Diabetic Recipes

Couscous with Arugula

(makes 8 servings)

3	cups (720 ml) fat-free, no salt added canned chicken broth

2	cups (368 g) couscous

4	ounces (120 g) fresh arugula leaves, trimmed

1	tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil

freshly ground pepper

In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in couscous and arugula. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and stir in olive oil and pepper. Serve at once.

Per serving:	193 calories (12% calories from fat), 7 g protein, 3 g total fat (0.3 g saturated fat), 35 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 22 mg sodium
Diabetic Exchanges:	2 carbohydrate (bread/starch), 1 vegetable

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.