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    Simple Soft Tacos with Corn Salsa

    Source of Recipe


    Adapted from "The 99% Fat-Free Book of Appetizers and Desserts"


    List of Ingredients


    • -- Salsa --
    • 3/4 cup prepared salsa
    • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted
    • 1 Tbsp minced cilantro
    • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
    • .
    • -- Tacos --
    • 4 flour tortillas (not frozen)
    • 1/2 lb. pkg. skinned and boned roasted chicken breast, finely diced
    • 1 Tbsp minced cilantro
    • 2 cups chopped lettuce leaves or 2 cups grated low-fat Cheddar or jack cheese


    Instructions


    1. To prepare the salsa: Combine the salsa, corn, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.

    2. To prepare the tacos: Wrap the tortillas in foil and heat in a preheated 250-degree (F) oven 10 minutes.

    3. In a nonstick skillet placed over medium-low heat, combine 1/4 cup of the salsa with the cooked chicken and cilantro. Heat through. Spoon a quarter of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup lettuce or cheese and roll up. Serve with the remaining salsa on the side.

      Makes 4 servings.



    Final Comments


    Data per Serving with lettuce: 220 calories, 21 g protein, 4 g fat, 25 g carbohydrates, 213 mg sodium, 1 g saturated fat, 1 g monounsaturated fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 48 mg cholesterol.

    Data Per Serving with cheese: 376 calories, 37 g protein, 14 g fat, 26 g carbohydrates, 631 mg sodium, 7 g saturated fat, 4 g monounsaturated fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 88 mg cholesterol.

 

 

 


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