Spicy Mexican Tortillas

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Health Score:
96 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
ready in 30 min.
Ready in
Calories:
554
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This colorful dish is low in calories yet filled with protein, antioxidants and heart-healthy fats.

If you're low on time, use your favorite store-bought salsa instead of making your own.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie554 cal.(26 %)
Protein56 g(57 %)
Fat19 g(16 %)
Carbohydrates38 g(25 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage8.7 g(29 %)
Vitamin A0.4 mg(50 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E4.8 mg(40 %)
Vitamin K51.6 μg(86 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin34.3 mg(286 %)
Vitamin B₆1.6 mg(114 %)
Folate116 μg(39 %)
Pantothenic acid2.3 mg(38 %)
Biotin11.6 μg(26 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.8 μg(27 %)
Vitamin C68 mg(72 %)
Potassium1,749 mg(44 %)
Calcium155 mg(16 %)
Magnesium131 mg(44 %)
Iron4.6 mg(31 %)
Iodine16 μg(8 %)
Zinc3.5 mg(44 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.8 g
Uric acid402 mg
Cholesterol124 mg
Complete sugar11 g

Ingredients

for
4
For the salsa
1 red chili pepper (chopped)
16 ozs can Tomatoes
For the salad
1 red chili pepper (cut into rings)
1 handful Chard leaf
1 handful cilantro
2 Red onions (finely sliced)
4 scallions (cut in diagonal slices)
2 Tomatoes (diced)
Plus
4 Chicken breasts
4 Tortillas
2 ripe Avocados (halved, pitted, sliced)
2 Limes (cut into wedges)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
TomatoChard leafTomatoChicken breastAvocadoLime

Preparation steps

1.

To make the salsa, purée the chile and tomatoes in a blender and season with salt and ground black pepper.

2.
To make the salad, mix together all the ingredients in a bowl.
3.
Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound flat. Fry in a grill pan on both sides for around 4-5 minutes and season with salt and ground black pepper.
4.
Heat the tortillas in a pan on a low temperature.
5.

Spread the tortillas with the salsa, cut the chicken into strips and place on top. Add the salad, top with the avocado and served with the lime. Goes well with grilled corn on the cob.