Tomato Spinach and Cheese Burritos - 34.7g Carbs
From: The Best Diabetes Cookbook
Servings: 4
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
8 oz fresh spinach leaves, divided
4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
1 large tomato, chopped
Olive oil cooking spray
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
Process cheeses, chili powder, red pepper, and cumin in food
processor, or beat in large mixing bowl, until smooth.
Coarsely shred half the spinach leaves.
Layer shredded spinach, cheese mixture, and tomato is center
of each tortilla. Fold opposite sides of tortilla over filling,
then roll tortilla. Lay burritos, seam sides down, in lightly
greased baking pan. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
Bake at 400 degrees F. until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Divide remaining spinach leaves among 4 plates; arrange
burritos on spinach. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving: (1 Burrito)
285 Calories, 5.3g Fat, 16.9mg Cholesterol, 712mg Sodium,
26.6g Protein, 34.7g Carbs
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 3 Meat
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