Vegetarian

Meat-free taco salad is for Dinner.

Meat-free taco salad takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Meat-free taco salad takes 15 minutes to cook.

Meat-free taco salad makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Meat-free taco salad are:

Tortilla Chips (use about 1 oz per person)
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 onion, chopped
garlic to taste
1 green or red pepper (optional)
canned green chilies or other peppers
16 oz. low fat cheese (cheddar or jack is good)
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 30 oz. can refried beans (read label to make sure they are meat-free)
1 jar of your favorite salsa

Here is how you make Meat-free taco salad:

Sautee onion and garlic in a pan until onion are clear. Add green or red pepper if desired and sautee briefly.Add the can of beans and the packet of taco seasoning mix. Let cook for 10 minutes on low heat. One a plate, spread about 1 oz of tortilla chips (a large handful) and top with a cup of fresh chopped spinach. Add about 3/4 cup of the bean mixture, top with 1/4 cup of cheese and as much salsa and green chilis as you like.This recipe is good for about 4 people. Add as much spinach and salsa as you like for flavor - they are packed with vitamins and minerals and won't add much to your calorie counter! Also try raw onions and any other veggie you like on top as well.For a vegan version, use soy based cheese.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TURGENEV.

The nutritional information for Meat-free taco salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 275.0

• Total Fat: 10.3 g
• Cholesterol: 9.8 mg
• Sodium: 783.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
• Protein: 13.4 g

The dietary needs meet for Meat-free taco salad is Vegetarian