Diabetic Recipe: Baked Onion Rings

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients  

• 1 Vidallia or yellow onion 
• 2¼ cups of low-fat buttermilk 
• ¼ cup crushed Corn Flakes
• ¼ cup whole-wheat bread crumbs 
• ½ cup Panko bread crumbs 
• Olive oil spray
• ¼ cup seasoning of choice: paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, etc.
• Salt 

Instructions

1. Slice the onion to your preferred thickness and place the rings in a bowl filled with buttermilk.  Soak and refrigerate for at least one hour.

2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

4. Combine all of the seasoning and crumbs in a bowl.

5. Dip each ring in the seasoning mixture and place onto the lined baking sheet.  Spray lightly with olive oil.

6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. 

7. Salt to taste and serve while hot.

Nutrition per Serving  

Calories: 75
Protein: 3 g
Fat: <1 g
Carbohydrate: 15 g

It's important to pay attention to serving size. Everyone's dietary needs and restrictions are unique. Check with your diabetes care team about specific questions or concerns.

Recipe adapted from skinnytaste.com and tasteslovely.com