Note: This recipe is especially for kids with diabetes, but
it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet. Kids
with diabetes may need to pay extra attention to the amount of
carbohydrates they eat to maintain control of their blood sugar
levels.
This is a sandwich you can make ahead of time and take along
with you. It's packed with protein and has only 2 carbohydrate
exchanges.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Ingredients:
whole wheat tortilla, low fat, 7" diameter
2 tbsp. light cream cheese
1 oz. lean and low-sodium turkey slice
1 oz. lean and low-sodium ham slice
1 oz. Swiss cheese slice
1 iceberg lettuce leaf
2-3 tomato slices
Directions:
- Place tortilla on a flat surface.
- Spread cream cheese on one side of tortilla.
- Lay the lettuce, turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, and tomato on top
of the cream cheese on the tortilla (flat).
- Bring the sides of the wrap in and then roll up in the shape
of a cylinder.
- Wrap each in plastic wrap until ready to serve.
- Right before serving, slice wraps in half and remove plastic
wrap.
Serves:
1
Serving size:
1 sandwich
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
387 calories
25 g protein
17 g fat
10 g sat. fat
33 g carbohydrate
3 g fiber
64 mg cholesterol
1083 mg sodium
338 mg calcium
1 mg iron
Diabetic exchanges:
2 carbohydrate exchanges
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient
brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
You can use a variety of meats with little effect on
carbohydrate content.
Reviewed by:
Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD
Date reviewed: January 2004
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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