Rosemary Potato Skewers

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Rosemary Potato Skewers

Adapted from FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Produce for Better Health Foundation

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	1 skewer
Calories	160
Calories from Fat	50
Total Fat	5 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Cholesterol	5 mg
Sodium	300 mg
Total Carbohydrate	24 g
Dietary Fiber	3 g
Sugars	2 g
Proteins	3 g
Vitamin A	2% DV
Vitamin C	50% DV
Calcium	2% DV
Iron	6% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Servings and Times

Servings	4
Preparation Time	45 minutes

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.0

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Medium red potatoes peeled and cut into 1½ chunks	4 (about 1 1/3 pounds)
Olive oil	1 tablespoon
Butter, melted	2 teaspoon
Chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)	1 tablespoon
Large clove garlic, minced	1
Salt	½ teaspoon
Ground black pepper	¼ teaspoon
12-inch skewers (metal or bamboo) soaked in warm water for 30 minutes	4

Directions
Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat broiler. In a heavy saucepan with tight-fitting lid, cook the potatoes in 2 inches of boiling water until tender, approximately 15 minutes.
Drain potatoes. Cool slightly and thread onto skewers.
In a small bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. Place potato skewers on the grill 3-4 inches above the glowing embers. Brush the skewers with the rosemary mixture. Grill, basting and turning several times, until the potatoes are lightly browned, approximately 10-12 minutes.

Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 0; Vegetables: 0; Meat: 0; Milk: 0; Fat: 1; Carbs: 1; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

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