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Huevos ahogados or drowned eggs are a classic Mexican breakfast dish. You can make them in a tomato-based sauce or a salsa verde, like this one. The eggs are poached in the sauce and are served with corn tortillas. Receta en Español aqui

I don’t know anyone who does not love Mexican food. It has gone mainstream! Nowadays, you can really find all sorts of Mexican ingredients all over the U.S. One thing I have noticed is that the flour tortilla has truly taken over and many people have forgotten about the corn tortilla. Corn tortillas have a great flavor and are much healthier than flour tortillas. One flour tortilla has 110 calories whereas one corn tortilla has just 50 calories! And of course, who can go wrong with shrimp, mango, and chipotle!

This quick and easy breakfast for two features a sunny fried egg, fresh tomato, and avocado, wrapped up in a warm tortilla.

This “tortilla” is a traditional Spanish breakfast that you can also enjoy as a snack or light dinner. It has a full serving of leafy greens on the side so you can start your day with a serving of veggies. This recipe is not only mediterranean style but also vegetarian and low-fat.

Do you need a quick and easy dinner? Then this recipe is a great choice – and it’s easy on the budget! Pairing the quesadilla with a simple, zesty salad makes this a complete vegetarian meal. You could use regular whole-wheat tortillas if you do not need this to be gluten-free.

This veggie-packed breakfast burrito is a wholesome, portable way to start the day. Made with egg whites, colorful vegetables, and a sprinkle of reduced-fat cheddar, it's low in saturated fat and a great source of fiber and protein. The use of low-carb whole wheat tortillas makes it a good choice for people managing blood glucose (blood sugar). This is a DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension, low fat, and vegetarian recipe.

Packed with protein, antioxidants and fiber, this breakfast will sustain your energy and your hunger all morning. A light egg mixture featuring veggies you have on hand (such as spinach, mushrooms fresh herbs and scallions) is wrapped in a whole grain toasted tortilla and served with salsa.

These southwest breakfast tostadas are layered with spiced black beans, sautéed spinach, and an egg for a great start to your day. Crisp corn tortillas provide a whole grain base, while fiber-rich beans and healthy fats from avocado help support blood glucose (blood sugar) management. It’s a bold vegetarian breakfast that fits well into a diabetes-friendly eating plan.

Try this meatless meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

This hand-held apple fritter is easy to make. Whole wheat tortillas are filled with a sweet apple filling and baked to perfection. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Tex Mex Diabetes Cooking. To order directly from the American Diabetes Assocation, click here !