Lemon Spiked Garlic Greens

Ingredients

• Garlic-flavored vegetable cooking spray
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/2 pounds greens, washed, stems removed, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup water
• 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute onion and garlic until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add greens and water to saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until greens are wilted and tender, about 5 to 8 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.

 

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 58
Fat: 1.7 grams
Sodium: 43 miligrams
Cholesterol: 53.3 miligrams
Protein: 5.9 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams

Diabetic Exchanges

2 Vegetable

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes