Southwestern Veggie Wraps Recipe

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From Seaside, Oregon, Rebekah White shares, "I developed this recipe to use up an excess of garden-grown zucchini, peppers and corn. It is fast and easy to assemble, with loads of flavor and color."

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Southwestern Veggie Wraps Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped zucchini
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
3/4 cup salsa
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, corn, red pepper, zucchini, 2/3 cup water, chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon about 2/3 cup down the center of each tortilla; top with salsa and sour cream. Roll up. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 wrap equals 371 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 966 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Southwestern Veggie Wraps in Light & Tasty April/May 2005, p49