Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Recipe Wednesday - Muy Bueno!

Black Bean Soft Tacos
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
1 T chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 T Italian seasonings
1/4 tsp garlic powder
8 whole wheat tortillas
1/2 cup shredded cheese
In a nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender. Stir in beans, tomatoes, chilies, and seasonings. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes. Spoon about 1/2 cup onto each tortilla and sprinkle with cheese.
Nutritional Info for 1 Taco:
249 calories, 5 grams fat, 15 grams fiber

Chicken Fajitas


2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Combine in a bag with chicken:
2 T. lemon Juice
1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. chili 1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
4 whole wheat tortillas
Over medium high heat, cook 1 sliced red
Pepper, 1 green pepper, and 1 onion. Remove
from heat. Cook chicken and seasonings until
no longer pink. Return veggies to pan. Serve over tortillas.
Nutritional Info for 1 Fajita:
279 calories, 4 grams fat, 6 grams fiber

These recipes also vary depending on the tortilla you choose. You can get some with 180 calories and more or you can get one for 90 calories. Just look around and find a lower calorie option. Don Pancho has a great whole wheat tortilla wrap that is yummy for both these recipes.

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