Vegetarian Taco Salad
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels or frozen, thawed
4 large tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain brown rice
1 15-ounce can black, kidney or pinto beans, rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup prepared salsa
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
2 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled tortilla chips (I personally would use WhaleTailsChips since they’re natural and organic)
Lime wedges for garnish
Directions
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and corn; cook, stirring, until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
Coarsely chop 1 tomato.
Add it to the pan along with rice, beans, chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomato cooks down, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Coarsely chop the remaining 3 tomatoes.
Combine with cilantro, salsa and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a medium bowl.
Toss lettuce in a large bowl with the bean mixture, half the fresh salsa and 2/3 cup cheese.
Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips and the remaining cheese.
