Meatless Taco Salad

Health Highlights

At Brand New Vegan, Chuck shows you just how simple it is to throw together fast and healthy meals - like this Amazing Meatless Taco Salad.

Ingredients

3 cup	Lettuce, spring mix (mesclun) (or your favorite greens mix)
2 cup	Wild rice, dry ((or your favorite whole grain))
1 can(s) (15oz)	Pinto beans, canned (rinsed and drained)
1 small	Tomato (chopped for garnish)
1 small	Red onion (finely chopped for garnish)
1 tbsp	Cilantro (coriander) (Fresh for garnish)
1/4 cup	Salsa, ready-to-serve (Your favorite; or Picante Sauce for topping)
1 small head	Cauliflower (about 1 1/2 cups)
114 gm	White mushrooms (Fresh)
1/2 cup	Walnuts
2 tbsp	Soy sauce, tamari
2 tbsp	Chili powder
2 tsp	Cumin (Ground)
1 tsp	Paprika (Smoked)
1/2 tsp	Garlic powder
1/2 tsp	Onion powder
1/4 tsp	Black pepper (Ground)
1/4 tsp	Salt

Prepare the rice according to package instructions, set aside.
Mix the taco ingredients:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Lightly pulse the mushrooms in a food processor until you have a rice like consistency
- Now pulse (or chop) the walnuts to the same consistency and mix in a large bowl
- Remove the core and leaves of your cauliflower and cut into small pieces
- Pulse the cauliflower to the same consistency and add to bowl
- Stir in soy sauce and mix
- Stir in spices and mix well, making sure everything is mixed thoroughly
- Spread mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes
- Stir lightly and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes
Add taco mixture to a large pan and stir in the rinsed & drained pinto beans. Simmer until heated through, 10-15 minutes.
Layer a large salad bowl with your favorite greens
Add a large scoop of the rice to the center of the bowl
Sprinkle the taco/bean mixture over the entire salad
Garnish with the fresh veggies
Top with your favorite Salsa

Calories 2324

Calories from fat 468

Calories from saturated fat 53

Total Fat 52 g

Saturated Fat 5.9 g

Trans Fat 0

Polyunsaturated Fat 34 g

Monounsaturated Fat 7.9 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 4744 mg

Potassium 5429 mg

Total Carbohydrate 390 g

Dietary Fiber 68 g

Sugars 29.9 g

Protein 108 g