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Thursday, June 11, 2009

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Re: Jicama-Mango-Citrus Salsa - 6g carbs

--- In Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends@yahoogroups.com, "Jenn Bartimus" <twbart72@...> wrote:
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> Jicama-Mango-Citrus Salsa *
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> Serving Size: 16
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> 1 large mango
> 3/4 cup jicama -- diced
> 1 jalapeno -- seeded and finely chipped
> 1 cup mandarin oranges in water
> 1 cup grapefruit -- sections
> 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
> 1 teaspoon lime juice
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> Peel mango over a large bowl to catch any juices that may drip. When peeled,
> remove as much flesh as possible and set aside. Continuing to work over the
> bowl, scrape whatever flesh clings to the pit into the bowl.
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> In a similar fashion, peel orange and grapefruit over the bowl to trap the
> juices. When peeled, cut into segments, then cut segments in half. Cut
> reserved mango into 1/4 inch cubes.
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> Put citrus and mango into bowl with all other ingredients and toss gently to
> thoroughly blend. Serve immediately.
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> Yield: "4 cups"
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> Per Serving: 23 Calories; trace Fat (2.1% calories from fat); trace Protein;
> 6g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 2mg Sodium.
>
> Jenn
> Mom2Sam and Tiny
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I'm gonna try this tonite and will let you know tomorrow how it turned out!!!