Diabetic Recipes

Asparagus with Parmesan

(makes 4 servings)

3/4	pound (360 g) fresh asparagus, woody stems snapped off and discarded

1	tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice

2	tablespoons (18 g) grated Parmesan cheese

Simmer the asparagus in water to cover until cooked crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain
Return asparagus to pan and sprinkle with lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Place over medium-high heat, shaking the pan several times, until asparagus is glazed and hot. Serve at once.

Per serving:	32 calories (27% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.6 g saturated fat), 4 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 3 mg cholesterol, 60 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1/2 carbohydrate (1 vegetable)

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