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    Tex Mex Bowl

    High Protein VegetarianNo ShellfishNut-FreeAmericanDinner
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    Serves 4 (1 serving = 10 chips and 1 Tex Mex Bowl)
    Active time: 10 minutes
    Total time: 10 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories498 cal
    • Total Fat22 g
    • Saturated Fat9 g
    • Trans Fat0 g
    • Cholesterol42 mg
    • Sodium599 mg
    • Carbohydrates57 g
    • Protein21 g
    • Phosphorus472 mg
    • Potassium681 mg
    • Dietary Fiber13 g
    • Calcium333 mg

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups white quinoa, cooked as directed with 1 teaspoon of olive oil
    • 2 cups black beans, canned, low sodium
    • 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
    • ½ cup salsa
    • 1 cup regular cheddar cheese, shredded
    • ½ cup regular sour cream, cultured
    • 4 tablespoons green onion tops, fresh
    • 40 unsalted tortilla corn chips

    Description

    Think kidney-friendly eating is bland? Not so! This delicious meal has a bit of a spicy kick, yet the ingredients are almost entirely plant-based. Plants pack a ton of fiber and anti-inflammatory nutrients to help you feel great and live longer. Whole, less-processed fruits, veggies, beans, seeds, nuts and whole grains are the healthiest go-tos for snacks, meals and even desserts.

    Directions

    1. Drain, rinse and heat black beans.
    2. Layer ½ cup cooked quinoa into each bowl.
    3. Add ½ cup black beans to each bowl.
    4. Add ½ cup lettuce to each bowl.
    5. Top each bowl with 2 tablespoons salsa, ¼ cup cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream and 1 tablespoon green onions.
    6. Serve with 10 tortilla chips and enjoy!