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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Thursday Recipes

Here are today's six yummy recipes, including Marinated Steak Kabobs and Beef Teriyaki. Enjoy!

ITALIAN EGGPLANT DIP

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6 (1/2 cup servings)

Source: ESTEE

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/italian-eggplant-dip.

Ingredients

Non-stick cooking spray

5 cups (1 medium) eggplant, diced

1 cup chopped green pepper

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup ESTEE Ketchup

1/2 cup water

1 Tbsp red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp each ESTEE Fructose, ESTEE Salt-It, and dried oregano

2 tbsp sliced pimento-stuffed olives

1-1/2 tbsp pine nuts

ESTEE Ranch Style Snack Crisps or Italian bread

Directions

Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add next 5 ingredients; cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, simmer covered about 15 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients, and simmer an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool before serving. Serve with ESTEE Ranch Style Snack Crisps or Italian bread.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 84; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 265 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

Source: American Heart Association

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-in-mushroom-sauce.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

10 ounces fresh broccoli spears (or 10-ounce package frozen)

2 cups diced, cooked chicken

For Sauce:

1 teaspoon light margarine

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2-1/2 to 3 cups)

1-1/3 cups Chicken Broth

5-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk (2/3 cup)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Dash of nutmeg

For Topping:

1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 1/2 slice bread)

2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

Steam broccoli spears until tender-crisp, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and blot dry on paper towels. Arrange in baking pan.

Evenly place chicken over broccoli. Set aside.

For sauce, heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat bottom. Cook mushrooms, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they've been released of their juices. Increase heat to high and cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes to allow liquid to evaporate. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Pour broth and milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onions, Parmesan, nutmeg, and mushrooms. Pour over chicken in baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

BEEF TERIYAKI

Recipe Yield: Servings: 5

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

Ingredients

1 pound beef boneless sirloin steak

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup dry sherry, white wine or chicken broth

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 teaspoons chopped gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon sugar (or sugar substitute)

1 clove garlic, chopped

Directions

Trim fat from beef steak; cut beef into 3/4-inch cubes. Place beef in glass or plastic bowl. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over beef. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour.

Thread 6 beef cubes on each of 5 skewers; brush with marinade. Set oven control to broil. Broil kabobs with tops about 4 inches from heat 5 to 6 minutes; turn. Brush with marinade; broil until done, 5 to 6 minutes longer.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 1 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

PASTA SALAD

This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list, though I suspect it's a diabetic recipe, as it has the nutritional info. Yield: 6 servings (6 cups total)

Ingredients

3 cups cooked tricolor spiral pasta (1-1/2 cups dry), or 3 cups other cooked pasta

1 large ripe tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup black olives, drained and sliced

1/2 cup prepared fat-free Italian or Parmesan-pepper dressing

Directions

Combine all the ingredients; toss to mix. Chill to blend the flavors. (This salad is even better the second day.)

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup): Calories: 165, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 355 mg, Carbohydrate: 22 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 9 g

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

MARINATED STEAK KABOBS

Recipe Yield: Serving Size: 4 ounces meat, Total Servings: 4

Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

Book Title: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/marinated-steak-kabobs.

Ingredients

1/4 cup lite soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons dry sherry

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 pound sirloin steak, trimmed of any fat and cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes

1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares

1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares

Directions

Combine the soy sauce, honey, sherry, zest, and oil in a zippered plastic bag. Add the beef and close the bag. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Drain marinade. Soak wooden skewers in a pan of warm water for 30 minutes. Thread the steak and peppers alternately onto skewers.

Prepare an oven broiler or outdoor grill with the rack set 4 inches from the heat source. Grill on each side over medium heat for a total of about 10 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 194; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 354 mg; Cholesterol: 64 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 2 Vegetable

ISLAND STEW, SWEET AND SOUR

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 Servings (About 1-1/4 cups each)

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/island-stew-sweet-and-sour.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenders

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 cups frozen stir-fry pepper blend

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons minced gingerroot

1-2 jalapeno chilies, finely chopped

3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks in juice, drained, juice reserved

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2-3 teaspoons curry powder

2-3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained

Directions

Cook chicken in oil in large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Remove from skillet.

Add pepper blend, garlic, gingerroot, and jalapeno chilies to skillet; saute 5 minutes. Stir in broth, pineapple (reserve juice), sugar, curry powder, vinegar, and chicken; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.

Heat mixture to boiling. Mix cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice; stir to boiling mixture. Boil, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in beans; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 288; Fat: 3.9 g; Sodium: 537 mg; Cholesterol: 48.2 mg; Protein: 29.7 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 1 Bread/Starch, 3 Meat

Friday, August 7, 2020

Friday Recipes

It's finally Friday. Here are six recipes to get you through the weekend, including Apricot-Orange Chicken with Glazed Onions and Texas Red Chili. Enjoy!

