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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- {Note: you can use store-bought taco seasoning, or make your own. I’ll be posting a homemade recipe soon!}
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 oz mushrooms, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/3 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
View Full Recipe at Tracey's Culinary Adventures
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1330g | |
| Calories 1701 | |
| Calories from Fat 276 | 16% |
| Total Fat 31.18g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 14.91g | 60% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium 1414mg | 59% |
| Potassium 6590mg | 188% |
| Total Carbs 277.83g | 74% |
| Dietary Fiber 59.3g | 198% |
| Sugars 42.18g | 28% |
| Protein 88.06g | 141% |
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