Spicy Crunchy Vegetables

These are the perfect side dish or snack to have in your fridge. This makes 1 large bowl.

Ingredients 

• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup fresh cauliflowerets
• 1/4 cup julienned carrot
• 2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 ounces reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, cut into small cubes
• 2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon salt-free spicy seasoning blend
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted

Directions 

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in cheese. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, seasoning blend and salt. Stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 87 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 281mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.