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

Source: American Heart Association

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-in-mushroom-sauce.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

10 ounces fresh broccoli spears (or 10-ounce package frozen)

2 cups diced, cooked chicken

For Sauce:

1 teaspoon light margarine

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2-1/2 to 3 cups)

1-1/3 cups Chicken Broth

5-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk (2/3 cup)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Dash of nutmeg

For Topping:

1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 1/2 slice bread)

2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

Steam broccoli spears until tender-crisp, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and blot dry on paper towels. Arrange in baking pan.

Evenly place chicken over broccoli. Set aside.

For sauce, heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat bottom. Cook mushrooms, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they've been released of their juices. Increase heat to high and cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes to allow liquid to evaporate. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Pour broth and milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onions, Parmesan, nutmeg, and mushrooms. Pour over chicken in baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

BEEF TERIYAKI

Recipe Yield: Servings: 5

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

Ingredients

1 pound beef boneless sirloin steak

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup dry sherry, white wine or chicken broth

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 teaspoons chopped gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon sugar (or sugar substitute)

1 clove garlic, chopped

Directions

Trim fat from beef steak; cut beef into 3/4-inch cubes. Place beef in glass or plastic bowl. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over beef. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour.

Thread 6 beef cubes on each of 5 skewers; brush with marinade. Set oven control to broil. Broil kabobs with tops about 4 inches from heat 5 to 6 minutes; turn. Brush with marinade; broil until done, 5 to 6 minutes longer.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 1 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

CHICKEN JAMBALAYA

Recipe Yield: Makes 6 servings.

Source: AICR

Recipe and image appear courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research.

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

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2-3 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in 3/4-inch pieces

1 can (14.5 oz.) whole plum tomatoes in juice

1 rib celery, cut in 1/2-inch slices

1 small green bell pepper, chopped

1 scallion, chopped

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 bay leaf

1 tsp. dried thyme

1/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes

1 pinch ground cloves

1 cup hot long-grain brown rice, cooked according to package directions

Directions

In 3-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute, stirring frequently, until onion is tender but not brown, about 4 minutes. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until pieces are white on all sides.

Add tomatoes with liquid, breaking up with spoon. Mix in celery, bell pepper, scallion and tomato paste. Stir in bay leaf, thyme, pepper flakes and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked and sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.

Remove bay leaf. Stir rice into chicken mixture until well combined.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 235; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 203 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 33 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Low-Fat Meat, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Vegetable

APRICOT-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GLAZED ONIONS

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

TEXAS RED CHILI

Recipe Yield: Servings: 8

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

Book Title: Family Circle's "All-time Favorite Recipes"

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/texas-red-chili.

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; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 712 mg; Cholesterol: 84 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 4 Medium-Fat Meat

SUGARFREE BLUEBERRY BANNOCK

This recipe begins, “Bannock is a flat quick bread that is often cut into wedges, like scones. This is a whole-wheat, baked version of a traditional Aboriginal recipe. Canola oil helps produce a light and tender crumb for this blueberry bannock recipe.”

Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Recipe Yield: 8

Source: Recipe and image appear courtesy of CanolaInfo.org.

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/sugarfree-blueberry-bannock.

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

2 Tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp salt

1/2 cup skim milk

1/2 cup water

1 Tbsp canola oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F.

In bowl, combine flours, blueberries, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

Stir in milk, water and canola oil and, using hands, moisten all ingredients, handling dough as little as possible.

Turn dough out of bowl and place on lightly floured surface.

Using hands, form disc about 1/2-inch thick and about 9-10 inches in diameter. If necessary, sprinkle with flour to keep dough from sticking. Cut into 8 wedges.

Place wedges on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bannock is golden brown.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 130; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 340 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Tuesday Recipes

Another day (Tuesday), another post. Today's offerings include Ham and Pepper Frittata and Chicken Cordon Bleu. Enjoy!

SCOTTISH SCONES

Recipe Yield: Servings: 16

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

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

Ingredients

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1 cup whole-wheat flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

4 tbsp whipped butter

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup golden raisins

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Add the butter and mix it into the flour with your fingers. Add buttermilk and knead into a soft dough. Knead in the raisins.

On a floured board, roll out the dough until 1/2" thick.

Cut dough into 16 rounds. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden in color.

Serve warm or let cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 97; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 115 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

Source: American Heart Association

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-in-mushroom-sauce.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

10 ounces fresh broccoli spears (or 10-ounce package frozen)

2 cups diced, cooked chicken

For Sauce:

1 teaspoon light margarine

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2-1/2 to 3 cups)

1-1/3 cups Chicken Broth

5-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk (2/3 cup)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Dash of nutmeg

For Topping:

1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 1/2 slice bread)

2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

Steam broccoli spears until tender-crisp, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and blot dry on paper towels. Arrange in baking pan.

