Another complete meal fit for diabetics. omit the fruit thou

Oven Fried Eggplant, Athenian Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Fresh Fruit Salad

Oven Fried Eggplant
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 25 min.
1/2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
1 Tbs. scallions, minced
1 lb. eggplant, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
nonstick cooking spray
Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine mayonnaise and scallions in a bowl. Spread over both sides of eggplant slices. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge eggplant slices in breadcrumbs. Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer on a baking sheet that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake 12 minutes. Turn eggplant slices and bake another 12 minutes or until golden.

Per serving: calories 203, fat 10.7g, 47% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 4.0g, carbohydrates 23.1g, fiber 3.7g, sugar 4.5g, sodium 754mg, diet points 4.7.

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Athenian Vegetables
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 35 min.
1-1/2 tomatoes\cooked, thinly sliced
1/2 lb. eggplant, peeled and diced
1 celery rib, diced
1/2 cup onion\cooked, sliced
1 red bell pepper\cooked, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch strips
3 Tbs. lemon juice
2 Tbs. fresh dill, minced or 1 tsp. dried
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. pepper
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place half the tomato slices in the bottom of a lightly oiled casserole dish. Toss remaining ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Transfer into tomato lined casserole dish. Bake 35 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Per serving: calories 106, fat 7.1g, 56% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 1.7g, carbohydrates 10.9g, fiber 2.9g, sugar 5.7g, sodium 19mg, diet points 2.6.

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Garlic Bread
Prep: 5 min, Cook: 5 min.
4 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick, toasted and hot
1 clove garlic, halved
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
Lightly rub one side of hot toast with cut side of garlic clove. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Per serving: calories 110, fat 5.3g, 43% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 2.3g, carbohydrates 13.3g, fiber 0.8g, sugar 0.3g, sodium 152mg, diet points 3.0.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

Prep: 15 min.
2 large peaches, sliced
2 cups blueberries, picked over
2 firm bananas, peeled and sliced
1/2 lb. Bing cherries, halved and pitted
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur (optional)
2 cups plain or vanilla nonfat yogurt
Combine fruit with sugar and Grand Marnier in a large bowl. Toss and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with yogurt.

Per serving: calories 336, fat 2.5g, 6% calories from fat, cholesterol 2mg, protein 10.8g, carbohydrates 76.3g, fiber 8.7g, sugar 65.2g, sodium 100mg, diet points 5.7.

Very Happy

Al

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