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Monday, March 13, 2017

Meatless Monday

It's Monday, which, of course, means Meatless Monday. Here are today's six vegetarian recipes to help you through the day. Enjoy!

NEW POTATOES WITH SPRING PEAS

This recipe begins, “Here's an easy potato salad recipe, featuring red potatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives and fresh mint.”

Makes 8 servings

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Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds small red potatoes, cut into quarters

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup Kalamata pitted olives, sliced lengthwise into quarters

1/2 fresh or frozen peas, thawed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Salt and pepper, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Place on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.

In bowl, toss together potatoes, cheese, olives, peas, olive oil and mint.

Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 220; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 330 mg; Cholesterol: 6 mg; Saturated Fat: 3.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g

SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY PIE

Servings: 8

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/51.shtml

Ingredients

4 cup blueberries, fresh or thawed frozen (unsweetened)

4 teaspoons Sweet and Low

1/4 teaspoons cinnamon

1/8 teaspoons nutmeg

1 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons quick tapioca

8-10 drops liquid butter flavoring

1 pie crust

Directions

Line 10" pie plate with crust.

Pick over, wash and drain berries.

Mix next 6 ingredients together in small bowl.

Toss with berries being careful to not crush the berries too much pour berries in crust, making sure all the "goodies" are scraped from the bowl.

Cover with top crust, slit for steam to escape.

Bake at 425 for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 325 for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Cool on wire rack, serve with dollop of Lite Cool Whip or small scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

BULGUR, GRAPE AND KALE SALAD

6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup bulgur

Kosher salt

1 cup pecan halves, toasted and roughly chopped

2 cups seedless California grapes, halved

2 cups packed kale or Swiss chard leaves, finely slivered

1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped

1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated

Pinch cayenne

Black pepper

Directions

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Stir in bulgur and 1/2 teaspoon salt and remove from heat.

Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.

Drain well and press to extract any excess water.

Let cool and stir in the remaining ingredients.

Season well with salt and black pepper.

Serve room temperature or chilled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 289; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 181 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 33 g

ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

This recipe begins, “This side dish is simple yet impressive, perfect for guests and special dinners. Both carrots and parsnips are true root vegetables!”

Makes 8 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled

1 pound parsnips, peeled

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Cut carrots and parsnips in half then in half lengthwise.

Place on large rimmed baking pan toss with olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until parsnips are tender, stirring once.

Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 40 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SMOOTHIE

This recipe begins, “Strawberry and rhubarb make for a tangy and sweet combination.”

From Diabetic Connect. To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

1/2 cup strawberries

1/2 cup rhubarb, chopped

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. For a colder and creamier smoothie freeze the strawberries before hand or add a handful of ice to the blender.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 1; Calories: 135.6; Total Fat: 2.9 g; Sodium: 235.7 mg; Potassium: 471.8 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 13.6 g; Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g; Sugars: 8.5 g; Protein: 13.5 g

VEGETARIAN CURRY

From Diabetic Connect

This can be viewed online at http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/292-vegetarian-curry

Ingredients

3 potatoes chopped

1 cauliflower chopped

1 1/2 cup green peas

3 tomatoes chopped

3/4 tsp tumeric

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp cumin

1 tsp curry

1 cup of water

Directions

Place all ingredients in a crock pot or slow cooker. Cook on low for five to six hours.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 3; calories: 125; cholesterol: 0 mg; sodium: 23 mg; total carbs: 26 g; dietary fiber: 6 g; protein 5 g

Monday, January 23, 2017

Meatless Monday

It's Monday, which means that it's Meatless Monday. Here are today's six vegetarian diabetic recipes. Enjoy!

INDONESIAN TOFU AND VEGETABLE STEW

This recipe begins, “With a light coconut lime flavor, this recipe features green beans, bell peppers and zucchini. If you have other fresh veggies on hand, then you can add them as well.”

Yield: 8 servings.

