Here are six recipes to help you through the celebrate New Year's Eve, including Chicken Picadillo and Cranberry Nut Tea Cakes. Enjoy!
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
2 slices white bread, lightly toasted and made into coarse crumbs
1/2 small onion, minced
2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
1/2 pound lean ground pork
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and bread crumbs; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the onion, parsley, salt, allspice, and nutmeg; blend well. Add the meats and stir with a fork until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with flour on a pice of waxed paper and place next to the meat bowl. Shape the meat into 48 meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each. Dip each meatball lightly in the flour and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add half the meatballs and cook until browned all over, 5 minutes. Cover and cook the meatballs until the meat is no longer pink, 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally. (Remaining meatballs should be refrigerated.)
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.
Remove any small meat pieces from the skillet. Repeat step 3 with the remaining meatballs.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 106; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 54 mg; Protein: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Very Lean Meat
CRANBERRY NUT TEA CAKE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 1 Cake (9 Servings)
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-nut-tea-cake
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick pan spray.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix to blend. Stir in the orange juice, oil, and egg. Fold in the cranberries, walnuts, and orange zest.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is firm and an inserted toothpick or knife comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Before serving, sift powdered sugar on top of the cake and cut it into nine 2-1/2 inch squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 299; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 218 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2-1/2 Fat
ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES
This recipe begins, “Two favorite Fall flavors – cranberry and orange – combined in an easy to make drop cookie.”
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies/print/
Ingredients
1/4 cup stick butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.
Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
CHICKEN PICADILLO
This recipe begins, “This zesty one-pot meal is easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.”
Recipe Yield: 6 servings.Serving size: 3/4 cup chicken and vegetables
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo/print/
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp garlic, mashed (about 3 cloves)
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup golden seedless raisins
For garnish:
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or substitute 1 tsp dried coriander)
1 Tbsp capers, drained
2 Tbsp green olives, chopped
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken, and stir fry for another 5–10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.
Cover the pan, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, and garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and green olives, and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 162; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
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Friday, December 31, 2021
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
New Year's Eve
Here are six recipes to help you through the celebrate New Year's Eve, including Chicken Picadillo and Cranberry Nut Tea Cakes. Enjoy!
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
2 slices white bread, lightly toasted and made into coarse crumbs
1/2 small onion, minced
2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
1/2 pound lean ground pork
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and bread crumbs; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the onion, parsley, salt, allspice, and nutmeg; blend well. Add the meats and stir with a fork until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with flour on a pice of waxed paper and place next to the meat bowl. Shape the meat into 48 meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each. Dip each meatball lightly in the flour and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add half the meatballs and cook until browned all over, 5 minutes. Cover and cook the meatballs until the meat is no longer pink, 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally. (Remaining meatballs should be refrigerated.)
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.
Remove any small meat pieces from the skillet. Repeat step 3 with the remaining meatballs.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 106; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 54 mg; Protein: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Very Lean Meat
CRANBERRY NUT TEA CAKE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 1 Cake (9 Servings)
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-nut-tea-cake
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick pan spray.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix to blend. Stir in the orange juice, oil, and egg. Fold in the cranberries, walnuts, and orange zest.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is firm and an inserted toothpick or knife comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Before serving, sift powdered sugar on top of the cake and cut it into nine 2-1/2 inch squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 299; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 218 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2-1/2 Fat
ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES
This recipe begins, “Two favorite Fall flavors – cranberry and orange – combined in an easy to make drop cookie.”
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies/print/
Ingredients
1/4 cup stick butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.
Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
CHICKEN PICADILLO
This recipe begins, “This zesty one-pot meal is easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.”
Recipe Yield: 6 servings.Serving size: 3/4 cup chicken and vegetables
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo/print/
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp garlic, mashed (about 3 cloves)
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup golden seedless raisins
For garnish:1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or substitute 1 tsp dried coriander)
1 Tbsp capers, drained
2 Tbsp green olives, chopped
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken, and stir fry for another 5–10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.
