HEALTHY LIVING: Spiced Tomato Drink

 SPICED TOMATO DRINK

HEALTHY LIVING

Spiced Tomato Drink

1 can (46oz) tomato juice

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine tomato juice, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.  Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice.

Serve warm or cold

Note:  celery sticks, optional

One serving (3/4 cup) equals 62 calories

Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable and 1/2 starch