Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen cut leaf spinach
  • 1 (3 ounce) package nonfat cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon zesty no salt added Italian dressing mix
  • Assorted vegetables such as sliced carrots, jicama, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, green pepper, radishes


Directions

  1. Place spinach in a microwave-safe medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Microwave on high power for 3 to 4 minutes or until hot. Drain well and chop.
  2. Add cream cheese to spinach and stir until cream cheese is softened. Add sour cream and dressing mix, blending well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with assorted vegetables.

Notes:

Glycemic Index: 27, Glycemic Load: 1


Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 33
Sodium: 201 milligrams
Cholesterol: 1 milligrams
Protein: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 4 grams

Diabetic Exchanges

1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Very Lean Meat



Book Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals