Terrific Bean Tacos

 

Terrific Bean Tacos

USDA Mixing Bowl

Everyone loves taco night! Beans are great source of protein and much cheaper than meat. Tacos are a great way to sneak in some extra veggies too.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Course Entree, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8

Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 small onion
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 cups refried beans
• 8 taco shells
• 1/4 head lettuce
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 cup 2% shredded Mexican blend cheese
• Taco sauce (optional)

Instructions

 

• Wash lettuce and tomatoes and chop. Set aside.
• Chop onion.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet. Stir fry chopped onion until crisp-tender.
• Stir in refried beans. Heat thoroughly.
• Spread refried bean mixture in taco shells.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese, lettuce, chopped tomatoes and taco sauce, as desired.

Notes

Smart Shopping Tips

• Whole wheat tortillas can be used instead of taco shells to make soft tacos.
• Refried beans vary in their fat content. Read labels and choose those with less saturated fat.

Cooking & Serving Tips:

• Serve with a dollop of guacamole, low-fat sour cream or non-fat Greek yogurt.
• Serve with this quick pico de gallo:
  •  1 pound tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  •  1 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped
  •  1/2 white onion, finely chopped
  •  1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  •  1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  •  Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

           Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.