ZESTY LIGHT TACOS

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This colorful main dish is very high in fiber. A complete protein with black beans and brown rice, it's perfect for vegetarians. If you need to cut down on sodium, use reduced-sodium beans and tomatoes. -Maureen Mack, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup taco sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, pickled jalapeno slices, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and pepper in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, taco sauce, chili powder and cayenne; heat through. Stir in cooked rice. , Spoon 3/4 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla. Add toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein.