I met with basketball legend Earl “The Pearl” Monroe who has type 2 diabetes. He said it was hard to change his lifestyle and he wants to help others.
Here’s a diabetes-friendly restaurant meal that we had.
Seared Mahi Mahi with Sweet Potato Gremalata and Mixed Vegetables
One serving
6 oz. Mahi Mahi
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 oz. white vinegar
1 oz. basil fresh
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper
3 oz. sweet potato
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 oz. spinach
1 oz. zucchini
1 oz. squash
1 tbsp onion
1 tsp Garlic
Pinch pepper
1 oz. (approx) gremalata sauce
Gremalata Sauce
4 tsp Lemon rind (8g)
2 tsp Garlic (6g)
2 tsp Basil (1.25)
1 tbsp Olive oil (13.5g)
1/2 pinch salt
1/2 pinch pepper
Nutrition information (one serving)
Calories
509
Fa
29g
Saturated fat
4g
Cholesterol
124mg
Sodium
456.5mg
Carbohydrates
26g
Fiber
5.5g
Sugar 6g
Protein 36g
Recipe courtesy of Diabetes Restaurant Month from Merck
