Diabetic Mexican Recipes
Looking to add a little spice to your meal? Diabetic Mexican dishes can add a little flavor and Southwest hospitality to your dinner. American Diabetes Services, a leading supplier for diabetic testing supplies, offers this diabetic Mexican recipe for Turkey Tortillas.
Turkey Tortilla Recipe for Diabetics
Diabetic Recipe Overview:
Serves 6
Preparation Time 20 minutes plus soaking time
Cooking Time 11/2 to 2 hours
Turkey Tortillas (Nutrition Information per Serving)
Calories 478, Saturated Fat 3g,
Total Fat 13g, Sodium 350mg,
Cholesterol 30mg, Protein 25g,
Carbohydrate 70g, Fiber 13g.
Ingredients for Turkey Tortillas
- 1 cup dried pinto beans
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- 8 ounces turkey breast, cut into strips
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 large sweet red, green, or yellow peppers, sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 12 flour tortillas (8" diameter), warmed
- 1 cup low-fat sour cream (optional)
Step 1:
Place the pinto beans in a large bowl and cover generously with cold water. Cover the bowl with a plate and allow to stand at least 8 hours or overnight. In a large saucepan, bring the stock and 2 cups cold water to a boil. Add the chili powder and pinto beans, bring to a boil, and boil 10 minutes.
Step 2:
Partially cover pan and simmer 1 to 11/2 hours or until beans are tender when tested with a fork and most of the liquid has been absorbed. If still very liquid, uncover and boil for 10 minutes.
Step 3:
Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the turkey, onions, and sweet peppers and saut , stirring, about 10 minutes or until the turkey and vegetables are browned and tender. Season with the salt and pepper.
Step 4:
Fill the warmed tortillas with equal amounts of the spicy bean mixture, then the turkey mixture, and loosely roll up (see box, above). Serve with the sour cream, if using.
Folding a Tortilla
Step 1:
Using a spoon, place some filling on the center of the tortilla. Fold one edge of the tortilla in toward the center.
Step 2:
With the folded edge toward you, fold the two sides in over the filling so that they overlap slightly.
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