Diabetes Self-Management

Cool Summer Sizzlers

Tangy Gazpacho

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

SERVING SIZE: 1 CUP

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 80, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 0g, Protein 3g, Carbohydrates 12g, Cholesterol 0mg, Fiber 3g, Sodium 174mg

Dietary Exchange: 1 Bread/Starch, ½ Fat

4 large tomatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 large cucumber (about 12 ounces), peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped purple onion
3 cloves garlic
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon canola or corn oil
2 tablespoons mild cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, not Tabasco)
¾ teaspoon salt

Garnish:

1 tomato, seeded and finely chopped½ yellow pepper,3 green onions, finely chopped½ cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

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