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Yam & Black Bean Wraps

A quick and wonderful flavor combo that makes this recipe a wrap to remember.

Ingredients:

1 sweet potato (yam), peeled and shredded (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
2 green onions, sliced

1/4 cup sunflower seeds, out of shell
2 tbsp. light Italian or Caesar dressing
1 tsp. honey
6-to 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed to soften

Instructions:

In a skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté shredded yams over medium high heat for about 5 minutes or until crisp tender. Transfer to bowl. In same skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté red onion for about 5 minutes until tender. Add sautéed onion, black beans, green onions, and peanuts to shredded yams, mixing well. In small bowl, mix together dressing and honey and toss with yam mixture to coat. Fill tortillas and wrap. Makes 6 wraps

Nutrition:

Per serving: CAL 203 (25% from fat); FAT 5.7g; PROTEIN 6.8g; CARB 32.2g; CHOL .33mg; SODIUM 189mg

Credits:

Created by Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission spokesperson, Holly Clegg.