Black Bean, Corn and Guacamole Wrap √

Serves 6.

Once you've made the Pico de Gallo, the rest of this dish comes together in a snap. From Meredith Deeds.

• 6 (8-in.) fat-free flour tortillas

• 1 1/2 c. guacamole (see recipe)

• 3 c. shredded lettuce

• 3 c. Black Bean and Corn Salad (see recipe)

• 1/2 c. pico de gallo (see recipe)

Directions

On each tortilla, spread 1/4 cup of guacamole. Top with 1/2 cup of lettuce, 1/2 cup of Black Bean and Corn Salad and 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo. Wrap and serve.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories280Fat8 gSodium450 mg

Carbohydrates48 gSaturated fat1 gCalcium107 mg

Protein11 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber12 g

Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable, 3 bread/starch, 1½ fat.

Black Bean and Corn Salad √

Makes approximately 3 cups

From Meredith Deeds.

• 1 c. Pico de Gallo (see recipe)

• 1 (15-oz.) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 1/2 c. frozen corn kernels, thawed

Directions

Mix all the ingredients together in a medium bowl.

Nutrition information per serving of ½ cup:

Calories105Fat1 gSodium43 mg

Carbohydrates21 gSaturated fat0 gCalcium19 mg

Protein6 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber6 g

Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable, 1 bread/starch.

Pico de Gallo √

Makes 3 cups.

While you can certainly make this salsa in a food processor if you're in a hurry, the result tends to be a uniformily pinkish mixture that's not nearly as appealing as the fresh salad-like appearance you get if you use a knife to chop up the ingredients. From Meredith Deeds.

• 1 to 1 1/2 lb. ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped

• 1/2 c. finely chopped red onion

• 1/3 c. finely chopped fresh cilantro

• 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

• 1 small clove garlic, minced

• 1 to 3 tbsp. minced jalapeño or serrano chiles, or to taste

• 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in medium bowl, using as many or as few minced chiles as your palate demands; toss to blend well. Season to taste with salt. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition information per serving of 2 tablespoons:

Calories5Fat0 gSodium26 mg

Carbohydrates1 gSaturated fat0 gCalcium3 mg

Protein0 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber0 g

Diabetic exchanges per serving: Free food.

Guacamole √

Makes about 1 ½ cups.

• 2 avocados, pitted and peeled

• 1/3 c. pico de gallo

• 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

• Pinch of salt

Directions

Mash avocadoes with a fork in a medium bowl. Add the pico de gallo, lime juice and salt and stir to combine.

Nutrition information per serving of 2 tablespoons:

Calories39Fat3.5 gSodium16 mg

Carbohydrates2 gSaturated fat0 gCalcium3 mg

Protein0 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber2 g

Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 fat.