Black Bean and Veggie Lettuce Wraps

Black Bean and Veggie Lettuce Wraps

Nutrients provided by various protein foods can differ. Varying your protein food choices can provide your body with a range of nutrients designed to keep your body functioning well. Beans provide protein in this recipe.

Black Bean Lettuce Wraps
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup red pepper, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water and diced
  • ½ cup onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water and diced
  • ½ cup corn, fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 Tablespoon cilantro, gently rubbed under cold running water and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons green onion, gently rubbed under cold running water and diced
  • ¼ cup Southwestern style salad dressing
  • 8 Bibb or Romaine lettuce leaves, gently rubbed under cold running water
  • ¼ cup carrots, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water and shredded

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine black beans, red pepper, onion, corn, cilantro, and green onion.
  3. Add salad dressing to bean mixture. Mix gently.
  4. Place lettuce leaves on a plate or serving dish. Spoon bean mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with shredded carrots.
  5. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1 wrap):
  • Calories 80
  • Total Fat 1g
  • Saturated Fat 0g
  • Sodium 210mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 13g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Protein 4g