Friday Recipes

It's Friday, time to get ready for the weekend. These six recipes will help you through the next few days, and include Chicken Cordon Bleu and Turkey London Broil. Enjoy!

BANANA-COCONUT BREAD

Recipe Yield: Servings: 14

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/banana-coconut-bread.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cup whole wheat flour, divided

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup coconut, unsweetened, shredded

1 cup mashed banana

2 tsp baking powder

3 tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tbsp honey

Directions

Mix together 1-1/4 cups of flour, coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.

Combine banana, oil and honey. Stir into flour mixture quickly (gently) until combined. Add part of the remaining 1/4 cup flour if needed. Batter will be lumpy.

Spread batter evenly in a lightly greased (and/or waxed paper lined) 8x4-inch loaf pan.

Bake at 350F about 45 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 10 min in pan. Turn out of pan, cool completely on rack. Wrap in waxed paper and store overnight before slicing.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Fat: 4 g; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch/bread, 1 Fat

NOT SO GUILTY BROWNIES

Recipe Yield: Servings: 24

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/not-so-guilty-brownies.

Ingredients

Brownie Ingredients:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup oil

2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor

2 eggs

Frosting Ingredients:

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 T unsweetened cocoa

1 T skim or 2% milk

1/2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor

1/8 tsp butter flavor

Directions

Heat oven to 350F.

Grease bottom only of 8-inch square pan.

Combine all brownie ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Spread in greased pan.

Bake at 350 F. for 13-18 minutes, or until top is dry and springs back when touched lightly in center.

Cool for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine all frosting ingredients in a small bowl & mix well.

Spread over top of slightly cooled brownies or cut brownies into squares and drizzle with frosting (as shown, adjust milk to get the right consistency).

Cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 80; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 50 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat

TURKEY LONDON BROIL

Recipe Yield: Serves: 6

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-london-broil.

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 boneless, skinless turkey breast (2 pounds)

Directions

Combine garlic, oil, lemon rind and juice, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper and wine in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

Place turkey breast, smooth side down, on a cutting board. Starting in center of thickest part on one half of the breast, cut meat horizontally in half but not all the way through. Spread meat out like an open book. Press lightly on thickest parts to make a rectangle of even thickness.

Place turkey in marinade in dish; turn several times to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate.

Heat broiler, or prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Place broiler pan or grill rack 4 inches from source of heat.

Remove turkey from marinade. Bring marinade to boiling in a small saucepan; boil 5 minutes. Broil or grill turkey 8 to 10 minutes per side or until internal temperature registers 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer; baste with marinade every minute until last 3 or 4 minutes. Let turkey rest about 5 minutes. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 297; Fat: 14 g; Sodium: 158 mg; Cholesterol: 102 mg; Protein: 37 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Recipe Yield: Serves: 6

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-cordon-bleu.

Ingredients

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

4 ounces sliced fat-free Swiss cheese

3 ounces lean smoked ham

Flour

2 egg whites, beaten

1/3 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs

Vegetable cooking spray

Cirections

Pound chicken breasts with flat side of meat mallet until very thin and even in thickness. Layer cheese and ham on chicken breasts, cutting to fit. Roll up chicken and secure with toothpicks.

Coat chicken rolls lightly with flour; dip in egg whites and coat in bread crumbs. Spray rolls generously with cooking spray and cook in skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.

Place chicken in baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, until cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Notes:

This recipe was once the ultimate in gourmet dining. The ham-and-cheese stuffed chicken breasts are still delicious in their low-fat form!

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 210; Fat: 3.9 g; Sodium: 540 mg; Cholesterol: 73.2 mg; Protein: 34.6 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Meat

SALSA VERDE RICE AND CHICKEN BOWLS

This is from Old El Paso, and begins, "Chicken tonight? Give it a glow-up with this salsa verde rice twist. Start by stirring in Old El Paso™ Creamy Salsa Verde sauce and green chiles to cooked rice before adding in a scoop of shredded rotisserie chicken. Everyone can sprinkle in their favorite taco fixings to make this chicken rice bowl recipe a hassle-free, flavorful success."

Prep Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes; Makes 8 servings

To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/salsa-verde-rice-and-chicken-bowls.

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

1 cup water

1/3 cup Old El Paso™ Creamy Salsa Verde sauce

1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

2 1/2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken

1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix

1/4 cup water

1 package (8 count) Old El Paso™ Soft Tortilla Bowls, heated as directed on package

1 cup Old El Paso™ Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

In 1 to 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat uncooked rice and 1 cup water to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Stir in sauce and green chiles; cover and keep warm.

In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, taco seasoning mix and 1/4 cup water; cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is heated through. Remove from heat.

To assemble, divide rice and chicken mixtures among warm tortilla bowls; top with cheese, tomatoes, cilantro and additional sauce, if desired.

Expert Tips

Precooked rice is available for purchase in the frozen section of the grocery store and is a convenient alternative to the cooked rice in this recipe. You may also use 1 1/2 cups leftover cooked rice, heated in microwave, before adding the sauce.

Deli rotisserie chicken makes these bowls quick and convenient!

Topping the bowls with your favorite salsa or fresh pico de gallo is a great alternative to the tomatoes and cilantro.

Nutrition: 8 servings (1 taco bowl each); 1 Serving: Calories: 300 (Calories from Fat :120); Total Fat: 13g (Saturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0g); Cholesterol: 55mg; Sodium: 910mg; Total Carbohydrate: 27g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 17g

% Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 15%; Iron 10%

Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 High-Fat Meat, 1 1/2 Fat

Carbohydrate Choice: 2

MUSHROOM, GREEN PEPPER AND ONION OMELET

Recipe Yield: Makes two servings.

Source: AICR

Recipe and image appear courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research.

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mushroom-green-pepper-and-onion-omelet.

Ingredients

3/4 cup good quality marinara sauce

1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar

1/4 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Canola cooking oil spray

1 small onion, cut in crescents

6 medium white mushrooms, thinly sliced

1 medium green bell pepper, seeded, cut in thin strips

Salt, as desired

3 large egg whites

1 large egg

1 tsp. grated Parmeggiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat marinara sauce, vinegar and soy sauce, just until hot. Season with pepper to taste and set aside.

Coat medium non-stick pan liberally with cooking oil spray. Set pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion until lightly colored, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, pepper and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are soft, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Whisk egg whites and egg with cheese, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Coat pan with oil spray and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add egg mixture, tilting pan to coat bottom evenly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until eggs are well-set, about 4 minutes. Slip spatula gently around edges, then underneath to loosen omelet. Slide it onto a serving plate.

Spoon filling to cover half of omelet and fold omelet, covering filling. With a spoon, drizzle sauce in a ribbon effect across omelet. Serve immediately.

Notes:

Additional info: 1 g. saturated fat, 3 g. dietary fiber

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 158; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 545 mg; Protein: 12 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Low-Fat Meat