Sunday, January 4, 2015

Re: [Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Artichoke and Lemon Pasta Sauce - 5.5g Carbs, 3.2g Fiber, 1g Sugars

 

I assume this uses cilantro (like a pesto) as 1/4C of coriander would be awfully overpowering. Otherwise it sounds like a sauce I'd try.

On January 2, 2015 12:23:57 PM AKST, "chefgloria1030@yahoo.com [Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends]" <Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

Artichoke and Lemon Pasta Sauce - 5.5g Carbs, 3.2g Fiber, 1g Sugars

From: Conners, Bridgette (2014-12-03). Pasta Sauce Recipes: The Ultimate Guide (Kindle Locations 321-328). Kindle Edition.
Prep Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: none
Ready In: 5 min
Servings: 4

1 small jar artichokes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 medium garlic cloves
1 cup walnuts
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt, as per taste
 
1. Place the garlic cloves, coriander, lemon juice, walnuts , both oils, pepper and salt in a food processor and blend till everything becomes smooth.

2. Now break up the artichokes gently and add to the sauce. No more blending is needed.

3. Pour over your choice of pasta, toss and serve!

Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com - Salt Omitted for nutrition!
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 96 g
Nutrition per Serving: 352 Calories, 319 Calories from Fat, 35.4g Total Fat, 3.6g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 97mg Sodium, 198mg Potassium, 5.5g Total Carbs, 3.2g Dietary Fiber, 1g Sugars, 8.3g Protein
Vitamin A 5% - Vitamin C 15% - Calcium 3% - Iron 6%
Nutrition Grade: B-

Good points:
    No cholesterol
    Low in sodium
    Very low in sugar
    High in manganese



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