Sunday, February 17, 2008

Easy Diabetic Confetti Bean Salad Recipe

16 ounces can mixed cut green & wax beans
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons pimiento, chopped
1/2 cup cider vinegar
Sugar substitute equivalent to 5 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
Crisp lettuce leaves
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped

Drain beans, saving liquid. Combine this liquid with vinegar in a saucepan. Add mixed pickling spice, either loose or in a small cheesecloth bag. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix all the vegetables in a bowl. Remove liquid from heat; add sweetener and stir until dissolved. Pour over vegetables and remove spice bag or loose spices. Chill several hours, stirring often. Drain before serving on crisp lettuce.

Calories: 28
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

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