Taco Salad

Name: Taco Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Black Kidney Beans; 1/8 Tsp Salt; As Required Water; 1 Number Taco Shell; 1 Tbsp Mozzarella Cheese(Grated); 2 Tbsp Lettuce(Chopped); 1/8 Cup Green Capsicum(Julienne); 1/8 Cup Onion(Julienne); 1 Tbsp Tomato(Chopped); 1 Tsp Lemon Juice; 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1/4 Tsp Cumin Powder; 1/4 Tsp Salt; 1 Tsp Olive Oil

10 mins Cooking Time

1 Serving

Diversity score

Sources of Calories

Protein 13%

Carbs 41%

Fats 45%

High Fiber

Gluten Free

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Ingredients

For Boiled Kidney Beans

1 Tbsp Black Kidney Beans
1/8 Tsp Salt
As Required Water

For Taco Salad

1 Number Taco Shell
1 Tbsp Mozzarella Cheese(Grated)
2 Tbsp Lettuce(Chopped)
1/8 Cup Green Capsicum(Julienne)
1/8 Cup Onion(Julienne)
1 Tbsp Tomato(Chopped)
1 Tsp Lemon Juice
1/8 Tsp Black Pepper Powder
1/4 Tsp Cumin Powder
1/4 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Olive Oil

Method

Pre Preparation

Step 1
Soak and pressure cook black kidney beans
Step 2
Crush taco shell

Preparation

Step 1
Heat pan, add olive oil, julienne onion, julienne capsicum, salt, black pepper powder and saute gently
Step 2
Add cooked black kidney beans, cumin powder and lemon juice, mix well
Step 3
In a bowl, add chopped lettuce, chopped tomato, add the sauted black kidney beans mix and mix well
Step 4
For the crunch, add a crushed taco and top it up with grated mozzarella cheese

Healthy Twist

To Improve Bone Health, Add a Tsp of Calcium Rich White Sesame Seeds

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Allergies

Food Additives

Lemon

Citrus Fruits

Cow Milk Protein

Corn

Lactose

Cheese

Dairy Products

Tomato

Black Pepper

NUTRITION FACTS

Approximate values

Serving Size Large Bowl(132gm)

Amount Per ServingCalories
kcal

155

% Daily Value ^*

Total Carbohydrate 15gm 5.4%

Dietary Fiber 4gm 15.4%

Protein 6gm 11.3%

Total Fat 8gm 10.2%

^*Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is based on standard serving sizes and recipes as prepared by Fitterfly. Actual nutritional values may vary because of variations in portion size or recipes, continuous data changes by these sources, changes in growing seasons, or differences in the sources of ingredients. We may update this information from time to time and change the way we calculate Nutrition data. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary based on multiple factors. For some ingredients, nutrient information is not available and they may not reflect accurately in the Label. Please consult your doctor or a Registered Dietitian if you are on a medically restricted diet.

Reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition; Nutritive Value of Indian Foods 2016, National Institute of Nutrition (Indian Council of Medical Research)