BLT Cukes

Desription

Make these snacks when cucumbers are plentiful and large enough to easily hollow out with a spoon. You may make these up to 12 hours ahead of time and chill until serving.

• Contributed by Anita at Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
• Source: Diabetic Cooking Magazine

Ingredients

• 3 slices crisp cooked bacon, chopped
• ¼ cup diced tomato
• ½ cup finely chopped lettuce and baby spinach
• 1½ tablespoons non-fat mayonnaise
• pinch salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large cucumber
• minced parsley or green onion

Directions

1. Combine bacon, tomato and greens with mayonnaise.
2. Season with pepper; set aside.
3. Peel cucumber.
4. Trim off ends, and slice in half lengthwise.
5. Use a spoon to scoop out seeds; discard.
6. Place cucumber in a glass dish.
7. Divide blt mixture between segments, mounding in hollowed areas.
8. Sprinkle with minced parsley or green onion, if desired.
9. Slice into 2-inch pieces.

Nutritional information

Per serving:

• Calories 26 (50% of calories from fat) | Total Fat 2g | Protein 2g | Carbohydrate 2g | Cholesterol 3mg | Sodium 72mg | Dietary Fiber <1g | Saturated Fat <1g
• Dietary exchanges: Free