INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (15-ounce) can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup whole grain wheat
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 (4-ounce) jar chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 sprigs fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 cups brown rice, cooked
  • 1 (8-3/4-ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 cups lettuce, shredded
  • 2 cups tomato, chopped

PREPARATION

  1. Combine water and wheat in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. Drain well and set aside.
  4. Combine stock, lime juice, chilies, oil, cilantro, and cumin in a blender. Process until smooth.
  5. Combine with wheat, rice, beans, corn, pepper, and onions. Stir well.
  6. Place tortillas on baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp.
  7. Arrange ¼ cup lettuce on each tortilla. Top each with 1 cup rice mixture and ¼ cup chopped tomato.
  8. Serve immediately.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)

Servings per recipe: 8
Serving size: 1 tortilla with 1 cup mixture
Calories: 274
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 9g
Fiber: 8g
Sodium: 97mg (320mg using canned beans)

FOOD EXCHANGES

1-1/2 starch/bread
1 lean meat
2 fruit

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