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MAKE A MyPlate OF N MACROS | SERVING SIZE Protein 26g | Fat 31g* | Carbs 56g DIRECTIONS 1, Begin cooking 1 Ib. of ground turkey over medium to medium-high heat with 2 thsp. of water. 2, Add1- 15 oz. (drained and rinsed) can of low sodium beans (kidney, black, pinto, etc.) to the ground turkey. Sprinkle with 2 tsp. of cumin; mix well, cover and turn heat to medium. 3, While the ground turkey and beans are cooking, wash and dice a medium tomato, 1/4 red onion, 1/2 a bunch of fresh cilantro, and chop lettuce to equal about 21/2 cups. 4, Place about 2.2, (18 chips) of whole grain/multi grain tortilla chips on each plate and then sprinkle | oz. of shredded cheese on the chips, 5,Add1/2the chopped cilantro and a 1/2 cup of shredded cheese to the turkey and bean mixture; stir and caver for minute or until the cheese is melted, 6, Top each plate of chips with 1/8th of the ground turkey mixture (see the notes on how to use remaining mix) and then top with 1/4th each of the tomato, anion, and finish with the remaining cilantro, 1 thsp. Greek yogurt and desired amount of salsa, NOTES - Use the remaining turkey/beans mixture as afilling for wraps (4), These freeze well and can be used fora quick lunch or dinner by reheating in the microwave and then topping with vegetables and salsa, + This recipe works for any lean meat and is great for using up leftovers of cooked meat. If using leftover cooked meat, warm over medium heat and cut dawn the cooking time, -Toadd alittle something different, add just a touch of cumin to some of your favorite dishes, like chili or potatoes, cones SAVINGS POMS | Saar 60e % CALORIES OF MACROS | SERVING SIZE Calories 599 | Protein 17% | Fat 46% | Carbs 37% @ SHORCOMMISSAIS. oon fn COMIMSSARES. COM OT NUTRIENTS | SERVING SIZE Fiber 5g | Sodium426mg | Sat. Fat 4g 2,000 calories and is usually loaded with fat and sodium, this tasty dish is often times thought of as one to avoid in order to keep health and wellness goals an track. This does not have to be the case! Believe it or not, a plate of nachos can be nutritious and can actually be aquick go-to, healthy meal that actually meets MyPlate healthy eating habit goals. The three key habits Americans should practice are filling half their plate with fruits and vegetables, eating foods from all food groups, and paying attention to the proportions of food groups on the plate. Another important habitis to aim to cook more meals at home because the quality of ingredients, portion size, and levels of sodium and fat can be controlled, B ecause the average plate of restaurant nachos can contain anywhere between 1,500: The side panel provides guidance to help Americans build nutritious meals while avoiding empty calories, Use this as a guide in filling your grocery cart during your next shopping trip and be sure to check out our ather quick, nutritious meal solutions by clicking on the link at the bottom, of the page. This meal includes all food groups, uses whole grain chips and substitutes plain Greek yogurt for sour cream to increase the nutritional value and avoid empty calories. Cumin and fresh cilantro are used for seasoning to help keep the sodium level in check. Be sure to keep these items on hand so the next time life is too hectic to think about cooking, you can whip up a plate ofnachos, Be sure to use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to increase the protein and calcium levels and avoid empty calories, DIETITIAN TIP The darker the leafy green, the higher the nutrition quality. Try using baby spinach to top sandwiches, nachos, and/or mixing into salads with other leafy greens.