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  • Tailgate Nachos

    Tailgate Nachos

    How to Make Tailgate Nachos

    Shhh, don’t tell! These yummy nachos are secretly healthy. They even offer a full serving of vegetables!


    30 min prep time


    25 min cook time


    6servings


    1/6 of sheet pan

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9×13-inch sheet pan with cooking spray. Layer the tortilla chips in the bottom of the pan and set aside.

    2. Add the oil to a sauté pan and heat over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, until the onions start to turn clear. 

    3. Add the onions and garlic, black beans, pepper, and chicken broth to a blender or food processor and purée until smooth. Pour the bean mixture over the chips.

    4. In a small bowl, mix peppers, cilantro, lime juice, red onion, and 1 cup of the tomatoes. Add the chicken breast and spoon the mixture evenly over the top of the bean mixture. 

    5. Top with the cheese and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and top the nachos with shredded lettuce and the remaining diced tomato.

    6. Divide the nachos among 6 serving plates and top each with 4 teaspoons of yogurt. 

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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/6 of sheet pan


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      300

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      8g

      10%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      50mg

      17%

    • Sodium
      260mg

      11%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      26g

      9%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        5g

    • Protein
      25g

    • Potassium
      697mg

      15%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1 whole

    baked tortilla chips
    4 oz

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    yellow onion (chopped)
    1 med

    garlic (minced)
    2 clove

    low sodium black beans (rinsed and drained)
    1 can

    black pepper
    1/2 tsp

    low sodium chicken broth
    1/2 cup

    tomato(es) (diced, divided)
    2 cup

    jalapeño pepper (minced)
    2 tbsp

    fresh cilantro (chopped)
    2 tbsp

    lime juice
    1 tsp

    red bell pepper (chopped)
    1 whole

    yellow bell pepper (chopped)
    1 whole

    red onion (thinly sliced)
    1/2 cup

    chicken breasts (cooked)
    2 cup

    shredded Mexican cheese blend (reduced fat)
    1/2 cup

    lettuce (shredded)
    1 cup

    Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup

  • Swordfish Salad With Salsa Dressing

    Swordfish Salad With Salsa Dressing

    How to Make Swordfish Salad With Salsa Dressing

    On her first date with him, Robyn Webb’s husband ordered swordfish. All these years later, he still requests this salad once a month. If swordfish is not a favorite of yours, use salmon, halibut, haddock, or sea bass, all of which work wonderfully well in this dish.


    10 min prep time


    12 min cook time


    4servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a nonreactive pan, place the swordfish with the orange juice, olive oil, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper and marinate for 15 minutes.
    2. Coat an outdoor grill with cooking spray and set the rack 6 inches from the heat source. Set the heat to medium-high. Alternatively, coat an indoor grill pan with cooking spray and place it on medium-high heat.
    3. Grill the swordfish on each side for about 12-15 minutes, until opaque in the center. Remove the swordfish from the grill and allow to cool. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
    4. Combine all ingredients for the salsa. Toss the swordfish with the salsa.
    5. Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and sugar. Whisk together well. Toss the greens with the dressing. Pile the swordfish salad on top of the lettuce. Top with almonds.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      310

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      14g

      18%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.5g

        13%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      45mg

      15%

    • Sodium
      115mg

      5%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      20g

      7%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        15g

    • Protein
      25g

    • Potassium
      700mg

      15%

    Ingredients

    swordfish steaks
    1 lbs

    fresh orange juice
    1/2 cup

    olive oil
    2 tbsp

    fresh lemon juice
    1 tbsp

    cayenne pepper
    1/4 tsp

    medium orange (peeled, sectioned, and chopped into 1-inch pieces)
    1

    diced fresh or canned (in its own juice) pineapple chunks
    1 cup

    mango (peeled, diced)
    1/2 cup

    jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced)
    1

    orange juice
    3 tbsp

    red pepper (diced)
    1 tbsp

    cilantro (minced)
    1 tbsp

    olive oil
    1 1/2 tbsp

    red wine vinegar
    2 tbsp

    sugar
    1 tsp

    salad greens
    4 cup

    toasted slivered almonds
    2 tbsp

  • Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

    Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

    How to Make Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

    This 30-minute meal packs in lean protein from the turkey, lots of vegetables, and healthy carbs from the sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A and have a lower glycemic index compared to white potatoes. Add this dish to your Thanksgiving table to get your sweet potato fix without the mini marshmallows, or make it the next day with leftovers!