Serving Size: 1 cup

Source: Patricia Chuey, RD

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Note: The recipe originally called for 1 cup sodium-reduced vegetable or chicken broth. Since I'm posting this on Meatless Monday, I've left it at simply veggie broth.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger

Juice of one medium sized lime

1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil, divided

1 (12 oz) block of firm or extra firm tofu, diced into cubes

1 large onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1 cup sodium-reduced vegetable broth

1 cup light coconut milk

2 cups green beans, cut in 2 inch pieces

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 medium zucchini, diced

2 Tbsp fresh cilantro

Directions

In a bowl, marinate tofu with the ginger, lime juice and 1/2 Tbsp canola oil. Toss well to coat. This can be done about 30 minutes ahead of time and up to overnight in the refrigerator.

In a large saucepan, no lid required heat remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil. Add onion and cook for about 6 minutes or until softened and slightly browned. Add garlic, cumin, coriander and cloves and stir for 2 minutes.

To saucepan, add stock and coconut milk. Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

Add green beans, bell pepper and zucchini and cook for about 10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender. Add marinated tofu and cook an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro. Serve over steamed brown rice or quinoa, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 290 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g

BULGUR, GRAPE AND KALE SALAD

6 Servings

Source: California Table Grapes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1331.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup bulgur

Kosher salt

1 cup pecan halves, toasted and roughly chopped

2 cups seedless California grapes, halved

2 cups packed kale or Swiss chard leaves, finely slivered

1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped

1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated

Pinch cayenne

Black pepper

Directions

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Stir in bulgur and 1/2 teaspoon salt and remove from heat.

Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.

Drain well and press to extract any excess water.

Let cool and stir in the remaining ingredients.

Season well with salt and black pepper.

Serve room temperature or chilled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 289; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 181 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg ; Carbohydrates: 33 g

ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

This recipe begins, “This side dish is simple yet impressive, perfect for guests and special dinners.”

Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1336.shtml

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled

1 pound parsnips, peeled

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Cut carrots and parsnips in half then in half lengthwise.

Place on large rimmed baking pan toss with olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until parsnips are tender, stirring once.

Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 40 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g

MINI CHOCOLATE MINT CHEESECAKES

This recipe begins, “Serve a decadent cheesecake to each of your guests at your next dinner party. They'll be calling you the Host of the Year.”

Makes 24 servings

Source: Jennie-O

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1337.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup crushed gluten-free chocolate wafer cookies

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg or 1/4 cup egg substitute

1/3 cup chocolate chips, melted

1/3 cup chopped crème de menthe mint candy wafers

1/3 cup sour cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup sweetened whipped cream

Directions

Heat oven to 325F.

In small bowl, combine crushed cookie crumbs and melted butter.

Press cookie crumb mixture into bottom of individual small tart dishes custard cups or mini muffin cups.

In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until blended.

Add egg. Blend in melted chocolate, chopped candy, sour cream and vanilla.

Pour evenly over crumbs.

Bake 20 minutes.

Cool. Refrigerate until serving.

Before serving, top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 25 mg; Saturated Fat: 3.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

FRESH PEAS WITH MINT

Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1338.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups sugar snap peas, blanched

2 cups frozen peas, thawed

1/4 cup sliced green onion

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sugar snap peas, peas and green onion in butter 4 to 5 minutes or until heated.

Stir in mint.

Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 20 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

SPINACH VEGETABLE KUGEL

This recipe begins, “The vegetables for this colorful, vitamin-packed kugel can be prepared quickly in the food processor. Double the recipe for a large crowd. It's a winner! Use frozen spinach instead of fresh if you prefer.”

Servings: 6

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/2.shtml

Ingredients

10 oz. package fresh spinach

2 onions, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

3 carrots, grated

1 cup mushrooms, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 eggs plus 2 whites (or 3 eggs)

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon each pepper and garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 cup matzo meal

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wash spinach thoroughly. Remove and discard tough stems. Cook spinach in a covered saucepan until wilted, about 3 minutes (or microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes). Don't add any water. The water clinging to the leaves will provide enough steam to cook it. Cool and squeeze dry.

