Friday, April 2, 2010

Leftovers: Taco Salads

Most likely after you make the stuffed tofu you will have filling leftover. Now no one wants to throw away such a delicious filling so what to do with it? Well, who doesn't like Mexican food? So that the direction I decided to go. All you have to do is add a couple extra spices, fix up some beans, cook some rice, and chop some lettuce and you have a yummy meal!

What you need:
-Left over filling
-2tsp cumin
-2tsp coriander
-1 tsp chili flakes
-1/2 aleppo pepper
-Salt and Pepper to taste

-2 cans pinto beans
-1 small jar diced green chili peppers
-1/2 large white onion chopped
-1 tsp cumin
-1 tsp coriander
-1 tsp Epazote seasoning
-1 tsp aleppo pepper
-Salt and Pepper to taste

-Mexican Rice

-Sliced black olives
-Diced Tomatoes
-Shredded iceburg lettuce
-Guacamole
-Cilantro
-Hot sauce


  1. Take filling and spices and saute with olive oil until fragrant.
  2. Combine pinto beans, chili peppers, onion and spices in a small pot and simmer for 15 mins.
  3. Prepare Mexican rice according to package
  4. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!

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