Diabetic Recipes

Egg White Matzo Balls

(makes 12 balls)

1/2	cup (240 g) matzo meal

4	large egg whites, slightly beaten

2	tablespoons canola oil

2	tablespoons cold water

1/4	teaspoon kosher salt

1/4	teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill

dash of nutmeg (optional)

In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour.
To cook matzo balls, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and drop rounded teaspoonfuls into the water. Simmer until done and the balls rise to the top, about 15 minutes. Use as directed above.

Per 1-ball serving:	47 calories (46% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 5 g carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 16 mg potassium, 58 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch)

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.