Quick Vegetarian Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Quick Vegetarian Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb morningstar farms grillers burger style recipe crumbles vegetarian ground beef; 1 package taco seasoning mix (I use Aroostooks' Taco Seasoning Mix); 1/4 cup water; 1 cup cooked kidney bean; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies; 1 1 head green leaf lettuce or 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces.; 1/2 cup shredded jalapeno jack cheese, shredded (optional); 1 package taco shell (I use El Lago); dressing; 1 cup nonfat yogurt (optional); 1 cup salsa (optional); 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb morningstar farms grillers burger style recipe crumbles vegetarian ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix (I use Aroostooks' Taco Seasoning Mix)
1/4 cup water
1 cup cooked kidney bean
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 1 head green leaf lettuce or 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces.
1/2 cup shredded jalapeno jack cheese, shredded (optional)
1 package taco shell (I use El Lago)
dressing
1 cup nonfat yogurt (optional)
1 cup salsa (optional)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)

1
Put diced tomatoes and taco seasoning mix into a pan on medium-low heat.
2
Rinse the diced tomato can with 1/4 cup water and add that to pan.
3
Stir taco mix in thoroughly.
4
Add the Prime Grillers Crumbles and the corn, and stir occasionally until heated through.
5
Add the beans and stir just until heated.
6
While mixture is heating, rinse and pat or spin dry the lettuce, and tear it into bite-size pieces.
7
Pile the lettuce onto plates, and top with taco mixture.
8
Top with grated cheese if desired.
9
Crumble two taco shells on top of each salad.
10
If you would like extra sauce, make and top with the optional dressing.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb morningstar farms grillers burger style recipe crumbles vegetarian ground beef, 1 package taco seasoning mix (I use Aroostooks' Taco Seasoning Mix), 1/4 cup water, 1 cup cooked kidney bean, and more.

Yes, Quick Vegetarian Taco Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick Vegetarian Taco Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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