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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Wednesday Recipes

Here are today's yummy recipes, including Cali-Florida Chili and Chicken Mushroom and Asiago Cheese Pizza. Enjoy!

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH SMOKED CHICKEN AND TABOULI

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings Serving Size: 1 tomato, 6 ounces tabouli mixture

Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/stuffed-tomatoes-with-smoked-chicken-and-tabouli

Ingredients

1 cup deli tabouli (bulgur)

1 cup diced, seeded cucumber

1 cup diced smoked chicken breast

4 medium ripe, firm tomatoes

2 teaspoons olive oil

4 tablespoons deli hummus

Directions

Add the cucumber and chicken to the prepared tabouli mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Take each tomato and cut off the top (set aside). Scoop out the pulp and discard. Fill the cavity with the tabouli mixture. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over each tomato and put 1 tablespoon hummus on top of that. Cover the filled tomato with the tomato top and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 158; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 572 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Protein: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 18 grams

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Monounsaturated Fat

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH SESAME SEEDS

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

Source: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook

Book Title: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/roasted-green-beans-with-sesame-seeds.

Ingredients

1 pound green beans, trimmed

1 teaspoon canola oil

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. On a baking sheet with sides, toss beans with oil, then spread the beans out in a single layer. Roast the beans until wrinkled, brown and tender, about 12 minutes, stirring once.

Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet, stirring constantly over medium-low heat, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Crush the seeds lightly and toss with the beans. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 54; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 146 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND ASIAGO CHEESE PIZZA

Yield: 6 servings.

This comes from Diabetes Self-Management.

View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/chicken-mushroom-and-asiago-cheese-pizza/

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1 (10 1/2-ounce) stone-baked or whole wheat pizza crust

1 cup (about 8 ounces) shredded cooked skinless chicken breast

3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes; stirring occasionally.

Spread onion mixture evenly over pizza crust. Top with chicken and cheese.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is crisp.

Note: Asiago cheese is an Italian cheese similar to Parmesan and Romano. It works well grated or shredded in salads, soups, and pastas.

CALI-FLORIDA CHILI

Recipe Yield: Serves: 6. Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cali-florida-chili

Ingredients

1 tsp crushed mixed peppercorns, divided

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

4 cups sliced plum tomatoes

1 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)

1 cup Zinfandel OR dry red wine OR reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 dried California chilies, chopped

4 tsp chili powder

1 avocado, chopped

2 tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted

Salt, to taste

6 tbsp finely chopped fresh purple basil

Directions

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns in a medium non-stick skillet; add chicken and saute until pieces are lightly browned.

Combine fresh and dried tomatoes, wine, chilies, and chili powder in large saucepan; stir in chicken. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 6 minutes. Uncover and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in avocado, sunflower seeds, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns. Season to taste with salt. Spoon into bowl; sprinkle with basil.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258; Fat: 9.2 g; Sodium: 272 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 21.5 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Fat

LIGHT SPINACH SALAD

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 servings

Source: Magic Menus for People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/light-spinach-salad

Ingredients

4 cups torn fresh spinach

4 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed

1 medium orange, peeled, seeded, and sectioned

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

1 small onion, sliced

2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed or in strips

2 tablespoons reduced-fat salad dressing

Directions

Combine all ingredients except cheese and dressing in a large bowl; chill. Before serving, add cheese and toss with dressing.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 302; Fat: 15 g; Fiber: 5 g; Cholesterol: 422 mg; Protein: 28 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit

BAKED APPLES BURNETTE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-apples-burnette.

Ingredients

4 MacIntosh or Rome apples

2 tablespoons raisins

1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Few drops pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Core apples and peel away about 1/2 inch of skin from top of each. Prick each a few times with a fork.

Fill each core with raisins, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and a drop of vanilla.

