Heathy Taco Salad

Here's some ideas for a healthier taco salad, if you'd like to avoid additives and make it low-fat.

Cook dried beans without adding anything to the water. Once they are soft enough to squish between your fingers, drain water and transfer them to the blender. Blend them up with some green onions, garlic clove, cumin and/or cayenne (or use taco seasoning if you'd prefer). You can also add salt and oil, to taste.

For an alternative to high-fat store-bought chips, take organic corn tortillas with no additives, cut them into shreds and bake them until crispy.

Pile up your beans and chips with lettuce and tomatoes! Be generous! You can also use olives, avocado, and any other healthy topping you'd like.

If you're not vegan, just add your other toppings. You could use ground turkey instead of beef if you'd like to cut calories and avoid eating a lot of fat. Or just use less meat (one advantage to making your own beans is that you spice them to taste like meat, so you don't need to rely on the meat for the flavor).