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Mexican Garden Salad Diabetic Friendly Recipe

Mexican Garden Salad Diabetic Friendly Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb lean ground beef
1 jar ( 16-oz ) thick and chunky salsa, divided
1/4 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 1/2 heads of iceberg lettuce , torn
3 cups broccoli florets ( about 1/2 lb )
1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 large tomato, chopped
1 can ( 4-oz ) chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ( reduced-fat )
1 cup ( 8-oz ) light or fat-free sour cream
optional: tortilla chips

Directions:

1)In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until on longer pink; Add I cup salsa, water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes; cool.
2)In a 3 or 4-qt glass bowl, layer vegetables in order given. Top with chilies, beef mixture and cheese. Combine sour cream and remaining salsa; serve with salad and tortilla chips if desired.
Diabetic Friendly
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories per serving: 240, Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 475mg, Carbohydrate: 14g,
Fiber: 5g, Protein: 15g
Note: I have modified this recipe to be diabetic friendly by reducing the fat, leaner beef and
Reduced the sodium from the original recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	165.06 Kcal (691 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.73g	9%
Cholesterol	43.38mg	14%
Sodium	202.9mg	8%
Potassium	552.93mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.94g	3%
Sugars	4.47g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.79g	11%
Protein	18.25g	36%
Vitamin C	41.1mg	69%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	178.7mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	63.72 Kcal (267 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.21g	9%
Cholesterol	16.74mg	14%
Sodium	78.33mg	8%
Potassium	213.45mg	12%
Total Carbs	3.84g	3%
Sugars	1.72g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.08g	11%
Protein	7.04g	36%
Vitamin C	15.9mg	69%
Iron	0.6mg	8%
Calcium	69mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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