Burritos Rapidos (Fajitas)

This juicy, flavorful and kidney friendly fajitas recipe proves that sticking to your renal diet plan doesn’t doesn’t have to be bland and boring. Make it extra fun and bring the sizzling skillet to the table to serve it Mexican restaurant style.

Servings: 4

Ingredients
4  Corn tortillas (much lower in sodium than wheat)
1/2 cup diced red or green pepper
1/2 cup diced green or white onion
2  eggs or leftover meat, fish or chicken

Toppings:
grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, lettuce, fresh salsa (See Sixty-Second Salsa recipe in the “Side Dishes,” category.)

Directions
1. Spray fry pan with non-stick spray. Add peppers and onion and cook until onion is translucent, and peppers are bright in color.
2. Add eggs or meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until done.
3. Meanwhile, wrap corn tortillas in wet paper towel, microwave for 1 minute or so.
4. Serve with toppings.

Nutrient Information

Approximate analysis per serving (not including toppings):

Calories:

93 kcals

Sodium:

59 mg

Protein:

8 g

Potassium:

177 mg

Fat:

1 g

Calcium:

56 mg

Carbohydrates:

13 g

Phosphorus:

139 mg

Fiber:

2 g

 

Cholesterol:

16 mg

Recipe used with permission from:
Northwest Kidney Centers
www.nwkidney.org
Ph (206) 292-2771, ext. 2000
700 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Recipe Disclaimer
Due to variations in ingredients, the nutritional analyses should be used as a guideline only. A renal dietitian reviews all recipes, but we cannot assure that all values are accurate. Remember to consult a renal care provider with respect to any specific questions or concerns you may have regarding proper renal nutrition or before making any changes in your renal diet.

Uploaded: 12-31-2008

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