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Correo Electrónico
Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 12oz chicken breasts, cooked, cooled, and sliced into strips (about 2 chicken breasts)
- 4 burrito-sized flour tortillas (I used Mission Low-Carb Tortillas)
- 1/2 cup hummus (I used Sabra Roasted Red Pepper hummus)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced and seeded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 1 avocado, sliced
- salt & pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 166g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 234 | |
| Calories from Fat 126 | 54% |
| Total Fat 13.99g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 2.89g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.08g | |
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium 441mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 10.87g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 1.24g | 1% |
| Protein 16.63g | 27% |
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