Recipes With Salsa That Aren T Tacos

If you don't have crushed tomatoes on hand, jarred salsa makes for the perfect swap in homemade chili.

Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages Sure, salsa is a superb dip for dunking tortilla chips, but this low-calorie condiment can also liven up lunch, dinner or even breakfast.

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 As long as you pick a jar with few additives, salsa is super healthy because it's made mostly of chopped herbs and veggies (which are lacking in most people's daily diets).

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  These seven satiating recipes with salsa — that pack 12 grams of protein or more — will take your salsa skills beyond tortilla chips and tacos.

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 1.  Tropical Black Bean, Cheese and Papaya Burrito
 
This black bean burrito is stuffed with cheese, papaya and spicy salsa.

Image Credit: Jackie Newgent, RDN/LIVESTRONG.com

Calories: 296 Protein: 14 grams

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 You get a hearty serving of fruits and veggies thanks to the fresh papaya and baby spinach bundled in this black bean burrito packed with gut-friendly fiber (12 grams per serving). Tropical papaya also provides a sweet touch to counterbalance the salty Monterey jack cheese and tart lime juice. For even more fiber-filled greens, serve alongside a side salad or a bowl of homemade guacamole.

Get the Tropical Black Bean, Cheese, and Papaya Burrito recipe and nutrition info here. 2. The Buenos Dias Toast With Refried Beans and Hard-Boiled Eggs

Start your day off right with this simple yet satisfying toast topped with beans, eggs and salsa.

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Calories: 192 Protein: 12 grams

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 Don't have refried beans in your pantry? You could mash up any bean variety for the same tasty effect. To save more time in the mornings, you can even meal prep this breakfast. Simply hard-boil a batch of eggs on Sunday and have easy breezy breakfasts ready on deck for the whole week.

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  Get The Buenos Dias Toast With Refried Beans and Hard-Boiled Eggs recipe and nutrition info here.

Two-Minute Microwave Coffee Cup Spicy Egg Scramble With Salsa
This egg scramble with spicy salsa only takes two minutes in the microwave. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

Calories: 256 Protein: 17 grams

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 Think you don't have time for eggs in the morning? You can make this microwave egg scramble in two minutes flat without dirtying a frying pan. Just add eggs, milk and coconut oil to a microwavable-safe mug, nuke for a minute, then sprinkle some salsa and cheese on top.

If you want to sneak more veggies into your meal, toss the mug and use a hollowed bell pepper instead. Your eggs will still cook to perfection inside the pepper.

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  Get the Two-Minute Microwave Coffee Cup Spicy Egg Scramble With Salsa recipe and nutrition info here.

Vegan Couscous Verde Bowl With Black Beans and Corn
This vegan black bean bowl boasts healthy ingredients like couscous, corn and salsa. Image Credit: Jackie Newgent, RDN/LIVESTRONG.com

Calories: 311 Protein: 13 grams

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 If you ever doubted the versatility of salsa, this black bean bowl — which uses salsa to sauté sweet corn, cook couscous and season legumes — will blow your mind.

Ideal for quick weeknight dinners, couscous, a grain-like pasta, cooks in the blink of an eye and supplies almost your entire daily recommended amount of selenium (79 percent worth). ICYDK, selenium is a trace mineral that’s essential for antioxidant protection, thyroid gland function and DNA synthesis and plays an important role in the immune system and reproduction, per the USDA.

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  Get the Vegan Couscous Verde Bowl With Black Beans and Corn recipe and nutrition info here.

Turkey and Cashew Salsa Chili
This homemade chili is made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans and salsa. Image Credit: Jenna Butler/LIVESTRONG.com

Calories: 424 Protein: 29 grams

Why buy chili when you can make your own in 10 minutes? This no-fuss homemade chili features nutritious foods like lean ground turkey and kidney beans for a powerful punch of protein and gets its rich flavor from spicy salsa, a dash of chili powder and a drizzle of olive oil (not added sodium, sugar or artificial preservatives). A handful of cashews also adds a satisfying crunch and healthy fats. Get the Turkey and Cashew Salsa Chili recipe and nutrition info here. 6. Fiesta Mexican Bean and Organic Corn Casserole

This robust recipe reaps four filling servings — that means lip-smacking leftovers for an additional three days.

Image Credit: Jackie Newgent, RDN/LIVESTRONG.com

Calories: 379 Protein: 19 grams

If you’re wondering what to do with all the canned and frozen foods you stockpiled, just cook up this convenient casserole, which can serve as a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner. Whatever time of day, this mouthwatering meal made with eggs, Colby and Monterrey jack cheeses, kidney beans, corn, salsa and tortilla chips is guaranteed to please. Get the Fiesta Mexican Bean and Organic Corn Casserole recipe and nutrition info here. 7. Vegan Tofu Taco Salad

This tasty tofu taco salad owes its flavor to spicy salsa.

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Calories: 283 Protein: 16 grams

Even meat lovers will fall for this deconstructed vegan taco with spicy salsa. Seasoned with fragrant, flavorful spices like cumin, chili powder and cinnamon, this tasty tofu is anything but bland. Soy yogurt substitutes for sour cream to slash fat and calories. Just make sure the brand you buy isn’t loaded with extra sugar or sodium. Get the Vegan Tofu Taco Salad recipe and nutrition info here.

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      My Food Data: “Cooked Couscous.”
    
      My Food Data: “Top 10 Foods Highest in Selenium.”
       




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      My Food Data: “Cooked Couscous.”
    
      My Food Data: “Top 10 Foods Highest in Selenium.”
    




If you don't have crushed tomatoes on hand, jarred salsa makes for the perfect swap in homemade chili.

Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages

Are You Getting Enough Protein? Track your macros by logging your meals on the MyPlate app. Download now to fine-tune your diet today!

This black bean burrito is stuffed with cheese, papaya and spicy salsa.

Image Credit: Jackie Newgent, RDN/LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Tropical Black Bean, Cheese, and Papaya Burrito recipe and nutrition info here.

Start your day off right with this simple yet satisfying toast topped with beans, eggs and salsa.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

Get The Buenos Dias Toast With Refried Beans and Hard-Boiled Eggs recipe and nutrition info here.

This egg scramble with spicy salsa only takes two minutes in the microwave.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Two-Minute Microwave Coffee Cup Spicy Egg Scramble With Salsa recipe and nutrition info here.

This vegan black bean bowl boasts healthy ingredients like couscous, corn and salsa.

Image Credit: Jackie Newgent, RDN/LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Vegan Couscous Verde Bowl With Black Beans and Corn recipe and nutrition info here.

This homemade chili is made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans and salsa.

Image Credit: Jenna Butler/LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Turkey and Cashew Salsa Chili recipe and nutrition info here.

This robust recipe reaps four filling servings — that means lip-smacking leftovers for an additional three days.

Image Credit: Jackie Newgent, RDN/LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Fiesta Mexican Bean and Organic Corn Casserole recipe and nutrition info here.

This tasty tofu taco salad owes its flavor to spicy salsa.

Image Credit: Livestrong

Get the Vegan Tofu Taco Salad recipe and nutrition info here.

      My Food Data: “Cooked Couscous.”
    
      My Food Data: “Top 10 Foods Highest in Selenium.”