Nacho Ensalada Con Chipotle Y Bulgur

Infuse your mealtime with bold flavors and irresistible textures with this vibrant Nacho Ensalada Con Chipotle Y Bulgur. Combining nutty, tender bulgur wheat with smoky chipotle peppers in a zesty lime dressing, this colorful salad is a feast for the senses. Packed with hearty black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro, it’s a nutrient-rich dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Crispy tortilla chips add the perfect crunch, while creamy avocado ties it all together on a fresh bed of chopped romaine lettuce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this Tex-Mex inspired salad is an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying vegetarian meal. Whether served as a light lunch or a show-stopping side, it’s guaranteed to delight your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup black beans (cooked, rinsed, and drained)
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
• 0.5 cup red onion (finely diced)
• 0.5 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 2 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
• 1 medium avocado (diced)
• 1 cup tortilla chips (broken into bite-sized pieces)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring 2 cups of water (or vegetable broth) to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Stir in the bulgur wheat, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the bulgur is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chopped chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 5

Pour the chipotle dressing over the bulgur mixture and toss well to combine.

Step 6

On a large serving platter or individual plates, create a bed of chopped romaine lettuce.

Step 7

Spoon the bulgur mixture onto the lettuce.

Step 8

Top with diced avocado and sprinkle the tortilla chip pieces over the top for added crunch.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a fresh, smoky, and satisfying salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1684.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1717.3

Total Fat 71.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1539.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 261.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.2g	0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 43.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 275.5mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 3184.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 56.2%