Sunday, September 16, 2012

Taco Layer Dip with Gardein

This was a fast recipe using Gardein "burgers." While I find them too smokey as a standalone, they were great in this.

Heat up the burgers in a pan, breaking them up into crumbles. Season it with salt, 2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tsp oregano and 2 tsp paprika.

Dice a green bell pepper and tomato and toss them in the pan to heat through.

Heat up some refried beans.

In a shallow dish layer the "meat" first, then a layer of cheddar cheese. I did half with dairy cheese and half with Daiya. Top with refried beans and then a layer of kidney beans, which have been drained and rinsed. Top that with your fave toppings. Avocado, tomatoes, onions, olives....Somehow I bought chopped olives instead of sliced. I also added some cilantro.

Serve with blue corn chips, because they are pretty. Vegan sour cream is also an option.

Gardein burgers crumbled and spiced.

Cooked "meat" with peppers and tomato.


Added extra tomatoes on half for the tomato lover in the family.

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