Mealworm Tacos | Recipe

mealworms

🥗Healthier: cricket flour

💰Cheaper: black beans

Cricket flour offers a similar protein boost, while black beans are a budget-friendly protein source.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: vegan cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with no dairy, while vegan cheese can be more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mealworms and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Season mealworms with salt, pepper, garlic, and cumin.

Warm corn tortillas in a separate skillet until pliable, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Mash avocado in a bowl and season with lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Chop onion, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro for toppings.

Assemble tacos by placing crispy mealworms on tortillas.

Top with mashed avocado, onion, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro.

Drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.

Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens