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Taco lasagna served with Mexican rice, guacamole, and fresh salad

Ideas on What to Serve with Taco Lasagna


  • Author: Rita
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8 people

Description

Wondering what to serve with taco lasagna? This guide offers a variety of flavorful sides, dips, refreshing beverages, and desserts to create a complete, satisfying meal. From fresh salads and creamy dips to hearty rice dishes and sweet treats, these ideas will perfectly complement your taco lasagna, making every bite even more delicious.


Ingredients

While taco lasagna is the star of the show, here are the ingredients commonly used for the side dishes mentioned:

Fresh corn (for Mexican street corn)

Cotija cheese

Mayonnaise

Lime juice

Mixed greens (for salads)

Cherry tomatoes

Cucumbers

Red onions

Fresh cilantro

Black beans

Corn (frozen or canned)

Jalapeños

Avocados (for guacamole)

Mango or pineapple (optional for tropical guacamole)

Flour tortillas (for quesadillas)

Shredded cheddar cheese

Tomatoes (for pico de gallo)

Garlic

Chili powder

Ground cumin

Olive oil

Sour cream

Queso fresco

Watermelon (for refreshing sides)

Tajín seasoning


Instructions

For Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Grill fresh corn on the cob until lightly charred
Spread mayonnaise over the warm corn
Sprinkle with cotija cheese and chili powder
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and garnish with cilantro

For Pico de Gallo

Dice fresh tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños
Mix with chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt
Serve with tortilla chips

For Creamy Guacamole with Mango

Mash ripe avocados in a bowl
Add diced mango or pineapple, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt
Mix well and serve immediately

For Mexican Rice

Sauté chopped onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant
Add uncooked rice and toast lightly
Pour in tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder
Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and fluffy

For Black Bean and Corn Salad

Combine black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, red onions, and cherry tomatoes
Toss with lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and chopped cilantro
Chill before serving

For Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Prepare churro dough with flour, water, butter, and sugar
Pipe the dough into hot oil and fry until golden
Roll the churros in cinnamon sugar and serve with melted chocolate sauce

Notes

Pair spicy dishes like taco lasagna with fresh, cool sides to balance the heat
Add fresh lime juice to sides and dips for a zesty, refreshing flavor
Make sides like pico de gallo, guacamole, and salads just before serving to maintain freshness
Adjust spice levels in dips and sides according to your preference

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes (for sides)
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (for warm sides like rice, quesadillas, and elote)
  • Category: Side Dishes, Appetizers, Desserts
  • Method: Grilling, Baking, Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion of a side dish
  • Calories: 200-300 kcal (varies based on dish)
  • Sugar: 3-8 g (higher in desserts like churros)
  • Sodium: 300-500 mg
  • Fat: 10-15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3-5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5-8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20-30 g
  • Fiber: 4-6 g
  • Protein: 5-10 g
  • Cholesterol: 10-20 mg

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