Place apples in a baking dish and add water mixed with orange juice.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes until apples are soft, basting occasionally with liquid. Serve warm or chilled with syrup.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 96; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 2 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Thursday Recipes

Here are today's yummy recipes, including Cali-Florida Chili and Chicken Mushroom and Asiago Cheese Pizza. Enjoy!

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH SMOKED CHICKEN AND TABOULI

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings Serving Size: 1 tomato, 6 ounces tabouli mixture

Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/stuffed-tomatoes-with-smoked-chicken-and-tabouli

Ingredients

1 cup deli tabouli (bulgur)

1 cup diced, seeded cucumber

1 cup diced smoked chicken breast

4 medium ripe, firm tomatoes

2 teaspoons olive oil

4 tablespoons deli hummus

Directions

Add the cucumber and chicken to the prepared tabouli mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Take each tomato and cut off the top (set aside). Scoop out the pulp and discard. Fill the cavity with the tabouli mixture. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over each tomato and put 1 tablespoon hummus on top of that. Cover the filled tomato with the tomato top and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 158; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 572 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Protein: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 18 grams

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Monounsaturated Fat

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH SESAME SEEDS

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

Source: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook

Book Title: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/roasted-green-beans-with-sesame-seeds.

Ingredients

1 pound green beans, trimmed

1 teaspoon canola oil

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. On a baking sheet with sides, toss beans with oil, then spread the beans out in a single layer. Roast the beans until wrinkled, brown and tender, about 12 minutes, stirring once.

Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet, stirring constantly over medium-low heat, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Crush the seeds lightly and toss with the beans. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 54; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 146 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND ASIAGO CHEESE PIZZA

Yield: 6 servings.

This comes from Diabetes Self-Management.

View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/chicken-mushroom-and-asiago-cheese-pizza/

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1 (10 1/2-ounce) stone-baked or whole wheat pizza crust

1 cup (about 8 ounces) shredded cooked skinless chicken breast

3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes; stirring occasionally.

Spread onion mixture evenly over pizza crust. Top with chicken and cheese.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is crisp.

Note: Asiago cheese is an Italian cheese similar to Parmesan and Romano. It works well grated or shredded in salads, soups, and pastas.

CALI-FLORIDA CHILI

Recipe Yield: Serves: 6. Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cali-florida-chili

Ingredients

1 tsp crushed mixed peppercorns, divided

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

4 cups sliced plum tomatoes

1 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)

1 cup Zinfandel OR dry red wine OR reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 dried California chilies, chopped

4 tsp chili powder

1 avocado, chopped

2 tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted

Salt, to taste

6 tbsp finely chopped fresh purple basil

Directions

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns in a medium non-stick skillet; add chicken and saute until pieces are lightly browned.

Combine fresh and dried tomatoes, wine, chilies, and chili powder in large saucepan; stir in chicken. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 6 minutes. Uncover and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in avocado, sunflower seeds, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns. Season to taste with salt. Spoon into bowl; sprinkle with basil.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258; Fat: 9.2 g; Sodium: 272 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 21.5 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Fat

LIGHT SPINACH SALAD

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 servings

Source: Magic Menus for People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/light-spinach-salad

Ingredients

4 cups torn fresh spinach

4 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed

1 medium orange, peeled, seeded, and sectioned

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

1 small onion, sliced

2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed or in strips

2 tablespoons reduced-fat salad dressing

Directions

Combine all ingredients except cheese and dressing in a large bowl; chill. Before serving, add cheese and toss with dressing.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 302; Fat: 15 g; Fiber: 5 g; Cholesterol: 422 mg; Protein: 28 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit

BAKED APPLES BURNETTE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-apples-burnette.

Ingredients

4 MacIntosh or Rome apples

2 tablespoons raisins

1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Few drops pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Core apples and peel away about 1/2 inch of skin from top of each. Prick each a few times with a fork.

Fill each core with raisins, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and a drop of vanilla.

