The recipe has been taken from the Diabetes Weight Loss Plan, distributed by Simon & Schuster, available at $34.95 (RRP) from leading bookstores or Diabetes Australia on 1300 136 588.
Throughout much of the southern Mediterranean you may see this on the breakfast menu. Make sure the tomatoes are at room temperature for the best flavor. Serves: 3
Ingredients
4 large tomatoes, cut in wedges
200 g cucumber, cut in chunks
100 g reduced-fat feta cheese, cut in thin slices
9 black olives
2 teaspoons olive oil
Freshly chopped marjoram, to sprinkle
Freshly ground black pepper, to sprinkle
6 slices oat, soya and linseed bread to serve
Method
1. Arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, cheese and olives on three plates.
2. Sprinkle with olive oil, marjoram and pepper and serve with bread.
Nutritional Information: Each serving provides - Key nutrients 1539 kilojoules; 368 g calories; 18 g protein; 10 g fat; 4 g saturated fat; 45 g carbohydrate; 10 g sugar; 7 g fibre; 873 mg sodium. GI estimate low.