Appetizers for Diabetes

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1

Ingredients:

2 carrots, cut into 3-inch sticks
2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch sticks
1/2 jicama, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks
1 bunch radishes, trimmed
6 green onions, trimmed
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 cup fresh salsa

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1

Ingredients:

2 cups, Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
1/4 cup, sugar substitute
3 Tbsp, red wine vinegar
1 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
2 garlic cloves, minced
<3 Tbsp, minced fresh basil
1 tsp, oregano
1 8 oz loaf whole grain French bread
8 tsp, extra virgin olive oil

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Number of Servings: 12

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1

Ingredients:

6 ripe pluots, halved and pitted
6 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
6 ripe nectarines, halved and pitted
2 lemons, juiced
1 tsp cayenne pepper
mint sprigs (optional)

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1

Ingredients:

4 artichokes (medium size), cooked
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1 eggplant (small), peeled and diced
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp fresh oregano
1 Tbsp fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp pepper

Artichokes with Garlic Dip

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0

Ingredients:

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 Tbsp chopped chives
2 tsp chili sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 tsp pepper
4 artichokes (medium), prepared and cooked