Cover the pan, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, and garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and green olives, and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 162; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
2 slices white bread, lightly toasted and made into coarse crumbs
1/2 small onion, minced
2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
1/2 pound lean ground pork
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and bread crumbs; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the onion, parsley, salt, allspice, and nutmeg; blend well. Add the meats and stir with a fork until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with flour on a pice of waxed paper and place next to the meat bowl. Shape the meat into 48 meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each. Dip each meatball lightly in the flour and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add half the meatballs and cook until browned all over, 5 minutes. Cover and cook the meatballs until the meat is no longer pink, 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally. (Remaining meatballs should be refrigerated.)
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.
Remove any small meat pieces from the skillet. Repeat step 3 with the remaining meatballs.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 106; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 54 mg; Protein: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Very Lean Meat
CRANBERRY NUT TEA CAKE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 1 Cake (9 Servings)
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-nut-tea-cake
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick pan spray.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix to blend. Stir in the orange juice, oil, and egg. Fold in the cranberries, walnuts, and orange zest.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is firm and an inserted toothpick or knife comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Before serving, sift powdered sugar on top of the cake and cut it into nine 2-1/2 inch squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 299; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 218 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2-1/2 Fat
ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES
This recipe begins, “Two favorite Fall flavors – cranberry and orange – combined in an easy to make drop cookie.”
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies/print/
Ingredients
1/4 cup stick butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.
Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
CHICKEN PICADILLO
This recipe begins, “This zesty one-pot meal is easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.”
Recipe Yield: 6 servings.Serving size: 3/4 cup chicken and vegetables
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo/print/
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp garlic, mashed (about 3 cloves)
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup golden seedless raisins
For garnish:1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or substitute 1 tsp dried coriander)
1 Tbsp capers, drained
2 Tbsp green olives, chopped
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken, and stir fry for another 5–10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.
Cover the pan, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, and garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and green olives, and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 162; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
Friday, February 9, 2018
Friday Recipes
Here are six yummy recipes to help you through the weekend, including Bombay Chicken and Country Peach Tart. Enjoy!
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
WARM TURKEY AND WHITE BEAN SALAD
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
This can be viewed online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/warm-turkey-and-white-bean-salad
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed (used to flavor pan)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 pound cooked turkey breast, cubed
1 cup sliced roasted red peppers from jar
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 small head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
Directions
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add crushed garlic and saute 1 minute. Remove the garlic from the skillet and discard.
Add mushrooms and saute 2-3 minutes. Add turkey and saute 2 minutes. Add peppers, onions, and beans and cook 2 minutes. Add vinegar and pesto and heat thoroughly. Serve salad over lettuce. Garnish with walnuts if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 256; Fat: 8 g; Cholesterol: 26 mg; Protein: 21 g; Carbohydrates: 28 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat
COUNTRY PEACH TART
This recipe begins, “Easier than a pie, but just as flavorful and appealing, you’ll like this quick to fix dessert filled with cinnamon and almond spiked peaches. Use a refrigerated pie crust for added ease in preparation.”
Recipe Yield: Serves: 8
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/country-peach-tart
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/country-peach-tart/print/
Ingredients
Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
4 cups peeled, pitted, sliced fresh peaches or frozen unsweetened peaches, thawed
1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
*May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Roll pastry on floured surface to 12-inch circle. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet.
Combine peaches, Equal®, flour, cinnamon and almond extract. Toss gently to coat. Arrange peach mixture on pastry, leaving 2-inch border around edge of pastry. Bring pastry edge toward center, overlapping as necessary.
