Diabetic Recipes

Green Beans with Basil

(makes 6 servings)

1 1/4

pound (600 g) fresh green beans, trimmed

1/2	tablespoon (6 g) reduced-calorie soft margarine

1/4	teaspoon (1.25 ml) crushed dried basil

Place beans in a pot with boiling water to cover. Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
Add margarine and basil. Toss to evenly coat. Transfer beans to a heated serving dish and serve at once.

Per serving:	34 calories (13% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.1 g saturated fat), 7 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 17 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1/2 carbohydrate (1 1/2 vegetable)

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.