Avocado-Bean Wrap Recipe

Directions

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 cup fresh or jarred salsa
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed
• 1/3cup chopped cilantro
• 4 whole-wheat wraps
• 4 cups coarsely chopped or shredded romaine lettuce

Serve with: lime wedges

Recipe Preparation

Remove pit and peel avocados. Coarsely chop 1 avocado; mash the other avocado in a small bowl and stir in 1/4 cup salsa until blended. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté pepper and carrots 3 minutes. Add cumin and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add beans and remaining 3/4 cup salsa; heat through. Stir in the chopped avocado and cilantro; mix well.

Spread about 3 Tbsp mashed avocado-salsa mixture on each wrap and top with 1 cup lettuce. Spoon 1 cup bean mixture over bottom third of wrap. Starting at bottom, roll up tightly. Place seam side down on serving platter. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts
Yield 4 servings
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving

Calories 424
Total Fat 14g
 Saturated Fat 2g
 Cholesterol 0
 Sodium 503mg
 Total Carbohydrates 74g
 Dietary Fiber 20g
 Protein 15g