Name: Kid-Friendly Veggie-Heavy Taco Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: Taco Pie:; Butter, to grease the dish; ½ lb lean ground beef; 1 (3.8 oz) can sliced California ripe olives, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium-large onion, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, cored and diced; 6 oz kale, rinsed, tough center ribs removed, and chopped; ¾ cup water, divided; 3-4 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14.5) oz can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with juices; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1½ teaspoons chili powder; 1½ teaspoons cumin; ½ teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 3 (8-inch) whole wheat soft tortillas; Olive Salsa:; ¼ cup sliced California ripe olives (reserved from the 3.8 oz can); ½ cup chopped cherry tomatoes; ¼ small onion, diced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 pinch black pepper