Diabetic Recipes

Jicama Slaw

(makes 4 servings)

1 small jicama, peeled and julienned, about 4 cups (520 g)
1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely minced
3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons (8 g) finely minced cilantro
  1. Combine all ingredients, tossing to mix well.
  2. Serve cold.
Per serving: 63 calories (0% calories from fat), 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 15 g carbohydrates, 7 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 13 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (3 vegetable)