Try this delightful Cranberry Ginger Apricot Chutney, perfect for diabetes and CKD stages 1-5. Low in calories, sodium, and fat, packed with tangy flavors and fiber.
Ingredients
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serves 8
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger (3-inch piece of ginger root, peeled and grated)
- 1 cup apple with skin, finely chopped (about ½ of a large apple)
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
- 10 oz (2 cups) cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ medium lime)
- Lime zest, garnish
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Directions
Nutritional Information Prep: 30 min, Cook: 45 min, Total: 1 hr 15 min
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- When hot, add the red onions and cook until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the grated ginger, diced apple, and black peppercorns.
- Mix and continue cooking until the apples have softened, another 5 minutes.
- Then add the cranberries, apple cider vinegar, apricot jam, and lime juice. Cook and reduce until it the mixture becomes juicier and takes on a thick sauce-like consistency, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- To serve, scoop the warm cranberry chutney into a serving bowl and top with lime zest. Or keep refrigerated for up to week. It makes a wonderful host or hostess gift as well.
- Calories 50
- Carbohydrates11.4 g
- Dietary Fiber 1.7 g
- Protein 0.5 g
- Fat 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g
- Sodium 4 mg
- Potassium 94 mg
- Calcium 11 mg
- Phosphorus 13 mg
These recipes are for informational use only and not a substitute for medical or dietary advice. Consult your healthcare provider or dietitian for personalized guidance.
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