Wednesday, August 7, 2013

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Stewed Cucumbers and Tomatoes - 19.8g Carbs, 3.8g Fiber, 4.8g Sugar

 

Stewed Cucumbers and Tomatoes - 19.8g Carbs, 3.8g Fiber, 4.8g Sugar

From: www.peakmarket.com

2 Tbsp canola oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 red pepper, seeded & chopped
4 (301 g) cucumbers, peeled, seeded & coarsely chopped (cucumber+(8-1/4"))
2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/4 tsp sugar
Salt
Pepper
1 tsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup scallions, chopped

In a large saucepan; heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and
red pepper,. Saute until just tender. Add cucumber, tomatoes, sugar,
salt and pepper to taste. Stir well. Bring to a simmer and cook until
cucumbers are just translucent. Add lime juice and scallions. Serve
as a side dish or over cooked rice.

Serves: 4
Serving Size: 451 g
Nutrition per Serving:
148 Calories, 68 Calories from Fat, 7.6g Total Fat, 0.5g Saturated Fat,
0g Trans Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 51mg Sodium, 19.8g Total Carbs,
3.8g Dietary Fiber, 4.8g Sugars, 3.5g Protein
Vitamin A 26% - Vitamin C 112% - Calcium 6% - Iron 13%
Nutrition Grade: A

Good points:
Low in saturated fat
No cholesterol
Low in sodium
High in dietary fiber
High in potassium
High in vitamin A
Very high in vitamin B6
Very high in vitamin C

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