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- 4 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 1-1/3 cups shredded monterrey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (about 1 vine-ripened tomato)
- 1/2 cup seasoned black beans (sometimes sold as Cuban or Southwestern,) drained but not rinsed
- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh corn, thawed
- Other optional toppings: fresh or pickled jalapenos, green Tabasco sauce, chopped cilantro
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 99g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 246 | |
| Calories from Fat 110 | 45% |
| Total Fat 12.27g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 7.51g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium 484mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 20.06g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 14% |
| Sugars 1.67g | 1% |
| Protein 15.02g | 24% |
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