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Friday, August 4, 2017

Friday Recipes

It's finally Friday, time for the weekend. I don't know about you, but weekends never seem long enough - except when they last too long. (This is sure to make sense with too many of us!)

No matter. Here are today's recipes to help you through the weekend, including Texas Red Chili and Light Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas. Enjoy!

TEXAS RED CHILI

Servings: 8

Source: Family Circle's "All-time Favorite Recipes"

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/90.shtml

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 beef brisket (about 2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1 cup chopped onion

3 jalapeno chiles, halved, seeded and finely, chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4 cup chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1 can (13-3/4 ounces) beef broth

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes

1 bottle (12 ounces) beer

1 bay leaf

Lime wedges for garnish

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, saute brisket until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Add onion, jalapenos and garlic to drippings in pot; cook over medium-low heat until onion is very tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and red pepper; cook 1 minute. Return meat to pot.

Stir in broth, tomatoes, beer and bay leaf. Heat to boiling. Lower heat; simmer with cover slightly ajar until meat is tender, about 1-1/2 hours. For last 20 minutes, uncover to thicken chili.

To serve, ladle chili into bowls. Garnish each bowl with lime wedge.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 334; Protein: 30 g; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 712 mg; Cholesterol: 84 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 4 Medium-Fat Meat

LIGHT SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Servings: 6 (2 Enchiladas each)

Source: Cooking Healthy and Fast

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/113.shtml

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Ingredients

1 (8oz) container light sour cream

1 (8oz) container nonfat plain yogurt

1 (10-3/4oz) can cream of chicken soup with 1/3 less salt

1 (4oz) can diced green chilies

12 (6-7 inch) white corn or flour tortillas

1 Cup (4oz) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1-1/2 Cups chopped cooked chicken

1/4 Cup sliced green onions

Directions

Heat oven to 350F degrees.

Spray a 13x9-inch (3 Qt) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In med. bowl, combine sour cream, yogurt, soup and chilies; mix well.

Spoon bout 3 Tbsp sour cream mixture down center of each tortilla. Reserve 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese; sprinkle each tortilla with remaining cheese, chicken and onions.

Roll tortillas and place in spray-coated dish, seam side down. Spoon remaining sour cream mixture over tortillas.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil; sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup cheese.

Return to oven & bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 358; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 590 mg; Cholesterol: 63 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Milk, 1 Fat

CARAWAY ROASTED BEETS

Yield: Makes 4 servings.

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/586.shtml

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Ingredients

4 beets (1-1/4 pounds total), greens and all but 1 inch of stems removed

2 teaspoons caraway seeds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Wash the beets well and place them on a square of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Sprinkle them with the caraway seeds. Fold and pinch the foil to seal the beets in the packet. Put the foil pouch in the oven and bake for 50 minutes.

Remove the packet from the oven, place in the sink, and open. (Be careful; the juice will stain.) Peel the beet skin with a small paring knife and cut the beets in quarters. Dip the beets in the juices from the bottom of the foil packet and sprinkle some caraway seeds from the packet over them. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 43; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 69 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable

BEETS DIJON

Yield: 4 servings

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/572.shtml

Ingredients

Butter-flavored vegetable cooking spray

1/3 cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup fat-free sour cream

2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Salt and white pepper, to taste

1-1/2 pounds beets, cooked, peeled, cubed or sliced, warm

Minced parsley, as garnish

Directions

Spray small saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute onion and garlic until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in sour cream, mustard, and lemon juice; heat over low heat until hot. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Spoon sour cream mixture over beets; stir gently. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Protein: 3.5 g; Fat: 0.6 g; Sodium: 185 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 3 Vegetable

MASHED TURNIPS WITH ROASTED GARLIC

Yield: Makes 8 servings.

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/34.shtml

Source: Family Circle's All-Time Favorite Recipes

Ingredients

1-1/2 pound small turnips, peeled and quartered

1 ripe bartlett pear, about 6 ounces, peeled, cored, chopped

4 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled

1 tablespoon margarine

2 tablespoons skim milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Steam turnips over boiling water until fork tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain turnips and place in a food processor or blender along with pear, garlic, and margarine.

Process until smooth, adding skim milk as needed.

Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 4; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

ROASTED TURNIPS WITH GINGER

Servings: 4

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/101.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound turnips, peeled, cut into 2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch strips

2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Bring 2 quarts water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling in a large saucepan over high heat. Add turnips; return to boiling. Lower heat to medium; cover and cook 3 minutes or until turnips are just tender.

