SIMPLE VEGGIE SKEWERS

SIMPLE VEGGIE SKEWERS

Yield: 12 appetizers
Source: "The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan"

INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium-small zucchini squash
- 12 cubes (3/4-inches each) reduced-fat white cheddar,
provolone, or Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 12 small whole fresh mushrooms
- 12 pitted jumbo black olives
- 12 cherry or grape tomatoes
- 12 wooden skewers (6-inches each)
- 1/2 cup light ranch salad dressing (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Trim the ends off the zucchini, quarter it
lengthwise, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.

Thread 1 of the zucchini pieces, 1 cube of cheese, 1 mushroom,
1 olive, 1 tomato, and another zucchini piece onto each skewer.

Serve immediately (accompanied by the dressing if desired)
or cover and chill for several hours before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (per appetizer):
Calories: 58, Carbohydrate: 2 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg,
Fat: 2.8 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Fiber: 1 g,
Protein: 5 g, Sodium: 138 mg, Calcium: 130 mg
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat