Tomato Basil Soft Tacos
These Tomato Basil Soft Tacos are a light and fresh take on traditional tacos! With Mediterranean inspired flavors, these easy caprese tacos take 10 minutes to make with juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil all wrapped up in a warm tortilla!
If you're looking for more easy dinner recipes, check out other favorites like Garlic Lime Chicken Tacos, Pan Pizza Dough Recipe With Instant Yeast, Healthy Sloppy Joe Bowls, Mushroom Zucchini Baked Pasta, Baked Butter Lemon Pasta Without Cheese, or Chili Lime Ahi Fish Tacos.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Tomato Basil Soft Tacos
- Ready In: 10 minutes
- Makes: 2 tacos
- Main Ingredients: flour tortillas, tomato, mozzarella
- Flavor Profile: Mediterranean tacos
- Dietary Info: eggless, no seed oils, gluten free swap available
- Difficulty: Easy!
- Why You’ll Love It: in 10 minutes you'll be enjoying Mediterranean-inspired soft caprese tacos
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- 10 Minutes: All you need is 10 minutes to make these Tomato Basil Soft Tacos!
- Caprese Inspired: If you love caprese salad, these Tomato Basil Soft Tacos are like a caprese salad taco! You'll also love Tomato Basil Quiche with Bone Broth too!
- Quick and Satisfying: This is a quick and easy lunch that's so satisfying, just like Avocado Tuna Salad With No Mayo or BBQ Turkey Avocado Wrap.
- Fresh Take: This is a fresh on traditional tacos with Mediterranean flavors.
- Gluten Free: Easily make these gluten free by using corn tortillas.
Ingredients
- Deli Turkey: I use organic deli turkey to make these quick and easy, you could also use chicken as well.
- Mozzarella: I always like to grate mozzarella myself as opposed to buying shredded cheese because it's free of caking agents.
- Fresh Basil: Don't skimp here, this is where you get bold flavor!
- Yellow Bell Peppers: I use organic yellow bell peppers for some crunch and a little sweetness. You can use any color!
- Tortillas: You can use flour or corn, either works!
*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.
Tips for Tomato Basil Soft Tacos
- Use flour or corn tortillas, either works.
- I use deli turkey as I make these for lunch often. But, if you want make them into a dinner, ground chicken, turkey, beef or pork also work if you want to cook up a pound of meat with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. You could also use leftover Rosemary Meatballs Bites or Homemade Organic Italian Sausage as the protein!
- Use heirloom tomatoes, Roma, or even grape or cherry tomatoes. I've made these with all kinds, they're all delicious!
- You can drizzle your favorite Italian dressing on top in place of olive oil and vinegar if you prefer.
How to Make Tomato Basil Soft Tacos
Step 1
In a skillet, add a tortillas one by one and heat until warmed.
Step 2
Once the tortillas are warmed, add the turkey, lettuce, mozzarella, bell pepper slices, tomatoes, and basil.
Step 3
Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper (or your favorite balsamic dressing!).
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, chicken would be really good with this. If you have extra grilled chicken or chicken breasts use those!
Yes, feel free to use what you have in your fridge.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a side salad like Simple Green Salad with Homemade Dressing, Kale Apple Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing, Strawberry Balsamic Broccoli Salad, or Real Simple Corn Salad With Avocado
- Serve Organic Dill Dip With Sour Cream as an appetizer or side
- I love making Lemon Herb French Fries as a side as these herb fries go so well with this Mediterranean flavor profile
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Tomato Basil Soft Tacos
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas
- 4 slices deli turkey
- 3 pieces Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 2 ounces mozzarella (grated)
- ½ yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 slices tomato (halved)
- ¼ cup basil leaves (chopped)
- balsamic vinegar
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, add a tortillas one by one and heat until warmed.
- Once the tortillas are warmed, add the turkey, lettuce, mozzarella, bell pepper slices, tomatoes, and basil.
- Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper (or your favorite balsamic dressing!)
- Grate parmesan cheese on top (optional).
Notes
- Use flour or corn tortillas, either works.
- I use deli turkey as I make these for lunch often. But, if you want make them into a dinner, ground chicken, turkey, beef or pork also work if you want to cook up a pound of meat with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- Use heirloom tomatoes, Roma, or even grape or cherry tomatoes. I've made these with all kinds, they're all delicious!
- You can drizzle your favorite Italian dressing on top in place of olive oil and vinegar if you prefer.
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These tacos are so vibrant and delicious!