Drain turnips. Turn into a large roasting pan. Stir in sesame oil, ginger, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Roast into heated 375 degree F. oven 40 minutes, stirring turnips several times with a wooden spoon.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 52; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 343 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg ; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Thursday Recipes - and Computer's Back Up

Finally, I'm back online! It only took several calls, including one that lasted almost 35 minutes (shortly after noon) and one that lasted 55 minutes! Ouch! But now that we're back in business...

Here are today's six diabetic recipes. Enjoy!

ITALIAN SPINACH DIP

Yield: 8 servings

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

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/749.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup frozen cut leaf spinach

1 (3 ounce) package nonfat cream cheese, cut into pieces

1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

1 tablespoon zesty no salt added Italian dressing mix

Assorted vegetables such as sliced carrots, jicama, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, green pepper, radishes

Directions

Place spinach in a microwave-safe medium bowl.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Microwave on high power for 3 to 4 minutes or until hot. Drain well and chop.

Add cream cheese to spinach and stir until cream cheese is softened. Add sour cream and dressing mix, blending well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with assorted vegetables.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 201 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Glycemic Index: 27, Glycemic Load: 1; Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Very Lean Meat

CARAWAY ROASTED BEETS

Serving size: 4 beet quarters

Yield: 4 servings.

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/586.shtml

Ingredients

4 beets (1-1/4 pounds total), greens and all but 1 inch of stems removed

2 teaspoons caraway seeds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Wash the beets well and place them on a square of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Sprinkle them with the caraway seeds. Fold and pinch the foil to seal the beets in the packet. Put the foil pouch in the oven and bake for 50 minutes.

Remove the packet from the oven, place in the sink, and open. (Be careful; the juice will stain.) Peel the beet skin with a small paring knife and cut the beets in quarters. Dip the beets in the juices from the bottom of the foil packet and sprinkle some caraway seeds from the packet over them. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 43; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 69 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable

APRICOT-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GLAZED ONIONS

Yield: 4 servings; Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/9.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/454.shtml

Ingredients

1 whole roasted deli chicken, skinned

3 tablespoons no-added-sugar apricot preserves, divided

3 tablespoons no-added-sugar orange marmalade, divided

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided

Nonstick cooking spray

1 large onion, quartered

1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In small bowl, blend 1 tablespoon each apricot preserves, marmalade, and vinegar.

Place chicken in baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Add water to pan to a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Brush chicken with preserve mixture. Combine the remaining preserves, marmalade, vinegar, onion, and garlic and spoon around the chicken.

Roast, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and roast for 10 more minutes, until onion is tender.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Protein: 34 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Cholesterol: 100 mg; Fat: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE

Servings: 10

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/188.shtml

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Ingredients

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell

1 cup fruit sweetener

1 tablespoon cornmeal

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoon cornstarch

3 eggs

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoon very strong coffee or espresso, prepared

24 pecan halves

Directions

Prepare pastry and place in 9" pie pan.

In large bowl, combine fruit sweetener, cornmeal and applesauce.

Beat with an electric mixer.

In a small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth.

Add to fruit sweetener mixture and blend.

Beat in eggs, one at a time.

Stir in the vanilla and coffee.

Pour mixture into pie shell.

Decorate top with pecan halves.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until custard is set, at 375F.

Cool slightly before cutting.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 211; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 69 mg; Cholesterol: 82 mg; Carbohydrates: 28 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread, 1 Fruit, 2 Fat

ROASTED TURNIPS WITH GINGER

Servings: 4

Source: Family Circle's All-Time Favorite Recipes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/101.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound turnips, peeled, cut into 2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch strips

2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Bring 2 quarts water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling in a large saucepan over high heat. Add turnips; return to boiling. Lower heat to medium; cover and cook 3 minutes or until turnips are just tender.

Drain turnips. Turn into a large roasting pan. Stir in sesame oil, ginger, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Roast into heated 375 degree F. oven 40 minutes, stirring turnips several times with a wooden spoon.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 52; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 343 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat

APPLE PIE

Yield: 8 servings

Source: Equal

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1034.shtml

Ingredients

1 Pastry for double-crust 9-inch pie

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

8 cups peeled, cored, sliced Granny Smith or other baking apples (about 8 medium)

* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Roll 1/2 the pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate.

Combine cornstarch, Equal, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Sprinkle over apples in large bowl and toss to coat. Arrange apples in pie crust.

Roll remaining pastry into circle large enough to fit top of pie. Place over apples. Seal edges, trim and flute. Cut a few slits in top of pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake in preheated 400F oven 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are tender.

Cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 253; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 224 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Carbohydrates: 42 g; Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1-1/2 starch, 2 fat

Friday, November 4, 2016

Friday Recipes

It's finally Friday, time for the weekend. I don't know about you, but weekends never seem long enough - except when they last too long. (This is sure to make sense with too many of us!)

No matter. Here are today's recipes to help you through the weekend. Hope your weekend it good. Enjoy!

TEXAS RED CHILI

Servings: 8

Source: Family Circle's "All-time Favorite Recipes"

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/90.shtml

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 beef brisket (about 2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1 cup chopped onion

3 jalapeno chiles, halved, seeded and finely, chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4 cup chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1 can (13-3/4 ounces) beef broth

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes

1 bottle (12 ounces) beer

1 bay leaf

Lime wedges for garnish

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, saute brisket until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Add onion, jalapenos and garlic to drippings in pot; cook over medium-low heat until onion is very tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and red pepper; cook 1 minute. Return meat to pot.

Stir in broth, tomatoes, beer and bay leaf. Heat to boiling. Lower heat; simmer with cover slightly ajar until meat is tender, about 1-1/2 hours. For last 20 minutes, uncover to thicken chili.

To serve, ladle chili into bowls. Garnish each bowl with lime wedge.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 334; Protein: 30 g; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 712 mg; Cholesterol: 84 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 4 Medium-Fat Meat

LIGHT SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Servings: 6 (2 Enchiladas each)

Source: Cooking Healthy and Fast

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/113.shtml

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Ingredients

1 (8oz) container light sour cream

1 (8oz) container nonfat plain yogurt

1 (10-3/4oz) can cream of chicken soup with 1/3 less salt

1 (4oz) can diced green chilies

12 (6-7 inch) white corn or flour tortillas

1 Cup (4oz) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1-1/2 Cups chopped cooked chicken

1/4 Cup sliced green onions

Directions

Heat oven to 350F degrees.

Spray a 13x9-inch (3 Qt) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In med. bowl, combine sour cream, yogurt, soup and chilies; mix well.

Spoon bout 3 Tbsp sour cream mixture down center of each tortilla. Reserve 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese; sprinkle each tortilla with remaining cheese, chicken and onions.

Roll tortillas and place in spray-coated dish, seam side down. Spoon remaining sour cream mixture over tortillas.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil; sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup cheese.

Return to oven & bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 358; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 590 mg; Cholesterol: 63 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Milk, 1 Fat

CARAWAY ROASTED BEETS

Yield: Makes 4 servings.

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/586.shtml

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Ingredients

4 beets (1-1/4 pounds total), greens and all but 1 inch of stems removed

2 teaspoons caraway seeds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Wash the beets well and place them on a square of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Sprinkle them with the caraway seeds. Fold and pinch the foil to seal the beets in the packet. Put the foil pouch in the oven and bake for 50 minutes.

Remove the packet from the oven, place in the sink, and open. (Be careful; the juice will stain.) Peel the beet skin with a small paring knife and cut the beets in quarters. Dip the beets in the juices from the bottom of the foil packet and sprinkle some caraway seeds from the packet over them. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 43; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 69 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable

BEETS DIJON

Yield: 4 servings

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/572.shtml

Ingredients

Butter-flavored vegetable cooking spray

1/3 cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup fat-free sour cream

2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Salt and white pepper, to taste

1-1/2 pounds beets, cooked, peeled, cubed or sliced, warm

Minced parsley, as garnish

Directions

Spray small saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute onion and garlic until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in sour cream, mustard, and lemon juice; heat over low heat until hot. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Spoon sour cream mixture over beets; stir gently. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Protein: 3.5 g; Fat: 0.6 g; Sodium: 185 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 3 Vegetable

MASHED TURNIPS WITH ROASTED GARLIC

Yield: Makes 8 servings.

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/34.shtml

Source: Family Circle's All-Time Favorite Recipes

Ingredients

1-1/2 pound small turnips, peeled and quartered

1 ripe bartlett pear, about 6 ounces, peeled, cored, chopped

4 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled

1 tablespoon margarine

2 tablespoons skim milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Steam turnips over boiling water until fork tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain turnips and place in a food processor or blender along with pear, garlic, and margarine.

Process until smooth, adding skim milk as needed.

Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 4; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

ROASTED TURNIPS WITH GINGER

Servings: 4

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/101.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound turnips, peeled, cut into 2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch strips

2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Bring 2 quarts water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling in a large saucepan over high heat. Add turnips; return to boiling. Lower heat to medium; cover and cook 3 minutes or until turnips are just tender.