Heat oil in a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Saute onion, celery, red pepper and carrots for 5 minutes, until golden. Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes longer (or cook vegetables uncovered in the microwave for 6 to 8 minutes on HIGH).

Chop spinach coarsely. Combine with remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into a sprayed 7" x 11" Pyrex casserole. Bake uncovered at 350F for 45 to 50 minutes, until firm. Cut into squares to serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 81; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 2.7 g ; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 1/3 Bread/Starch; 1/2 Vegetable

Monday, January 16, 2017

Meatless Monday - and an Article

Are you a coffee drinker? I sure am. I can't imagine not getting up in the morning without that first cup of java. (Actually, I can imagine it, and it's not a pretty sight!)

Well, if you're like me and love your coffee, especially if you're diabetic, you might want to read “Guide to Coffee for People With Diabetes” in a recent Diabetic Connect email. For example, did you know that coffee just may “have an effect on the action of the insulin you take”? I didn't know this.

To view the slide show/article in its entirety, click here.

And now, on to today's six recipes. Since it's Monday, that means six vegetarian (and diabetic) recipes. Enjoy!

CLASSIC CARROT CAKE

This recipe begins, “A great classic dessert and it has less carbs.” My take on this? Yum!

Yield: 10 servings

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Ingredients

7/8 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

2 large egg whites

1/4 cup eggbeaters

3/8 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

3 tablespoons reduced fat margarine

1/2 cup honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

3 tablespoons canola oil

2 1/4 cups finely shredded carrot

1/3 cup walnuts

butter flavored cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside.

In small bowl whisk together egg whites and eggbeaters. Set aside.

In large bowl beat Splenda Granulated Sweetener, margarine, honey, vanilla, applesauce, and canola oil. Mix in egg mixture, stir until well mixed. Stir in flour mixture, then carrots and walnuts.

Pour into greased 8 cup loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool, ice if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Calories from Fat: 80; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 270 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 16 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g

LEMON-GLAZED BABY CARROTS

Yield: 4 servings

Source: America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/950.shtml

Note: This recipe originally called for chicken or vegetable stock. I've changed that to only vegetable stock.

Ingredients

1 pound peeled baby carrots

1/4 cup vegetable stock

1 tablespoons margarine or butter

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

1/4 teaspoon salt

Pepper to taste

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or chives

Directions

In a medium saucepan, cook carrots in boiling salted water for 5 to 7 minutes (start timing when water returns to a boil) or until just tender-crisp; drain and return to saucepan.

Add stock, butter, brown sugar, lemon juice and rind, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and carrots are nicely glazed.

Sprinkle with parsley or chives and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 91; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 251 mg; Cholesterol: 8 mg; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetables, 1/2 Fat

RED POTATO SALAD

Yield: 6 servings

Source: "Cooking with The Diabetic Chef" by Chris Smith

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/23.shtml

Ingredients

2 quarts water

1 pound potatoes

6 tablespoons red onions, diced

1/2 cup celery, diced

3 tablespoons light mayonnaise

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 green onions, chopped

Directions

In a large pot, bring the water to boil. Add potatoes. Return water to simmer, cover, & cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are done. Remove potatoes from water & let them cool.

Cut potatoes into quarters & place them in large bowl. Add next six ingredients & mix together gently. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 cup): Calories: 110, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 3 mg, Sodium: 587 mg, Carbohydrate: 20 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 2 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

APPLESAUCE CAKE

Yield: 8 servings

Serving size: 1 slice.

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1277.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 cup reduced-calorie margarine

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 cup egg substitute

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x8 inch metal cake pan with vegetable cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine and molasses with an electric mixer on high speed for approximately 1 minute.

Add egg substitute and vanilla and blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Mixture will be liquid.

