Makes 6 servings 

Serving Size: One burrito

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• Non-stick cooking spray
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped green peppers
• 1/4 cup low sodium tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 6 flour tortillas

Preparation: 1. In a medium skillet, brown ground beef; drain on paper towels. 2. Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray; add onions and green pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until vegetables are softened. 3. Add beef, tomato puree, black pepper and cumin to onion/pepper mixture; mix well and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on low heat. 4. Divide beef among tortillas. Roll the tortilla over burrito style, making sure the ends are folded first so the mixture does not fall out.

Nutrients per Serving: Calories: 295; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Fat: 14 g; Cholesterol: 57 mg; Sodium: 235 mg; Potassium: 295 mg; Phosphorus: 121 mg; Calcium: 31 mg; Fiber: 1.2 g
 
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices: 2 meat; 1 starch; 1 fat
 
This recipe is for CKD, dialysis and diabetes patients.
 
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This article originally appeared in the February 2009 issue of AAKP Diet Tips & Bits.