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Spinach Beef Burritos

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
1 pound Laura’s 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (15-ounce) can low-salt black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup salsa
8 (8-inch) fat-free tortillas
3/4 cup light Mexican shredded cheese blend
Sour cream, salsa, chopped tomatoes and chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions
1. Cook beef and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or beef is browned and onion is tender; drain.
2. Stir in seasoning mix and cook 2 more minutes. Stir in spinach, black beans and salsa and cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
3. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture evenly down center of each tortilla; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Roll up tortillas and top with sour cream, salsa, tomatoes and cilantro, if desired.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Cooking Tip: The easiest way to thaw frozen spinach is in the microwave. Place spinach on a microwave-safe dish and cover with vented plastic wrap. Thaw several minutes on high. Break up center with a fork, then drain spinach by pressing out excess moisture.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving Based on 8 Servings
Using Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef
CALORIES 295 (20% from fat); FAT 6.9g (sat 2.6g); PROTEIN 21.7g; CARB 41.9g; FIBER 7.0g; CHOL 38mg; IRON 5.1mg; SODIUM 776mg

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch; 2 vegetable; 2 lean meat

Using Laura's 96% Lean Ground Round
(Low Fat Recipe)
CALORIES 285 (14% from fat); FAT 4.6g (sat 2.1g); PROTEIN 23.2g; CARB 41.9g; FIBER 7.0g; CHOL 38mg; IRON 4.2mg; SODIUM 783mg

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch; 2 vegetable; 2 very lean meat