Nacho Ensalada Con Chipotle Y Bulgur
Infuse your mealtime with bold flavors and irresistible textures with this vibrant Nacho Ensalada Con Chipotle Y Bulgur. Combining nutty, tender bulgur wheat with smoky chipotle peppers in a zesty lime dressing, this colorful salad is a feast for the senses. Packed with hearty black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro, it’s a nutrient-rich dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Crispy tortilla chips add the perfect crunch, while creamy avocado ties it all together on a fresh bed of chopped romaine lettuce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this Tex-Mex inspired salad is an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying vegetarian meal. Whether served as a light lunch or a show-stopping side, it’s guaranteed to delight your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup black beans (cooked, rinsed, and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 0.5 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 medium avocado (diced)
- 1 cup tortilla chips (broken into bite-sized pieces)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring 2 cups of water (or vegetable broth) to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in the bulgur wheat, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the bulgur is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chopped chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Pour the chipotle dressing over the bulgur mixture and toss well to combine.
On a large serving platter or individual plates, create a bed of chopped romaine lettuce.
Spoon the bulgur mixture onto the lettuce.
Top with diced avocado and sprinkle the tortilla chip pieces over the top for added crunch.
Serve immediately as a fresh, smoky, and satisfying salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1717 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.5 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1540 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.7 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.2 g | 222% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 3184 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
