Zesty Whole Grain Meatless Taco Salad
A flavorful and wholesome taco salad made with nutritious whole grains and a zesty mix of vegetables and spices.
Ingredients
| 3⁄4 | cup Bulgar wheat |
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| 1 1⁄2 | water |
| 2 | chicken bouillon cubes |
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
| 1 | red onion, minced |
| 2 | teaspoons garlic, minced |
| 1 1⁄2 | teaspoons cumin |
| 2 | teaspoons chili powder |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 1 | red bell pepper, chopped |
| 1 | (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained |
| 1 | large tomatoes, diced (or canned) |
| 1 | tablespoon lime juice |
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare the bulgur wheat by cooking it in water with chicken bouillon cubes according to the package directions. |
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| 2. | In a saute pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. |
| 3. | Add minced red onion and saute for 3-5 minutes until translucent. |
| 4. | Stir in the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper, then add the chopped red bell pepper. Saute for an additional 2 minutes. |
| 5. | Remove the pan from the heat. |
| 6. | Mix in the rinsed and drained black beans, diced tomatoes, and lime juice. |
| 7. | Season with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 8. | Chill the salad before serving for the best flavor. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 202.8 kcal |
| Protein | 9.6 g |
| Fat | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.2 g |
| Fiber | 10.3 g |
| Sugar | 4.2 g |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița