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Power Packed Salsa
Looking for a healthy snack food? How about chips and salsa? What?! Yes, it’s true…
Let’s breakdown “Power Packed Salsa” ingredients… This salsa is low in fat and contains no cholesterol. Tomatoes and bell peppers are high in antioxidants which help you recover from exercise. They are also high in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and calcium. Black beans are a good source of fiber and protein which will help with satiety. All of the ingredients in this salsa provide a good amount of calcium which will aid in building strong bones. This salsa is a healthy alternative to creamy dips and canned salsas that can be high in fat and sodium. Don’t forget the homemade whole wheat tortillas chips that are a healthier alternative than salty, packaged chips. These are a great whole grain choice to replenish the carbohydrate stores you burned off during exercise.
“Power Packed Salsa” Recipe
•3 chopped tomatoes
•1 can black beans
•1 chopped red bell pepper
•1 chopped green bell pepper
•1 chopped yellow bell pepper
•2 Tb cilantro
•½ cup chopped onion
•4 lime wedges
Combine all ingredients except lime wedges in a large bowl. Squeeze juice from lime wedges over the salsa and mix well. Enjoy with a bag of multigrain tortilla chips or make your own using the instructions below. Makes 6-7 cups of salsa (12-14 ½ cup servings)
Nutrition Facts per Serving (1/2 cup)::
Calories: 40, Carbohydrate: 9 gm, Fiber: 2.5 gm, Protein: 2.5 gm, Fat: 1 gm, Cholesterol: 0 mg
Make your own healthy tortilla chips…
Ingredients: 4 whole wheat tortillas, 1 tsp canola oil or spray butter and salt to taste
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut tortillas into eight wedges. Brush each tortilla with ¼ tsp of canola oil or spray with spray butter. Bake 8-10 minutes. Makes 32 chips. Eat your healthy chips and dip with a 2% string cheese or sprinkle some grated cheese on your chips for a great carbohydrate/protein snack!
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