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Vegetarian Tacos
Serves: 4

1/2 cup rice
1/2 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup water
4 corn tortillas (or 8 mini tortillas)
1/3 cup onion, julienne cut
1/2 cup bell pepper, julienne cut
1/2 cup zucchini, julienne cut
1 cup black or pinto beans, cooked
1/2 tsp. garlic (granulated)
1/4 tsp. Oregano
3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3/4 tsp. red pepper
2 oz. (1/4 cup) salsa of your choice
Optional: cilantro

Cook rice according to package instructions, except adjust liquid to be 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup tomato juice. "Sauté" the vegetables in a non-stick skillet with 1Tbs. water (i.e., steam vegetables), stirring constantly. Season with garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, black and red pepper, and cook 10 minutes, adding more water if necessary.

Warm tortillas (i.e., microwave or steam). Place some vegetables, beans, rice, and salsa on each tortilla, roll, and serve.

Per Serving: CALORIES: 210…CHOLESTEROL: 0 mg…FAT: 1 g…SODIUM: 200 mg… PROTEIN: 8 g, CARBOHYDRATE: 44 g ++++ EXCHANGES: 2-1/2 Bread, 3/4 Vegetable, 1/4 Fat