Tuesday Tweet: May the best taco win

It started simple enough on Sunday: “What do you want to eat tonight?” Pretty soon my dad (AthleticFoodie) and I were in a taco battle. Both of us wanted to try something new.

So, two tweets this week:

@AthleticFoodie Chopping fresh jalapeno w @G_WeberGale both started coughing, fingers burning…bring on the tacos!

@AthleticFoodie Taco face-off w @G_WeberGale – Mine, tofu marinated in lime, cilantro, jalapeno. His, seared scallops w sweet red peppers. Pretty darn good.

My dad’s recipe for these tofu tacos was pretty simple. Marinate firm tofu in lime juice, cilantro, chopped tomato, and diced jalapeno peppers. We ate them with fresh corn tortillas smeared with some vegetarian refried beans (quite healthy) and just a dusting of sharp cheddar. Cheese with strong taste allows you to use a little less and still enjoy flavor.

I have to admit that these tacos were pretty darn good. The simple recipe was easy to prepare.

My recipe was even easier–lightly season the scallops with a little pepper and a dusting of low-sodium sea salt. While they are resting, saute sweet red peppers and some onions in a non-stick pan. Serve with a little salsa, avocado slices and a dusting of cheese (not sure cheddar was quite the right choice). We used whole wheat tortillas.

Scallop tacos? Why not! The sweet red peppers and scallops go well together.

Who won? Who cares! We certainly had a great dinner.