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Balsamic-basil sliced tomatoes

Preparation time: 10 minutes


 

2 medium ripe tomatoes (about 4 ounces each) or 1 large tomato (about 8 ounces)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
2 tablespoons finely crumbled garlic-herb Feta cheese (plain Feta can be substituted)

Slice tomatoes and lay on a serving platter. Drizzle evenly with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle evenly with cracked pepper, snipped basil, and cheese. Divide into 4 equal portions and serve right away.

Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
  Calories: 38
  Carbohydrate: 4 g
  Protein: 1 g
  Fat: 2 g
  Saturated fat: 1 g
  Sodium: 60 mg
  Fiber: 1 g
  Exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat
  Carbohydrate choices: 0

This recipe was developed by Tami Ross, a Diabetes Nutrition Specialist and Certified Diabetes Educator in Lexington, Kentucky.

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