Diabetic Recipes | Fruity Ham Slices

1 pound low-sodium extra lean ham slices (8 slices)
2 bananas
½ cup crushed pineapple in juice
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Directions:

1. Place ham slices in a baking dish.
2. Peel bananas and cut into quarters, first cutting lengthwise.
3. Place ¼ banana and 1 tablespoon crushed pineapple on each ham slice.
4. To make the sauce, pour pineapple juice in a saucepan. Add cornstarch, cinnamon, and cloves.
5. Cook over medium heat until juice is clear and slightly thickened. Pour sauce over top of ham.
6. Bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

Nutritional Info (per serving):

Calories: 142
Carbohydrate: 15g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 550mg
Potassium: 339mg
Calcium: 14mg

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 2 very-lean meat

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