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And now, on to today's six recipes. Enjoy!
MARINATED GREEN BEANS
Yield: 1 serving (1/2 cup)
Source: The Diabetes Snack Munch Nibble Nosh Book
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/1.shtml
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Ingredients
3-1/2 cups (3/4 pound) fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
2 tablespoons chopped chives or thinly sliced green onion tops
2 tablespoons fat-free, low-sodium or regular chicken broth or bouillon
1 tablespoon catsup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste (optional)
2-3 drops hot pepper sauce
Directions
In a large saucepan, cook the beans in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain well in a colander.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chives, broth, catsup, vinegar, oil, mustard, salt (if desired), and hot pepper sauce. Stir to mix well. Add the cooked beans, and stir to coat the beans with marinade.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Stir before serving. Leftover beans will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 30; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 47 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
LIGHT SPINACH SALAD
Yield: 2 servings
Source: Magic Menus for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/3.shtml
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Ingredients
4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 medium orange, peeled, seeded, and sectioned
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, sliced
2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed or in strips
2 tablespoons reduced-fat salad dressing
Directions
Combine all ingredients except cheese and dressing in a large bowl; chill.
Before serving, add cheese and toss with dressing.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 302; Protein: 28 g; Fat: 15 g; Cholesterol: 422 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit
VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
Servings: 8
Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/240.shtml
Ingredients
1 pound fresh broccoli
1 teaspoon acceptable margarine
1 teaspoon acceptable vegetable oil
1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
12 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced (3-1/2 to 4 cups)
2 to 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
Pepper to taste
Directions
Separate broccoli florets so they are of small, uniform size. Peel tough stems; cut stems into 2-inch pieces.
In a large skillet or wok, heat margarine and oil over medium heat, swirling to coat bottom. Stir-fry broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and green onions for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 57 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Fat
PASTA SALAD
Yield: 6 servings (6 cups total)
Source: "The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml
Ingredients
3 cups cooked tricolor spiral pasta (1-1/2 cups dry), or 3 cups other cooked pasta
1 large ripe tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup black olives, drained and sliced
1/2 cup prepared fat-free Italian or Parmesan-pepper dressing
Directions
Combine all the ingredients; toss to mix. Chill to blend the flavors. (This salad is even better the second day.)
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup):
Calories: 165, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 355 mg, Carbohydrate: 22 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 9 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
ZUCCHINI MARINARA
Yield: 4 servings
Source: "The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible" by Hope Warshaw
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced basil
1-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and saute for 4 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and basil. Cook for 3 minutes.
Add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (About 1/2 cup): Calories: 60, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 2 mg, Sodium: 42 mg, Carbohydrate: 8 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 2 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
BEET BORSCHT
Yield: 8 servings (about 1-1/4 cups each)
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
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Ingredients
4 medium beets, peeled, cut into julienne strips
8 ounces low-fat smoked Polish sausage, sliced
1/2 – 1 tablespoon margarine
6 cups reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
1 small head red cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
2 carrots, cut into julienne strips
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2 – 3 teaspoons sugar or Splenda
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Finely chopped dill weed or parsley, as garnish
Directions
Saute beets and sausage in margarine in Dutch oven 3 to 4 minutes.
Add broth, cabbage, carrots, garlic, bay leaf, sugar, and vinegar; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
Discard bay leaf; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour soup into bowls; sprinkle with dill weed.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 3.7 g; Sodium: 437 mg; Cholesterol: 17.2 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.4 g ; Carbohydrates: 13.1 g; Exchanges: 3 Vegetable, 1 Meat
RED POTATO SALAD
Yield: 6 servings
Source: "Cooking with The Diabetic Chef" by Chris Smith
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/23.shtml
Ingredients
2 quarts water
1 pound potatoes
6 tablespoons red onions, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, chopped
Directions
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the potatoes. Return the water to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are done. Remove the potatoes from the water and let them cool.
Cut the potatoes into quarters and place them in a large bowl. Add the next six ingredients and mix together gently. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 cup): Calories: 110, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 3 mg, Sodium: 587 mg, Carbohydrate: 20 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 2 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
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