Diabetic Recipes

Pesto

(makes 1/2 cup or 120 ml)

2/3	cup (156 ml) tightly packed fresh basil leaves

3	scallions, including 2 inches (5 cm) green, chopped

1	clove garlic, minced

1	teaspoon (5 ml) dry-roasted sunflower seeds

freshly ground pepper

3 to 4

teaspoons (15 to 20 ml) low-sodium fat-free chicken broth

1/2	tablespoon (7.5 ml) grated Parmesan cheese

Place first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pulse on and off until finely minced.
Add the stock to thin the mixture. Stir in cheese.

Per 1 teaspoon (5 ml) serving:	2 calories (42% calories from fat), 0 protein, trace total fat (0 saturated fat), 0 carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 3 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	FREE

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.