Recipes: Dinner's on the Grill

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june 2002

Dinner's on the Grill

Grilled Pork Loin with Mango Sauce

(makes 6 servings)

dry rub for pork:
1	teaspoon brown sugar
1	teaspoon garlic powder
1	teaspoon chili powder
1	teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1	teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2	teaspoon kosher salt

1 1/2	pounds (720 g) boneless pork loin
	vegetable cooking spray

mango sauce:
1/3	cup (80 ml) red wine vinegar
2	tablespoons sugar substitute ( make sure to use one that can take prolonged cooking like Splenda)
2	teaspoons black peppercorns
1	ripe mango

Combine the seasonings and rub on the pork loin. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Light a grill and coat the grid with cooking spray. When the grill is medium-hot, grill the pork until it registers 160° F with meat thermometer, turning occasionally.
While the meat is grilling, reduce the vinegar, sugar substitute, and peppercorns in a small non-reactive pot by one half. Drain.
Peel and pit the mango. Puree the fruit in a blender or food processor. Add to the vinegar mixture and set aside. (Makes 1 - 1 1/3 cups)
When the pork is cooked, allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice thin and serve with the mango sauce.

Per serving:	195 calories (33% calories from fat), 21 g protein, 7 g total fat (2.6 g saturated fat), 12 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 56 mg cholesterol, 208 mg sodium, 401 mg potassium
Diabetic exchanges:	3 lean protein, 1 carbohydrate (fruit)

Grilled Sweet Potatoes

(makes 6 servings)

2	pounds (960 g) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1	cup (480 ml) water
1/4	cup (50 g) Dijon mustard
1	tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
	olive oil cooking spray

Place the sweet potato slices in an microwave-safe covered dish and add the water. Cover and cook at HIGH level until almost done, about 5-6 minutes. Drain and set aside until ready to grill.
Before grilling, mix together the mustard and thyme.
Coat the potato slices with cooking spray. Grill the potatoes until done, brushing with the mustard mixture.

Per serving:	162 calories (0% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 39 g carbohydrate, 5 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 293 mg sodium, 429 mg potassium
Diabetic exchanges:	2 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch)

Grilled Asparagus

(makes 6 servings)

1 1/4	pounds (600 g) thick asparagus, woody stems removed, peeled if necessary
	olive oil cooking spray
1	tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar

Coat the asparagus with cooking spray and grill in a basket until crisp cooked.
Toss the cooked asparagus in vinegar and serve.

Per serving:	28 calories (0% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium, 236 mg potassium
Diabetic exchanges:	1/2 carbohydrate (1 vegetable)

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