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Make this Lettuce Wrap Plate
Fiesta Frescada Lettuce Wraps and Bellafina Boats Get Recipe
Non-fat Milk

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Plate Cost for 4 People
$15.11 ($3.78/serving)*

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Fruits & Veggies per Serving
1.5 Cups

Featured Recipe
Fiesta Frescada Lettuce Wraps and Bellafina Boats
Recipe Cost for 4 People: $14.12 ($3.53/serving)*

Nutrition Info
Calories: 430
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
% of Calories from Fat: 27%
% Calories from Sat Fat: 5%
Protein: 36g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sodium: 480mg

MyPlate Contributions
Vegetables
Fruit
Grain
Protein
Dairy
1.25 cups
0.25 cup
1 oz
3 oz
1 cup

Each Serving Provides: An excellent source of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iodine, and a good source of fiber, vitamin E, thiamin, pantothenic acid, iron, zinc, and copper.

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Grocery List for this Meal

 
Fresh Produce   6 Bellafina peppers
1 jalapeño pepper
1 head Frescada lettuce
1 medium tomato
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
2 limes
Frozen Produce   1 12-oz package yellow corn, frozen
Dairy   1 small container reduced-fat sour cream
1 quart non-fat milk
Seafood   1 pound, fresh or frozen tilapia filets
Grains/Dry Goods   1 cup instant brown rice
Baking/Oils   Canola oil
Southwest chipotle seasoning
     

*Retail prices, Boulder, Colorado, and online, September 2012-September 2013.

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