"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Veggie Taco Salad

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is a Veggie Taco Salad. Soy Crumbles replaces the meat in the Taco Salad. Other ingredients are; Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Corn Kernels, Black Beans, along with the toppings. The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. At the Diabetic Gourmet site you'll find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly recipes. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://diabeticgourmet.com/


Veggie Taco Salad

Veggie Taco Salad

Ingredients

2 cups soy crumbles (you can find these in your grocer's freezer section or refrigerated meat section)
3/4 cup salsa
5 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup black beans
Topping Options

1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons fat free sour cream
Directions

1 - In large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook crumbles and salsa over medium heat about 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently.
2 - In large bowl toss together lettuce, corn and black beans. Arrange on 4 serving plates. Top with crumbles mixture. Sprinkle with toppings.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 180
Protein: 14g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 26g
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