Black beans and chicken in tortillas

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Chicken breast halves boneless and skinless
4Flour tortillas
teaspoonOlive oil; divided
1mediumGarlic clove peeled and minced
1mediumShallot; peeled and minced
1Jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
1canBlack beans (15oz); drained rinsed and drained again
1largeRipe tomato cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¾teaspoonGround cumin; divided
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper; divided
½teaspoonSalt; divided
2teaspoonsFinely chopped cilantro
1mediumRed onion; thinly sliced
4teaspoonsLime juice; divided
¼cupPlain low-fat yogurt

Directions

1. Cover the chicken with cold water, bring just to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until cooked through. Cool, shred with your fingers and refrigerate.

2. Wrap the tortillas in foil and place in a preheated 200-degree oven while preparing the remaining ingredients.

3. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.

Add the garlic, shallot and jalapeno; saute 1 minute. Add the black beans, tomato, ½ teaspoon cumin, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt and the cilantro. Heat through and keep warm over low heat.

4. Heat the remaining 1-½ teaspoons olive oil over medium heat.

Add the red onions and saute until they begin to soften. Stir in the chicken, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne and ¼ teaspoon salt. Heat through 3 minutes.

5. Remove the chicken from the heat and stir in 2 teaspoons lime juice; stir 2 teaspoons lime juice into the black beans. Spoon the chicken and bean mixtures into the warm tortillas; top with a little yogurt.

Data per serving: 361 calories, 31g protein, 8g fat, 42g carbohydrate, 381 mg sodium, 1g saturated fat, 3g monounsaturated fat, 1g polyunsaturated fat, 56mg cholesterol.

Printed in the October 25, 1995, issue of The Seattle Times.

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Submitted By ALAN BURGSTAHLER On 11-10-95