Friday, January 24, 2014

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Roast Zucchini Salsa - 10.6g Carbs, 4.5g Fiber, 3.7g Sugar

 

Roast Zucchini Salsa - 10.6g Carbs, 4.5g Fiber, 3.7g Sugar

From: www.closetcooking.com
A tasty roast zucchini and jalapeno salsa that is just bursting with summery flavors!
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Total Time: 50 min
Makes: 2 cups

2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 handful cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pepitas, toasted
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lime, juice
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Brush the zucchini in oil, place it on a baking sheet with the cut side up and roast on the top shelf in a preheated 450F oven until tender, about 45 minutes.

Puree everything in a food processor.

Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Makes: 2 cups
Servings: 2
Serving Size: 249 g
Nutrition per Serving: 330 Calories, 289 Calories from Fat, 32.1g Total Fat, 4.9g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 101mg Sodium, 10.6g Total Carbs, 4.5g Dietary Fiber, 3.7g Sugars, 6.2g Protein
Vitamin A 12% - Vitamin C 63% - Calcium 4% - Iron 74%
Nutrition Grade: B-

Good points:
    No cholesterol
    Low in sodium
    Very high in iron
    High in vitamin C

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