Kale Chip Taco Salad

I wish I could have posted sooner but this week has literally been insane! Between the last few days of school, shopping for gifts, and getting everything else ready for Christmas, my schedule has been hectic. To add fuel to the fire, an egg even exploded all over my kitchen on Tuesday night. Like, all over my kitchen. There was egg on top of the refrigerator for the love of God. It was on the ceiling. I have a feeling I'll be finding pieces of it in little nooks and corners for a while. Disgusting.

Anyway, this kale chip taco salad is one of my favorites. I love it so much because it provides lots of nutrients and is yummy to boot. Even better, it is easy to make! Obviously, or else it would not appear on the blog :)

Ingredients

• 1 package lean ground turkey (I used Organic Prairie)
• 1 bunch organic kale
• 1 can beans of your choice (I used pinto)
• 1 tomato, cut into bite sized pieces
• 2% shredded cheese of your choice (I used a Mexican blend)
• tortilla chips (I used Food Should Taste Good - White Cheddar)
• garlic and onion powders

Directions

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. wash and tear kale leaves away from thick stem in middle, tear into pieces
3. dry leaves, then toss with olive oil
4. place leaves on a cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until crispy
5. while kale bakes, brown turkey on the stove top in a wok over medium high, once cooked add seasonings
6. while kale bakes, also heat beans on the stove top
7. once kale and turkey are ready, line bowl with chips (6-8 is a good serving size), then top with turkey, beans, kale, tomato, salsa, and cheese

If you wanted to eliminate the tortilla chips, you could easily sub in the kale and still get that crunch. If you don't like kale, please try it in chip form. It really is good and so wonderful for you, as it is packed with beta carotene, vitamin K, and vitamin C. It is a definite super food! 

Whatever holiday you are your family choose to celebrate, I hope you are enjoying this time of year and soaking up this precious time with those you love! 

Happy Holidays! See you in a few days after all the festivities :)