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Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- ¼ cup hummus
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp minced cilantro
- ½ California avocado, cut into 12 slices
- 1 ½ oz. crumbled queso fresco
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 281g | |
| Calories 566 | |
| Calories from Fat 183 | 32% |
| Total Fat 20.32g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 4.61g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 737mg | 31% |
| Potassium 764mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 81.03g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.8g | 49% |
| Sugars 1.08g | 1% |
| Protein 19.94g | 32% |
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