Makes 6 servings

1 pound ground sirloin

1/2 cup  finely chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon cumin

Salt & pepper to taste

3 cups cooked rice

1/2 head lettuce, shredded, or 4 cups mixed greens

2 tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup nonfat sour cream

1/4 cup salsa

Low-fat tortilla chips (optional)

1.       In nonstick skillet, cook meat, onion, garlic until done, 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

2.       Add cumin, salt, pepper, rice. Remove from heat, cool.

3.       In bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, red onion, and rice mixture.

4.       In another bowl, mix sour cream and salsa.  Toss with lettuce-rice mixture. Serve immediately, with extra salsa and chips, if desired.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 256, Protein (g) 21, Carbohydrate (g) 30, Fat (g) 6, Calories from Fat (%) 20, Saturated Fat (g) 3, Dietary Fiber (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 45, Sodium (mg) 168  Diabetic Exchanges: 2.5 lean meat, 1.5 starch, 1 vegetable

Serving Suggestion:  Make extra dressing as it is just salsa and sour cream.  Serve with avocados or toss in black beans as this is a one meal dish.

Terrific Tidbit:   Use Louisiana rice and try yellow or brown rice.  Remember to choose the leanest cut of beef such as ground sirloin ending with a loin or round