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Chicken and Black Bean Tacos

Posted on : 18-08-2009 | By : Dave | In : Main Dishes, Recipes

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chickbbtacosGround chicken, black beans, and a handful of seasonings make these soft tacos a family favorite. Courtesy of AmercianHeart.org.

Ingredients:
12 6-inch corn tortillas
1 pound ground chicken or turkey, ground without skin
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)
1/4 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
6 tablespoons salsa

Directions:
Preheat oven to 250°F.

Wrap tortillas in foil. Place in oven while preparing chicken mixture.

In a large skillet, cook ground chicken, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Place mixture in a colander and rinse under hot water. Drain well. Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Return mixture to skillet.

Stir in beans, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spoon mixture over half of each corn tortilla; fold over. Add tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and salsa if desired.

Nutrition Analysis (per serving):
195Calories
2.0 gTotal Fat
0.5 gSaturated Fat
0.0 gTrans Fat
0.5 gPolyunsaturated Fat
0.5 gMonounsaturated Fat
44 mgCholestrol
205 mgSodium
25 gCarbohydrates
6 gFiber
1 gSugar
22 gProtein

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