Evenly place chicken over broccoli. Set aside.

For sauce, heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat bottom. Cook mushrooms, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they've been released of their juices. Increase heat to high and cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes to allow liquid to evaporate. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Pour broth and milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onions, Parmesan, nutmeg, and mushrooms. Pour over chicken in baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

RATATOUILLE

Recipe Yield: Serves 4

Source: AICR

Recipe and image appear courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research.

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

Ingredients

1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

4 small zucchini, sliced

1 onion, coarsely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb. tomatoes, chopped, OR 1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes, drained and chopped

1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

Sprinkle eggplant lightly with salt and let drain in colander for 30 minutes. Pat dry.

In non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add eggplant. Stir and cook until soft and browned, about 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer eggplant to bowl.

Add remaining oil to pan and heat until hot. Add red peppers, zucchini, onion and garlic. Cook vegetables, stirring, until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Mix in tomatoes, basil and eggplant. Stirring occasionally, cook on low heat 15 to 20 minutes or until all vegetables are very tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Note: Ratatouille, a specialty of the Provence region of France, is a popular and versatile dish that uses large amounts of produce. The tomatoes and eggplant create a juicy, stew-like sauce that accentuates the flavors of basil and garlic. Serve it hot as a side dish or over a grain for an entree. This version also tastes great when served cold.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 123; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Recipe Yield: Serves: 6

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes.

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

Ingredients

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

4 ounces sliced fat-free Swiss cheese

3 ounces lean smoked ham

Flour

2 egg whites, beaten

1/3 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs

Vegetable cooking spray

Directions

Pound chicken breasts with flat side of meat mallet until very thin and even in thickness. Layer cheese and ham on chicken breasts, cutting to fit. Roll up chicken and secure with toothpicks.

Coat chicken rolls lightly with flour; dip in egg whites and coat in bread crumbs. Spray rolls generously with cooking spray and cook in skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.

Place chicken in baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, until cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Notes:

This recipe was once the ultimate in gourmet dining. The ham-and-cheese stuffed chicken breasts are still delicious in their low-fat form!

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 210; Fat: 3.9 g; Sodium: 540 mg; Cholesterol: 73.2 mg; Protein: 34.6 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Meat

HAM AND PEPPER FRITTATA

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

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/ham-and-pepper-frittata.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or canola oil

1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper

1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1 cup diced, lean, reduced-sodium ham

2 teaspoons dried parsley

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

2 cups fat-free egg substitute

1 cup shredded, reduced-fat, white Cheddar or Swiss cheese

Directions

Coat a large ovenproof skillet with the olive oil and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, ham, parsley, and black pepper and saute for several minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the ham is beginning to brown. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the skillet.

Pour the egg substitute over the skillet mixture and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook without stirring for about 6 minutes, until the eggs are almost set (the edges will be cooked but the top will still be runny).

Remove the lid from the skillet and wrap the handle in aluminum foil (to prevent it from becoming damaged under the broiler). Place the skillet under a preheated broiler and broil for a couple of minutes, until the eggs are set but not dry. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and broil for another minute to melt the cheese. Cut the frittata into 4 wedges and serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Fat: 8.3 g; Sodium: 690 mg; Cholesterol: 32 mg; Protein: 28 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

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

DEEP, DARK AND STOUT CHILI

This recipe begins, “Like most chili recipes, the flavors are more blended if the chili is served the next day. This dish freezes well, too.”

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1-1/3 cups chili.

Source: CanolaInfo

Recipe and image appear courtesy of CanolaInfo.org.

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/deep-dark-and-stout-chili

Ingredients

2 Tbsp canola oil

1-1/2 lb extra lean ground beef (or 1 lb extra lean ground beef and 15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained)

2 cups diced green bell peppers

1 cup diced red onion

3 cans (14.5 oz each) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes

1 bottle (12 oz) dark stout beer

3 Tbsp chili powder

1-1/2 Tbsp ground cumin

1-1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika (optional)

1 Tbsp sodium-free beef bouillon granules

1 tsp salt

Toppings:

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

1 medium lime, cut into 6 wedges

Directions

Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, brown beef, about 3-4 minutes per batch, stirring frequently.

Meanwhile, in a saute pan heat remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil and cook bell peppers and onions 4 minutes or until onions are soft, stirring frequently. Stir into cooked beef. Add stewed tomatoes, beer, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and bouillon. Bring just to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in salt.

Serve chili with choice of toppings placed in three small bowls.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 240; Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 480 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Thursday Recipes

Here are today's six yummy recipes, including Marinated Steak Kabobs and Beef Teriyaki. Enjoy!

ITALIAN EGGPLANT DIP

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6 (1/2 cup servings)

Source: ESTEE

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/italian-eggplant-dip.

