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Carb Smart Fiesta Plant-Based Protein Shreds Salad

Carb Smart Fiesta Plant-Based Protein Shreds Salad

with Charred Corn Salsa and Chipotle Crema
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Calories
670 kcal
Protein
22g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Sulphites
  • Tree nuts
  • Fish
  • Wheat
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • Soy
  • Crustaceans
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

200 g

Plant-Based Protein Shreds

42.5 g

Tortilla Chips

(May contain traces of: Sesame, Milk)

113 g

Spring Mix

113 g

Corn Kernels

1 unit(s)

Tomato

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

1 unit(s)

Green Onion

1 unit(s)

Lime

43 mL

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Milk)

2 tbsp

Chipotle Sauce

(Contains: Milk, Egg, Mustard, Soy May contain traces of: Sesame, Milk, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Fish, Wheat, Egg, Gluten, Mustard, Soy, Crustaceans)

1 tbsp

Tex-Mex Paste

(Contains: Mustard May contain traces of: Sesame, Milk, Sulphites, Fish, Wheat, Egg, Gluten, Soy, Crustaceans)

1 tbsp

Seasoned Rice Vinegar

(May contain traces of: Sesame, Milk, Tree nuts, Fish, Wheat, Egg, Mustard, Soy)

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Pepper*

1.5 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Salt*

¼ tsp

Sugar*

Calories670 kcal
Fat42 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Carbohydrate55 g
Sugar16 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein22 g
Cholesterol10 mg
Sodium1800 mg
Trans Fat0.2 g
Potassium800 mg
Calcium150 mg
Iron2.3 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Zester
Large Bowl
Measuring Spoons
Baking Sheet
Medium Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan
Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Before starting, preheat the broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce.
  • Peel, then cut red onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Zest, then juice lime.
  • Cut tomato into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Thinly slice green onion.
  • To a large bowl, add vinegar, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. (NOTE: This is your salad dressing.)
Char veggies
2
  • To an unlined baking sheet, add corn, red onions and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
  • Broil in the middle of the oven for 6-7 min, stirring halfway through, until lightly charred.
  • To a medium bowl, transfer charred veggies.

Cook plant-based protein shreds
3
  • Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • When hot, add protein shreds to the dry pan.
  • Cook for 6-8 min, tossing occasionally, until cooked through.** 
  • Add Tex-Mex paste and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) water. Cook for 30 sec, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
Make salsa and crema
4
  • Meanwhile, to the medium bowl with charred veggies, add tomatoes, half the green onions and 2 tsp (4 tsp) lime juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
  • To a small bowl, add chipotle sauce, sour cream and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
Finish and serve
5
  • Cut a corner of the pack of tortilla chips. Lightly crush half the chips (use all for 4 servings).
  • To the large bowl with dressing, add spring mix. Toss to coat.
  • Divide salad between plates.
  • Top with protein shreds, corn salsa and crushed chips.
  • Dollop with chipotle crema and sprinkle remaining green onions over top.
6

If you've opted to get plant-based protein shreds, prep and cook in the same way the recipe instructs you to prep and cook pork, tossing occasionally for 6-8 min, until cooked through.**