Spicy Fish Stew - 11g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 7g Sugar

Spicy Fish Stew - 11g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 7g Sugar

From: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes, published by the American Diabetes Association.
A zesty mix of fish and vegetables, this stew is sure to become a family favorite. Use any firm, white-fleshed fish you prefer, such as catfish, cod, or perch. To serve, ladle the stew over cooked rice or a slice of toasted garlic bread. Add 1 starch exchange for 1/3 cup of rice or 1 starch plus 1 fat exchange for each slice of garlic bread.
2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp thyme
1 quart tomato juice OR vegetable cocktail
2 tsp sugar
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 lb white fish, catfish, cod or perch
1/4 cup parsley

1. In a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, celery, onion, and garlic in oil over medium heat about 5 minutes. Add the thyme and sugar; saute 1 minute. Add the tomato juice, bay leaf, pepper sauce, and pepper; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat; add the fish and simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes.
3. Discard the bay leaf; stir in the parsley and serve hot.

Number of Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
Nutrition per Serving: 115 Calories, 32 Calories From Fat, 4g Total Fat, 1g Saturated Fat, 33mg Cholesterol, 480mg Sodium, 11g Total Carbs, 2g Dietary Fiber, 7g Sugars, 11g Protein
Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Vegetable, 1 Meat Lean