CORN, LEEK AND RED PEPPER CASSEROLE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 Servings
Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook
Book Title: The Best Diabetes Cookbook
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Ingredients
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup sliced leeks
1 cup chopped red peppers
2 cups corn kernels
2-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 whole eggs
2 egg whites
1-1/3 cups 2% evaporated milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon margarine or butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with vegetable spray.
In non-stick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, leeks and red peppers and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally; set aside.
Put 1 cup of corn in food processor with flour; puree. Add whole eggs, egg whites, evaporated milk and dill; process until smooth.
In large bowl, combine sauteed vegetables, corn puree and remaining 1 cup corn. Pour into prepared dish. Combine bread crumbs and margarine until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of casserole and bake for 30 minutes or until set at center.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 169; Fat: 5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Cholesterol: 76 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 1 Fat
MANGO FRAPPE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 3 cups (3 Servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
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Ingredients
1 medium whole ripe mango (12 ounces), peeled and pitted
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/4 cups club soda
2 ice cubes
Directions
Puree the mango in a food processor or a blender. Add the orange and lime juices; process until smooth.
Add the club soda and ice cubes; process just to blend and crush the ice. Serve at once.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 83; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 27 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Sugars: 18 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit
CUSTARD PEACH TART
This is from Diabetes Self-Management, and can be viewed online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/custard-peach-tart/. Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
4 tablespoons cold margarine, cut into pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
1 egg, separated
2 eggs
3 tablespoons sugar substitute*
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
Fat-free whipped topping (optional)
Caramel syrup (optional)
3/4 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed and drained
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 tablespoons water just until moistened, adding additional water if necessary. Shape dough into disc.
Roll out dough into 11-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Place dough in 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Turn under edge of dough. Pierce bottom and side of dough with fork. Beat egg white with fork; lightly brush egg white onto bottom and side of crust. Discard remaining egg white. Place tart pan on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack.
Meanwhile, whisk egg yolk, 2 eggs, sugar substitute, vanilla, nutmeg, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in large bowl until blended. Microwave milk 1 minute on HIGH or until hot. (Do not boil.) Whisk milk into egg mixture until blended. Arrange peach slices in crust; pour egg mixture over peaches.
Bake 25 to 27 minutes or until set. Remove to wire rack; cool to room temperature. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with whipped topping and caramel sauce, if desired.
*Note: This recipe was tested with sucralose-based sugar substitute.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 130 calories, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 80 mg, Sodium: 165 mg, Fiber: 1 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat.
SIMPLE VEGGIE SKEWERS
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 appetizers
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Ingredients
1 medium-small zucchini squash
12 cubes (3/4-inches each) reduced-fat white cheddar, provolone, or Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)
12 small whole fresh mushrooms
12 pitted jumbo black olives
12 cherry or grape tomatoes
12 wooden skewers (6-inches each)
1/2 cup light ranch salad dressing (optional)
Directions
Trim the ends off the zucchini, quarter it lengthwise, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.
Thread 1 of the zucchini pieces, 1 cube of cheese, 1 mushroom, 1 olive, 1 tomato, and another zucchini piece onto each skewer.
Serve immediately (accompanied by the dressing if desired) or cover and chill for several hours before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 58; Fat: 2.8 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 138 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat
BAKED APPLES BURNETTE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-apples-burnette.
Ingredients
4 MacIntosh or Rome apples
2 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Few drops pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Core apples and peel away about 1/2 inch of skin from top of each. Prick each a few times with a fork.
Fill each core with raisins, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and a drop of vanilla.
Place apples in a baking dish and add water mixed with orange juice.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes until apples are soft, basting occasionally with liquid. Serve warm or chilled with syrup.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 96; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 2 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit
INDONESIAN TOFU AND VEGETABLE STEW
This recipe begins, “With a light coconut lime flavor, this recipe features green beans, bell peppers and zucchini. If you have other fresh veggies on hand, then you can add them as well.”
Yield: 8 servings.
Serving Size: 1 cup
Source: Patricia Chuey, RD
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Ingredients
1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
Juice of one medium sized lime
1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil, divided
1 (12 oz) block of firm or extra firm tofu, diced into cubes
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 cup sodium-reduced vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup light coconut milk
2 cups green beans, cut in 2 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro
Directions
In a bowl, marinate tofu with the ginger, lime juice and 1/2 Tbsp canola oil. Toss well to coat. This can be done about 30 minutes ahead of time and up to overnight in the refrigerator.
In a large saucepan, no lid required heat remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil. Add onion and cook for about 6 minutes or until softened and slightly browned. Add garlic, cumin, coriander and cloves and stir for 2 minutes.
To saucepan, add stock and coconut milk. Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add green beans, bell pepper and zucchini and cook for about 10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender. Add marinated tofu and cook an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro. Serve over steamed brown rice or quinoa, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 290 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
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