Haystacks!
This is really quick to make. This dish actually has its own myspace (haha) No I didn't make the myspace but it is good stuff.
This is really quick to make. This dish actually has its own myspace (haha) No I didn't make the myspace but it is good stuff.
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 12-oz can kidney beans drained
- 1 package colby cheese grated
- 1 12-oz can petite diced tomatos drained
- 1 small can sliced olives drained
- 1/2 head iceburg lettuce chopped
- 1 pound veggie burger
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 container sour cream to taste
- 1 jar salsa to taste
- 1 bag frito lay corn chips
- Carbohydrate 38.2039802517532 g
- Cholesterol 43.6 mg
- Fat 20.6007352868037 g
- Fiber 10.9324987377655 g
- Protein 19.8042758090744 g
- Saturated Fat 10.0118321267941 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (375g)
- Sodium 1430.34312878522 mg
- Sugar 27.2714815139877 g
- Trans Fat 2.68132947662146 g
- Calories 403 calories
Step-by-step
- Cook Veggie Burger you choose with the taco seasoning as directed on the packet. and serve.
- Mix all ingredients together in a really big bowl.
- *Veggie burger can also be replaced by 1 lb. ground Turkey or Beef if desired. This is the traditional recipie.
Salty corn chips shatter against cool, crisp iceberg lettuce while warm spiced protein provides immediate thermal contrast. Managing moisture is the primary challenge when building this layered composition. Drain canned kidney beans and petite diced tomatoes thoroughly through a fine-mesh colander. Excess liquid from these components will dissolve the crisp corn base within minutes of assembly. Iceberg lettuce retains its structural integrity longer than delicate field greens because its thick, water-laden cell walls resist wilting under the weight of heavy dairy components. Dice the medium onion to a uniform quarter-inch size so that pungent crunch distributes evenly across the bowl without dominating individual bites. Cook the veggie burger or meat alternative completely before adding the packet taco seasoning and the precise amount of water specified on the pouch; reduce the heat to medium-low until all excess moisture evaporates completely. Letting the protein cool slightly prevents the grated colby cheese from melting into an oily slick upon contact. Sequencing matters during assembly because heavy wet ingredients like sour cream and salsa must anchor the center rather than soaking the fragile chip layers at the surface. Serve immediately after mixing or layering to preserve the structural integrity of the crisp elements.