Add Splenda Granulated Sweetener and beat on medium speed until very smooth, approximately 1 1/2 minutes.

Add flour mixture and applesauce and beat on low speed until mixed, approximately 45 seconds.

Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Calories from Fat: 60; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 260 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

BULGUR, GRAPE AND KALE SALAD

6 Servings

Source: California Table Grapes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1331.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup bulgur

Kosher salt

1 cup pecan halves, toasted and roughly chopped

2 cups seedless California grapes, halved

2 cups packed kale or Swiss chard leaves, finely slivered

1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped

1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated

Pinch cayenne

Black pepper

Directions

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in bulgur and 1/2 teaspoon salt and remove from heat.

Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.

Drain well and press to extract any excess water.

Let cool and stir in the remaining ingredients.

Season well with salt and black pepper.

Serve room temperature or chilled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 289; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 181 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg ; Carbohydrates: 33 g

ORANGE CHERRY CLAFOUTI

This recipe begins, “Clafouti offers the perfect way to highlight seasonal fruit. This recipe features an easy cake batter, fragrant with grated orange peel, and baked over fresh sweet cherries.”

Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 slice

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups pitted sweet cherries (thawed and patted dry, if frozen)

2 large eggs

3 large egg whites

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

3/4 cup low-fat milk

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 pinch Pinch of salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray and arrange cherries in bottom of pan.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat eggs, egg whites, and Splenda Sugar Blend on medium speed 2 minutes, or until light and frothy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Using a spoon, stir in orange peel, flour, and salt until combined. Pour batter over cherries.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until puffy and golden. Remove to wire rack for 15 minutes, then cut into 8 wedges.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 26 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Tuesday Recipes

Enjoy!

PINEAPPLE CAKE

Yield: 18 servings

Source: The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook

View online:http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/538.shtml

Ingredients

5 egg whites

1 can (20 oz.) water packed pineapple (crushed, drained)

1 yellow reduced fat cake mix

1 tablespoon sugar or equivalent alternative sweetener

Directions

Beat egg whites with electric mixer until foamy. Add drained pineapple then cake mix.

Spread mix in a floured 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with sugar or sweetener.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Servings: 6

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/228.shtml

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

4 slices whole-wheat bread

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1-1/2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1-1/2 teaspoons paprika

3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat buttermilk

Vegetable oil spray

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 4 ounces each, all visible fat removed

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly spray a rectangular baking sheet and slightly smaller cooling rack with vegetable oil spray. Put rack on baking sheet. Set aside.

In a food processor or blender, process bread into fine crumbs. Pour into a shallow bowl. Stir Parmesan, parsley, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme into crumbs.

Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl.

Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Dip chicken into buttermilk, shake off excess liquid, dredge in crumbs, and shake off excess crumbs. Put chicken on cooling rack. Spray each breast with vegetable oil spray.

Bake for 15 minutes, turn chicken, and bake for 10 minutes, or until done.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 209; Protein: 38 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 303 mg; Cholesterol: 68 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 3/4 Bread/Starch; 4 Low-Fat Meat

BULGUR, GRAPE AND KALE SALAD

6 Servings

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Source: California Table Grapes

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup bulgur

Kosher salt

1 cup pecan halves, toasted and roughly chopped

2 cups seedless California grapes, halved

2 cups packed kale or Swiss chard leaves, finely slivered

1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped

1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated

Pinch cayenne

Black pepper

Directions

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Stir in bulgur and 1/2 teaspoon salt and remove from heat.

Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.

Drain well and press to extract any excess water.

Let cool and stir in the remaining ingredients.

Season well with salt and black pepper.

