• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1/4 cup tart apples, chopped
• 2 tsp. curry powder
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained
• 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• fresh ground pepper

In a heavy skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the apple and sauté for 3 more minutes. Add the curry powder and cayenne to coat the apple and onion. Add the cooked rice and chickpeas. Cook through until rice and beans are hot. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.

Note: Ideally diabetics should meet with a professional dietitian to plan an individualized diet plan. There is no single diet that meets all the needs of everyone with diabetes.

This recipe serves 6 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 6 only.

Per serving: calories 268, fat 3.7g, 12% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 7.0g, carbohydrates 51.4g, fiber 5.8g, sugar 2.2g, sodium 49mg, diet points 5.0.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.3, Fruit: 0.1, Bread: 2.9, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.6, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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