Cooking With NMC Episode 15: Easy Taco Salad Bowl

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey is leaner, while lentils are budget-friendly and plant-based.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: homemade tortilla strips

Baked chips reduce fat, and homemade strips can save money.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt lowers calories while adding creaminess.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Introduce the recipe for taco salad bowl using salmon, sweet corn, black beans, tomatoes, and couscous.

Discuss the health benefits of salmon, including omega-3 fats for brain and heart health.

Mention that sweet corn, black beans, and tomatoes add fiber and antioxidants to the dish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens