Veggie Taco Salad
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
* 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil * 1 large onion, chopped * 1 1/2 cup(s) fresh corn kernels or frozen, thawed * 4 large tomatoes * 1 1/2 cup(s) cooked long-grain brown rice * 1 can(s) (15-ounce) black, kidney, or pinto beans, rinsed * 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder * 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano, divided * 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt * 1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro * 1/3 cup(s) prepared salsa * 2 cup(s) shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce * 1 cup(s) shredded 2% mexican cheese blend * 2 1/2 cup(s) coarsely crumbled tortilla chips (Optional- not included in nutrition) * Lime wedges for garnish
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and corn; cook, stirring, until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Coarsely chop 1 tomato. Add it to the pan along with rice, beans, chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomato cooks down, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Coarsely chop the remaining 3 tomatoes. Combine with cilantro, salsa, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a medium bowl.
Toss lettuce in a large bowl with the bean mixture, half the fresh salsa, and 2/3 cup cheese. Serve the remaining cheese, passing lime wedges and the remaining fresh salsa at the table.
--Optional--
Serve with coarsely crumbled tortilla chips.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUUKWORM14.
Coarsely chop the remaining 3 tomatoes. Combine with cilantro, salsa, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a medium bowl.
Toss lettuce in a large bowl with the bean mixture, half the fresh salsa, and 2/3 cup cheese. Serve the remaining cheese, passing lime wedges and the remaining fresh salsa at the table.
--Optional--
Serve with coarsely crumbled tortilla chips.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUUKWORM14.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 292.0
- Total Fat: 9.3 g
- Cholesterol: 10.0 mg
- Sodium: 655.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 40.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.7 g
- Protein: 13.5 g
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