Place apples in a baking dish and add water mixed with orange juice.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes until apples are soft, basting occasionally with liquid. Serve warm or chilled with syrup.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 96; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 2 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Wednesday Recipes

We're half-way through the work week; can the weekend be far away? Here are six yummy recipes to help you through the day (and the rest of the week), including Chicken, Mushroom, and Asiago Cheese Pizza and Just Plain Meat Loaf. Enjoy!

APRICOT-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GLAZED ONIONS

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

Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apricot-orange-chicken-with-glazed-onions

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; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Cholesterol: 100 mg; Protein: 34 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat

JUST PLAIN MEAT LOAF

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings; Serving Size: 2 generous slices each

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/just-plain-meat-loaf.

Ingredients

1 cup quick cooking oats

1/2 cup fat-free milk

2 egg whites or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product

1/4 cup catsup or chili sauce

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1-1/2 pounds ground beef eye of round, or 95% lean ground beef

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Mix oats, milk, egg whites, catsup, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and herbs in medium bowl. Mix in beef, salt and pepper until blended.

Pat mixture into ungreased loaf pan, 9x5 inches, or shape into a loaf in baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees until juices run clear and met thermometer registers 170 degrees, about 1 hour. Let stand in pan 5 minutes; remove to serving plate.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 241; Fat: 5.5 g; Sodium: 489 mg; Cholesterol: 64.3 mg; Protein: 31.2 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread, 3 Meat

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND ASIAGO CHEESE PIZZA

Yield: 6 servings.

This comes from Diabetes Self-Management.

View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/chicken-mushroom-and-asiago-cheese-pizza/

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1 (10 1/2-ounce) stone-baked or whole wheat pizza crust

1 cup (about 8 ounces) shredded cooked skinless chicken breast

3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes; stirring occasionally.

Spread onion mixture evenly over pizza crust. Top with chicken and cheese.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is crisp.

Note: Asiago cheese is an Italian cheese similar to Parmesan and Romano. It works well grated or shredded in salads, soups, and pastas.

HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN WINGS

Recipe Yield: Serves: 8 (16 drumettes). Serving Size: 2 drumettes

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/honey-mustard-chicken-wings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or prepared mustard with horseradish

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey

1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs

1-1/2 pounds chicken wine drumettes (about 16 pieces)

1/4 teaspoon Hungarian paprika, preferably hot (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.

Combine the mustard and honey in a small bowl. Place the bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Brush each wing sections with the mustard mixture. Roll each in bread crumbs; shake off the excess.

Place the wings on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake the wings 30 minutes, or until crisp. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 129; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 113 mg; Cholesterol: 29 mg; Protein: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Sugars: 3 g

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

BAKED APPLES BURNETTE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-apples-burnette.

Ingredients

4 MacIntosh or Rome apples

2 tablespoons raisins

1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Few drops pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Core apples and peel away about 1/2 inch of skin from top of each. Prick each a few times with a fork.

Fill each core with raisins, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and a drop of vanilla.

Place apples in a baking dish and add water mixed with orange juice.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes until apples are soft, basting occasionally with liquid. Serve warm or chilled with syrup.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 96; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 2 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit

MINT-GREEN TEA COOLERS

This is from Diabetes Self-Management, and can be viewed online here.

Yield: 2 servings.

Ingredients

2 bags green tea

4 thin slices fresh ginger (about 1 inch)

7 or 8 large fresh mint leaves, roughly torn

2 cups boiling water

2 cups crushed ice

Directions

Place tea bags, ginger, and mint leaves in teapot or 2-cup heatproof measuring cup. Add boiling water; steep 4 minutes. Remove tea bags, ginger and mint leaves; discard. Cool tea to room temperature.

Pour 1 cup crushed ice into each of two tall glasses. Divide tea between glasses.