Bake tart in preheated 425F oven 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is golden and peaches are tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 161; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 23 grams
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 starch, 1 fat
VICHYSSOISE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 9 cups (9 servings)
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/vichyssoise
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
2 large leeks, well washed and thinly sliced, white parts only
2 large or 3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
6 cups Homemade Chicken Broth OR canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon minced chives, OR 1 tablespoon minced green onion tops, for garnish
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the leeks, potatoes, and broth. Cook, covered, over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Puree through a food mill, food processor, or in a blender in batches, until smooth. Chill.
Stir in the evaporated skim milk, salt, and pepper. Garnish the soup with chives at serving time.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 83; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 235 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BOMBAY CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Prep Time: 15 Minutes; Servings: 5; Difficulty Level: 2
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/bombay-chicken
Ingredients
1 teaspoon reduced-calorie margarine
1 teaspoon chicken-flavored bouillon, granules
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 teaspoons curry powder, divided
1 cup boiling water
1 cup diced, unpeeled apple
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped, cooked chicken
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Directions
Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds.
Cook 10 minutes or until almonds are golden brown; stirring frequently.
Sprinkle almonds with 1 teaspoon curry powder, toss lightly to coat, and cook for another minute or two.
Remove almonds to a plate lined with paper towels; let drain.
Add apple, onion, and mushrooms to skillet and saute 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder and flour.
Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Dissolve bouillon granules in boiling water and add to skillet with milk and lemon juice.
Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
Add chicken and continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 116; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 38 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Medium-Fat Meat
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
WARM TURKEY AND WHITE BEAN SALAD
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
This can be viewed online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/warm-turkey-and-white-bean-salad
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed (used to flavor pan)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 pound cooked turkey breast, cubed
1 cup sliced roasted red peppers from jar
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 small head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
Directions
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add crushed garlic and saute 1 minute. Remove the garlic from the skillet and discard.
Add mushrooms and saute 2-3 minutes. Add turkey and saute 2 minutes. Add peppers, onions, and beans and cook 2 minutes. Add vinegar and pesto and heat thoroughly. Serve salad over lettuce. Garnish with walnuts if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 256; Fat: 8 g; Cholesterol: 26 mg; Protein: 21 g; Carbohydrates: 28 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat
COUNTRY PEACH TART
This recipe begins, “Easier than a pie, but just as flavorful and appealing, you’ll like this quick to fix dessert filled with cinnamon and almond spiked peaches. Use a refrigerated pie crust for added ease in preparation.”
Recipe Yield: Serves: 8
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/country-peach-tart
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/country-peach-tart/print/
Ingredients
Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
4 cups peeled, pitted, sliced fresh peaches or frozen unsweetened peaches, thawed
1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
*May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Roll pastry on floured surface to 12-inch circle. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet.
Combine peaches, Equal®, flour, cinnamon and almond extract. Toss gently to coat. Arrange peach mixture on pastry, leaving 2-inch border around edge of pastry. Bring pastry edge toward center, overlapping as necessary.
Bake tart in preheated 425F oven 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is golden and peaches are tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 161; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 23 grams
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 starch, 1 fat
VICHYSSOISE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 9 cups (9 servings)
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/vichyssoise
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
2 large leeks, well washed and thinly sliced, white parts only
2 large or 3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
6 cups Homemade Chicken Broth OR canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon minced chives, OR 1 tablespoon minced green onion tops, for garnish
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the leeks, potatoes, and broth. Cook, covered, over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Puree through a food mill, food processor, or in a blender in batches, until smooth. Chill.
Stir in the evaporated skim milk, salt, and pepper. Garnish the soup with chives at serving time.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 83; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 235 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BOMBAY CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Prep Time: 15 Minutes; Servings: 5; Difficulty Level: 2
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/bombay-chicken
Ingredients
1 teaspoon reduced-calorie margarine
1 teaspoon chicken-flavored bouillon, granules
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 teaspoons curry powder, divided
1 cup boiling water
1 cup diced, unpeeled apple
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped, cooked chicken
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Directions
Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds.
Cook 10 minutes or until almonds are golden brown; stirring frequently.
Sprinkle almonds with 1 teaspoon curry powder, toss lightly to coat, and cook for another minute or two.
Remove almonds to a plate lined with paper towels; let drain.
Add apple, onion, and mushrooms to skillet and saute 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder and flour.
Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Dissolve bouillon granules in boiling water and add to skillet with milk and lemon juice.
Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
Add chicken and continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 116; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 38 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Medium-Fat Meat
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Thursday Recipes
Here are today's six recipes to help you through the day, including Chicken Picadillo and Cranberry Nut Tea Cakes. Enjoy!
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
2 slices white bread, lightly toasted and made into coarse crumbs
1/2 small onion, minced
2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
1/2 pound lean ground pork
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and bread crumbs; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the onion, parsley, salt, allspice, and nutmeg; blend well. Add the meats and stir with a fork until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with flour on a pice of waxed paper and place next to the meat bowl. Shape the meat into 48 meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each. Dip each meatball lightly in the flour and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add half the meatballs and cook until browned all over, 5 minutes. Cover and cook the meatballs until the meat is no longer pink, 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally. (Remaining meatballs should be refrigerated.)
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.
Remove any small meat pieces from the skillet. Repeat step 3 with the remaining meatballs.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 106; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 54 mg; Protein: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Very Lean Meat
CRANBERRY NUT TEA CAKE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 1 Cake (9 Servings)
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-nut-tea-cake
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick pan spray.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix to blend. Stir in the orange juice, oil, and egg. Fold in the cranberries, walnuts, and orange zest.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is firm and an inserted toothpick or knife comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Before serving, sift powdered sugar on top of the cake and cut it into nine 2-1/2 inch squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 299; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 218 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2-1/2 Fat
ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES
This recipe begins, “Two favorite Fall flavors – cranberry and orange – combined in an easy to make drop cookie.”
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies/print/
Ingredients
1/4 cup stick butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.
Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
CHICKEN PICADILLO
This recipe begins, “This zesty one-pot meal is easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.”
Recipe Yield: 6 servings.Serving size: 3/4 cup chicken and vegetables
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo/print/
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp garlic, mashed (about 3 cloves)
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup golden seedless raisins
For garnish:1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or substitute 1 tsp dried coriander)
1 Tbsp capers, drained
2 Tbsp green olives, chopped
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken, and stir fry for another 5–10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.
Cover the pan, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, and garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and green olives, and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 162; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
2 slices white bread, lightly toasted and made into coarse crumbs
1/2 small onion, minced
2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
1/2 pound lean ground pork
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and bread crumbs; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the onion, parsley, salt, allspice, and nutmeg; blend well. Add the meats and stir with a fork until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with flour on a pice of waxed paper and place next to the meat bowl. Shape the meat into 48 meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each. Dip each meatball lightly in the flour and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add half the meatballs and cook until browned all over, 5 minutes. Cover and cook the meatballs until the meat is no longer pink, 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally. (Remaining meatballs should be refrigerated.)
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.
Remove any small meat pieces from the skillet. Repeat step 3 with the remaining meatballs.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 106; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 54 mg; Protein: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Very Lean Meat
CRANBERRY NUT TEA CAKE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 1 Cake (9 Servings)
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-nut-tea-cake
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick pan spray.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix to blend. Stir in the orange juice, oil, and egg. Fold in the cranberries, walnuts, and orange zest.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is firm and an inserted toothpick or knife comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Before serving, sift powdered sugar on top of the cake and cut it into nine 2-1/2 inch squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 299; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 218 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2-1/2 Fat
ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES
This recipe begins, “Two favorite Fall flavors – cranberry and orange – combined in an easy to make drop cookie.”
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies/print/
Ingredients
1/4 cup stick butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.
Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
CHICKEN PICADILLO
This recipe begins, “This zesty one-pot meal is easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.”
Recipe Yield: 6 servings.Serving size: 3/4 cup chicken and vegetables
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo/print/
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp garlic, mashed (about 3 cloves)
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup golden seedless raisins
For garnish:1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or substitute 1 tsp dried coriander)
1 Tbsp capers, drained
2 Tbsp green olives, chopped
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken, and stir fry for another 5–10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.
Cover the pan, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, and garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and green olives, and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 162; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Thursday Recipes
Here are today's six recipes to try, including Bittersweet Chocolate Torte and and Baked Egg Rolls. Enjoy!
CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI
Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1 1/2 cups per serving.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management and can be found online here.
Ingredients
1 to 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders, cut into 3/4-inch chunks*
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) no-salt-added kidney beans or pinto beans, drained
1/2 cup chipotle or jalapeño salsa
Directions
Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until almost tender. Drain sweet potatoes; set aside. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes.
Add chicken, garlic, and chili powder; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, beans, salsa, and sweet potatoes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
*This is easier to do if chicken is partially frozen.
**Note: Sweet potatoes are the star of this chili and they’re nutritional superstars, too. One sweet Directionspotato provides about two and a half times the Recommended Daily Allowance for healthy adults of vitamin A, plus fiber, potassium and vitamin C.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 258 calories, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 27 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 49 mg, Sodium: 496 mg, Fiber: 7 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 cups.
PARMESAN GREEN BEANS
This recipes begins, “A side dish so tasty, children won’t even know it’s good for them.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup green bean mix
Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/parmesan-green-beans
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/parmesan-green-beans/print/
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced (about 1 clove) (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
1 small onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 bag (16 oz) frozen green beans
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Directions
Combine olive oil and garlic in a large saucepan. Cook until garlic is soft, but not browned (about 30 seconds).
Add onion, and continue to cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until soft.
Add green beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes, until the beans are heated through.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and pepper, and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:Calories: 95; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sodium: 117 mg; Cholesterol: 4 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE TORTE
Recipe Yield: Serves: 12
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/bittersweet-chocolate-torte
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/bittersweet-chocolate-torte/print/
Ingredients
Torte Ingredients:
6 tablespoons stick butter or margarine
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup sugar-free apricot preserves or apricot spreadable fruit
2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Rich Chocolate Glaze Ingredients:
1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon stick butter or margarine
Whipped topping, fresh raspberries, and/or fresh mint (optional)
* May substitute 36 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
For Torte, heat 6 tablespoons butter, 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, milk, preserves and coffee crystals in small saucepan, whisking frequently until chocolate is almost melted.
Remove pan from heat; continue whisking until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Whisk in egg yolk and vanilla. Add Equal, whisking until smooth.
Lightly grease bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment or waxed paper. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to stiff peaks in large bowl. Fold chocolate mixture into egg whites; fold in combined flour and salt. Pour cake batter into pan.
Bake in preheated 350F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Do not over bake. Carefully loosen side of cake from pan with small sharp knife, which will keep cake from cracking as it cools. Cool cake completely in pan on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.
For Rich Chocolate Glaze, melt 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter in small saucepan, stirring frequently.
Remove cake from pan and place on serving plate. Pour Rich Chocolate Glaze over top of cake, letting it run down sides. Let cake stand about 1 hour or until glaze is set. Garnish top of cake with prepared whipped topping, fresh raspberries and fresh mint, if desired. Cut cake into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 145;Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 116 mg; Cholesterol: 36 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 2 fat
WARM TURKEY AND WHITE BEAN SALAD
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
This can be viewed online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/warm-turkey-and-white-bean-salad
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed (used to flavor pan)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 pound cooked turkey breast, cubed
1 cup sliced roasted red peppers from jar
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 small head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
Directions
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add crushed garlic and saute 1 minute. Remove the garlic from the skillet and discard.