Serve room temperature or chilled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 289; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 181 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 33 g

TERIYAKI TURKEY BURGERS

Yield: 6 servings

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/750.shtml

Ingredients

Burger Mixture:

1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup sliced scallions

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1-1/4 pounds 95% lean ground turkey

3 tablespoons light (reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce)

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Rest of recipe:

6 canned pineapple rings (optional)

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons nonfat or light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Chinese or honey mustard

6 light wheat or multigrain burger buns

6 slices red onion

6 lettuce leaves

Directions

Place the mushrooms, scallions, and red bell pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until the vegetables are finely chopped.

Place the vegetables, ground turkey, teriyaki sauce, and black pepper in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Shape the mixture into six 4-inch patties.

Grill the burgers over medium coals or cook under a broiler for about 6 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature of the patties reaches 165 degrees and the meat is no longer pink inside. (To retain moisture, avoid pressing down on the patties as they cook.) Alternatively, coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with nonstick cooking spray and cook the burgers over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side.

If desired, brush the pineapple slices with a little teriyaki sauce and grill or broil for a minute or two on each side, until lightly browned.

To assemble the burgers, place the mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl and stir to mix well. Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on each bun.

Place each burger in a bun and top with some of the onion, lettuce, and if desired, a pineapple slice. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 243; Protein: 24 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 594 mg; Cholesterol: 50 mg; Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2-1/2 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable

ALMOND RICE

Servings: 6

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/19.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice, long-grain, dry

2 cups water

2 tablespoons almonds, slivered

2 tablespoons lemon zest (or Zesto*)

1 cube chicken bouillon

Directions

In a medium size saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil.

Add rice and cook according to rice instructions on package.

Drain if necessary.

Add almonds and lemon zest.

Let stand a few minutes then fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 164; Protein: 2.9 g; Fat: 2.3 g; Sodium: 185 mg; Carbohydrates: 24.4 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fat

ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS WITH FRESH HERBS

Glycemic Index: 22, Glycemic Load: 1

Yield: 6 servings

Serving size: 3/4 cup

Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/768.shtml

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, sliced

4 medium zucchinis, cut into julienne strips

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place a steamer basket in 1/2 inch of water in a saucepan (water should not touch the bottom of the basket). Place carrots in the basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling.

Reduce heat and steam carrots 5 minutes. Add zucchini and steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.

Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in carrots, zucchini, thyme, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook uncovered, stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 55; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 61 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat

Friday, August 19, 2016

Friday Recipes

Finally, it's Friday! Here are today's six diabetic recipes to help you through the weekend. Enjoy!

DEVILED EGGS WITH BACON AND BARBECUE

Take a break from the ordinary with this bold, deviled egg appetizer. Barbecue sauce is mixed in and it's topped with turkey bacon.

Makes 24 servings

Source: Jennie-O

View online with photo and print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1333.shtml

Ingredients

12 hardboiled eggs, peeled

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

2 slices JENNIE-O Turkey Bacon, cooked and cut into 24 pieces

Garnish: chopped fresh chives, smoked paprika

Directions

Cut eggs in half lengthwise.

Carefully remove yolks and place in medium bowl.

Mash yolks with a fork.

Stir in mayonnaise and barbecue sauce until smooth.

Stir in paprika, salt, mustard and chives.

Spoon mixture into egg white halves.

Top with bacon pieces.

Garnish with chives and paprika, if desired.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 35; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 120 mg; Cholesterol: 80 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g

NEW POTATOES WITH PEAS & FETA

Here's an easy potato salad recipe, featuring red potatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives and fresh mint.

Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

View online with photo and print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1332.shtml

Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds small red potatoes, cut into quarters

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup Kalamata pitted olives, sliced lengthwise into quarters

1/2 fresh or frozen peas, thawed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Salt and pepper, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Place on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.

In bowl, toss together potatoes, cheese, olives, peas, olive oil and mint.

Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 220; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 330 mg; Cholesterol: 6 mg; Saturated Fat: 3.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g

BULGUR, GRAPE AND KALE SALAD

6 Servings

View online with photo and print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1331.shtml

Source: California Table Grapes

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup bulgur

Kosher salt

1 cup pecan halves, toasted and roughly chopped

2 cups seedless California grapes, halved

2 cups packed kale or Swiss chard leaves, finely slivered

1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped

1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated

Pinch cayenne

Black pepper

Directions

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Stir in bulgur and 1/2 teaspoon salt and remove from heat.

Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.

Drain well and press to extract any excess water.

Let cool and stir in the remaining ingredients.

Season well with salt and black pepper.

Serve room temperature or chilled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 289; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 181 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 33 g

TERIYAKI TURKEY BURGERS

Yield: 6 servings

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/750.shtml

Ingredients

Burger Mixture:

1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup sliced scallions

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1-1/4 pounds 95% lean ground turkey

3 tablespoons light (reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce)

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Rest of recipe:

6 canned pineapple rings (optional)

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons nonfat or light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Chinese or honey mustard

6 light wheat or multigrain burger buns

6 slices red onion

6 lettuce leaves

Directions

Place the mushrooms, scallions, and red bell pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until the vegetables are finely chopped.

Place the vegetables, ground turkey, teriyaki sauce, and black pepper in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Shape the mixture into six 4-inch patties.

Grill the burgers over medium coals or cook under a broiler for about 6 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature of the patties reaches 165 degrees and the meat is no longer pink inside. (To retain moisture, avoid pressing down on the patties as they cook.) Alternatively, coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with nonstick cooking spray and cook the burgers over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side.

If desired, brush the pineapple slices with a little teriyaki sauce and grill or broil for a minute or two on each side, until lightly browned.

To assemble the burgers, place the mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl and stir to mix well. Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on each bun.

Place each burger in a bun and top with some of the onion, lettuce, and if desired, a pineapple slice. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 243; Protein: 24 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 594 mg; Cholesterol: 50 mg; Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2-1/2 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRIES

Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 3 strawberries

Source: California Strawberry Commission

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/754.shtml

Ingredients

2 pint baskets California strawberries

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Finely chopped toasted almonds or pistachios (optional)

Directions

Line large baking sheet with waxed paper. Rinse strawberries and pat dry with paper towels.

In separate small, microwave-safe bowls (such as custard cups) melt chocolates, one at a time, in microwave at 50-percent (medium) power, allowing 1-1/2 to 2 minutes each. Stir until smooth. (If not completely melted, microwave a few seconds longer.) Or, melt chocolate as package directs.

Holding strawberry by stem end, dip into chocolate to cover about three-fourths of berry; dip into nuts, if desired, and lay on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strawberries, chocolate and nuts.

Refrigerate until chocolate is set.

For Double- and Triple- Dipped Strawberries:

After first coating of chocolate is set, dip into contrasting chocolate, leaving part of the first chocolate exposed. Repeat with third chocolate, if you wish, allowing each layer to set between dips.

To Drizzle Strawberries with Chocolate:

Microwave chocolate in small plastic bag until melted; squeeze into one corner of bag. Lay strawberries close together on baking sheet. With scissors, cut a small hole in corner of bag, and move back and forth over strawberries, squeezing bag gently. Or, drizzle contrasting chocolate over strawberries that have been dipped. Refrigerate until set.

NOTES: Microwave melting times vary with amount of chocolate and wattage of your oven. Chocolate amounts are approximate; amount needed depends on size of strawberries, and whether or not they are single, double, triple-dipped or drizzled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 193; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 59 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Creamy buttermilk dressing pairs well with juicy, fresh strawberries and crisp spinach. A great choice for lunch or brunch.

Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

View online with photo and print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1335.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups sliced strawberries, divided

4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes and divided

1/3 cup buttermilk

6 cups fresh spinach

1 small red onion, cut into thin rings

Directions

In blender container, combine 3/4 cup strawberries, cream cheese and buttermilk; process until smooth.

In large salad bowl, toss together spinach, onion and remaining 1-1/4 cups strawberries. Serve with dressing.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 70; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 70 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g