Good Recipes from Friendly Eaters
Black Bean and Cheese Lettuce Wraps
1 can black beans, drained, rinsed1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
1/2 cup brown rice, cooked
1/3 cup fat free Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup feta or goat cheese, crumbled
12 large Boston lettuce leaves
Set black beans and chives in separate shallow bowls. Combine rice, salad dressing and cheese in small bowl. Scoop into third shallow bowl. Set leaves on plate and allow guests to create own lettuce wraps.
From whatscookingamerica.net.
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