Epicure Recipes

⏾☀︎

 Tex-Mex Stuffed Caesar Spears

LunchVeganSugar ConsciousDinnerOnion-freeLunchVegetarianCinco de MayoGluten-freeHigh ProteinDairy-freeDinner

20 min

4 servings

Print

Taco and Caesar salad flavours unite to make this fresh and light summer-inspired vegan meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Easy Peasy Taco Mix
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1⁄2 large avocado
  • 5 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1⁄2 pint cherry tomatoes, about 10
  • 3 cups tortilla chips
  • 2 heads romaine hearts
  • 2 cups corn niblets

Preparation

  • In a bowl, combine mix and hot water; set aside to hydrate, about 5 min.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor or using an immersion blender, combine avocado, water, lemon juice, garlic, and mustard. Blend until smooth. Taste, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large non-stick fry pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add hydrated taco mix; cook, stirring often, until liquid has absorbed, about 5–7 min. Stir gently to avoid mashing.
  • Slice tomatoes in half; coarsely crush chips.
  • To assemble, divide lettuce leaves between four plates (about 6 leaves per plate). For each serving, stack a few leaves to make sturdy bases. Stuff with taco mix; top with tomatoes, chips, and corn. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 450, Fat 20 g (Saturated 3 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g (Fiber 12 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 26 g.

Tips

Look for romaine hearts in the bagged salad section of the produce aisle. The leaves are crisp and sweet, perfect for stuffing!

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

This is a perfectly balanced plate.