    This recipe originally appeared in The Diabetes Cookbook. 


    30 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    8servings


    1 1/2 cups

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Place sweet potatoes in steam basket in a medium pot with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer. Cover and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
    2. While potatoes are cooking, spray a large sauté pan with cooking spray. Add onions and sauté over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until onions look clear. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Remove from pan and set aside.
    3. Add turkey and cook until brown, about 6-7 minutes. Add onions back to pan and stir to mix.
    4. Add diced tomatoes, mixed vegetables, yellow mustard, Worcestershire, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
    5. In a small bowl, mix together corn starch and water. Add to turkey mixture and stir. Let simmer for 5 more minutes.
    6. Meanwhile, drain the sweet potatoes. Place sweet potatoes in a medium bowl and mash with a potato masher. Add margarine and whisk until smooth.
    7. Preheat broiler. Pour cooked turkey mixture evenly into a medium-sized casserole dish or individual casserole dishes. Spread sweet potatoes evenly on top of turkey mixture.
    8. Broil for 5 minutes.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 1/2 cups


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      240

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      8g

      10%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.2g

        11%
      • Trans Fats
        0.1g

    • Cholesterol
      55mg

      18%

    • Sodium
      250mg

      11%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      23g

      8%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        8g

    • Protein
      17g

    • Potassium
      550mg

      12%

    Ingredients

    large sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
    2

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    small onion (diced)
    1

    garlic (minced)
    2 clove

    lean ground turkey
    1 1/4 lbs

    canned diced tomatoes
    1 (14.5-oz) can

    frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, and green beans)
    1 (16-oz) bag

    yellow mustard
    1 tbsp

    Worcestershire sauce
    2 tbsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    Cornstarch
    2 tsp

    cold water
    1 tbsp

    margarine (trans-fat-free)
    2 tbsp

  • Sweet Potato Soufflé

    Sweet Potato Soufflé

    How to Make Sweet Potato Soufflé

    Looking for a new sweet potato dish to serve your guests this holiday season? This Sweet Potato Soufflé is just the ticket!


    20 min prep time


    75 min cook time


    12servings


    1/2 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a deep 8-inch round or square casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

    2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange the washed and dried, whole sweet potatoes (with the skins on) on the sheet and coat generously with cooking spray. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until tender (check if they are tender by spearing the largest one with a paring knife or fork).

    3. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and peel the skin. In a large bowl, whisk (or blend with a mixer) the roasted sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, orange juice and salt (optional). Set aside to cool.

    4. Using a food processor or chopper, grind the walnuts, flax seed and 2 Tbsps. Splenda Brown Sugar Blend together until it is the consistency of wet sand. Add the Smart Balance Buttery Spread to the mixture in the food processor and pulse to incorporate (do not overmix this or it will turn into a paste). Set aside.

    5. Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a large glass or metal bowl, and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed or with stand mixer using the whisk attachment until egg whites form soft peaks with tips that curl over when the beaters are lifted.

    6. Working in batches, incorporate one third of the egg whites into the sweet potato mixture using a large flat rubber spatula and gently folding them in until combined. Repeat that process two more times until all of the egg whites are incorporated into the sweet potatoes.

    7. Pour sweet potato soufflé mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with the walnut mixture.

    8. Place the soufflé into the oven and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, then turn the oven down to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue to bake for 15 more minutes. Serve hot. (Note: the soufflé may deflate a little bit after baking so it’s best served immediately but is still okay to hold in a warming oven for service).

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    Nutrition facts

    12 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      170

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.5g

        3%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      210mg

      9%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      26g

      9%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        6g

    • Protein
      5g

    • Potassium
      472mg

      10%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    whole sweet potatoes (washed and dried)
    3 lbs

    low-calorie brown sugar substitute
    1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp, divided use

    orange juice (low sugar or freshly squeezed)
    1/4 cup

    salt
    1/2 tsp

    ground flax seed
    1/4 cup

    shelled walnut pieces
    1/2 cup

    trans-fat-free margarine
    2 tbsp

    egg whites
    6

    cream of tartar
    1/4 tsp

  • Sweet Potato Salad

    Sweet Potato Salad

    How to Make Sweet Potato Salad

    Who says you can only use white potatoes for a potato salad? This dish will be a welcomed surprise at your next summer picnic.


