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Terrific Bean Taco

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Makes: 8 servings

Quick and easy tacos, perfect for an easy weeknight meal. You can use homemade refried beans or canned refried beans for this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 2 cups refried beans
  • 8 taco shells (or flour tortillas)
  • 1/4 head of lettuce (chopped)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • taco sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
  3. Add refried beans to skillet. Heat thoroughly.
  4. Spread refried bean mixture in taco shells or on tortillas.
  5. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and taco sauce, as desired.

Notes

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Source:

University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service
Family Living Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (155g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 263
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 14 mg
Sodium 391 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 9 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 159 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 395 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 263
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 14 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 9 g
Minerals
Calcium 159 mg
Potassium 395 mg
Sodium 391 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 56 mg
Phosphorus 210 mg
Selenium 9 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 98 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 22 mcg
Folate 71 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 27 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups

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