Diabetic Recipes

Greek Bruschetta

(makes 4 servings)

4 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slices of peasant-style bread
olive oil for brushing
1 large clove garlic, peeled and halved
4 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
1/4 cup (12 g) chopped fresh oregano
  1. Grill or toast bread; lightly brush one side of each piece with olive oil. Rub with garlic.
  2. Using the large holes of a hand-held grater, grate each tomato atop a slice of bread. Top with oregano and serve.
Per serving: 94 calories (13% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 18 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 3 g cholesterol, 194 mg potassium, 158 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (bread/starch)