Sunday, September 29, 2013

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Artichoke Guacamole - 31.7g Carbs, 14.2g Fiber, 4g Sugar

 

Artichoke Guacamole - 31.7g Carbs, 14.2g Fiber, 4g Sugar

From: OCEAN MIST Appetizers For Entertaining
This pesto is great on pasta, vegetables, and pizza! To cut calories: Use canned vegetable broth instead of olive oil.

6 cooked, large Ocean Mist Artichokes
1 lime (or lemon)
4 Tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise (or fat-free sour cream)
1/2 cup salsa
1 tsp garlic powder  
Pepper

Start with 6 cooked, large Ocean Mist Artichokes. Remove the Hearts and bottoms from the Artichokes and place in a medium-sized bowl. Mash Artichoke Hearts and bottoms with fork until smooth or place in a food processor. Add the juice from 1 lime or lemon, garlic salt and pepper to taste. Add 4 tablespoons of reduced-fat mayonnaise or ½ cup fat-free sour cream and ½ cup of your favorite salsa Blend all the ingredients together and serve with Artichoke leaves or your favorite whole grain snack cracker

One serving of Avocado Dip has 415 calories - one serving of Artichoke guacamole has only 46 calories!

Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Using: No added salt. Reduced Fat Olive Oil Mayonnaise by Kraft Foods, Inc.
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 308 g
Nutrition per Serving: 175 Calories, 40 Calories from Fat, 4.5g Total Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 519mg Sodium, 31.7g Total Carbs, 14.2g Dietary Fiber, 4g Sugars, 8.8g Protein
Vitamin A 3% - Vitamin C 63% - Calcium 12% - Iron 19%
Nutrition Grade: A

Good points:
Very low in saturated fat
No cholesterol
Very high in dietary fiber
High in iron
High in manganese
Very high in magnesium
High in phosphorus
High in potassium
High in vitamin B6
Very high in vitamin C
 
Bad points:
High in sodium

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