Add mushrooms and saute 2-3 minutes. Add turkey and saute 2 minutes. Add peppers, onions, and beans and cook 2 minutes. Add vinegar and pesto and heat thoroughly. Serve salad over lettuce. Garnish with walnuts if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 256; Fat: 8 g; Cholesterol: 26 mg; Protein: 21 g; Carbohydrates: 28 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat
CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI
Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1 1/2 cups per serving.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management and can be found online here.
Ingredients
1 to 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders, cut into 3/4-inch chunks*
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) no-salt-added kidney beans or pinto beans, drained
1/2 cup chipotle or jalapeño salsa
Directions
Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until almost tender. Drain sweet potatoes; set aside. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes.
Add chicken, garlic, and chili powder; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, beans, salsa, and sweet potatoes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
*This is easier to do if chicken is partially frozen.
**Note: Sweet potatoes are the star of this chili and they’re nutritional superstars, too. One sweet Directionspotato provides about two and a half times the Recommended Daily Allowance for healthy adults of vitamin A, plus fiber, potassium and vitamin C.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 258 calories, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 27 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 49 mg, Sodium: 496 mg, Fiber: 7 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 cups.
PARMESAN GREEN BEANS
This recipes begins, “A side dish so tasty, children won’t even know it’s good for them.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup green bean mix
Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/parmesan-green-beans
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/parmesan-green-beans/print/
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced (about 1 clove) (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
1 small onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 bag (16 oz) frozen green beans
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Directions
Combine olive oil and garlic in a large saucepan. Cook until garlic is soft, but not browned (about 30 seconds).
Add onion, and continue to cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until soft.
Add green beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes, until the beans are heated through.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and pepper, and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:Calories: 95; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sodium: 117 mg; Cholesterol: 4 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE TORTE
Recipe Yield: Serves: 12
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/bittersweet-chocolate-torte
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/bittersweet-chocolate-torte/print/
Ingredients
Torte Ingredients:
6 tablespoons stick butter or margarine
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup sugar-free apricot preserves or apricot spreadable fruit
2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Rich Chocolate Glaze Ingredients:
1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon stick butter or margarine
Whipped topping, fresh raspberries, and/or fresh mint (optional)
* May substitute 36 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
For Torte, heat 6 tablespoons butter, 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, milk, preserves and coffee crystals in small saucepan, whisking frequently until chocolate is almost melted.
Remove pan from heat; continue whisking until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Whisk in egg yolk and vanilla. Add Equal, whisking until smooth.
Lightly grease bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment or waxed paper. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to stiff peaks in large bowl. Fold chocolate mixture into egg whites; fold in combined flour and salt. Pour cake batter into pan.
Bake in preheated 350F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Do not over bake. Carefully loosen side of cake from pan with small sharp knife, which will keep cake from cracking as it cools. Cool cake completely in pan on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.
For Rich Chocolate Glaze, melt 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter in small saucepan, stirring frequently.
Remove cake from pan and place on serving plate. Pour Rich Chocolate Glaze over top of cake, letting it run down sides. Let cake stand about 1 hour or until glaze is set. Garnish top of cake with prepared whipped topping, fresh raspberries and fresh mint, if desired. Cut cake into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 145;Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 116 mg; Cholesterol: 36 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 2 fat
WARM TURKEY AND WHITE BEAN SALAD
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
This can be viewed online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/warm-turkey-and-white-bean-salad
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed (used to flavor pan)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 pound cooked turkey breast, cubed
1 cup sliced roasted red peppers from jar
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 small head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
Directions
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add crushed garlic and saute 1 minute. Remove the garlic from the skillet and discard.
Add mushrooms and saute 2-3 minutes. Add turkey and saute 2 minutes. Add peppers, onions, and beans and cook 2 minutes. Add vinegar and pesto and heat thoroughly. Serve salad over lettuce. Garnish with walnuts if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 256; Fat: 8 g; Cholesterol: 26 mg; Protein: 21 g; Carbohydrates: 28 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat
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