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Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (I prefer Bush's Beans)
- 4 eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 6 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp minced cilantro
- Salsa, for serving
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 648g | |
| Calories 1245 | |
| Calories from Fat 456 | 37% |
| Total Fat 51.48g | 64% |
| Saturated Fat 21.27g | 85% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 814mg | 271% |
| Sodium 2359mg | 98% |
| Potassium 2225mg | 64% |
| Total Carbs 129.6g | 35% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.8g | 83% |
| Sugars 8.18g | 5% |
| Protein 71.02g | 114% |
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