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Black bean wrap

October 5, 2017
Recipe

You control the heat with this wrap. If you want heat, use jalapeno or serrano peppers. For a milder flavor, choose Hatch chile.

Serves 6

Canned black beans can be high in sodium. If you're watching your sodium intake, be sure to rinse the beans well under cold running water — or make your own from scratch.


In a microwave-safe bowl, add the black beans, corn, cilantro, chili peppers, onions, tomato and garlic. Stir to mix evenly. Microwave on high power for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir and heat again for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Repeat until the mixture is hot.

Place 2 tortillas between paper napkins or paper towels and warm in the microwave for 20 seconds on high. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

To serve, place about 1/2 cup bean mixture on 1 tortilla. Top with 2 tablespoons cheese and 2 tablespoons salsa. Fold in the sides and fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling, then roll to close. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and serve immediately.


  • 1 1/2 cups canned low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed to room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green chili peppers (seeds removed)*
  • 4 green onions, diced (including green stems)
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 6 fat-free whole-grain tortilla wraps, 10 inches in diameter
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup salsa

*Use gloves when handling chilies and don't touch your face or eyes.

DASH Eating Plan Servings

1/2 Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits 3 Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish 1 Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 1 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits 1 Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products 1 Nonstarchy vegetables 3 Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

3 Carbohydrates Fats Fruits 1 Protein and dairy Sweets 1 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 341 Calories 50 g Total carbohydrate 13 mg Cholesterol 11 g Dietary fiber 2 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 15 g Protein 4 g Saturated fat 1 wrap Serving size 633 mg Sodium 9 g Total fat