A couple of low carb sides to go along with your main dish

Before I post more main course dishes I've decided to give you a couple of sides. Both of these are diabetic friendly


Moroccan spiced carrots(diabetic friendly)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil(extra virgin)
4 cloves garlic,minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3 cups sliced carrots
1 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat
add garlic,cumin,corriander,paprika and ginger
cook until it has a wonderful fragrance but don't let it brown(aproximately 30 seconds)
add carrots,lemon juice, water and salt and bring to a simmer
reduce heat to low and cook covered until almost tender (aprox 5 mins)
remove lid and simmer until carrots are tender and liquid turns syrupy 2-5 mins
stir in the parsley
best served hot or at room temperature

aprox 7 grams of carbs per serving


Mexican coleslaw(Diabetic Friendly)


Ingredients

6 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups peeled grated carrots
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 1/4 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
rinse cabbage and carrots in cold water in a colander to crisp (let sit for aprox 5 minutes)
in a small bowl whisk together, cilantro,salt,vinegar and oil
add carrots and cabbage and toss well to coat

aproximately 5 grams of carbs