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Cucumber Raita

:  January/February 1999, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)

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An easy, cooling accompaniment to spicy dishes. Try it with Tandoori Chicken.


Cucumber Raita Recipe

Makes: 1 cup

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced
  • 2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice-wine vinegar
  • Pinch of ground cumin
  • Dash of Tabasco, or other hot sauce
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl. Add cucumber, yogurt, cilantro, honey, vinegar, cumin and hot sauce. Stir to combine. Season with pepper.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon: 41 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 2 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 0 g fiber; 30 mg sodium; 36 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1 vegetable


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Recipe Categories

Health & Diet Considerations
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Servings
8 or more
Main Ingredient
Chicken
Preparation/ Technique
Saute
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Make ahead instructions
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Sauce/Condiment, savory
Ethnic/Regional
Asian
Indian
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Publication
The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
January/February 1999
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