STEAMED ASPARAGUS: Daily Diabetic Recipe

STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 4 ounces Asparagus or 1/4 of recipe
Source: "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals"

INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound asparagus

DIRECTIONS
Try to select medium-size asparagus. Break off tough
ends and discard. Wash stalks in cold water.

Place a skillet of water over high heat and bring to
a boil. Add asparagus. Boil for 5 to 8 minutes, or
until tender, depending on the thickness of spears.

Remove asparagus with tongs and drain. Serve immediately,
at room temperature, or very slightly cooled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Glycemic Index (not significant), Glycemic Load (not significant),
Calories: 23, Protein: 2-1/2 g, Carbohydrate: 5 g,
Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 g, Sodium: 2 mg
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable