Diabetic Recipes

Tropical Salsa

(makes 4 servings)

1	cup (246 g) finely diced fresh pineapple

1	large ripe mango, peeled, seeded, and finely diced

1/2	cup (66 g) finely diced tomatillos

1	small jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced

grated zest and juice of 1 lime

1/4	cup (40 g) minced red onion

2	tablespoons (8 g) minced cilantro

1	teaspoon (5 ml) olive oil

Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl. Let stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Per serving:	75 calories (18% calories from fat), 1 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 16 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 3 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 carbohydrate (fruit), 1/2 fat

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.