Plant-Based Taco

Plant-Based Taco

Get as creative as you want!
Add as many veggies as you like.
Experiment with Mexican seasonings or make this into a taco salad instead of using it as a tortilla shell
.
Have fun with it and know you are eating healthy!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
1 serving
Servings:
1

Ingredients

Toppings

  • 1 tablespoon taco sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • ½ tomato, diced
  • 1 cup shredded dark leafy greens
  • ½ cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed
  • ¼ cup canned corn, rinsed
  • ¼ cup onion, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 large whole wheat tortilla

Directions

Step 1
Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 tablespoon water. Cook in the microwave on high power to desired tenderness, about 2 minutes.

Step 2
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add beans, corn, and onion. Cook and stir to desired tenderness, about 3 minutes. Mix in onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cumin. Remove from heat.

Step 3
Stir taco sauce, flaxseed meal, nutritional yeast, and tomato into the pot with the bean mixture. Fill tortilla with filling and add cooked cauliflower. Top with leafy greens.

Cook’s Notes:

You can use chickpeas in place of black beans.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

635
Calories
20g
Fat
113g
Carbs
26g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 635
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 25%
Saturated Fat3g 13%
Sodium1396mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate113g 41%
Dietary Fiber23g 83%
Total Sugars8g
Protein26g
Vitamin C41mg 207%
Calcium142mg 11%
Iron7mg 39%
Potassium1420mg 30%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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