Once prepared, you can slow-cook these in the oven or microwave them if you’re in a hurry. You can also add low-fat sour cream or fat-free Greek yogurt if desired.
Per Serving | Calories: 474 | Fat: 7 g | Protein: 32 g | Sodium: 1,202 mg | Fiber: 9 g | Carbohydrates: 72 g | Sugar: 4 g
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 1
1/2 cup cooked pinto beans
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons medium salsa
1/2 cup cooked rice
1 whole-wheat tortilla
3 ounces cooked chicken, shredded
2 tablespoons low-fat Mexican blend cheese
1. Blend beans, taco seasoning, and salsa in food processor.
2. Spread rice on the tortilla. Top with bean mixture and chicken. Sprinkle cheese on top.
3. Microwave 15–25 seconds or heat in the oven until cheese is melted.
What Rice Is the Healthiest?
It really doesn’t matter what sort of rice you use. White rice, brown rice, jasmine rice, and wild rice all have very similar nutritional content. You may have heard that brown rice is healthier, but the only real difference is its speed of absorption. Brown rice absorbs slower, which is why some have issues digesting it, so it’s really personal preference.