Vegetarian Taco Salad Taco Filling
Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, this Vegetarian Taco Salad Taco Filling is a healthy, versatile recipe perfect for plant-based meals. Featuring sautéed yellow onion and red bell pepper spiced with cumin, chili powder, and paprika, this dish is packed with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a zesty kick of salsa. A finishing touch of fresh cilantro and lime juice adds a bright, citrusy freshness, making it an irresistible option for tacos, burritos, or a lively taco salad. Ready in just 25 minutes and offering a satisfying mix of textures and flavors, this vegetarian taco filling is easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 15 ounces (1 can, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1 cup (frozen or canned, drained) sweet corn
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and salt to the skillet. Stir well to evenly coat the vegetables with the spices.
Step 5
Pour in the black beans and sweet corn. Mix everything together and heat for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is warmed through.
Step 6
Stir in the salsa and cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat, and mix in the chopped fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a topping for taco salads, or use as a filling for tacos or burritos.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (6983.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5937.8 |
| Total Fat 79.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 21879.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 993.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 355.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 70.6g | |
| Protein 351.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3086.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 93.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1194.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories