Today's post starts off with a three Recall Notices: Braga Organic Farms is recalling their pistachios sold both online and in retail stores because of a potential Salmonella contamination risk. Read more here.
Also being recalled are meal replacements by Garden of Life. You can read more here.
And finally, there is a nationwide cough syrup recall, as morphine was detected in Pamona, CA, Mater Herbs, Inc. product. All lots of their Licorice Coughing Liquid have been recalled. Read that recall here.
Now for today's six diabetic recipes. As with most posts on this blog, most of the recipes come from Diabetic Gourmet. Check out their emailing list. Oh, and one other thing: Enjoy!
EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE
Yield: 8 servings
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/310.shtml
Ingredients
1 large eggplant (2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup grated fat-free Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook eggplant in 2 inches simmering water in covered medium saucepan until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well. Mash eggplant with fork; mix in breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, basil, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.
Spoon eggplant mixture into 11x7-inch baking dish. Arrange tomatoes in rows over eggplant; sprinkle with cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. until hot through, about 20 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Protein: 5.1g; Sodium: 245mg; Cholesterol: 53.3mg; Fat: 1.9g; Carbohydrates: 16.9g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat
BROCCOLI SLAW
Yield: 8 servings
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/771.shtml
Ingredients
12-ounce package broccoli slaw mix (about 5 cups)
1 medium apple, cut into matchstick-sized pieces
1/3 cup dark raisins
1/3 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
Dressing:
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons nonfat or light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar substitute or sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Directions
Combine the broccoli, apple, raisins, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl, and toss to mix well.
Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to mix well. Add the dressing to the broccoli mixture and toss to mix well. Add a little more mayonnaise if the salad seems too dry.
Cover the salad and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 80; Protein: 2.2g; Sodium: 186mg; Cholesterol: 0mg; Fat: 2.7g; Saturated Fat: 0.3g; Dietary Fiber: 2.7g; Carbohydrates: 13g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Fat
ICED MOCHA SHERBET
Yield: 4 servings
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/24.shtml
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/576.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups evaporated non-fat milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons carob powder
1 tablespoon crystalline fructose
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon part-skim ricotta cheese
Directions
Mix all ingredients together in blender and turn into metal trays.
Place in freezer and stir with fork from time to time to break up ice crystals.
When ready to serve, process again so the sherbet is soft.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 121; Protein: 8g; Sodium: 117mg; Cholesterol: 5mg; Fat: 0.5g; Carbohydrates: 22g
PINEAPPLE LIME SORBET
To view this online, click here. Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups pineapple puree
2 teaspoons grated lime or lemon zest
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
1/4 cup water
Thin slices lime or lemon
Directions
In a bowl, stir together pineapple puree, lime zest and juice, water and, if desired, sugar. In an ice cream maker, freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Divide among 4 individual dessert dishes.
Serve garnished with thin slices of lime.
Nutritional Information Per Serving : Calories: 38; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 1 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 2/3 Fruit
SLOW COOKER SQUASH MEDLEY
Yield: 8 servings
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/758.shtml
Source: Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook
Ingredients
8 (up to 8 ounces total) summer squash, each about 4-inch long, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Half a small sweet green pepper, chopped
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/4 cup hot water
4 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
Directions
Sprinkle squash with salt.
In slow cooker, layer half the squash, tomatoes, onions, and pepper. Repeat layers.
Dissolve bouillon in hot water. Pour into slow cooker. Top with bacon. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top. Cover. Cook on LOW 4-6 hours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 47; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 339 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
FOIL-ROASTED HERB POTATOES
Yield: 4 servings, 1/2 cup each
Source: "The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
Ingredients
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs oregano
2 sprigs thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Tear four large sheets of foil.
Divide all ingredients among the four sheets of foil. Wrap up the potatoes, seal tightly. Put all packets on a baking sheet.
Roast the potatoes in the oven for 35 minutes.
Place one packet on each dinner plate and allow diners to open their packets.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (About 1/2 cup): Calories: 146, Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 9 mg, Carbohydrate: 21 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 2 g, Protein: 3 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Fat
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