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Cilantro Lime Tuna Wrap

Cilantro is an herb that adds great flavor, as well as vitamins and nutrients, to your sauces and meals. It can be purchased fresh or dried in the spice section.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes.

Cook Time: None.

Servings: 5.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice.
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.
  • 2 5-ounce cans tuna in water, drained.
  • 2/3 cup cilantro, chopped and loosely packed.
  • 2 green onions or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced.
  • 1 jalapeno, minced (ribs and seeds removed).
  • 5 medium flour tortillas.
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or 5 small lettuce leaves.

Directions

  1. Mix lime juice and mayonnaise together in a small bowl. Add tuna, cilantro, onions and peppers and mix until evenly coated.
  2.  Divide tuna mixture between tortillas. Spread to edges.
  3.  Top with lettuce and fold or roll into a wrap.

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What’s so Great About Cilantro?

  • Cilantro is low-calorie and low-fat.
  • It adds lots of flavor to your favorite meals.
  • It can be a good source of vitamins A and K.

What’s the Best Way to Eat Cilantro?

  • Add to salsa, guacamole and salads.
  • Add to rice, curries or soups while they’re cooking.

Selection & Preparation

  • Selection: Look for bright green leaves and no wilting. Cilantro should be fragrant.
  • Storage: Place the stems of cilantro in a glass of water and cover the top loosely with plastic. Refrigerate and remember to change the water every two to three days. Do not wash cilantro until you are ready to use it. 
  • Preparation: Snip off leaves as needed and rinse thoroughly. Chop into desired pieces.
  • Cooking: Cilantro is usually eaten fresh but may be added to meals as they’re cooking to add flavor.

  • Serving Size: 3/8 cup.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 200.
    • Total Fat: 8 g.
    • Cholesterol: 25 mg.
    • Sodium: 430 mg.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 19 g.
    • Dietary Fiber: 2 g.
    • Total Sugars: 3 g.
    • Protein: 12 g.

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