This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is a South of the Border Lunch Express. To make this week's recipe you'll be needing Tomatoes, Chunky Salsa, Black Beans, Frozen Corn, Cilantro, Garlic, Red Pepper, Brown Rice, and Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese . There's 175 calories and 30 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I've left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
South-of-the-Border Lunch Express
Why settle for fast food? This low-fat, homemade Mexican bowl is full of fresh ingredients and packed with flavor. To make this vegetarian dish even more satisfying, add pinto
beans.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/4 cup chunky salsa
1/4 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
Dash ground red pepper
1 cup cooked brown rice
Shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions
Yield: 2 servings
Serving size: 1/2 of total recipe
1 - Combine tomato, salsa, beans, corn, cilantro, garlic, and ground red pepper in 1-quart microwavable bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until heated through; stir.
2 - Microwave rice in separate 1-quart microwavable dish on high 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until heated through. Top with tomato mixture and cheese, if desired.
Variation: To make this vegetarian dish even more satisfying, add pinto beans.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 175 calories, Carbohydrates: 35 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 244 mg, Fiber: 5 g
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