This post was created in partnership with Newman’s Own however as always, all of the following is composed of my own thoughts and opinions and highly delicious.
I recently mentioned how a healthier, more targeted approach to nutrition has helped me combat a lot of the symptoms of my SLE. In all transparency, this requires a lot of time and preparation, especially when it comes to the meals I used to have outside the home.
During world events over the past several months, it has been a bit of a struggle to maintain that healthy momentum and find the motivation to prep these healthy meals ahead of time but finding balance and including the flavors I love most, helps a great deal.
Now you all know about my love for Newman’s Own (I won’t say which flavor has been my all-time favorite because we’re focusing on a NEW incredible one) and ranch yes!?
Today I’m introducing you to the new Newman’s Own Avocado Oil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dressings that are now available in Caesar, Greek, and Ranch and all of them are dairy, gluten, canola, soy, and *sugar-free!
They are also Keto and Paleo Certified. You can find the all-new dressings at select retailers in the New England region including Big Y World Class Market, Hannaford Supermarket, Shaws, Stop & Shop, and more!
I have a steady routine of salads and bowls I prepare on Sundays including my favorite I’m sharing with you today: my Vegetarian Taco Bowl with Newman’s Own Avocado Oil & EVOO Ranch Dressing!
The perfect salad for when you’re craving the comfort of Mexican food on a taco Tuesday, and the walnut “meat” is actually filling (I like to make larger quantities to use interchangeably in other recipes), bursting with flavor, and chock full of good for you fats from the nuts.
*Not a low-calorie food. See nutrition information for fat and saturated fat content.
Sharing the recipe with you below:
Recipe:
- Taco “meat” (makes 3-4 generous servings)
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1-2 minced raw garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (switch this up depending on the flavor profile you’re looking for, I used Ethiopian berbere but you can just as easily use togarashi!)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach & shredded kale (add chopped broccoli, green cabbage, and brussel sprout strips for more variety as I did in this photo!)
- Forbidden rice (can be substituted w/whatever you have on hand: farro or brown rice work well!)
- 1 tablespoon of charred corn
- 6-8 halved cherry tomatoes (I like to chop heirlooms when seasonal)
- 1/4 cup Black beans
- 1 tablespoon scallions
- One half of an avocado
- 1 tbsp Newman’s Own Ranch Dressing (or to taste)
Mix walnuts and seasoning in a food processor until medium balls are formed. Add in minced garlic and mix until it forms smaller balls (not too fine though as you want to maintain it’s meat-like consistency!)
Add to spinach, rice, corn, beans, and tomatoes, top with sliced avocados, scallions, and Newman’s Own Avocado Oil & EVOO Ranch Dressing!
How about you? What is your go-to weekday healthy meal!?
