Loaded Taco Salad with Black Beans
Servings: 2 servings
For this healthy taco salad, soaked walnuts get blended with cumin, smoked paprika and chili powder into a plant-based taco meat, then piled onto romaine, black beans, avocado, corn and tortilla chips. It is hearty, with 20g of protein per serving.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup tortilla chips
- 2 cup romaine lettuce shredded
- ¾ cup black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ avocado diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup corn kernels thawed if frozen
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
- 2 tbsp green onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cilantro for serving
- 1 tbsp dairy-free sour cream
Walnut Taco Meat
- 1 cup raw walnuts soaked in hot water
- ¼ tsp tamari
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Soak the walnuts in hot water for at least 20 minutes. Drain and rinse well.
- Place the walnuts, tamari, cumin, smoked paprika and chili powder in a food processor. Pulse until the walnuts are finely chopped and resemble ground meat. Taste and add more spices if desired.
- Arrange the romaine on a plate. Top with the tortilla chips, walnut taco meat, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, olives and green onions.
- Garnish with the cilantro and sour cream and serve.
Notes
- Sour Cream Swap: Vegan avocado crema makes a great swap for the sour cream.
- Grain-Free: Skip the tortilla chips, or use a few large lettuce or cabbage leaves instead.
- Warming Tip: To warm the taco meat, cook it in a lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until warmed through and lightly toasted. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
- Meal Prep: The walnut taco meat keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Keep the greens, toppings and chips separate until serving, as with any meal prep salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups, Calories: 664kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 48g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Sodium: 417mg, Potassium: 1215mg, Fiber: 19g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 5560IU, Vitamin C: 57mg, Calcium: 208mg, Iron: 5mg
