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Friday, February 24, 2023

Friday Recipes

It's finally Friday. Here are six yummy recipes to help you through the weekend, including Baked Beef Empanadas and Chocolate Cherry Tarts. Enjoy!

LOW-FAT OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People With Diabetes

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People With Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/low-fat-oven-fried-chicken

Ingredients

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

6 skinless chicken breast halves or 6 skinless chicken thighs (1-3/4 to 2 pounds)

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1 tablespoon margarine, melted

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine the yogurt, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl; mix well. Coat the chicken with the mixture. (The chicken may be covered and refrigerated overnight or baked immediately.)

Prepare a shallow roasting pan or jelly roll pan with a nonstick pan spray. Combine the bread crumbs and margarine in a shallow dish. Coat the chicken with the crumbs; place in the pan.

Bake breasts for 25 minutes, thighs for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 240; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 721 mg; Cholesterol: 69 mg; Protein: 26 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 3 Lean Meat

BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS

Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.

Source: Lauras Lean Beef

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.

Ingredients

1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained

1/3 cup salsa

1 tablespoon tomato paste

20 wonton wrappers

Cooking spray

Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)

Ingredients

Preheat oven to 400F.

Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.

Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.

Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber:.62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY TARTS

Recipe Yield: Servings: 24

Source: Cinnamon Hearts

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chocolate-cherry-tarts.

Ingredients

2 (8oz) packages Neufchatel (light) cream cheese, room temp

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs, room temp

1 tsp vanilla extract

24 Keebler chocolate wafers, 30% reduced fat

1 (21oz) can light cherry pie filling

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Line muffin tins with foil and paper cupcake liners.

Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Place a chocolate wafer in each cup, spoon on cheese mixture. Bake 18 to 20 minutes; remove from tins and let cool. Top with cherry pie filling. Chill overnight before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 118; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 104 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 bread; 1/2 fruit; 1/2 protein; 1 fat

ROASTED CHICKEN SALAD WITH NAPA CABBAGE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

Serving size is 4 oz. chicken, 1 cup cabbage, and 1/4 cup snow peas.

Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/roasted-chicken-salad-with-napa-cabbage.

Ingredients

1 pound roasted white-meat deli chicken (either pulled from a whole chicken and skinned or from sliced chicken), cubed or shredded

1 cup fresh snow pea pods, halved

1/2 cup julienne baby carrot strips

1/2 cup low-fat Oriental salad dressing or low-fat vinaigrette

4 cups shredded Napa cabbage

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the chicken, snow pea pods, carrots, and garlic. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in dressing. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage and chicken mixture; toss together until mixed.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 285; Fat: 13 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 416 mg; Cholesterol: 100 mg; Protein: 34 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Sugars: 4 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat

VANILLA CHAI COFFEE COOLER

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings Serving size: 8 fl. oz.

Source: Splenda

Recipe and image appear courtesy of .

View this online at
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/vanilla-chai-coffee-cooler.

Ingredients

4 teaspoons Maxwell House Instant Coffee

3 Tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 cup warm water

2 cups non-fat milk

1-1/2 cups ice cubes

Directions

Place coffee, Splenda Granulated Sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice in pitcher.

Add water; stir until coffee granules are completely dissolved.

Stir in milk and ice cubes; pour evenly into 4 tall glasses, serving immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Sodium: 55 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g; Sugars: 5 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BLACK BEANS



Recipe Yield: Makes: 6 servings

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/butternut-squash-with-black-beans.

Ingredients

1 butternut squash (small)

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 onion (small, chopped)

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup water

2 cans black beans (16 ounces each, rinsed and drained)

1/2 teaspoon oregano

Ingredients

Heat the squash in the microwave on high heat for 1-2 minutes. This will soften the skin.

Carefully peel the squash with a vegetable peeler or small knife.

Cut the squash into 1/2 inch cubes.

Peel and chop the onion.

In a large pan, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic powder, and squash.

Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.

Add vinegar and water. Cook on low heat until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes.

Add the beans and oregano. Cook until the beans are heated through.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 7 g; Sodium: 270 mg; Protein: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

Friday, January 27, 2023

Friday Recipes

It's finally Friday. Here are six yummy diabetic-friendly recipes to help you through the weekend, including Steak, Roasted Tomato and Bean Chili and Baked Beef Empanadas. Enjoy!

SANTA FE SUNSET DIP

Recipe Yield: Makes 10 servings (about 1/4-cup each)

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/santa-fe-sunset-dip.

Ingredients

3 oz. (1 package, or about 30) sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

2 jars (7-oz. each) roasted red peppers, drained

2 garlic cloves, chopped fine

1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin, or to taste

1 tsp. fresh lemon juice, or to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped scallion

4 oz. reduced-fat Neufchatel cream cheese, softened

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tabasco or hot chili pepper sauce, to taste (if desired)

Directions

Soak dried tomatoes in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 3 tablespoons of the soaking liquid.

