Diabetic Recipes

Pizza Fondue

(makes 1 serving)

1/4	cup (60 g) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

2	tablespoons (30 g) shredded fat-free Swiss cheese

1/2	cup (120 g) reduced-fat jarred spaghetti sauce without meat

1	2-ounce (60 g) French roll

To make the Pizza Fondue, place the cheese and half of the spaghetti sauce in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on MEDIUM (50%) power until cheese begins to melt, about 90 seconds. Carefully remove cover and stir in remaining spaghetti sauce.
Cover and return to the microwave, cooking on MEDIUM (50%) power until mixture is hot and bubbly, another 30 to 45 seconds.
Carefully cut the roll into bite-sized pieces. Place on 1 side of a dinner plate.
Uncover the Pizza Dip; stir again. Place the dish on the dinner plate and using a fork, dip the bread pieces into the pizza dip and eat.

Per serving:	291 calories (19% calories from fat), 18 g protein, 6 g total fat (3.2 g saturated fat), 40 g carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 18 mg cholesterol, 989 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 1/2 lean meat, 2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch), 2 vegetable

Note: If an adult with diabetes is also eating this fondue, they will need to limit their sodium intake to no more than 1,400 g for the rest of the day.

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.