Let's Taco 'Bout Heart Health
These heart-healthy tacos, made with refried beans and whole grains, are an easy way to get fiber, protein and healthy fats!
Ingredients
These ingredients are specific to a recipe provided for the American Heart Association and break down specific nutrition values in relation to good heart health.
- Wegmans Gordita taco tortilla: Svg size 1, 90 kcal, 0 g sat fat, < 1 g fiber, 0 g added sugar, 2 g protein
- Wegmans steamable whole grain brown rice, quinoa, lentils: 1 cup, 240 kcal, 0 g sat fat, 4 g fiber, 0 g added sugar, 7 g protein (use half cup)
- Amy’s, light in sodium, refried black beans: Svg size ½ cup, 170 kcal, 0 g sat fat, 6 g fiber, 0 g added sugar, 8 g protein
- Ortega taco sauce, mild: 1 tbsp, 10 kcal, 0 g sat fat, 0 g fiber, 1 g added sugar, 0 g protein
- Wegmans mild cheddar shredded cheese: ¼ cup, 110 kcal, 5 g sat fat, 0 g fiber, 0 g added sugar, 7 g protein
- Iceberg lettuce: Handful
Instructions
- Microwave steamable whole grains, as instructions suggest
- Heat beans in small sauce pan until hot and bubbly
- Combine all ingredients on tortilla
- Enjoy!
Total Nutrition
- Kcal: 500 mg
- Saturated fat: 5 g (can get rid of cheese if wanting to lower this further)
- Fiber: 10 g
- Added Sugar: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g (without meat!)
- Sodium: 905 mg