    25 min prep time


    7 min cook time


    12servings


    1/2 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Peel sweet potatoes and cube. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil until tender about 5-7 minutes. Drain potatoes and rinse with cold water; let cool.
    2. While potatoes are cooking, cook bacon until crisp, then chop or crumble into small pieces.
    3. In a small bowl, whisk together, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, pepper and garlic powder.
    4. Place sweet potatoes in serving bowl and add celery, green onions and turkey bacon. Pour dressing over salad and toss until potatoes are coated. Serve cold.
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    Nutrition facts

    12 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      100

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.6g

        3%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      5mg

      2%

    • Sodium
      95mg

      4%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      15g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        5g

    • Protein
      2g

    • Potassium
      240mg

      5%

    Ingredients

    large sweet potatoes (about 13-ounces each)
    3

    turkey bacon
    4 slice

    olive oil
    2 tbsp

    Apple Cider Vinegar
    1 tbsp

    black pepper
    1/8 tsp

    garlic powder
    1/2 tsp

    celery (diced)
    3 stalks

    green onions (sliced)
    2

  • Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl

    Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl

    How to Make Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl

    This recipe is great for meal prepping—you can make the burrito bowls ahead of time and put them in a microwave-safe container. Just leave off the lettuce, yogurt and tomato. Reheat the bowl and then add the cold toppings.


    15 min prep time


    1 hr cook time


    4servings


    1 bowl

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Scrub and dry the potatoes and place them on the baking sheet. Bake the potatoes 45 minutes-1 hour until very tender.
    2. While the potatoes are cooking, cook the instant brown rice according to the package directions. Set the cooked rice aside but keep warm.
    3. Add the olive oil to a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté 5 minutes or until the onions start to soften.
    4. Add the beans and salsa, and simmer to heat the beans through. Set the bean and salsa mixture aside but keep warm.
    5. When the potatoes are done cooking, let them cool slightly, then peel and large dice the cooked potato.
    6. To build one burrito bowl, add 1/2 cup cooked rice to the bottom of the bowl. Top with 1/4 of sweet potatoes. Top with 1/2 cup bean and salsa mixture, then top with 2 Tbsp cheese. Repeat the process for the remaining three bowls.
    7. Right before serving, top one bowl with 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 1 Tbsp. Greek yogurt and 1/4 cup tomatoes.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 bowl


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      260

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      7g

      9%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.3g

        12%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      10mg

      3%

    • Sodium
      530mg

      23%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      43g

      16%

      • Dietary Fiber
        9g

        32%
      • Total Sugars
        14g

    • Protein
      14g

    • Potassium
      1260mg

      27%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    small sweet potatoes
    2

    frozen cauliflower rice
    1 (12-oz) bag

    olive oil
    2 tsp

    small onion (small dice (about 3/4 cup))
    1

    garlic (minced or grated)
    2 clove

    black beans (drained and rinsed)
    1 (15.5-oz) can

    salsa
    1 cup

    shredded Mexican cheese blend
    1/2 cup

    shredded lettuce
    2 cup

    Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
    1/4 cup

    diced tomatoes
    1 cup

  • Sweet Potato and Spinach Dumplings

    Sweet Potato and Spinach Dumplings

    How to Make Sweet Potato and Spinach Dumplings

    Savory sweet potato dumplings are surrounded by a meaty tomato sauce in this restaurant-worthy main dish.


    15 min prep time


    60 min cook time


    8servings


    3 dumplings, 1/4 cup sauce

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the sweet potato on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, or until soft when poked with a fork. Remove the sweet potato from the oven and set it aside to cool.
    2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the egg, egg whites, and ricotta cheese until smooth. Fold in the Parmesan cheese, pepper, nutmeg, and spinach.
    3. Remove the skin from the sweet potato and mash well. Fold in the mashed sweet potato and the flour to the egg-ricotta mixture. The mixture will be wet and sticky. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
    4. While the dough rests, coat a large sauté pan with cooking spray and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and sauté until barely cooked through, about 8 minutes.
    5. Pour the marinara sauce and broth over the turkey and stir to incorporate. Reduce the heat to low.
    6. Scoop 2-inch balls of the dumpling batter and gently drop them into the sauce to make 24 dumplings. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      3 dumplings, 1/4 cup sauce


