Friday, August 28, 2015

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Artichoke Lemon Pesto - 14.9g Carbs, 6.6g Fiber, 1.8g Sugar

 

Artichoke Lemon Pesto - 14.9g Carbs, 6.6g Fiber, 1.8g Sugar

From: www.oceanmist.com - Source: Kate, Brookings, OR
Sauce for pasta or dip for veggies.
{Instead of pasta consider using on spirilized vegetables. Take Care, Gloria}

15 oz artichoke hearts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Pepper, to taste

Place all ingredients in food processor and chop until creamy. May need to add extra olive oil for increased creaminess.

Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 165 g
Nutrition per Serving: 214 Calories, 143 Calories from Fat, 15.9g Total Fat, 3.9g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 10mg Cholesterol, 232mg Sodium, 440mg Potassium, 14.9g Total Carbs, 6.6g Dietary Fiber, 1.8g Sugars, 8.4g Protein
Vitamin A 2% - Vitamin C 47% - Calcium 18% - Iron 9%
Nutrition Grade: B

Good points:
    Low in cholesterol
    Low in sugar
    High in dietary fiber
    High in phosphorus
    Very high in vitamin C


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