Diabetic Recipes

Turkey Tortilla Wrap

(makes 1 serving)

1	7-inch (17.5 cm) fat-free flour tortilla

1	teaspoon (5 ml) prepared or Dijon mustard

1	ounce sliced deli turkey breast

1	ounce (30 g) shredded reduced-fat Jack cheese

Place the tortilla on a paper towel and microwave on HIGH (100%) power to 30 seconds. Transfer tortilla to a work surface.
Spread the top of the tortilla with mustard and arrange half of the turkey to within 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) of the edge.
Evenly sprinkle the cheese over the turkey and top with remaining turkey.
Roll up like a burrito and loosely wrap in microwave-safe plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Microwave on HIGH power (100%) power for 45 to 60 seconds, until tortilla is warm and cheese is melted. Carefully unwrap and cut in half or leave whole. Serve warm.

Per serving:	222 calories (24% calories from fat), 17 g protein, 6 g total fat (3.6 g saturated fat), 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 31 mg cholesterol, 895 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	2 lean meat, 1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 1/2 bread/starch)

Note: If an adult with diabetes is eating this tortilla wrap, they will need to limit limit their sodium intake to no more than 1,500 mg for the rest of the day.

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.