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Taco in a Bag

When there just isn’t time to sit down at the table, dinner-on-the-go is as easy as a taco in a nacho chip bag. Kids will love the novelty, and toppings can be adjusted to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

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October 4th, 2011

By LeeAnne Wright

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Servings
Makes 6 servings
Prep Time
Prep to bag time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 lb lean ground chicken
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed (14 oz)
  • 6 bags 100-calorie-portioned Doritos
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 tbsp low-fat sour cream, optional
  • 6 tbsp guacamole, optional
  • 6 tbsp chunky salsa, optional
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves, optional
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add chicken and spices and continue to sauté for 3 minutes, breaking meat into small chunks with spatula. Add beans; continue to cook for 3–4 minutes, or until chicken is cooked completely.

  • 2.

    Cut each nacho bag open along the side; gently squeeze each bag once to break the chips into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken to each bag and top with remaining in- gredients. Serve with a fork or spoon.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    319 calories, 15 g fat, 131 mg calcium, 222 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrates, 8 g fibre, 17 g protein. Very high source of fibre. Excellent source of folate, vitamin K, magnesium and molybdenum. Good source of vitamin B6, thiamine, niacin, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and manganese.
    Taco in a Bag
    Photography by Edward Pond
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