WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Friday, January 5, 2024

TURKEY AND VEGGIE PACKETS

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 lb lean ground turkey

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 red pepper, diced

1 zucchini, grated, squeezed dry

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro + additional leaves for garnish

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp grated lime zest

6 burrito-size flour tortillas

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Lime wedges and sour cream, optional

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and cook another half minute or so. Add turkey, cumin, chili powder and salt; cook, stirring occasionally and to break up meat.. Cook around 10 minutes until turkey shows no pink. Add the red pepper and cook, stirring, until softened. Add zucchini; cook, stirring about 2 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and stir in 1/3 chopped cilantro, lime juice and lime zest.

Spoon turkey mixture over 1/3 of each tortilla, leaving a 2-inch border. Top with the cheese. Fold side over filling and roll up to enclose. Place seam side down on surface to flatten.

Coat skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Cook packers, in batches flipping once, until golden and heated through. This will take a couple minutes per side.

Serve with the lime wedges and sour cream, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings

Per serving: 273 calories, 27g protein, 16g carbs, 309mg sodium

recipe and photo from Woman's World


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