Diabetic Recipes

Chile Con Queso

(makes 8 servings)

4	ounces (120 g) reduced-fat processed cheese, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes

1/3	cup (24 g) store-bought chunky salsa

1	16-ounce (480 g) can fat-free refried beans

1/4	cup (34 g) well-drained canned chopped green chiles

Combine all ingredients and put in a microwave-safe dish. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir. Continue to cook for another 4 minutes, stirring once, until cheese is melted and dip is warmed through.
Serve hot with fat-free or reduced-fat tortilla chips.

Per serving (dip only):	102 calories (32% calories from fat), 5 g protein, 3 g total fat (2.0 g saturated fat), 10 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 10 mg cholesterol, 530 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 lean protein (meat), 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch)

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.