Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Mushroom and Onion Taco

Makes: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 taco
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
2 tsp. olive oil

1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed, caps wiped clean, and thinly sliced
6 (6-inch diameter) corn tortillas
2 tsp. hot or mild chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. water
1 cup finely shredded green cabbage
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add the jalapeno pepper and saute for 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and saute until they are soft.
2. Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in a square of aluminum foil and fold the edges to seal. Heat the tortillas in the oven for about 5 minutes, until warmed through.
3. In a small prep bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the spice mixture to the onion-mushroom mixture and saute for 1 minute. Add the water and simmer on low heat for 1 minute.
4. To serve, fill each warm tortilla with some of the onion-mushroom mixture. Divide the shredded cabbage, sour cream, and cilantro among the tacos.
This recipe is from Diabetes Forecast.
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an appointment.
Ayman M. Latif, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT
Podiatrist in Glastonbury and Middletown, CT
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Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Mexican Skillet

Makes: 5 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves
1 medium onion, diced
6 oz. lean ground beef, (93% lean)
2 cups diced zucchini
3 medium tomatoes, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 can (15 oz.) no-salt-added red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 ripe avocado
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
5 lime wedges
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation
1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tsp. of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.
2. With a slotted spoon, remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add the zucchini and tomatoes, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans, cover, and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Return the ground beef to the pan and heat through for 1 minute.
3. Serve with avocado, sour cream, lime wedges, and if desired, cilantro.
This recipe is from Diabetes Forecast online.
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Bristol office to make an appointment.
Richard E. Ehle, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Diabetic Foot Care in CT
Podiatrist in Bristol, CT
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