Low Glycemic Bread Recipe

I love bread. That’s why, when I was diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia–and found out bread was a thing of the past–I was dismayed. Luckily, I found out that my favorite kind of bread, sourdough, is low on the glycemic index. One slice (2 1/2 oz) has 20g of carbohydrates and is 52 on the glycemic index. The following recipe, for a sourdough French stick, is crispy on the outside and disappears at family meals faster than a slice of chocolate cake.
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Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe

This burger is a great, low-glycemic, protein rich replacement for those “other” burgers. Warning: don’t serve this one in a flimsy bun!

Ingredients:

• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2T olive oil
• 1/2 t thyme
• 2T balsamic vinegar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 4 portobello mushrooms
• 4 Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted grain buns
• 2T pickle relish
• 1/4 cup Vegenaise
• 1 tomato
• 4 romaine lettuce leaves

Procedure:

1. Preheat broiler. In the meantime, whisk the garlic, olive oil, thyme, vinegar, pepper and salt in a small bowl.
2. Rinse mushroom caps. Place in broiler pan. Baste with 1/2 the liquid.
3. Broil mushrooms for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix vegenaise and pickle relish.
4. Turn mushrooms over, baste with remaining sauce. Broil for 5 minutes.
5. Assemble, and enjoy!

Nutrition information:

• 283 Calories
• 12 g fat
• 35 g carbs
• 10 g protein

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