Chalupas make a great light meal or cut into wedges for a hearty appetizer. The family will love them, and the good news is that they're loaded with veggies and nutrition!

Ingredients

• 6 whole-wheat tortillas
• 1 14-ounce can black beans
• 6 oz. shredded low-fat cheddar cheese grated lettuce
• 1 14-ounce can drained low-sodium tomato chunks
• 1 1/2 cup salsa

Preparation

1. Heat tortillas in oven or microwave, according to package directions.
2. Lay tortillas flat on a cookie sheet.
3. Add ingredients, beginning with a base layer of beans, then tomato, lettuce, any variations and finally top with salsa and cheese.

Each recipe serves 6.

Nutritional Analysis (per serving)

• 276 calories
• 14 g protein
• 29 g carbohydrates
• 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat)
• 313 mg calcium