Diabetic Recipes

Baked Sweet Potatoes in Jackets

(makes 6 servings)

6	small sweet potatoes, about 3 ounces (90 g) each

olive oil cooking spray

Scrub the potatoes and prick several times with the tip of a sharp knife. Place in a large saucepan with water to cover. Gently boil for 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Arrange on a baking sheet. Lightly coat each potato with cooking spray. Roast alongside the chicken until potatoes are very tender, about 40 minutes.
Serve the potatoes whole, slashing the top with a knife.

Per serving:	53 calories (0 calories from fat), 1 g protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 5 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 carbigtdrate (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.