Diabetic Recipes

Mango Salsa

(makes 4 servings)

1 large ripe mango peeled and chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded, and chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and cubed
1 scallion, white part and 2 inches (5 cm) green, chopped
2 tablespoons (30 ml) minced fresh ginger
1 large clove garlic, minced
juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoon (45 ml) chopped cilantro
  1. Place the mango in a covered bowl. Add the red pepper, tomato, scallion, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro.
  2. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Per serving: 51 calories (5% calories from fat), 1 g protein, trace total fat (0 saturated fat), 13 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 6 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable)