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Terrific Bean Taco

Terrific Bean Taco

484 Ratings
484 Ratings
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Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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 187
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Sodium 397 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 153 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 398 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 187
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 15 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 153 mg
Potassium 398 mg
Sodium 397 mg
Copper 167 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 45 mg
Phosphorus 183 mg
Selenium 6 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 105 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 48 mcg
Folate 79 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 23 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups

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