In a food processor, puree red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, cilantro and scallion until smooth and well-blended. Add cream cheese and puree, adding enough of the reserved tomato-soaking liquid to thin the dip to the desired consistency (scraping down the side of the bowl occasionally). Blend until smooth. Blend in salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste. Adjust seasoning, adding more garlic, cumin, or lemon juice if needed.

Transfer to a container with a cover. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before using. Bring dip to room temperature before serving.

Serve in a small, attractive bowl placed in center of a large serving platter, surrounded with assorted cut-up vegetables and, if desired, baked tortilla chips.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 67; Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 303 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g

BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS

Source: Lauras Lean Beef

Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.

Ingredients

1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained

1/3 cup salsa

1 tablespoon tomato paste

20 wonton wrappers

Cooking spray

Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)

Ingredients

Preheat oven to 400F.

Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.

Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.

Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber: .62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

SOUTHWEST MEATLOAF

Recipe Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Source: TBC

Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/southwest-meatloaf.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef (95% lean)

1 cup soft bread crumbs

3/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

1 large clove garlic, minced

2 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa

Directions

Heat oven to 350F. Combine all ingredients in large bowl except salsa, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

Shape beef mixture into 10 x 4-inch loaf on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 1 hour,15 minutes to 1 hour, 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160F.

Let stand 10 minutes. Top with salsa; cut into slices.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 280; Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 1.8 g; Sodium: 313 mg; Cholesterol: 120 mg; Protein: 34 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

VEGETARIAN HOT AND SOUR SOUP

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings.Serving size: 1 cup

Source: CanolaInfo

Recipe and image appear courtesy of CanolaInfo.org.

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/vegetarian-hot-and-sour-soup.

Ingredients

4 dried Chinese black (shiitake) mushrooms

hot water

2 tsp canola oil

1 carrot, peeled and julienned

5 cups vegetable broth

1/4 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained, julienned

3 Tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water

3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

1/3 cup rice vinegar

3/4 tsp ground white pepper

6 oz savory baked or firm tofu, julienned

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced

Directions

In small bowl, soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes or until softened. Cut off stems and any hard areas and discard. Cut caps into thin slices. Set aside.

In stock pot, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and carrots and cook 2 minutes or until carrots are just soft. Add vegetable broth and bamboo shoots and bring to a boil. Add cornstarch mixture and stir until soup thickens, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar and white pepper. Stir.

Add tofu and bring soup back to a boil. While stirring soup in circular motion in one direction, pour eggs in thin stream into soup.

Remove soup from heat. Stir in green onions. Taste and adjust flavour with rice vinegar and white pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 80; Fat: 3.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 450 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g

STEAK, ROASTED TOMATO AND BEAN CHILI

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings.

Source: TBC

Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/steak-roasted-tomato-and-bean-chili.

Ingredients

3 pounds Shoulder Steaks, cut 3/4-inch thick

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2-1/2 cups no-salt added roasted tomato salsa

1/4 cup chili powder

2 tsp ground cumin

2 cans (15 ounces each) no-salt added black beans, rinsed, drained

Optional Toppings/Additions

Guacamole, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped purple onion, chopped tomato, shredded cheese

Directions

Cut beef steaks into 3/4-inch pieces.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown beef in three batches. Set aside.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, bell pepper and onion to same stockpot. Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Return beef and accumulated juices to stockpot.

Add salsa, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender.

Stir in beans; cook, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until beans are heated through, stirring occasionally.

Serve chili in bowls. Garnish with Toppings, as desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 289; Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sodium: 264 mg; Cholesterol: 78 mg; Protein: 32 g; Carbohydrates: 23 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BLACK BEANS

Recipe Yield: Makes: 6 servings

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/butternut-squash-with-black-beans.

Ingredients

1 butternut squash (small)

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 onion (small, chopped)

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup water

2 cans black beans (16 ounces each, rinsed and drained)

1/2 teaspoon oregano

Ingredients

Heat the squash in the microwave on high heat for 1-2 minutes. This will soften the skin.

Carefully peel the squash with a vegetable peeler or small knife.

Cut the squash into 1/2 inch cubes.

Peel and chop the onion.

In a large pan, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic powder, and squash.

Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.

Add vinegar and water. Cook on low heat until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes.

Add the beans and oregano. Cook until the beans are heated through.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 7 g; Sodium: 270 mg; Protein: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

Monday, January 16, 2023

Meatless Monday

It's time for another Meatless Monday. Today's diabetic-friendly (and meatless) recipes include Two Bean Chili and Black Bean Burgers with Avocado-Lime Mayo. Enjoy!

SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND CARROTS

Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings.

Source: AICR

Recipe and image appear courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/sugar-snap-peas-and-carrots.

