Diabetic Recipes

Cilantro Chutney

(makes about 2 1/2 cups)

1/3 cup (40 g) chopped green bell pepper
1 cup (65 g) loosely packed cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons (20 g) chopped onion
leaves from 1 sprig of fresh mint (optional)
1/2 teaspoon (2 g) minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
pinch salt (optional)
3 whole cloves
2 cups (456 g) plain low-fat yogurt
  1. In a food processor or blender, combine everything but the yogurt. Process until finely minced. Stir in yogurt.
  2. Transfer mixture to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Per 1/4 cup (60 ml) servings: 35 calories (20% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 4 g carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 3 mg cholesterol, 152 mg potassium, 37 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (skim milk)