Drain turnips. Turn into a large roasting pan. Stir in sesame oil, ginger, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Roast into heated 375 degree F. oven 40 minutes, stirring turnips several times with a wooden spoon.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 52; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 343 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg ; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat

Monday, October 31, 2016

Meatless Monday

Here are six meatless diabetic recipes to help you through the day. Enjoy!

VEGGIE PATCH SOUP

Yield: 10 servings

Source: Mr. Food Every Day's a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/835.shtml

Ingredients

6 cups water

2 medium-sized white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

4 large tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks

4 medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

3 medium-sized zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks

2 medium-sized green bell peppers, coarsely chopped

2 medium-sized onions, coarsely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

In a soup pot, combine all the ingredients; mix well and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 84; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 383 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable

REALLY RASPBERRY PARFAITS

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Diabetic Dream Desserts

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/837.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup light raspberry yogurt

1/2 cup nonfat or light whipped topping

2 cups fresh raspberries, rinsed and patted dry

2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions

Place the yogurt in a bowl and fold in the whipped topping.

Place 1/4 cup of raspberries in each of four 8-ounce wine glasses.

Top the berries in each glass with 3 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture.

Repeat the layers and top each serving with a sprinkling of almonds.

Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 83; Protein: 2.7 g; Fat: 2.3 g; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

To view this online, click here.

This begins, “Substituting vegetables for white carbs not only adds nutrition, but flavor.”

Ingredients

3 zucchinis

1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese

3/4 cup parmesan cheese

2 cups mozzarella cheese (divided)

1 tsp fresh oregano leaves (chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)

2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)

1 tbsp fresh basil (chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried basil)

1 whole eggs

1 jar marinara sauce (sugar-free)

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Using a mandolin or a knife, slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch planks. Place zucchini on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil on front and back, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano. Roast for 20-25 minutes.

Combine in a mixing bowl the cottage cheese, parmesan, egg, and mozzarella.

Layer in a casserole pan, 1-inch marinara, 1/2 of zucchini slices, 1/2 of cheese mixture, then repeat layering being sure to end with cheese on top. NOTE: There may be marinara left over. If so, refrigerate for later use.

Cover the pan with foil, and bake for 3o minutes, or until cheese is melted and lasagna is heated through.

Remove the foil and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and basil if desired. Allow lasagna to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Facts: Servings 6; Calories 300; Total Fat 15 g; Saturated Fat 8 g; Potassium 750 mg; Total Carbohydrate 24 g; Dietary Fiber 5 g; Protein 18 g

CARAWAY ROASTED BEETS

Yield: Makes 4 servings.

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/586.shtml

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Ingredients

4 beets (1-1/4 pounds total), greens and all but 1 inch of stems removed

2 teaspoons caraway seeds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Wash the beets well and place them on a square of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Sprinkle them with the caraway seeds. Fold and pinch the foil to seal the beets in the packet. Put the foil pouch in the oven and bake for 50 minutes.

Remove the packet from the oven, place in the sink, and open. (Be careful; the juice will stain.) Peel the beet skin with a small paring knife and cut the beets in quarters. Dip the beets in the juices from the bottom of the foil packet and sprinkle some caraway seeds from the packet over them. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 43; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 69 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable

BEETS DIJON

Yield: 4 servings

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/572.shtml

Ingredients

Butter-flavored vegetable cooking spray

1/3 cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup fat-free sour cream

2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Salt and white pepper, to taste

1-1/2 pounds beets, cooked, peeled, cubed or sliced, warm

Minced parsley, as garnish

Directions

Spray small saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute onion and garlic until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in sour cream, mustard, and lemon juice; heat over low heat until hot. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Spoon sour cream mixture over beets; stir gently. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Protein: 3.5 g; Fat: 0.6 g; Sodium: 185 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 3 Vegetable

ROASTED BABY EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Great Healthy Food – Diabetes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/670.shtml

Ingredients

4 baby eggplant, stalks trimmed

8 small plum tomatoes, pierced once

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Cut the baby eggplants into quarters lengthwise.

Put them into an open ovenproof dish with the tomatoes and drizzle them with the balsamic vinegar. Season, then roast in the oven for 1 hour.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 56; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 14 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Wednesday Recipes and an article link

Today, I'm adding a link to an article found in Diabetic Gourmet Magazine's e-newsletter. The article, “How to Talk to Your Doctor About Diabetes,” gives helpful information to use during your next doctor's appointment.

And now, here are today's six recipes. Enjoy!