Tip: Squeeze a lime wedge (about 1/8 of a lime) into each cooler before serving.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 3 calories, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 1 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Friday, September 7, 2018

Friday Recipes

It's finally Friday. (Yay!) Here are six yummy recipes to help you through the weekend, including Chicken, Mushroom and, Asiago Cheese Pizza and Teriyaki Sesame Vegetables. Enjoy!

TERIYAKI KEBABS

Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/teriyaki-kebabs

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinned chicken breasts

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 tablespoon Dijon-Style mustard

2 tablespoons grated gingerroot

2 garlic cloves

1 tablespoon grated orange zest

1/4 cup dry sherry

Directions

Cut chicken in cubes. In a medium-size bowl, blend remaining ingredients; add chicken. Marinate at least 1 hour or preferably overnight in the refrigerator. Turn several times.

Preheat broiler. Reserving marinade, thread chicken cubes on skewers. Broil about 6 inches from heat source about 3 minutes. Turn and brush with marinade. Continue broiling until all sides are cooked, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 203; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 350 mg; Cholesterol: 72 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Low-Fat Meat

ONE-POT CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings; Serving Size: 1/2 cup vegetables, 1/2 cup rice, 4 ounces chicken

Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/one-pot-chicken-and-vegetables

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup sliced zucchini

1 cup sliced or shredded carrot

1/2 cup sliced green onions or red onion

1/2 cup sliced celery

1 (14-1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 pound cooked, diced chicken breasts

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

2 cups cooked brown rice, hot

Directions

In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the zucchini, carrots, green or red onion, and celery and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the canned diced tomatoes and lower the heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken and seasonings and simmer for 3 minutes.

Serve the chicken and vegetables over cooked rice.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 406; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 409 mg; Cholesterol: 96 mg; Protein: 38 g; Carbohydrates: 32 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Lean Meat

BEEF AND VEGETABLE LO MEIN

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

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/beef-and-vegetable-lo-mein

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh Chinese-style noodles

4 quarts boiling water

4 Chinese dried black, or shiitake, mushrooms

1 tablespoon sesame, or vegetable, oil

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot

3 cloves garlic, minced

12 ounces beef eye of round steak, fat trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch strips

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup sliced carrots

1/3 cup water

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon black bean paste

2 teaspoons light soy sauce

Directions

Cook noodles in 4 quarts boiling water until tender, about 2 minutes; drain and reserve. Place dried mushrooms in bowl; pour hot water over to cover. Let stand until mushrooms are soft, about 15 minutes; drain. Slice mushrooms, discarding tough parts.

Heat oil in wok or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Stir-fry mushrooms, gingerroot, and garlic 2 minutes. Add beef; stir-fry until beef is cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from wok.

Add broccoli and carrots to work; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from wok.

Combine 1/3 cup water, sherry, and cornstarch; add to wok and heat to boiling. Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in black bean paste and soy sauce. Return beef and vegetable mixtures to wok; add noodles. Stir-fry over medium heat until hot through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 300; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 153 mg; Cholesterol: 41.2 mg; Protein: 22.1 g; Carbohydrates: 38 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread, 2-1/2 Meat

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND ASIAGO CHEESE PIZZA

Yield: 6 servings.

This comes from Diabetes Self-Management.

View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/chicken-mushroom-and-asiago-cheese-pizza/

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1 (10 1/2-ounce) stone-baked or whole wheat pizza crust

1 cup (about 8 ounces) shredded cooked skinless chicken breast

3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes; stirring occasionally.

Spread onion mixture evenly over pizza crust. Top with chicken and cheese.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is crisp.

Note: Asiago cheese is an Italian cheese similar to Parmesan and Romano. It works well grated or shredded in salads, soups, and pastas.

TURKEY BURGERS WITH GRILLED ONIONS AND BLUE CHEESE

Yield: 4 servings.

This is from Diabetes Self-Management, and can be viewed online here.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey breast meat*

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (see note)

6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

8 ounces thinly sliced onions

1 ounce crumbled blue cheese

Directions

Combine turkey, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons oil, paprika, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl. Shape into 4 patties.

