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Happy Taco Bowl (K-12)
Using refried beans as a base, top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, olives and sour cream to make a dish that smiles back!
Yield: About 13 servingsFEATURED FOOD
INGREDIENTS
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1 pchSantiago® Refried Beans
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2 qtWater, boiling
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0.5 cup + 1 TbspTaco Seasoning, low sodium
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1 lb + 5.25 ozRomaine Lettuce, fresh, chopped
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13 ozTostada Bowls, whole grain
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3.5 ozCheddar Cheese, reduced fat, shredded
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13 ozTomatoes, fresh, diced
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2.75 ozOlives, black, sliced canned, drained
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1.75 cupSour Cream, light
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Pour 1/2 gallon (1.9L) boiling water into 4" deep half-steamtable pan. Whisk taco seasoning into water until fully incorporated.
- 2. Quickly pour beans into seasoned water. Stir ingredients together. Allow beans to sit for 40 minutes in the warmer. Remove from the warmer and stir well.
- 3. Place 3/4 cup/6.6 oz (heaping 6 oz ladle) seasoned beans into tostada bowl. Spread 3/4 cup (6 fl oz ladle) lettuce evenly over beans.
- 4. With the remaining ingredients make a smiley face. Sprinkle 1/4 oz cheese on the top for spiky hair. Squeeze 2 Tbsp sour cream for eyes, place 2 tsp (#100 disher) olives for the nose and 1 Tbsp (~ #60 disher) tomatoes for mouth. Serve.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving Size 1 EA
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 379 | Calories from Fat 0 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 8.8g | 13% | |
Saturated Fat 3.7g | 18% | |
Trans Fat 0g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
Sodium 1062mg | 44% | |
Total Carbohydrate 57.3g | 19% | |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% | |
Sugars 0g | ||
Protein 17.2g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
2.25 oz eq M/MA, 1 oz eq Grain, 3/8 cup Dark Green Veg, 1/8 cup Red/Orange Veg
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