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Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed by Cancer Center Staff
First Published: 2000

Three Bean Mexican Salad in Tortilla Wraps

 Submitted by: Nancy Kraft
Food and Nutrition Services
Source: Bon Appetit, March 1995

1 15-ounce can yellow hominy, drained, rinsed 1-1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained, rinsed 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup canned kidney beans, drained, rinsed 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup canned pinto beans, drained, rinsed 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
4 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  6 10-12 inch tortillas
  1. Combine all ingredients (except tortillas) in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Can be made ahead. Cover and chill.
  2. Divide portions between tortillas. Fold. Serve.
  3. May serve as a salad without tortillas.
Serves: 6 Nutrition Facts
Calories: 375 Saturated Fat: 0.7 gm
Carbohydrate: 70 gm Fiber: 9 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg Protein: 16 gm
Fat: 4 gm Sodium: 487 mg

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