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      290

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      10g

      13%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.6g

        13%

    • Cholesterol
      90mg

      30%

    • Sodium
      385mg

      17%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      23g

      8%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        7g

    • Protein
      25g

    • Potassium
      735mg

      16%

    Ingredients

    large sweet potato ((10-ounce))
    1

    eggs
    1

    egg whites
    2

    fat-free ricotta cheese
    1 cup

    grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 cup

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    ground nutmeg
    1/4 tsp

    frozen spinach (chopped, thawed and drained)
    1/2 cup

    white whole-wheat flour
    1 cup

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    lean ground turkey (93% fat-free)
    20 oz

    marinara sauce (24.5-ounce jar, light-in-sodium (such as Amy’s))
    1

    chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium)
    1 cup

  • Sweet Potato Baskets with Eggs

    Sweet Potato Baskets with Eggs

    How to Make Sweet Potato Baskets with Eggs

    These elegant and delicious baskets would be perfect for a Sunday brunch or holiday. This recipe provides lean protein from the egg beaters and a healthy carbohydrate source from the sweet potatoes.


    10 min prep time


    40 min cook time


    12servings


    1 basket

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray muffin tins with cooking spray.
    2. Grate the sweet potato using largest grating size on grater. Place grated potatoes in a towel or cheesecloth to drain any excess liquid.
    3. Using your hands, place the grated sweet potatoes evenly into 12 muffin cups; spread the potatoes thinly on the bottom and on sides of muffin cups. Spray the muffin cups with cooking spray and bake on your lower oven rack for 25 minutes.
    4. While the sweet potatoes are baking; sauté the ham in a pan over medium heat for 3 minutes.
    5. In a medium bowl, mix together the egg beaters, ham, and pepper.
    6. Remove the sweet potato muffins from the oven. Pour the egg mixture into the muffin cups, dividing it evenly to fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the eggs are cooked through.
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    Nutrition facts

    12 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 basket


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      40

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      0g

      0%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.1g

        <1%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      130mg

      6%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      6g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        2g

    • Protein
      4g

    • Potassium
      160mg

      3%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    sweet potato (peeled)
    2 (about 16 oz total)

    deli style ham (diced small)
    5 slices (2.5 oz total)

    southwest style egg beaters
    1 1/4 cup

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

  • Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup

    Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup

    How to Make Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup

    This unique soup has just four ingredients so it’s a cinch to make. 


    6servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a medium pot over medium heat, add the sweet potatoes, water, ginger juice, and salt. Cook until sweet potatoes are tender.

    2. Working in batches, transfer potatoes and cooking water to a blender or food processor and process to a smooth consistency.

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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      85

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      0g

      0%

      • Saturated Fat
        0g

        0%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      165mg

      7%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      19g

      7%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%

    • Protein
      2g

    Ingredients

    large sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
    3 whole

    filtered water
    3 cup

    fresh ginger (grated and juiced (about 2 Tbsps.))
    2 oz

    salt (low-sodium)
    1 tsp

  • Sweet Potato and Spinach Chicken Tacos

    Sweet Potato and Spinach Chicken Tacos

    How to Make Sweet Potato and Spinach Chicken Tacos

    Unexpected taco fillings are all the rage on the food truck scene. Make these rich and savory versions at home!


    5 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    4servings


    1 taco

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the spinach and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
    2. Add the sweet potato, cumin, black pepper, and water to the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 8 minutes.
    3. Add the chicken to the pan and mix to incorporate. Heat for 2 minutes.
    4. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 of the chicken and sweet potato mixture. Top with 1 Tsp. of sour cream and 2 Tbsp. of pico de gallo.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 taco


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      250

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      10g

      13%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      35mg

      12%

    • Sodium
      190mg

      8%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      28g

      10%

      • Dietary Fiber
        7g

        25%
      • Total Sugars
        4g

    • Protein
      18g

    • Potassium
      1300mg

      28%

    Ingredients

    olive oil
    1 1/2 tbsp

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    baby spinach
    24 oz

    large sweet potato (peeled and diced)
    1 (about 8 oz)

    cumin
    1/4 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    water
    4 tbsp

    cooked shredded chicken
    1 cup

    6-inch corn tortillas (warmed)
    4

    light sour cream
    4 tsp

    pico de gallo or salsa
    1/2 cup