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 CARIBBEAN FIESTA This recipe offers a lower sodium alternative for tortilla lovers by using the blue corn tortilla chips. Enjoy the crispy texture, fresh vegetables and delicious cheese.  Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 chicken tender, cut into bite-sized pieces (Approx. 2 oz.) Dash of seasonings like curry, allspice. 8 blue or yellow corn tortilla chips ¼ cup pinto and/or black beans, rinsed and drained 4 grape tomatoes, chopped ½ orange bell pepper, seeded and diced green onion, peeled and chopped 1 ounce reduced-fat shredded cheddar jack cheese Directions: In a nonstick skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with optional spices, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Evenly spread the tortilla chips on a plate and evenly distribute chicken, beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, and green onions. Top with cheese and microwave for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.   Nutrition Value:

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 APPLE The apple is a pome, a round fruit that consists of firm, juicy flesh covered by a thin, tough, edible skin and surrounding a cartilaginous, seeded core. The skin color of apples can range from dark green to yellow to bright red, or some combination of these colors. Apples that are just ripe are crisp and juicy, whereas those that are overripe attain an aromatic flavor and a slightly mealy texture. Family Rosaceae Scientific name Malus pumila Malus veris, Pyrus malu Common name apple. Good source of pectin, a soluble fiber that helps reduce blood cholesterol A good source of vitamin C VARIETIES Thousands of varieties of apples are grown worldwide. As a result, apples are avail able in a seemingly endless array of colors. crispness, texture, size, sweetness, and aroma. Some of the more popular varieties in the U.S. marketplace are the Red and Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala, and Rome Beauty ORIGIN & BOTANICAL FACTS The apple is native to Asia and easter Europe....