ITALIAN SPINACH DIP

Yield: 8 servings

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

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/749.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup frozen cut leaf spinach

1 (3 ounce) package nonfat cream cheese, cut into pieces

1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

1 tablespoon zesty no salt added Italian dressing mix

Assorted vegetables such as sliced carrots, jicama, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, green pepper, radishes

Directions

Place spinach in a microwave-safe medium bowl.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Microwave on high power for 3 to 4 minutes or until hot. Drain well and chop.

Add cream cheese to spinach and stir until cream cheese is softened. Add sour cream and dressing mix, blending well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with assorted vegetables.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 201 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Glycemic Index: 27, Glycemic Load: 1; Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Very Lean Meat

CARAWAY ROASTED BEETS

Serving size: 4 beet quarters

Yield: 4 servings.

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/586.shtml

Ingredients

4 beets (1-1/4 pounds total), greens and all but 1 inch of stems removed

2 teaspoons caraway seeds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Wash the beets well and place them on a square of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Sprinkle them with the caraway seeds. Fold and pinch the foil to seal the beets in the packet. Put the foil pouch in the oven and bake for 50 minutes.

Remove the packet from the oven, place in the sink, and open. (Be careful; the juice will stain.) Peel the beet skin with a small paring knife and cut the beets in quarters. Dip the beets in the juices from the bottom of the foil packet and sprinkle some caraway seeds from the packet over them. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 43; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 69 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable

APRICOT-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GLAZED ONIONS

Yield: 4 servings; Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/9.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/454.shtml

Ingredients

1 whole roasted deli chicken, skinned

3 tablespoons no-added-sugar apricot preserves, divided

3 tablespoons no-added-sugar orange marmalade, divided

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided

Nonstick cooking spray

1 large onion, quartered

1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In small bowl, blend 1 tablespoon each apricot preserves, marmalade, and vinegar.

Place chicken in baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Add water to pan to a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Brush chicken with preserve mixture. Combine the remaining preserves, marmalade, vinegar, onion, and garlic and spoon around the chicken.

Roast, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and roast for 10 more minutes, until onion is tender.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Protein: 34 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Cholesterol: 100 mg; Fat: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat

SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP

Makes 6 servings.

http://diabeticgourmet.com/bin/info.cgi?ID=690

Ingredients

5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (water may be substituted)

1/4 cup uncooked brown rice

1 potato chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

1 carrot, peeled and sliced thin

1 tsp. dried dill

1 Tbsp. thyme

1 tsp. sage

1 tsp. rosemary

3 leeks, sliced, stems removed

2 green onions, sliced, including stems

1 stalk of celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices

10 stalks of asparagus, sliced into 1/2 to 3/4 pieces, include stems

Salt and white pepper to taste

Nonfat Greek yogurt (optional)

Directions

Bring broth (or water) to boil in large saucepan. Add rice and simmer, covered 20 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots and herbs and cook until potato is tender, about 15 minutes.

Add all other ingredients. Simmer 5 minutes or until asparagus are bright green and just tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with a dollop of yogurt if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: 110 calories; 0 g total fat; 0 g saturated fat; 24 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 4 g dietary fiber; 150 mg sodium

MUSHROOM MEATLOAF

Yield: 8 servings

Source: Secrets of Good-Carb Low-Carb Living

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/739.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds 95-percent-lean ground beef or ground turkey

2 cups very finely chopped fresh mushrooms

3/4 cup very finely chopped onion

3/4 cup quick-cooking (1-minute) oats

8-ounce can tomato sauce with roasted garlic or Italian herbs

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fat-free egg substitute

1/4 cup very finely chopped fresh parsley, or 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place all of the ingredients except for 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce in a large bowl, and mix well.

Coat a 9-by-5-inch meatloaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and press the mixture into the pan to form a loaf.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Spread the remaining tomato sauce over the meatloaf and bake for 30 additional minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink inside and a meat thermometer reads at least 160 degrees.

Remove the loaf from the oven, and let sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160; Protein: 20 g; Fat: 4.4 g; Sodium: 399 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.6 g; Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 3 Low-Fat Meat, 1 Vegetable

BUTTERSCOTCH OATMEAL COOKIES

You really didn't think I'd let you get by without something "snacky" for dessert, did you? Yield: about 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

View Recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1082.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract or grated peel of 1 orange

3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats

1 2/3 cups (11-ounce package)

Nestle Toll House Butter-scotch Flavored Morsels

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, sugar blend, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl.

Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in oats and morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 7 to 8 minutes for chewy cookies, 9 to 10 minutes for crisp cookies. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 130; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 90 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg ; Carbohydrates: 16 g