Three Bean Tacos

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 12
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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Introduction

Three different beans make this healthy meatless entree hearty heaven in a taco shell. Three different beans make this healthy meatless entree hearty heaven in a taco shell.

Number of Servings: 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)

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.