Terrific Bean Tacos
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.
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.
- 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