Simple Meatless Taco Salad

Bring together crisp lettuce, Gardein® Plant-Based Ground Be'f, zesty tomatoes, black beans, veggies, plant-based cheese, and tortilla chips for this deliciously simple meatless taco salad.

  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Total time 20 minutes
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pkg (13.7 oz each) Gardein® Plant-Based Ground Be'f
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 can (15 oz each) Rosarita® Premium Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup tortilla strips or broken tortilla chips
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar style shreds vegan cheese alternative
  • 1 avocado, diced, optional
  • salsa, optional
  • plant-based sour cream, optional

Directions

  • Step one

    Cook ground be'f in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 minutes covered, stirring occasionally until lightly browned. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and undrained tomatoes. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until hot; set aside.

  • Step two

    Divide lettuce between 4 serving bowls. Spoon beefless mixture evenly over lettuce. Top evenly with black beans, red onion, tortilla strips and plant-based cheese. Serve with avocado, salsa and plant-based sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Information

264 calories, 31g carbs

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 103 mg 10%
Carbohydrate 31 g 10%
Cholesterol 0
Total Fat 13 g 20%
Iron 3 mg 19%
Calories 264 kcal 13%
Sodium 637 mg 27%
Protein 8 g 15%
Saturated Fat 2 g 12%
Sugars 4 g 0
Vitamin C 13 mg 22%