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Cook patties 4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in center. Remove from heat and place on serving platter; cover to keep warm.

Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan residue in skillet. Heat over medium-high heat and cook onions 4 minutes or until beginning to richly brown, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spoon onions over patties and top with cheese.

*Note: Ground turkey breast is made from white meat only, with no skin. It’s leaner than regular ground turkey, which is made from white and dark meat with some skin. Frozen ground turkey is usually all dark meat with skin, and is 15% fat, similar to ground sirloin.

**Note: Check the nutrition label on the Worcestershire sauce to be sure it’s gluten-free. Some varieties may contain gluten, while others are gluten-free.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 237 calories, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 28 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 60 mg, Sodium: 491 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Diabetic Exchanges:Exchanges per serving: 1 Vegetable, 4 Meat.

TERIYAKI SESAME VEGETABLES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 Servings

Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

Book Title: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/teriyaki-sesame-vegetables

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

Half of a large sweet red or yellow pepper, thinly sliced

Half of a large sweet green pepper, thinly sliced

1-1/2 cups snow peas

1 large carrot, sliced thinly

1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Sauce Ingredients:

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon minced gingerroot

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine garlic, soya sauce, vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, water, sugar and vegetable oil; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened and syrupy.

In large non-stick skillet, heat oil; saute garlic, red and green peppers, snow peas and carrot, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

Add sauce; saute for 2 minutes or just until vegetables are tender-crisp. Place in serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 128; Fat: 8 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 256 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetables, 1-1/2 Fat

Friday, August 24, 2018

Friday Recipes

It's finally Friday. (Yay!) Here are six recipes to help you through the weekend, including Strip Steaks with Broiled Asparagus and Pineapple Cake. Enjoy!

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND ASIAGO CHEESE PIZZA

Yield: 6 servings.

This comes from Diabetes Self-Management.

View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/chicken-mushroom-and-asiago-cheese-pizza/

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1 (10 1/2-ounce) stone-baked or whole wheat pizza crust

1 cup (about 8 ounces) shredded cooked skinless chicken breast

3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes; stirring occasionally.

Spread onion mixture evenly over pizza crust. Top with chicken and cheese.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is crisp.

Note: Asiago cheese is an Italian cheese similar to Parmesan and Romano. It works well grated or shredded in salads, soups, and pastas.

PINEAPPLE CAKE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 18 servings

Source: The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook

Book Title: The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pineapple-cake.

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; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch

SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

Recipe Yield: Makes 32 appetizer servings.

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-buffalo-style-meatballs

Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean ground beef

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg, slightly beaten

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 tablespoon honey

Blue cheese dressing

Celery sticks

Directions

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

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

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

Serve with dressing and celery sticks, as desired. Makes 32 appetizer servings.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef done-ness.

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

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

OLD-FASHIONED TOMATO SOUP

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/old-fashioned-tomato-soup.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. butter

1 onion, finely chopped

2 large garlic cloves, chopped

1 can (28-oz.) diced tomatoes

1 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. dried thyme

1/8 tsp. ground mace

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half cream

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 Tbsp. snipped dill, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Melt the butter in a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute the onion until translucent, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until the onions are golden, 5 to 6 minutes.

Add the tomatoes with their juices, the sugar, thyme, mace and cayenne. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer the soup until the tomatoes and onion are soft, about 15 minutes.

Let the soup sit 20 minutes, uncovered. Transfer it to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and reduce the mixture to a puree, either pulpy or completely smooth, as desired. Blend in the half-and-half. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve the soup hot, sprinkling one-fourth of the dill over each bowl, if using.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 105; Fat: 3 g; Fiber: 0.5 g; Sodium: 586 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Reduced-Fat Milk, 1 Vegetable

CUSTARD PEACH TART

This is from Diabetes Self-Management, and can be viewed online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/custard-peach-tart/. Yield: 8 servings.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided

4 tablespoons cold margarine, cut into pieces

2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

1 egg, separated

2 eggs

3 tablespoons sugar substitute*

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup fat-free (skim) milk

Fat-free whipped topping (optional)

Caramel syrup (optional)

3/4 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed and drained

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 tablespoons water just until moistened, adding additional water if necessary. Shape dough into disc.

