Diabetic Delights: A Confessions of a Foodie Offspring

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Friday, May 3, 2024

Friday Recipes

It's finally Friday. Here are six yummy diabetic-friendly recipes to help you through the weekend, including Turkey Scaloppine with Marsala Glaze and Spicy Portuguese Beef Steak Kabobs. Enjoy!

HEARTY MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP

Recipe Yield: Prep Time: 25 Minutes - Cost: $; Servings: 8 - Difficulty Level: 2

Source: Suzi Castle's Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods

Book Title: Suzi Castle's Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/hearty-mushroom-barley-soup

Ingredients

2 cups each: low-sodium chicken broth & water

1/2 cup barley

2 carrots, peeled and diced

2 stalks celery, diced

1 onion, chopped

1/2 pound mushrooms, thickly sliced

1/8 tsp pepper

5 ounces frozen peas

8 ounces cooked chicken breast, cubed

1 can (10-3/4oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup nonfat milk

Directions

In a covered pan, simmer chicken broth, water, and barley for 30 minutes.

Add carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, and pepper. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add peas, chicken, soup, and milk. Simmer for 5 minutes longer.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 195; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 385 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Protein: 11 g; Carbohydrates: 23 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1-1/2 bread

BEEF AND NOODLES IN LEMON SAUCE

Recipe Yield: Servings: 4

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/beef-and-noodles-in-lemon-sauce.

Ingredients

1 cup fine egg noodles

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

3/4 cup onions, diced

1-1/2 pound leanest ground beef

1 pound mushrooms, sliced

3/4 cup water

2 egg yolks

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons sherry

Directions

Put the noodles into a heat-resistant mixing bowl and cover them with boiling water. Set aside for 20 minutes, then drain.

In a frying pan, melt the butter, add the onions, and saute five minutes or so. Add the beef, mushrooms, and noodles. Increase the heat to high and cook for another five minutes, stirring constantly. Add the water and cook another ten minutes over low heat.

In a small bowl, mix together the egg yolks, lemon juice, and sherry. Scoop a few spoonfuls of the meat mixture into the bowl of egg mixture. Turn the contents of the bowl into the skillet. Heat gently while stirring. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 264; Fat: 11.7 g; Sodium: 185 mg; Protein: 14.5 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3/4 Bread/Starch, 2-1/2 Medium-Fat Meat

SPICY PORTUGUESE BEEF STEAK KABOBS

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings

Source: The Beef Checkoff

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-portuguese-beef-steak-kabobs.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-1/4 inches thick

1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Seasoning:

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Directions

Cut beef steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Combine seasoning ingredients in medium bowl. Add beef; toss.

Alternately thread beef and bell pepper onto six 10-inch metal skewers

Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.

Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 11 minutes) for medium rare (145F) to medium (160F) doneness, turning once.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 214; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 98 mg; Cholesterol: 76 mg; Protein: 26 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g

TURKEY SCALOPPINE WITH MARSALA GLAZE

Serving size: 3-1/2 ounces of turkey, 2 to 3 slices

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 Servings

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-scaloppine-with-marsala-glaze.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1 pound boneless turkey breast, thinly sliced

1/4 cup dry white wine

1/2 cup homemade chicken broth or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup sweet marsala wine

1 clove garlic, minced

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Mix the flour with the seasoned salt and pepper in a pie plate or plastic bag. Dredge the turkey slices and shake off the excess.

Heat a large skillet and spray well with non-stick pan spray. Cook the cutlets in a single layer over medium-high heat about 2 minutes on each side, or until light tan in color. Remove the turkey to a warm platter.

Add the white wine, chicken broth, marsala, garlic, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir, scraping any bits form the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and reduce the sauce to about 1/2 cup.

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Add to the sauce, bring to a boil, and stir in the lemon zest.

Reduce the heat. Return the turkey to the skillet. Coat with sauce to glaze, and heat thoroughly, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 172; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 192 mg; Cholesterol: 82 mg; Protein: 31 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Sugars: 3 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 4 Very Lean Meat

BAKED CAJUN CHICKEN

Servings: 4

Source: Better Homes & Gardens

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/33.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 to 2 pounds split chicken breasts

1/2 dried thyme, crushed

Nonstick spray coating

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

2 tablespoons nonfat milk

1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

2 tablespoons onion powder

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Rinse chicken, pat dry. Cut off skin and discard.

Spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Arrange the chicken in the dish; meat side up.

Brush lightly with milk.

In small bowl mix onion powder, thyme, garlic salt, white pepper, red pepper, and black pepper.

Sprinkle over chicken.

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 166; Protein: 25 g; Fat: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 0 g; Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat

SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

Makes 32 appetizer servings.

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/541.shtml

Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean ground beef

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg, slightly beaten

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 tablespoon honey

Blue cheese dressing

Celery sticks

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

Shape beef mixture into 32 1-inch meatballs; place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine hot pepper sauce, butter and honey in large bowl; mix well. Add meatballs; stir to coat.

Serve with dressing and celery sticks, as desired. Makes 32 appetizer servings. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef done-ness.

Cook's Tip: 1 package (about 18 ounces) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs can be substituted for ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook meatballs according to package directions. Continue as directed in step 3.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 78 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Carbohydrates: 1 g

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