Saturday, March 31, 2012

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Brussels Sprouts Steak - 8.6g Carbs, 3.5g Fiber, 2.1g Sugar

 

Brussels Sprouts Steak - 8.6g Carbs, 3.5g Fiber, 2.1g Sugar

From: The Vegetarian Paleo Recipe Cookbook: 47 All Natural Gluten-Free Meals and Desserts (The Paleo Recipe Cookbooks)

Whether you love or fear these tiny vegetables, you've got to taste this brussels sprouts steaks.
Serves: 2
Cook Time: 15 min

2 cups Brussels Sprouts
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Bring a large pan of water to a boil and add the brussels sprouts. Remove from water after 3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook as this will make them bitter.

Add the brussels sprouts to a blender and pulse for 2 – 3 minutes. Add the spices and incorporate into the mixture.

Shape the mixture into two rounds (similar to a hamburger).

Grease a frying pan with olive oil and place over medium heat. Grill the steaks for 2 minutes on each side.

Serves: 2
Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Serving Size: 89 g
Nutrition per Serving:
41 Calories, 3 Calories from Fat, 0.3g Total Fat, 0mg Cholesterol,
22mg Sodium, 8.6g Total Carbs, 3.5g Dietary Fiber, 2.1g Sugars, 3.1g Protein
Vitamin A 13%- Vitamin C 125% - Calcium 4% - Iron 7%
Nutrition Grade: A

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

Bad points:
High in sugar

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