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Tex-Mex Foil Pack

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Tex-Mex Foil Pack
  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 2
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Black beans and corn tossed with seasonings and grilled. A great side dish for a backyard barbecue party!
by: Macheesmo
Updated Mar 23, 2017

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
  • Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Steps

  • 1
    Stir together all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Lay out a piece of foil and fold edges up to make a bowl. Pour ingredients onto foil.
  • 2
    Use a second piece of foil to cover the packet. Be sure to pinch the edges closed so it seals well.
  • 3
    Grill the foil packet over medium direct heat for 8-10 minutes per side.
  • 4
    Open foil packet carefully as steam will escape. Serve while warm!

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to reduce chance of tearing in foil. You can also double up the foil layers to make a sturdier packet.

Nutrition Information

170 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 8g Protein, 24g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
11%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
520mg
22%
Potassium
320mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
Dietary Fiber
6g
23%
Sugars
3g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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