East West Burrito Diabetic Recipes
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
Pinch tsp. ground cardamom
Pinch tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips
3 tbsp. canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/3 cups canned fat-free refried kidney or pinto beans
8 flour tortillas (7-8 inch)
1 1/3 cups cooked brown rice
4 Tbsp. reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup (loosely packed) cilantro leaves, roughly cut up
1 cup prepared salsa
Combine ground spices in a bowl. Add chicken and press spices in so they adhere. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside.
Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté onions and pepper until soft and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the chicken, mix in and set aside. Add beans to the pan and cook, stirring until they are warmed.
Warm tortillas in a large, dry skillet over medium high heat. Spread one-fourth of the beans in center of each. Top with rice, then chicken mixture. Add a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro leaves. Fold sides of tortillas over the filling, then fold in ends. Turn the burrito over. Serve with salsa sauce on the side.
Calories: 346
Protein: 16 g
Sodium: 562 mg
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Exchanges: 3 Bread/Starch, 2 Lean-Meat, 1 Fat