Diabetic Recipes

Crostini

(makes 20 pieces)

1	1-pound (480 g) narrow loaf of Italian or French bread

olive oil cooking spray

2	garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), Gas Mark 4. Slice the bread into 20 1/4-inch thick slices, discarding the ends. Arrange the bread in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Lightly spritz each slice with cooking spray.
Bake until lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Remove from oven and immediately rub each slice with the cut garlic. Set aside.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to use within a day.

Per piece:	62 calories (12% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 133 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.