Taco Pasta Salad
LunchLow-sodiumSugar ConsciousOne DishDinnerLunchCinco de MayoHigh ProteinDairy-freeBeefDinnerStovetop
Give taco shells the night off. Reimagine Taco Tuesday as a heartwarming bowl of pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1 pkg Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1⁄2 bunch kale or 3 cups baby kale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
Preparation
- Fill a Multipurpose Pot three-quarters full of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once water is boiling, add pasta and continue to boil until tender, about 9–11 min. Once cooked, drain noodles.
- Meanwhile, in Sauté Pan, brown beef over medium-high heat. Use Ground Meat Separator to break up chunks. Stir in seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened, 4–5 min.
- Meanwhile, dice pepper and avocado. Remove stems from kale and roughly chop leaves. If tomatoes are large, slice in half.
- In a large bowl, add pasta, beef mixture, pepper, kale, and tomatoes. Stir until well combined.
- Divide between four bowls; top with avocado and additional toppings, if desired.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 470, Fat 20 g (Saturated 6 g, 0.4 0 g), Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g (Fiber 7 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 29 g.
Tips
This salad is delicious served right away or chilled.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
This is a perfectly balanced plate.