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Black Bean Tostadas

Black Bean Tostada

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1	cup rinsed and drained canned black beans, mashed
2	teaspoons chili powder
Nonstick cooking spray
4	(8-inch) corn tortillas
1	cup washed torn romaine lettuce leaves
1	cup chopped seeded tomato
1/2	cup chopped onion
1/2	cup plain fat-free yogurt
2	jalapeño peppers,* seeded and finely chopped

*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

PREPARATION:

Combine beans and chili powder in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Sprinkle tortillas with water; place in skillet, one at a time. Cook 20 to 30 seconds or until hot and pliable, turning once during cooking.
Spread bean mixture evenly over tortillas; layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, yogurt and peppers. Garnish with cilantro, sliced tomatoes and peppers, if desired. Serve immediately.

This recipe appears in: Mexican

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Vegetable	1-1/2
Starch	1-1/2

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