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Bean + Colorful Corn Tacos

Serving Size
Calories
Protein
Saturated Fat
Sodium
Carbohydrate
Fiber
Added Sugars
1 cup
553
19g
6g
767mg
71g
18.6g
0g

Bean and Colorful Corn Tacos are a hearty dish featuring a mix of black beans, red kidney beans, corn, diced bell pepper, and red onion. Tossed in a tangy dressing, this flavorful filling is served in mini whole-wheat tortillas. Each taco is high in fiber and a good source of protein, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 medium bell pepper (green, red or a mix of both), diced

  • 1 small red onion, diced

  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) of black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 can (15.25 ounces) can of whole kernel corn, no-salt-added, drained

    and rinsed (or 5 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off of the cob)

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

  • 6 tablespoons shredded cheese of your choice

  • 12 mini whole-wheat tortillas


Preparation

  1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before you begin cooking. Thoroughly wash all fresh produce.

  2. Mix oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a jar with a lid. Shake vigorously.

  3. Combine peppers, onions, beans and corn in a large bowl.

  4. Pour salad dressing over taco filling and mix thoroughly.

  5. Assemble tacos by adding the taco filling to whole-wheat tortillas.

  6. Add cilantro leaves, 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese and serve!

Source: Recipe adapted from What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl.

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