Diabetic Delights: A Confessions of a Foodie Offspring

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Monday, May 1, 2017

Meatless Monday

It's Monday, which means it's time for Meatless Monday. Here are six diabetic and vegetarian recipes to help you through the day, including Twice Baked Potatoes and Garden Vegetable and Tempeh Saute. Enjoy!

ROASTED BABY EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Great Healthy Food - Diabetes

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Ingredients

4 baby eggplant, stalks trimmed

8 small plum tomatoes, pierced once

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Cut the baby eggplants into quarters lengthwise.

Put them into an open ovenproof dish with the tomatoes and drizzle them with the balsamic vinegar. Season, then roast in the oven for 1 hour.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 56; Protein: 2 ; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 14 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable

GARDEN VEGETABLE AND TEMPE SAUTE

Yield: 4 servings

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Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes

Ingredients

2 cups frozen stir-fry pepper blend

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1-2 teaspoons olive oil

1 package (8 ounces) tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup tomato juice

2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce

1 medium zucchini, sliced

2 cups (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Salt, to taste

Directions

Saute pepper blend and garlic in oil in large skillet 2 to 3 minutes. Add tempeh and cook 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining ingredients, except tomatoes and salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add tomato wedges; cook, covered, until softened, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 15 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 732 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Meat, 1/2 Fat

TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Prep Time: 10 Minutes - Cost: $

Servings: 4 - Difficulty Level: 2

Source: Cooking Healthy and Fast

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Ingredients

4 Medium potatoes, baked

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup low-fat milk

1 tbsp onion, minced

Freshly ground black pepper

Paprika

Dried Parsley Flakes

Directions

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out potatoes, leaving skins intact for restuffing.

With wire whisk, beat potatoes with cottage cheese, milk, and onion. Spoon mixture back into skins.

Sprinkle with paprika flakes and black pepper.

Bake for 10 minutes until just golden.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 73; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 316 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Exchanges: 1 Bread

CORN MUFFINS

Servings: 12

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Ingredients

1/2 cup corn meal

1 cup flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

3/4 cup skim milk

1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

1 egg

Directions

Mix dry ingredients together.

Add lightly beaten egg, milk and butter.

Mix just until moist.

Bake in muffin tins lined with cupcake papers for 20 minutes at 400F.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 95; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 2.5 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g

IRISH WHOLE WHEAT SODA BREAD

Yield: Makes 1 Round Loaf

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Source: America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

In a large bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Add buttermilk all at once, stirring with a fork to make a soft, but slightly sticky dough.

With lightly floured hands, form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough gently for 8 to 10 times. Pat the dough into a 6-inch thick round, with a slightly flattened top.

Place dough on prepared baking sheet. With a shape knife or pizza cutter, score the top in the shape of a cross or large X. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from baking sheet onto a cooling rack immediately. Dust top with rice flour. Serve warm from the oven.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 123; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 335 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch/Bread

DUTCH APPLE CAKE

Prep Time: 20 Minutes - Cost: $

Servings: 12 - Difficulty Level: 2

Source: Sweet Inspirations - A Sugar Free Dessert Cookbook

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Ingredients

1/4 cup fruit sweetener**

1/4 cup apple butter or unsweetened apple sauce

1 egg

2/3 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup diced apples

1/2 cup chopped nuts

**To make this fruit sweetener, mix together 1/8 cup frozen apple juice concentrate (thawed) and 1/8 cup granulated fructose.

Directions

Combine fruit sweetener and apple butter. Beat in egg.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Blend into creamed mixture.

Fold in apples and nuts.

Pour into 8" x 8" pan which has been sprayed with non-stiock coating. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 325°.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 130; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 60 mg; Cholesterol: 23 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1 Fat

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