Vegetarian Taco Salad Low Fat Recipes

LOW-FAT TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic in hot oil until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, vegetarian ground beef crumbles, and taco seasoning; cook and stir until tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
• Divide lettuce between two bowls and top each with half the tomato mixture. Surround tomato mixture with cottage cheese and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top; season with taco sauce.

VEGETARIAN TACO SALAD - LOW FAT

Steps:

• Stir first seven ingredients (through sour cream) together in a large bowl until combined.
• Gently stir in mixed greens (greens will wilt if there are leftovers, so I usually just throw the greens on the serving plate!).
• Layer chips on serving plates and top with taco mixture.
• Serve with your favorite taco toppings if desired, olives, shredded cheese, taco sauce, etc.

VEGETARIAN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• 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 sprinkled with tortilla chips and the remaining cheese, passing lime wedges and the remaining fresh salsa at the table.

VEGETARIAN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Place four 10-oz. custard cups upside down in a shallow baking pan; set aside. Place the tortillas in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 425° for 1 minute. Place a tortilla over each custard cup, pinching sides to form a bowl shape. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until crisp. Remove tortillas from cups to cool on wire racks., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, beans, tomato, cheese, onions, olives and jalapenos if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad ; toss to coat. Serve in tortilla bowls.

QUICK VEGETARIAN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Put diced tomatoes and taco seasoning mix into a pan on medium-low heat.
• Rinse the diced tomato can with 1/4 cup water and add that to pan.
• Stir taco mix in thoroughly.
• Add the Prime Grillers Crumbles and the corn, and stir occasionally until heated through.
• Add the beans and stir just until heated.
• While mixture is heating, rinse and pat or spin dry the lettuce, and tear it into bite-size pieces.
• Pile the lettuce onto plates, and top with taco mixture.
• Top with grated cheese if desired.
• Crumble two taco shells on top of each salad.
• If you would like extra sauce, make and top with the optional dressing.

VEGAN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in crumbles, 3/4 cup salsa, chili powder and cumin; cook and stir until heated through, 3-5 minutes., In a large bowl, combine lettuce, beans, tortilla chips, corn, tomato, avocado, cilantro and crumble mixture. Combine remaining salsa and vegan ranch, poor over salad and toss to coat. If desired, serve with lime wedges.