Diabetic Recipes

Ginger Sweet Potato Puree

(makes 4 servings)

1 1/2

pounds (720 g) sweet potatoes

1/4	cup (60 ml) skim milk

1/2	teaspoon (2.5 ml) grated peeled fresh gingerroot

butter flavored refrigerated cooking spray

Peel the potatoes and cut into 1 inch pieces. Boil in water to cover for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are very tender. Drain the potatoes.
Mash the potatoes by hand or in a food processor. Mix in the milk and fresh ginger. Place in a oven proof bowl and coat with cooking spray. Can be placed in warm oven to hold for serving.

Per serving:	176 calories (0 g from fat), 3 g protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 44 g carbohydrates, 5 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 67 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	3 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.