Roll out dough into 11-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Place dough in 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Turn under edge of dough. Pierce bottom and side of dough with fork. Beat egg white with fork; lightly brush egg white onto bottom and side of crust. Discard remaining egg white. Place tart pan on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Meanwhile, whisk egg yolk, 2 eggs, sugar substitute, vanilla, nutmeg, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in large bowl until blended. Microwave milk 1 minute on HIGH or until hot. (Do not boil.) Whisk milk into egg mixture until blended. Arrange peach slices in crust; pour egg mixture over peaches.

Bake 25 to 27 minutes or until set. Remove to wire rack; cool to room temperature. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with whipped topping and caramel sauce, if desired.

*Note: This recipe was tested with sucralose-based sugar substitute.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 130 calories, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 80 mg, Sodium: 165 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat.

STRIP STEAKS WITH BROILED ASPARAGUS

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 servings

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

Book Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/strip-steaks-with-broiled-asparagus.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil cooking spray

1 (8 ounces) boneless beef top loin (strip) steak, cut about 3/4-inch thick, trimmed of all fat

1 or 2 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped

1/2 teaspoon cracked or coarsely ground black pepper

8 - 10 (6 ounces) thin asparagus spears, trimmed

2 teaspoons garlic-flavored olive oil or regular olive oil

Sauce:

1/2 cup low-salt beef broth

1 tablespoon dry white wine

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Rub steak on both sides with a mixture of garlic and pepper. Place asparagus in shallow dish and drizzle with oil.

For sauce, in a medium skillet stir together broth and wine. Cook over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced in volume to 1/4 cup. Whisk in mustard. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Preheat the broiler. Spray an unheated broiler pan with cooking spray and place steak on it. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium, turning once and place asparagus into the pan next to the steak for the last two minutes of broiling.

Spoon sauce onto a plate. Cut steak in half crosswise and place atop sauce. Top with asparagus spears.

NOTES:

Serving size: 3 ounces cooked beef top loin steak with 2 tablespoons sauce and four spears of asparagus

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 226; Fat: 11 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 58 mg; Cholesterol: 67 mg; Protein: 26 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat, 1/2 Vegetable

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Chicken

There was a time when chicken was strictly a Sunday dinner meal. Now, it's more an anytime food. Here are six chicken recipes to help you through the day, including Chicken Salad and Chicken, Mushroom and Asiago Cheese Pizza. Enjoy!

CHICKEN SCAMPI

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

Source: Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies

Book Title: Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-scampi

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced, divided

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh oregano

1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup white wine, divided

5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 4 ounces each, cut into 1-inch strips

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup chicken stock

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup Roma tomatoes, diced

Salt and pepper to taste

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Combine the pepper, half the garlic, the salt, oregano, parsley, lemon juice, and half of the wine in a resealable plastic bag.

Add the chicken. Mix gently to coat the chicken with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for several hours (overnight is best).

When ready to cook the chicken, preheat the broiler, on low if your range has this setting. Remove the chicken from the marinade (save the remaining marinade) and place in a shallow pan.

Broil 8 inches from the heat, turning once, until the chicken is no longer pink inside (about 15 minutes).

While the chicken is broiling, heat the olive oil in a saute pan. Saute the remaining garlic, until fragrant, but not browned.

Add the remaining white wine to the saute pan and scrape to remove any bits on the pan. Add the remaining marinade and chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce the sauce by half. Stir in the butter and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Top with the Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 241; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 496 mg; Cholesterol: 89 mg; Protein: 31 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Medium-Fat meat, 2 Fat

PROVENCAL LEMON AND OLIVE CHICKEN

Yield: 10 servings.

