Diabetic Recipes

Pastry

(makes 10 servings)

1/2 teaspoon (1 g) sugar
1 cup (125 g) unbleached flour)
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) lemon zest
4 tablespoon (60 g) frozen margarine, cut into 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) pieces
2 tablespoons (30ml) plus 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ice water
  1. In a food processor, process sugar, flour, lemon zest, and margarine for 5 seconds. Add all ice water and process another 5 seconds.
  2. Remove dough and press between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Pat into a 4-inch ( 10cm) circle. Wrap securely and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. When ready to use, place on a lightly floured board and roll to desired thickness.
Per serving: 87 calories (48 % calories from fat), 1 g protein, 5 g total fat (0.8 g saturated fat), 10 g carbohydrates, 0 g dietary fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 53 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 0.5 carbohydrate (0.5 bread/starch), 1 fat