Refried Bean Roll-Ups--Lighter Recipe

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Lighten up! You can enjoy great-tasting seasoned refried beans, lettuce and cheese in soft flour tortillas and still keep an eye on the fat.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 roll-ups

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) can Old El Paso® fat-free refried beans

  • ½ cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • 8 fat free flour tortillas (8 to10 inch)

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. In 1-quart saucepan, heat beans, salsa and chili powder over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warm.

  2. Spoon about 1/4 cup bean mixture onto center of each tortilla; spread slightly. Top with lettuce and cheese. Roll up tortillas. Serve with additional salsa if desired.

Tips

Health Twist: This lighter version of refried bean roll-ups shaves off 70 calories and 7 grams of fat from each serving of the regular recipe.

Purchasing: Traditional refried beans are prepared much like their name suggests. Cooked beans are mashed and fried, often in lard. Check your grocery aisle for equally tasty fat-free refried beans.

Variation: If you like your tacos "loaded," then load these up, too! Bulk them up in colorful, delicious style with chopped or sliced jalapeños, sliced ripe or green olives, chopped tomato or chopped bell pepper.

Using a slow cooker will create a delicious, authentic dish with very little hands-on time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

547 Calories
4g Fat
87g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 547
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 1414mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 87g 32%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 259mg 20%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 194mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.