Thursday, February 25, 2010

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Healthified Spicy Tostadas - 26g Carbs, 6g Fiber, 3g Sugar

 

Healthified Spicy Tostadas - 26g Carbs, 6g Fiber, 3g Sugar

From: www.eatbetteramerica.com

76% less fat • 59% less sodium than the original recipe—see the
comparison. This crispy, crunch munchy will take your taste buds
south of the border, while keeping your tummy north of your waistline.

Prep Time: 5 min
Start to Finish: 20 min
Servings: 4

4 6-inch corn tortillas
4 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup canned Progresso black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped seeded tomato
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterrey Jack, cheddar, or
mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place tortillas on an ungreased baking
sheet. Lightly brush tortillas on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the oil.
Bake about 3 minutes; turn. Bake about 3 minutes more until lightly
browned and crisp.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the remaining 3 teaspoons oil
over medium-high heat. Add onion, chile pepper, and garlic; cook until
onion is tender. Stir in black beans and tomato; heat through.

3. Sprinkle tortillas with half of the cheese. Spoon the bean mixture
over the cheese. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese. Bake about
4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving:
230 Calories, 100 Calories from Fat, 11 Total Fat, 4 1/2g Saturated Fat,
0g Trans Fat, 20mg Cholesterol, 500mg Sodium, 26g Total Carbs,
6g Dietary Fiber, 3g Sugars, 12 Protein

Percent Daily Value*:
Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 25%; Iron 8%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 1/2 Fat

Carbohydrate Choices: 2

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