Today's article comes from The Diabetic News emailed newsletter. It deals with taking statins – a cholesterol-lowering group of medications – before aneurysm repairs. To read the article, go to http://thediabeticnews.com/statins-aneurysm/.
Now on to today's six recipes. Enjoy!
PASTA SALAD
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/443.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: Calories: 165; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 355 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Carbohydrates: 22 g;Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
ALMOND APRICOT MUFFINS
This recipe begins, “These fluffy muffins are easy to make and a treat to eat. Apricot preserves and almond extract make them truly unforgettable.”
Source: Splenda
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1191.shtml
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
1 serving Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 cup Pillsbury Best All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Canola Oil
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/2 cup Smucker's Apricot Sugar Free Preserves, plus additional for spreading on tops of muffins
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 6 muffin cups with no-stick cooking spray.
Combine flour, Splenda Granulated Sweetener, baking powder and salt in medium mixing bowl.
Beat together egg, oil and milk. Blend in preserves and almond extract. Add to flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups evenly with batter.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Spread tops with a thin layer of preserves before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Calories from Fat: 50; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 190 mg; Cholesterol: 35 mg ; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g ; Dietary Fiber: 0 g ; Sugars: 1 g ; Carbohydrates: 24 g
SKINNY SPINACH LASAGNA
This recipe begins, “A healthy rendition of a family favorite, this lasagna is vegetarian-friendly and full of flavor.”
Read more at http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/7262-skinny-spinach-lasagna#PmbJEzbDHeThSeL7.99
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
6 ounces fresh spinach
2 lbs. ricotta cheese (I used 1 lb. whole milk and 1 lb. nonfat)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
a squeeze of lemon juice (optional, to taste)
12 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 24 ounce jar of spaghetti or marinara sauce (I used Trader Joe's tomato basil)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and thyme; saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the spinach; saute until just barely wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, salt, nutmeg, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Add the spinach and stir to combine. Transfer some of the mixture to a food processor and pulse a few times to break up some of the spinach pieces (totally optional, but makes for a really nice texture).
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spread a little bit of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Layer with 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the spinach mixture, 1/4 of the tomato sauce, and 1/4 of the cheese. Repeat and pour 1/2 cup water over the two layers. Repeat once more, ending with noodles, sauce, and cheese. Pour 1/2 cup water over the whole thing again and cover tightly with oiled foil.
Bake for 30-40 minutes; when the liquid is bubbling and the noodles have softened, remove the foil and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving so that the lasagna noodles can soak up all the extra moisture.
PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE CUPS
A chocolate wafer crust forms the base for this peanut butter filled chocolate cheesecake cup.
Yield: 24 servings
Serving size: 1 cheesecake cup
View recipe with photo here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1081.shtml
Ingredients
Crust
36 Reduced-Fat Chocolate Wafers
1/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
5 tablespoons light butter, melted
Peanut Butter Center
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
3 tablespoons reduced fat peanut butter
3 tablespoons reduced fat cream cheese
Chocolate Filling
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
1 3/4 cups Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ounces sugar-free chocolate, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Make crust. Crush cookies into fine crumbs. Blend all crust ingredients together in a small bowl. Stir until well blended. Set aside.
Make peanut butter center. Place all center ingredients in a small bowl. Mix until well blended. Set aside.
Make chocolate filling. Melt chocolate in small saucepan over low heat. Set aside. Place cream cheese and Splenda Granulated Sweetener in a small mixing bowl. Beat until soft. Slowly add skim milk. Mix, using a wire whisk, until smooth. Add melted chocolate. Stir well. Add egg substitute and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Set aside.
Assemble cups. Place 24 mini size foil baking cups on a sheet pan. Evenly divide crust between the 24 baking cups. Firmly press crusts into the bottom of the cups.
Place approximately 1/2 tsp of the peanut butter center in the center of each crust-lined baking cup. Spoon chocolate filling into each baking cup. Firmly tap sheet pan on countertop to remove any air bubbles.
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven 10-15 minutes, or until slightly firm to the touch. Chill for approximately 2 hours before serving. Drizzle optional melted chocolate over the top for a garnish.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Calories from Fat: 70; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 95 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g
CRANBERRY-APPLE SPINACH SALAD
Yield: 4 servings
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/444.shtml
Ingredients
6 cups moderately packed fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing or Citrus Vinaigrette
1 cup matchstick-sized pieces apple
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or toasted pecans
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta or blue cheese
Directions
Place the spinach leaves and salad dressing in a large bowl and toss to mix well. Divide the mixture between 4 salad plates.
Top the spinach on each plate with a quarter of the apples, cranberries, nuts, and cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 141; Protein: 4.7 g; Fat: 8.3 g; Sodium: 272 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 1-1/2 Fat
LIGHT LEMON CAKE
Yield: 20 servings
Source: Diabetic Dream Desserts
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/43.shtml
View Recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/840.shtml
Ingredients
1 box (1 pound, 2.25 ounces) white or lemon cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup nonfat or light sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute
2 packages (4-serving size each) sugar-free lemon gelatin mix
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold tap water
Frosting:
2 cups nonfat or light whipped topping
3/4 cup light lemon yogurt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the cake mix, water, sour cream, and egg substitute in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
Coat a 9-by-13 inch pan with cooking spray and spread the mixture evenly in the pan.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or just until the top springs back when lightly touched and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool to room temperature. Then, using a fork, poke holes in the cake at 1/2-inch intervals.
Place the gelatin mix in a medium bowl and add the boiling water. Whisk for 2 minutes or until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the cold water.
Slowly pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, allowing it to be absorbed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
To make the frosting, place the whipped topping in a small bowl and fold in the yogurt. Spread the frosting over the cake and chill for an additional hour before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 138; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 218 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat
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