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Ingredients
- Sprouted Wheat or High Fiber / Carb Balance Mission Tortillas (Soft Taco Size)
- Mexican shredded cheese blend
- Refried black beans
- Taco Seasoning
- 2-3 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 red/orange/yellow pepper, diced
- Salsa (I like pace picante)
- Guacamole (I like the pre-made kind from Trader Joeâs â tastes super fresh like you made it yourself at home)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 589g | |
| Calories 604 | |
| Calories from Fat 320 | 53% |
| Total Fat 37.16g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 10.27g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 1084mg | 45% |
| Potassium 1690mg | 48% |
| Total Carbs 55.88g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.7g | 72% |
| Sugars 14.08g | 9% |
| Protein 19.91g | 32% |
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