Diabetic Recipes

Cheese Grits

(makes 6 servings)

3	cups water

3/4	cup (120 g) quick-cooking grits

2	teaspoons (10 g) reduced-fat margarine

1/2	cup (58 g) shredded fat-free sharp cheddar cheese

In a heavy saucepan, bring water to a rapid boil. Gradually stir in grits and cook, stirring constantly, until grits are creamy and thick.
Remove from heat and stir in margarine. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with shredded cheese. Serve at once.

Per serving:	98 calories (10% calories from fat), 6 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 17 g carbohydrates, 0 g dietary fiber, 1 mg cholesterol, 92 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 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.