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Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 Tbs minced cilantro
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 5-inch flour or corn tortillas
- 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 654g | |
| Calories 1105 | |
| Calories from Fat 706 | 64% |
| Total Fat 78.49g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat 31.31g | 125% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 217mg | 72% |
| Sodium 743mg | 31% |
| Potassium 1494mg | 43% |
| Total Carbs 45.49g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.3g | 44% |
| Sugars 26.23g | 17% |
| Protein 61.39g | 98% |
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