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Vegan Taco Salad with Pinto Beans
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Smashed pinto beans are a simple addition to this taco salad that's full of bold flavor and hearty veggies.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Keyword: Taco Salad with Pinto Beans
Servings: 2 Servings

Ingredients

Smashed Pinto Beans

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ jalapeño, finely diced
  • ½ cup sweet onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼-½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2-3 tsp water

Grilled Taco Veggies

  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • ½ jalapeño, finely diced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 summer squash or zucchini, sliced
  • 2 portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 adobo pepper in sauce, chopped (+ about 1 tsp of sauce)*
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 sweet potato, cooked and cubed

Instructions

  • In small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté your jalapeño and onion for 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic, and sauté for another 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  • Add your beans to the pan and smash them with a potato masher or fork.
  • If this mixture seems dry add a little bit of water. Add in the spices, stir well, then remove from stove.  
  • Chop all the veggies except the sweet potatoes. Add all vegetables except sweet potatoes to a bowl or large ziplock bag. Add the wet and dry spices, and shake or stir the bag gently to coat all the vegetables.
  • Grill the vegetables on a grill pan over high heat until done, stirring frequently for 20-40 minutes depending on your desired doneness. Add your cooked sweet potato to the grill pan during the last 10-15 minutes of grilling.
  • Add all ingredients to a salad bowl with fresh salad greens and your choice of toppings! Salsa, guacamole, vegan sour cream, or cheese.

Notes

  • *Substitute all seasonings and adobe pepper in the vegetable mixture with 1-2 tsp of this Frontier Co-Op Chipotle Blend.
  • Alternately roast your vegetables in the oven at 400ºF for about 40 minutes.