: Choose any flavor and heat profile your family prefers
• Monterey jack or cheddar cheese

Optional toppings

• Avocado
• Fresh cilantro
• Sliced jalapenos
• Extra salsa or cherry tomatoes

Another option is to add a whole wheat tortilla on the outside of this wrap. This will add more fiber, more energy (from the carbohydrates) and other important minerals. I’ve also added fresh spinach to these at the end for some added greens!

Cheesy Gordita Crunch Recipe + Extra Protein

A healthy spin on a fast food classic.

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Course: Breakfast, Main Course

Keyword: cheesy gordita crunch recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 wraps

Calories: 239kcal

Author: Jessi Holden, MS, RDN

Ingredients

• 6 Egglife wraps* Any egg based tortilla will work
• 6 hard shell tacos
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning *alternatively just combine: 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, & 1 tsp onion powder*
• ½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
• 1 cup salsa, divided
• 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded

Optional toppings

• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeno sliced for spicy lovers
• cherry tomatoes, diced for topping
• spinach

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
• Lay out your egg life tortillas on parchment paper and divide the cheese amongst all tortillas. If you want an additional tortilla, such as whole wheat, place it underneath the egg based one.
• Lay down the hard shell taco on each egglife wrap and bake in oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Remove and fold other side of the wrap onto the hardshell taco
• While the cheese is cooking saute the ground turkey with seasonings and 1/2 cup of salsa to keep it juicy. Remove from heat once the turkey is fully cooked.
• In a small bowl mix the Greek yogurt with the remaining 1/2 cup salsa for the dressing. If you like, add hot sauce.
• When the tortillas are out of the oven fill with the meat, drizzle on the sauce and add any other toppings you like!

Notes

*You can use any egg based tortilla, swap this for a regular tortilla or use both together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrap | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 555mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 453IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 1mg

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