Vegetable-Bean Spirals

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Ingredients

  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 to 4 Tbs. prepared salsa
  • 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 9- to-10-inch spinach tortillas
  • 1 13 cups packed finely shredded red cabbage
  • 4 thin carrot sticks, about 8 inches long and 1/2-inch wide
  • 4 strips red bell pepper, about 1/4-inch wide
  • 8 slices ripe, firm Hass avocado, sprinkled with juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

  1. To make Bean Mixture: In food processor, blend beans, 3 tablespoons salsa and cilantro into thick paste.
  2. Add more salsa, if needed for spreadable mixture.
  3. Add salt.
  4. To make Vegetable Spirals: Using spatula, spread 3 tablespoons bean mixture on a tortilla, leaving about 1/2 inch around edges.
  5. Sprinkle on 1/4 of cabbage, and gently press in.
  6. Place a carrot stick horizontally about 1 inch from bottom of tortilla, and place 1 strip red bell pepper above it.
  7. Arrange 2 slices avocado, end to end, on top of carrot.
  8. Wrap bottom edge of tortilla over vegetables, and roll tightly.
  9. Moisten top edge lightly with bean paste or water to seal.
  10. Gently press roll to shape it into log.
  11. Fill and roll remaining tortillas.
  12. To serve, set each roll seam side down on cutting board.
  13. Use sharp knife to trim off edges.
  14. Hold roll firmly, and use gentle sawing motion to cut into 5 or 6 pieces, making every other slice on the diagonal.
  15. Divide among 8 salad plates, or arrange on party platter, diagonal sides up.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

309 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.5g 29% DV
Total Fat 8.5g 11% DV
Carbs 50.3g 18% DV
Fiber 11.8g 42% DV
Sugar 6.3g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10034.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1881.5mg 40% DV
Cholesterol 2.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 331.8mcg 37% DV
Vitamin C 180.4mg 100% DV
Calcium 416.5mg 32% DV
Iron 12.8mg 71% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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