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ICED MOCHA SHERBET
Yield: 4 servings
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/24.shtml
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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: 12; Protein: 8g; Sodium: 117mg; Cholesterol: 5mg; Fat: 0.5g; Carbohydrates: 22g
CREAM OF POTATO SOUP
Yield: 6 servings
Source: "Cooking with the Diabetic Chef" by Chris Smith
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/23.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 quart chicken stock
1 pound potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add the chicken stock, potatoes, marjoram, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cover to cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Place the mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth. Whisk in the milk until the mixture is then enough. Add the salt and pepper and mix well. Serve with 1 tablespoon of parsley overtop of each bowl.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (About 1 cup): Calories: 121, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 6 mg, Sodium: 296 mg, Carbohydrate: 19 g, Protein: 5 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat
QUICK MINESTRONE
Servings: 8
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/244.shtml
Source: Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods Cookbook
Ingredients
1/4 pound lean ham, cut into small pieces
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed onion soup
2 cups canned tomatoes (with juice), cut into pieces
1/2 cup each: diced carrot and celery
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon each: dried thyme leaves, marjoram, basil and pepper
5 cups water
1 cup broken uncooked spaghetti
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini, navy or other white beans, undrained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a large soup pot, combine ham, soup, tomatoes, carrot, celery, zucchini, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, marjoram, basil, pepper and water. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
Add spaghetti and beans with liquid and cook 30 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Protein: 8.9 g; Fat: 2.4 g; Sodium: 871 mg; Cholesterol: 6.1 mg; Carbohydrates: 17.2 g; Exchanges: 1 Lean Meat, 1 Bread/Starch
PINEAPPLE CAKE
Yield: 18 servings
Source: The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook
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Ingredients
5 egg whites
1 can (20 oz. ) water packed pineapple (crushed, drained)
1 yellow reduced fat cake mix
1 tablespoon sugar or equivalent alternative sweetener
Directions
Beat egg whites with electric mixer until foamy. Add drained pineapple then cake mix.
Spread mix in a floured 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with sugar or sweetener.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch
SIMPLE CHICKEN MOLE
In a Mexican mole sauce, the chocolate isn't even sweetened. Sliced red peppers, sauteed onions and grated carrots are delicious accompaniments for this chicken with chocolatey sauce.
Makes 4 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/686.shtmlIngredients
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 3 oz. each
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1-1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. chipotle or regular chili powder
1/4 cup no-sodium diced tomatoes with juice
2 Tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted for 3-4 minutes
2 Tbsp. raisins
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
Salt, to taste
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
In large skillet, heat tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken to pan and saute, turning once, until cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and place in oven to keep warm.
Add remaining oil to pan. Add onion to skillet and saute for 3 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add cumin, coriander, cocoa powder and chili powder, stirring to coat onions well. Add tomatoes, almonds, raisins, broth and salt. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Transfer to blender and puree until smooth, adding more chicken broth if needed, for desired consistency. Place chicken on serving dish and pour sauce over top. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 21 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 280 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
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
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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
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