Plant-Based Taco

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

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!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 serving

Plant-Based Taco

Ingredients

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

1 tablespoon taco sauce

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

½ tomato

diced

1 cup shredded dark leafy greens

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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.

Nutritional Information

Plant-Based Taco

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 634.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.4g 53%

Carbohydrates: 112.6g 36%

Dietary Fiber: 23.1g 93%

Sugars: 7.6g

Fat: 19.6g 30%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 1230.4IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 35.3mg 271%

Vitamin B6: 5.4mg 340%

Vitamin C: 41.3mg 69%

Folate: 309.7mcg 77%

Calcium: 142.1mg 14%

Iron: 7mg 39%

Magnesium: 188.7mg 67%

Potassium: 1420.2mg 40%

Sodium: 1396mg 56%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 176.2

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.