Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos With Chipotle Chile Salsa

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1 1/2 cups
tomatoes, diced
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1/2 cup
red or sweet onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons
lime juice
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3
chipotle chilies, dried, reconstituted, drained, and minced
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2 tablespoons
fresh cilantro, chopped
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11 ounces
black beans, (uncooked weight)
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2 cloves
garlic, minced
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1 cup
zucchini, or yellow squash, chopped
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1/2 cup
low fat Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cup
tomatoes, diced
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1 1/2 cups
lettuce, shredded
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8
tortillas, warmed
Preparation for tacos:
- Place black beans in a medium saucepan with water and cover.
- Stir in half the minced Chipotle chilies and garlic. Cook beans according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, stir together tomatoes, zucchini, and bell pepper.
- Arrange warm black beans, tomato mixture, lettuce, and cheese in separate serving bowls.
- For each serving: Take one flour tortilla, sprinkle with lettuce, spoon on black beans, tomato zucchini mixture, and cheese. Top with salsa and cilantro as desired.
Preparation for salsa:
- Combine tomatoes, half the Chipotle chilies, onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl.
- Set aside to allow flavors to blend (cover and chill if preparing more than 30 minutes ahead).
Reviewed July 16, 2012
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Makes: 8 tacos
Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories281
- Fat3.5 g
- Calories from Fat11%
- Cholesterol11 mg
- Sodium152 mg
- Protein14.5 g
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