Diabetic Avocado Veggie Tacos - 3 pts, 25g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber

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Diabetic Avocado Veggie Tacos - 3 pts, 25g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber

 

1 med. California avocado

Non-stick cooking spray, as needed

1 1/4 Cups Onion, julienne strips

1 1/2 Cups Sweet green pepper, julienne strips

1 1/2 Cups Sweet red pepper, julienne strips

1 Cup Cilantro

1 1/2 Cups Fresh tomato salsa, (recipe below)

12 Flour tortillas, 8-inch

Fresh Tomato Salsa:

1 Cup Fresh tomatoes, diced

1/3 Cups Onions, diced

½ clove Garlic, minced

1/3 tsp Jalapeno peppers, minced

2 tsp Cilantro, minced

1 pinch Cumin

1 1/2 tsp Fresh lime juice

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray.

Lightly saute the onion and green and red peppers. Mince cilantro and cut

avocado into 12 slices. Warm tortillas in oven and fill with sauteed peppers and

onions, cilantro, avocado slices, and salsa. Fold tortilla over and serve.

Salsa Preparation: Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate.

Yields: 1 1/2 cups salsa

 

Makes 12 servings

 

Source: Fresh California Avocado

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 04.12.08

 

Per Serving: 158 calories, 5g fat, 0.8g saturated fat, 1.3g polyunsaturated fat,

2.7g monounsaturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 25g total carbohydrate,

2g dietary fiber, 3g sugars, 4g protein.

 

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 bread, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

 

Serving Suggestions:This makes a quick snack for children after school or easy

lunch. The fresh salsa can be made ahead and keeps for 2 days under

refrigeration.

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