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Limes give this recipe zing, but you can change it for lemon and still have zing... just a different kind!
You can turn up the heat on this recipe by adding a tsp of crushed red pepper.

If you want to change the flavor of this recipe, replace the lime peel and lime juice with lemon peel and lemon juice.

You can substitute one can of red kidney beans for the black beans, if you prefer.

Low fat and delicious
Southwest Tuna and Black Beans
Ingredients
(4 servings - 5 grams fat per serving)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion (coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup canned, chopped green chilis (drained)
1 clove garlic (crushed)
1 tbsp lime peel (grated)
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tomato (seeded, chopped)
2 cans (15 oz each) black beans (rinsed, drained)
2 cans (2 oz each) water-packed white tuna (drained)
  • Heat large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  • Add oil.
  • Rotate to coat bottom and sides of pan.
  • Add onion, chilis, and garlic.
  • Stir fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic, lime peel, lime juice, tomato, black beans, and tuna.
  • Stir fry for 5 minutes.
  • Serve while hot.
  • Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.


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