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3 Bean Tacos


Submitted by rowman

Makes 12 servings

3 Bean Tacos

Ingredients
1 tsp. olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 garlic clove
1 cup chickpeas
1/2 cup black beans
1/2 cup canned pinto beans
8 ounce tomato sauce
12 taco shells
3/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
3/4 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup salsa
Directions
  1. recipe ingredients

  2. 1 tsp. olive oil

  3. 1 cup diced onion

  4. 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

  5. 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

  6. 1 Tbsp. chili powder

  7. 2 tsp. dried oregano

  8. 1 tsp. ground cumin

  9. 1 garlic clove — minced

  10. 1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

  11. 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

  12. 1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained

  13. 1 (8-ounce) can no salt added tomato sauce

  14. 12 taco shells

  15. 3/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

  16. 3/4 cup diced tomato

  17. 1/2 cup finely shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

  18. 1/2 cup salsa

  19. recipe directions

  20. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and next 6 ingredients (onion through garlic), and saut頲 minutes. Add chickpeas, beans, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until thick. Prepare taco shells according to package directions. Spoon 1/4 cup bean mixture into each taco shell. Top each with lettuce, 1 tablespoon tomato, 2 teaspoons cheese, and 2 teaspoons salsa.

  21. Serves: 12

Categories

Beans, Appetizers, Main Dish, Salads, Side Dish, Snacks

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 112.2g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
219
Calories from Fat
58
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
6.4g
10%
Saturated Fat
1.6g
8%
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
238mg
10%
Total Carbohydrates
32.7g
11%
Dietary Fiber
7.6g
30%
Sugars
4.5g
Protein
9.5g
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 11% Iron 16%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A
  Good points
  • Very low in cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in manganese
  • High in vitamin C
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