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Power-Packed Tacos + a Stonyfield Made to Matter Sneak Peek

This post was created in partnership with Stonyfield and Target. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

One of the things I love about working with Stonyfield is getting the scoop on fun new products that are in the works. This year, they’ve teamed up with Target and 30 other innovative wellness brands to become part of the Made to Matter campaign. Together, they’re making it more accessible for families to purchase healthy, sustainable products from companies who are focused on their impact on our environment.

Target Made To Matter Products

I was lucky enough to get to splurge on an assortment of goodies from the different brands who are participating in this campaign. I had my 3-year-old at the store with me, and we had a field day sifting through all the options, both from brands we’ve enjoyed before as well as some that were new (to us).

We picked up loads of snacks that have been finding their way into picnic lunches, play dates and road trips ever since. And they’re things that I can feel good about my family eating – no high fructose corn syrup or sketchy chemical ingredients.

As part of the Made to Matter campaign, Stonyfield is rolling out six new flavors of Greek yogurt that are exclusive to Target stores. They’re hitting the shelves in Target stores nationwide in July and August. The yogurts are packed with seeds and grains, to give them a little extra oomph. I can’t wait to get my hands on some to try them out! The flavors, which are all certified organic, gluten-free, low-fat and non-GMO each pack 13 grams of protein per cup in 2 varieties: Super Seeds & Super Grains.

Stonyfield Super Seeds BlueberryStonyfield Super Grains Strawberry

The Super Seeds Greek Yogurt comes with flax seeds in 3 flavors: Blueberry, Coconut and Orange Cranberry. The Super Grains Greek Yogurt comes with buckwheat & quinoa in 3 flavors: Strawberry, Maple and Vanilla. I think I’ll need to QC each flavor before I pick a favorite (review forthcoming!).

I wasn’t aware that Target had a wellness grocery brand, and now I’m completely enamored with Simply Balanced (as evidenced by the large portion of Made to Matter goodies that I picked out that fall under that brand). I was totally intrigued by the recipe for Power-Packed Tacos on the back of the box of Simply Balanced butternut squash purée. We have tacos pretty frequently in my house, and it’s always nice to do a little something different with them.

Power-Packed Tacos

These tacos came together in a snap, and I used it as an excuse to clean out my produce drawer. I keep a stash of taco seasoning on hand all the time (this homemade mix ROCKS), and I had some tortillas in the pantry to serve them in. My family loves using plain Stonyfield Greek yogurt as a sour cream alternative.

Also, did you notice that my radishes were smiling at me? They totally were. I guess they came from a happy farm 🙂

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The butternut squash added a really nice richness to the meat. It was subtle but definitely different than with the standard seasoning mix only flavor.

I also had some baby arugula in the fridge, and the peppery flavor went really well with the other toppings. I think I may start defaulting to that instead of romaine or iceberg for Taco Tuesdays in the future! I added a few green onions, some cilantro and some shredded cheddar. I couldn’t pick between soft shells or crunchy, so we did both. Go big or go home, right?

Power-Packed Tacos

These tacos were great, and I love that they were packed with more nutrients than normal. I think I may just start stirring in puréed veggies into my taco meat on a regular basis now!

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Soft shell and hard shell tacos on a plate.

Power-Packed Tacos + a Stonyfield Made to Matter Sneek Peek

  • Author: Simply Balanced
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Butternut squash purée adds richness to Mexican-spiced ground beef – perfect for Taco Tuesday!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • Soft or hard shell tacos
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
  • 1 pouch Simply Balanced Organic 100% Butternut Squash Purée Veggie Stir-ins


Instructions

  1. Heat taco shells as directed on package.
  2. Prepare beef mixture as directed on taco seasoning mix pouch except stir in squash veggie purée with water.
  3. Serve in taco shells with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

Recipe from Simply Balanced

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 222
  • Sugar: 2.4 g
  • Sodium: 239.9 mg
  • Fat: 6.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.2 g
  • Fiber: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 26.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 67.8 mg

Keywords: butternut squash, easy taco meat, quick tacos

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Thanks again to Stonyfield & Target for sponsoring this deliciousness! We’ve really been enjoying our goodies from Annie’s, Cascadian Farm, Ella’s Kitchen, Justin’s, KIND, Method, Mrs. Meyer’s, Simply Balanced, Yes To and Zarbee’s.

Ashley Covelli is a food photographer, recipe developer, and culinary instructor based in Ossining, New York. She loves helping people become enthusiastic and adventurous in the kitchen so that they can build skills and confidence to cook for themselves and their loved ones. She can almost always be found with at least 3 different beverages within arm's reach.

One Comment

  • Lori H

    Haha…I noticed the smiling radish before I read your comment about it. I should have known that you would have noticed it too! 🙂

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