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Sweet Potatoes for Diabetics – Chili Lime Recipe

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Sweet Potatoes for Diabetics

I don’t know about you, but I sure do love sweet potatoes and yams, the problem is every time I eat them, my sugars sky rocket.  I was looking for an alternative to sweet potatoes for diabetics.  I was thrilled to find butternut squash has half the calories, carbs and sugar of sweet potatoes, here’s a link with the full nutritional value.

You know what’s even funnier, is I don’t tell my kids that we are eating squash.  I just say it’s sweet potato and everyone is happy:)  The other benefit of this version of ‘sweet potatoes for diabetics’ is I can buy it already cut either frozen or fresh and it’s ready to cook.  That is my kind of veggie!!

For this recipe I bought Mann’s pre-cut butternut squash that look like crinkle fries.  I actually have been trying a bunch of the mann products because they are ready to go and healthy veggies.

sweet potatoes for diabetics


Nutrition Facts
Chili Lime Butternut Squash Fries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Potassium 77mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 0.3g 1%
Vitamin C 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Chili Lime Butternut Squash Fries
This diabetic recipe was so delicious that even my kids ate them!! The butternut squash fries were easy to bake in the oven and serve with our favorite dipping sauces.
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Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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servings
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Instructions
  1. Mix the squash, oil and chili powder together in a bowl, in a zip top bag or even on the sheet pan.
  2. Cook the coated squash on a sheet pan with foil (for an easier clean up) for 20-25 minutes at 400 degrees. If you like them crispier, put under the broiler for a few minutes or until toasty looking.
  3. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I'm really loving this yogurt ranch I found at my supermarket. Enjoy:)
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  • Catherine O'Connor
    Reply

    is the tin chicken soup used in your Lemon Chicken high in salt Thanks.

    • Charlie Allred
      Reply

      You can use whichever chicken broth you like. I usually buy either low sodium or no salt:)

  • Naum
    Reply

    Thanks. I also enjoy sweet potatoes but they spike my blood sugar. So IL try the squash.

  • Rai
    Reply

    This recipe looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try this someday. Thanks a lot for posting!

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