BLACK BEAN SALAD LETTUCE WRAPS

DRESSING

• 1 avocado
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• ½ cup cilantro leaves
• ¼ cup fat free Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup water

PREPARATION

Dressing:

1. Place all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender.
2. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides a few times. Thin the salad dressing out with water until it reaches desired consistency. Keep in airtight container for 1-2 weeks.

Wraps:

1. Combine black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and green onion. Toss with salad dressing.
2. Spoon the black bean salad into lettuce leaves. Top with shredded carrots. Serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING

Calories 100, Total Fat 1.5g, Carbohydrates 18g, Fiber 5g, Protein 5g, Sodium 45mg, Cholesterol 0mg

SOURCE (OR ADAPTED FROM)

What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl and gimmedelicious.com

Recipe modified by CHOICES Nutrition Education Program