Diabetic Recipes | Caribbean Red Snapper

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup chopped red pepper
½ cup carrots, cut in strips
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
¾ lb. red snapper fillet
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons pitted ripe olives, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese or low-fat ricotta cheese

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, carrot, and garlic; sauté 10 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil. Push vegetables to one side of the pan.
2. Arrange fillets in a single layer in center of skillet. Cover; cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add tomato and olives. Top with cheese. Cover; cook 3 minutes, or until fish is firm but moist.
4. Transfer fish to serving platter; garnish with vegetables and pan juices.

Nutritional Info (per serving):

Calories: 193
Carbohydrate: 3g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 11g

Daily Servings According to Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid:
Serving from Vegetable group: 1
Serving from Meat group: ½
Serving from Fat: 1 ½

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