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A Fiberous Moment!

mycoupons | 28 April, 2007 06:00

Beans have been a part of our diet since man began to cultivate plants. Legumes, also known as dried beans, are the edible seeds that grow in pods on annual plants, bushes, or vines. The seeds can be eaten fresh, sprouted, dried and ground into flour, or prepared and used countless other ways.

They are high in protein and are less costly to produce than high protein animal products. Beans are a good source of several nutrients, including iron, protein, B vitamins, folic acid and oil or starch. Beans with colored shells contain antioxidants. They are a rich source of fiber.

With over 13,000 known varieties worldwide and are sometimes called “the poor-man’s meat” owing to their use as a primary protein source for many cultures for thousands of years. They are still a dietary staple in many parts of the world. White pea bean, navy beans, Light red & Dark red kidney beans, Pink beans White kidney beans or better known as cannellini beans, Black beans, Fava Beans, Lima Beans... the list can go on. You could say there is a bean for everyone. Each type of bean has a different distinct flavor, and is used in different ways.

This brings to our recipe for today submitted by Tammy in N.C. -Delicious Black Bean Wraps

Tammy says her recipe serves 4 and has only 510 calories and 13.5 g of fiber.

*3 ounces of fresh baby spinach, removing stems.
*8 Tortillas 6 inches round
*1 can 19 ounces of black beans, rinsed and drained
*2 plum tomatoes, chopped
*2 Avocados, pitted and sliced
*1/2 cup of salsa
*Sour cream and grated cheddar cheese, which are optional

Rinse spinach well and then divide and layer among the tortillas. In a bowl, combine black beans, tomatoes, avocados and salsa. Rinse and drain the black beans and then divide among the tortillas. Fold in the ends of the tortillas and then roll to close them. Place in a microwave on high for about 1 minute. Place on a plate and serve with more salsa, sour cream and cheddar cheese.

This sounds yummy! Thank you Tammy for your recipe! Let Tammy know how you liked her bean wrap recipe. I'm sure she will enjoy reading it.

Enjoy!
Annie~

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