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

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 - 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:

• 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.

LOW FAT TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat turkey chili in microwave for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Spoon half of turkey chili onto tossed salad.
• Top with cheese.