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MAKE A MyPlate OFNA MACROS | SERVING SIZE Protein 26g | Fat 31g* | Carbs 56g % CALORIES OF MACROS | SERVING Size Calories 599 | Protein 17% | Fat 46% | Carbs 37% NUTRIENTS | SERVING SIZE Fiber 5g | Sodium428mg | Sat. Fat 4g DIRECTIONS ‘1 Begin cooking 1b. of ground turkey over medium to medium-high heat with 2 thsp. of water. 2. Add 1-15 oz, (drained and rinsed) can of low sodium beans (kidney, black, pinto, etc.) to the ground turkey. Sprinkle with 2tsp. 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 ared onion, 1/2. bunch of fresh cilantro, and chop lettuce to equal about 21/2 cups. 4, Place about 20z (18 chips) of whole grain/multi grain tortilla chips on each plate and then sprinkle’ oz. of shredded cheese on the chips, 5, Add 1/2 the chopped cilantro and a 1/2 cup of shredded cheese to the turkey and bean mixture; stirand cover 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, onion, and finish with the remaining cilantro, | tbsp. Greek yogurtand desired amount of salsa. NOTES + Use the remaining turkey/beans mixture as a filling for wraps (4), These freeze well and can be used fora quicklunch 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. fusing leftover cooked meat, warm over medium heat and cut down the cooking time, 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 on track. This does not have to be the case! Believe it or not, a plate of nachos can be nutritious and can actually be a quick 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 habit is to aim to cook more meals at home because the quality of ingredients, portion size, and levels of sodium and fat can be controlled, 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 other quick, nutritious meal solutions by clicking on the link at the bottom ofthe 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 of nachos. 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 B ecause the average plate of restaurant nachos can contain anywhere between 1,500- Todd alittle something different, add just a touch of cumin to some of your favorite dishes, ike sandwiches, nachos, and/or mixing into salads with other leafy greens, chili or potatoes, qui DISCLAME INCLUDED M NI ere STII OUT ees SHOPCOMMISSARIES.COM io COMMISSARIES.COM DEFENSE COMMBSARY AGENCY - US. REGION SUES FLYER DISPLAY PERIOD 5 ~ He %- MARIO, 2004