Three Bean Tacos

Name: Three Bean Tacos Recipe
Prep time: PTM
Cook time: PTM
Total time: PTM
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil; 1 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 garlic clove -- minced; 1 cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup canned pinto beans rinsed and drained; 1 (8-ounce) can no salt added tomato sauce; 12 taco shells; 3/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce (optional); 3/4 cup diced tomato (optional); 1/2 cup finely shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (optional); 1/2 cup salsa (optional)

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Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 tsp. olive oil1 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper1 Tbsp. chili powder2 tsp. dried oregano1 tsp. ground cumin1 garlic clove -- minced1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 (8-ounce) can no salt added tomato sauce12 taco shells3/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce (optional)3/4 cup diced tomato (optional)1/2 cup finely shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (optional)1/2 cup salsa (optional)

Directions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic. Saute' for 2 minutes. Add chickpeas, beans, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until thick. Prepare taco shells according to package directions. Spoon 1/4 cup bean mixture into each taco shell. Top each with lettuce, 1 tablespoon tomato, 2 teaspoons cheese, and 2 teaspoons salsa.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user XOJAMI.

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 137.8
Total Fat: 4.3 g
Cholesterol: 0.9 mg
Sodium: 294.1 mg
Total Carbs: 21.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
Protein: 5.1 g

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Member Reviews

NASFKAB
Great idea - 2/9/19
JNSDRF
These were awesome! My whole family loved them! Thanks for sharing!!! - 5/16/11
BELLABRADEN
I totally loved this. - 6/24/08
JOLLIEBELL
These were wonderful! Lots of veggies and fiber, tasty and filling. I honestly don't understand why this isn't rated like crazy!

Thank you so much!
- 6/16/08