DIABETIC FRIENDLY TACOS

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Provided by Donna Cagle

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 pkg pinto beans, dried
1/2 lb lean hamburger
2 can(s) small cans mild enchilada sause
1/4 bottle pace picante sause
1 c brown rice, raw
1 c mexican blend shredded cheese/low fat
1/4 medium white onion
1 Tbsp cumin/divided
1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 slice romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

1. cook pinto beans without salt til very tender mash with potatoe masher if not thick enough add some cornstarch, keep warm
2. cook brown rice without salt use Pace Picante sause instead of water (watch it may stick), keep warm
3. brown hamburger with cumin,garlic pepper when done drain very well, add to clean skillet and reheat
4. on plate put some romaine lettuce on top put 1 spoon full of beans and rice, then add hamburger meat top with cheese
5. eat and enjoy (you can use canned refried beans but they have loads of salt) I came up with 8 carbs sodium 360 sugar 3mgs