With all of the fiber talk lets start talking about delicious fiber filled recipes! For more on how fiber accelerates your weight loss check out the previous blogs!
Fiber Packed Taco Salad
INGREDIENTS
( must use the exact tortillas listed they are high fiber and good protein, very low sugar )
2 chicken breast, cut into 1-2 inch strips
Ezekiel sprouted flourless 4:9 tortillas
nopales (cactus leaf), peeled and cut into thin long strips
Poblano peppers, rib and seeds removed, cut into long thin strips
1 can black beans or pinto beans, rinsed and drained.
1 lrg avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup pico-de-gallo homemade or store bought.
4 Tbsp sour cream
1 head romaine lettuce , thinly chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp water
DIRECTIONS
Mix 1/2 of the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder in a bowl, evenly coat the chicken strips with mixture. Heat skillet on medium-high heat. Add olive oil and chicken, cook chicken fully then set aside.
Next place rinsed and drained beans into skillet, add the remaining spices and add 2 Tbsp water ( more if you prefer more runny beans ). Heat until beans soften, slightly mash the beans but leave some full beans for more texture. Set aside
Reheat skillet, add peppers and nopales sauté for 3-5 minutes until slightly soft. Set aside
Next take the tortillas broil in the oven if desired for a crispier shell placed into a serving bowl and press to form the bowl.
Spoon the bean mixture into the tortilla, top with chicken strips. Top this with cheese, peppers, nopales, pico, lettuce, sour cream, avocado and serve.
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