Black bean fajita bowl -- YUM!

oBirdieo
oBirdieo Posts: 148
edited September 29 in Recipes
Here's what I "invented" for dinner tonight:

1 can black beans, drained (240g net)
1/4 red onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 oz chopped cooked chicken breast (60 g)

Bring the beans, onion, garlic, and stock to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add the cayenne pepper, cilantro, and chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the salad base. You'll need these ingredients:

1/4 small head iceberg lettuce, chopped (approx 60 g)
1 small tomato, de-seeded and chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
1 tsp cilantro, chopped
juice of 1 wedge of lime
1 tbsp sweetcorn
2 tbsp low fat sour cream
2 oz half-fat mature cheddar cheese (60 g)

Place the lettuce in the bottom of a bowl or on a plate. Pour the cooked bean mixture on top. Add cheese, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and sweetcorn. Top with cheese and sour cream.

Based on my ingredients, values are: 540 cals, 59 carbs, 11 fat, 3 fiber, 50 protein, 5 sat fat

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  • GiuliaShakespeare
    GiuliaShakespeare Posts: 41
    This looks delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Sounds yummy!!
  • oBirdieo
    oBirdieo Posts: 148
    EDIT --- this should have 30g (1 oz) of cheese, not 60g! The values reflect 30g of cheese!
  • Foxworth81
    Foxworth81 Posts: 124 Member
    BUMP
  • Sho_Rowell
    Sho_Rowell Posts: 104 Member
    bump
  • jklm
    jklm Posts: 281
    Yummy!
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    You ate a whole can of bean in one meal?? Oh I had to check my cupboard, a standard can of beans here is 15 ounces (425 grams). Sounds yummy!
  • oBirdieo
    oBirdieo Posts: 148
    You ate a whole can of bean in one meal?? Oh I had to check my cupboard, a standard can of beans here is 15 ounces (425 grams). Sounds yummy!

    Of course! 240g of cooked beans isn't a huge amount at all. Great flavour, high in fiber and protein. Me + beans = true love forever! :love:
  • retromomof2
    retromomof2 Posts: 44 Member
    Sounds really good!
  • aprilmwilson
    aprilmwilson Posts: 21 Member
    How could I lower the carbs on this one? Cut out the corn? It sounds delish!
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    The ingredients make my mouth water! YUMMY!
  • tlzidon
    tlzidon Posts: 79 Member
    bump
  • pattyo50
    pattyo50 Posts: 10 Member
    This sounds really good; love cilantro. Going to make this weekend. Thank you!
  • oBirdieo
    oBirdieo Posts: 148
    This has become a new staple for me. I made it without the chicken yesterday and put the bean mixture in a tortilla for a yummy burrito. I'm also thinking you could do it with pinto or kidney beans, too, which makes it a true pantry staple!
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