I've "Bean" Thinking - Let's Wrap it Up!
If you're looking for a refreshing meal, then look no further! This "Bean and Avocado Wrap" will hit the spot! Yes, there's no meat! I know, as a fellow Texan, we tend to have panic attacks when we don't see meat on our plate. But trust me, this recipe is very filling.
Majority of the ingredients contain fiber, so it fills you up and leaves you feeling satisfied. Try it out - it's easy to make. Plus, you can make this wrap for lunch or dinner.
“The colors and flavors in our Bean and Avocado wrap are amazing– beans, onions, avocado, red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro. Use whole-wheat tortillas to give added fiber.”
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Let’s make a “Bean and Avocado Wrap!” (Video Went Live on September 16th - Dinner Tonight Facebook Page)
COOKING TIPS & TRICKS
Tip 1: Pinto Beans
This colorful recipe contains several ingredients (beans, onions, avocado, red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro); however, the shout out of the week is the excellent pinto bean.
Pinto beans are a popular bean used in the U.S. Their mostly used in Latin American and Southwestern cuisine. They contain many nutrients - thus, you can use it more often in your meals since their so beneficial.
For example, pinto beans have fiber as well as high levels of antioxidants. They're also easy to select when buying at the store. You can get them dry or canned. When purchasing them dry, look for beans with bright pods that are firm and plump, not rigid or flimsy. When buying them canned, read your labels and looked for "reduce sodium." Also, make sure the canned container isn't dented or rusted (more info below).
Tip 2: Canned Food SAfety
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Canned Food Safety is something to learn more about. I personally never thought much about it until I became a health educator, and trust me, there is a lot to consider from selecting, cleaning, and even storing can goods. Get 101 on Canned Food Safety, and watch my quick video on “Storing Canned Goods - Do's and Don'ts” (below).
TIp 2: Reduce Sodium in canned goods
Learn how to reduce sodium in your canned beans. Canned vegetables/beans get a bad rep since canned goods contain high sodium; however, these ingredients are just as nutritious if you learn how to pick and reduce their sodium intake. All you have to do is follow these two steps:
Rinse the beans for about 10 seconds under running water
Then drain the beans/canned goods for about 2 minutes.
LEARN MORE INFO, AND GET MORE FOOD SAFETY TIPS AND RECIPES AT DINNER TONIGHT.
BONUS - TIN CANS DIYS
Trick: Upcycle Tin CANS
Get canny with your tin cans! For a fun activity, upcycle your cans and create containers or other items that can be used. Stay tuned for more DIY content on tin cans.