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Scallops with Basil Tomato Sauce – 16g Carbs, 2g Fiber

Yield: 4 servings
From: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

1 Tbsp margarine
3/4 cup chopped onions
1 tsp crushed garlic
3/4 cup diced sweet green pepper
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
2 tsp all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 1/4 tsp dried basil (or 2 Tbsp chopped fresh)
1 lb scallops, sliced in half if large
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

In large nonstick skillet, melt margarine; saute onions,
garlic, green pepper and mushrooms until softened, approximately
5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring.

Add milk, tomato paste and basil; cook, stirring
continuously, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add scallops; cook just until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
Place on serving dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
216 Calories, 16g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 25g Protein, 6g Fat,
290mg Sodium, 47mg Cholesterol

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Vegetables, 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat

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