Simple Bean Tacos

Makes 8 tacos

These soft-shell tacos are a quick and easy snack or meal. Several companies make vegetarian refried beans. Look for them in natural food stores and many supermarkets.

1 15-ounce can vegetarian refried beans
8 corn tortillas
¹/₂ - 1 cup Salsa Fresca or commercial salsa
2 cups pre-washed salad mix
3 green onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped

Heat beans on the stove or in a microwave.

Spread a tortilla with about 1/4 cup of beans, and lay it flat in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. When tortilla is warm and pliable, fold it in half and cook each side 1 minute. Garnish with salsa, salad mix, green onions, and tomatoes.

Per taco

• Calories: 112
• Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
• Calories from Fat: 8.3%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbohydrates: 22.2 g
• Sugar: 2.1 g
• Fiber: 5.2 g
• Sodium: 248 mg
• Calcium: 52 mg
• Iron: 1.4 mg
• Vitamin C: 9.9 mg
• Beta Carotene: 642 mcg
• Vitamin E: 0.8 mg

Source: Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes by Patricia Bertron, R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.