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Posted on February 21, 2012

Tortilla Flat Stacks with Avocado & Lime Black Beans

We’ve topped cumin-rubbed corn tortillas with mozzarella and scrambled eggs, then piled high a mixture of black beans, avocado, crunchy poblano chiles and a splash of lime for an intensely flavorful and textured start to your day.
By Nancy S. Hughes | Photo: Natalie Perry
Serves: 4
Hands-on time: 5 minutes
Total time: 12 minutes
CATEGORY:
Under 45 Minutes, Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed 
  • 1 large poblano pepper, seeded and diced small
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 packed cup cilantro leaves, chopped 
  • Juice 1 lime
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
  • 4 whole-grain corn tortillas 
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 oz reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or part-skim mozzarella, shredded (1/2 cup)
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 8 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine beans, pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Gently fold in avocado and set aside.
  2. Place tortillas on a baking sheet and sprinkle cumin evenly over top. Then sprinkle with cheese, dividing evenly. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  3. Meanwhile, heat a medium nonstick skillet on medium. Lightly coat skillet with cooking spray, pour in egg whites and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until white. Gently stir and remove from heat. 
  4. Place 1 tortilla on each of 4 plates and spoon egg on top of each, dividing evenly. Then add about 1/2 cup bean mixture and top with sour cream, dividing evenly. 

Nutrients per serving (1 tortilla, 2 egg whites, 1/2 cup bean mixture, 1 tbsp sour cream): Calories: 276, Total Fat: 11 g, Sat. Fat: 3.5 g, Carbs: 26 g, Fiber: 7 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 18 g, Sodium: 423 mg, Cholesterol: 16 mg

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