Diabetic Recipes

Herbed Bruschetta

(makes 4 servings)

4	slices crusty Italian bread, cut 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick

olive oil cooking spray

2	garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half

freshly ground pepper

chopped fresh basil and oregano

Toast or grill the bread slices until lightly browned on both sides.
Remove from heat and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Rub with the cut garlic; top with pepper and chopped herbs. Again, spray with cooking spray. Cut in half and serve warm.

Per serving:	77 calories (12% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 166 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 carbohydrate (1 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.