This comes from Diabetes Self-Management.

View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/provencal-lemon-and-olive-chicken/.

Ingredients

2 cups chopped onion

2 pounds skinless chicken thighs

1 medium lemon, thinly sliced and seeded

1/2 cup pitted green olives

1 tablespoon white vinegar or olive brine

2 teaspoons herbes de Provence

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

Place onions in slow cooker. Arrange chicken thighs and lemon slices over onion. Add olives, vinegar, herbes de Provence, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour in broth.

Cover; cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove and discard bay leaf. Stir in parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 150 calories, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 18 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 75 mg, Sodium: 400 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: 1/2 Fat, 1/2 Vegetable.

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND ASIAGO CHEESE PIZZA

Yield: 6 servings.

This comes from Diabetes Self-Management.

View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/chicken-mushroom-and-asiago-cheese-pizza/

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1 (10 1/2-ounce) stone-baked or whole wheat pizza crust

1 cup (about 8 ounces) shredded cooked skinless chicken breast

3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes; stirring occasionally.

Spread onion mixture evenly over pizza crust. Top with chicken and cheese.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is crisp.

Note: Asiago cheese is an Italian cheese similar to Parmesan and Romano. It works well grated or shredded in salads, soups, and pastas.

GARDEN PASTA SALAD

Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1 1/4 cups salad.

This comes from Diabetes Self-Management.

View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/salads/garden-pasta-salad/.

Ingredients

6 cups (about 12 ounces) cooked penne pasta

2 cups shredded cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts

3/4 cup chopped red onion

3/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper

3/4 cup sliced zucchini

1 can (4 ounces) sliced black olives, drained

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon salt (optional)

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed reduced-fat reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup, undiluted

1/2 cup lemon juice

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

Combine pasta, chicken, onion, bell pepper, zucchini, olives, red pepper flakes and salt in large bowl; toss lightly.

Combine soup and lemon juice in small bowl; mix well. Pour soup mixture over pasta salad; mix well.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 286 calories, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 18 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 36 mg, Sodium: 886 mg, Fiber: 3 g

Exchanges per serving: 2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat, 2 Meat.

HOT CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6 (Serving = 1-1/3 Cup)

To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

8 ounces fresh or steamed Chinese egg noodles

1/4 cup 1/3-less-salt chicken broth

2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry

1 teaspoon sugar substitute

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided

1 clove garlic, minced

1-1/2 cups fresh pea pods, sliced diagonally

1 cup thinly sliced green or red bell pepper

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup thinly sliced red or green cabbage

2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

Cook noodles in boiling water 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, rice wine, sugar substitute and crushed red pepper in small bowl; set aside.

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat. Add garlic, pea pods and bell pepper; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Set aside.

Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add cabbage, cooked vegetables and noodles. Stir in sauce; toss to coat evenly. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 164; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 353 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread, 2 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable

CALI-FLORIDA CHILI

Recipe Yield: Serves: 6. Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cali-florida-chili

Ingredients

1 tsp crushed mixed peppercorns, divided

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

4 cups sliced plum tomatoes

1 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)

1 cup Zinfandel OR dry red wine OR reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 dried California chilies, chopped

4 tsp chili powder

1 avocado, chopped

2 tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted

Salt, to taste

6 tbsp finely chopped fresh purple basil

Directions

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns in a medium non-stick skillet; add chicken and saute until pieces are lightly browned.

Combine fresh and dried tomatoes, wine, chilies, and chili powder in large saucepan; stir in chicken. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 6 minutes. Uncover and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in avocado, sunflower seeds, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns. Season to taste with salt. Spoon into bowl; sprinkle with basil.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258; Fat: 9.2 g; Sodium: 272 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 21.5 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Fat