Chickpeas are rich in protein and fiber which helps keep your blood sugar levels stable after eating.
Recipe provided by: Kelly Wilson, RDN, DipACLM, Trinity Health Lifestyle Medicine Program - Ann Arbor Hospital
Watching your added sugar and carbohydrate intake can sometimes make managing diabetes a challenge. For an easy, flavorful, diabetes-friendly way to satisfy your hunger, try this delicious and simple recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2, 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- ½ large bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
Directions:
- Mash avocado and chickpea together with a fork leaving a few beans whole.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Use as a sandwich or wrap filling or as a tasty, protein-rich salad topping.
(This recipe contains about 20g of carbohydrate for ½ cup serving for individuals that are counting their carbohydrate intake)
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