Ingredients

1 tsp. canola oil

1 small garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. grated or minced ginger

8 oz. sugar snap peas

3 baby carrots, cut lengthwise in 8 strips

3 Tbsp. chicken or vegetable broth, or water

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 large basil leaves, cut crosswise in thin strips

Directopmss

Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add peas and carrots to the pan, stirring to coat them with oil. Add broth or water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in basil and serve.

Notes: Additional Info: 2 g. dietary fiber

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 47; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 109 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Vegetable

BLACK BEAN BURGERS WITH AVOCADO-LIME MAYO

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1 burger.

Source: The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen: Fresh, Fast and Flavorful Recipes Made with Canola Oil from the American Diabetes Association and CanolaInfo

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/black-bean-burgers-with-avocado-lime-mayo.

Ingredients

Mayonnaise

1/2 ripe medium avocado, peeled and pitted

2 Tbsp canola mayonnaise

1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

1 Tbsp water

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Burgers

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 of (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

1/3 cup quick-cooking oats

2 large egg whites

1 Tbsp canola oil

1/8 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Other ingredients

canola oil cooking spray

4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

4 tomato slices

4 lettuce leaves

4 lime wedges (optional)

Directions

Place canola mayonnaise ingredients in a blender, secure lid, and puree until smooth.

Place beans in a gallon-size resealable bag. Using a meat mallet, pound beans to a coarse texture, resembling lumpy mashed potatoes. Place beans in a medium bowl and add bell pepper, oats, egg whites, canola oil, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and shape into four patties.

Coat a large nonstick skillet with canola oil cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add patties and cook 4 minutes on each side or until they begin to lightly brown. The patties will be fragile, so be sure to turn them gently.

To assemble, spoon 1 Tbsp canola mayonnaise mixture on each bun half. Top each bottom bun with burger, onion, a tomato slice, and a lettuce leaf. Place bun tops over each. Serve with lime wedges.

Fresh tip: If desired, omit the buns and serve the patties on the lettuce leaf, tomato slice, and onion. Spoon the mayonnaise mixture on top of the patties and serve with lime wedges.

Notes: Jazz up these tasty burgers with avocado-lime mayo and you’ll have a vegetarian sandwich that even die-hard meat eaters will love.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 300; Fat: 12 g; Saturated Fat: 1.8 g; Fiber: 10 g; Sodium: 785 mg; Protein: 19 g; Carbohydrates: 33 g

ZUCCHINI BREAD

Recipe Yield: Yield: 10 servings

Source: Splenda

Recipe and image appear courtesy of Splenda.

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

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

1/4 cup low-fat milk

1 large egg

2 tablespoons trans-free spread, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8 x 4-inch non-stick loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Use paper towels to blot excess water from zucchini. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

In another large bowl, whisk Splenda Sugar Blend, milk, egg, trans-free spread, and vanilla. Stir in zucchini. Add dry ingredients and mix just until moistened. (Batter will be lumpy.) Scrape into prepared pan.

Bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until a tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 130; Fat: 2.5 g; Saturated Fat: .5 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 190 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Sugars: 7 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BLACK BEANS

Recipe Yield: Makes: 6 servings

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/butternut-squash-with-black-beans.

Ingredients

1 butternut squash (small)

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 onion (small, chopped)

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup water

2 cans black beans (16 ounces each, rinsed and drained)

1/2 teaspoon oregano

Ingredients

Heat the squash in the microwave on high heat for 1-2 minutes. This will soften the skin.

Carefully peel the squash with a vegetable peeler or small knife.

Cut the squash into 1/2 inch cubes.

Peel and chop the onion.

In a large pan, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic powder, and squash.

Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.

Add vinegar and water. Cook on low heat until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes.

Add the beans and oregano. Cook until the beans are heated through.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 7 g; Sodium: 270 mg; Protein: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

TWO BEAN CHILI

Yield: Makes about 7 cups (7 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/509.shtml

Ingredients

2 onions, coarsely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons canola, corn, or olive oil

One 14-15 ounce can stewed tomatoes with juice

1 can or bottle beer (12 ounces)

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or 1 tablespoon hot salsa or picante sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

One 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

One 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped

Direction

Saute the onions and garlic in oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes with their liquid, the beer, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, and salt (if desired).

Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in the beans and green pepper; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes longer.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 173; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 32 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable

VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Recipe Yield: Servings: 8

Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook

Book Title: The New American Heart Association Cookbook

View this online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/240.shtml

Ingredients

1 pound fresh broccoli

1 teaspoon acceptable margarine

1 teaspoon acceptable vegetable oil

1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

12 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced (3-1/2 to 4 cups)

2 to 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)

2 tablespoons dry sherry

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

Pepper to taste

Directions

Separate broccoli florets so they are of small, uniform size. Peel tough stems; cut stems into 2-inch pieces.

In a large skillet or wok, heat margarine and oil over medium heat, swirling to coat bottom. Stir-fry broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and green onions for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 57 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Fat