Ingredients

Non-stick cooking spray

5 cups (1 medium) eggplant, diced

1 cup chopped green pepper

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup ESTEE Ketchup

1/2 cup water

1 Tbsp red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp each ESTEE Fructose, ESTEE Salt-It, and dried oregano

2 tbsp sliced pimento-stuffed olives

1-1/2 tbsp pine nuts

ESTEE Ranch Style Snack Crisps or Italian bread

Directions

Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add next 5 ingredients; cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, simmer covered about 15 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients, and simmer an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool before serving. Serve with ESTEE Ranch Style Snack Crisps or Italian bread.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 84; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 265 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

Source: American Heart Association

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-in-mushroom-sauce.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

10 ounces fresh broccoli spears (or 10-ounce package frozen)

2 cups diced, cooked chicken

For Sauce:

1 teaspoon light margarine

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2-1/2 to 3 cups)

1-1/3 cups Chicken Broth

5-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk (2/3 cup)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Dash of nutmeg

For Topping:

1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 1/2 slice bread)

2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

Steam broccoli spears until tender-crisp, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and blot dry on paper towels. Arrange in baking pan.

Evenly place chicken over broccoli. Set aside.

For sauce, heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat bottom. Cook mushrooms, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they've been released of their juices. Increase heat to high and cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes to allow liquid to evaporate. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Pour broth and milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onions, Parmesan, nutmeg, and mushrooms. Pour over chicken in baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

BEEF TERIYAKI

Recipe Yield: Servings: 5

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

Ingredients

1 pound beef boneless sirloin steak

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup dry sherry, white wine or chicken broth

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 teaspoons chopped gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon sugar (or sugar substitute)

1 clove garlic, chopped

Directions

Trim fat from beef steak; cut beef into 3/4-inch cubes. Place beef in glass or plastic bowl. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over beef. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour.

Thread 6 beef cubes on each of 5 skewers; brush with marinade. Set oven control to broil. Broil kabobs with tops about 4 inches from heat 5 to 6 minutes; turn. Brush with marinade; broil until done, 5 to 6 minutes longer.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 1 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

PASTA SALAD

This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list, though I suspect it's a diabetic recipe, as it has the nutritional info. Yield: 6 servings (6 cups total)

Ingredients

3 cups cooked tricolor spiral pasta (1-1/2 cups dry), or 3 cups other cooked pasta

1 large ripe tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup black olives, drained and sliced

1/2 cup prepared fat-free Italian or Parmesan-pepper dressing

Directions

Combine all the ingredients; toss to mix. Chill to blend the flavors. (This salad is even better the second day.)

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup): Calories: 165, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 355 mg, Carbohydrate: 22 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 9 g

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

MARINATED STEAK KABOBS

Recipe Yield: Serving Size: 4 ounces meat, Total Servings: 4

Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

Book Title: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/marinated-steak-kabobs.

Ingredients

1/4 cup lite soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons dry sherry

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 pound sirloin steak, trimmed of any fat and cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes

1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares

1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares

Directions

Combine the soy sauce, honey, sherry, zest, and oil in a zippered plastic bag. Add the beef and close the bag. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Drain marinade. Soak wooden skewers in a pan of warm water for 30 minutes. Thread the steak and peppers alternately onto skewers.

Prepare an oven broiler or outdoor grill with the rack set 4 inches from the heat source. Grill on each side over medium heat for a total of about 10 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 194; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 354 mg; Cholesterol: 64 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 2 Vegetable

ISLAND STEW, SWEET AND SOUR

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 Servings (About 1-1/4 cups each)

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/island-stew-sweet-and-sour.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenders

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 cups frozen stir-fry pepper blend

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons minced gingerroot

1-2 jalapeno chilies, finely chopped

3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks in juice, drained, juice reserved

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2-3 teaspoons curry powder

2-3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained

Directions

Cook chicken in oil in large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Remove from skillet.

Add pepper blend, garlic, gingerroot, and jalapeno chilies to skillet; saute 5 minutes. Stir in broth, pineapple (reserve juice), sugar, curry powder, vinegar, and chicken; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.

Heat mixture to boiling. Mix cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice; stir to boiling mixture. Boil, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in beans; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 288; Fat: 3.9 g; Sodium: 537 mg; Cholesterol: 48.2 mg; Protein: 29.7 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 1 Bread/Starch, 3 Meat

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Chicken

There was a time when chicken was a Sunday-only meal.

Now, it's an any time meal. Check out Chicken and Broccoli in Mushroom Sauce, Chicken with Tri-Colored Peppers, or any of the other yummy chicken recipes in today's post. Enjoy!

LIGHT SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6 (2 Enchiladas each)

Source: Cooking Healthy and Fast

Book Title: Cooking Healthy and Fast

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/light-sour-cream-chicken-enchiladas.

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

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Milk, 1 Fat

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

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

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

4 slices whole-wheat bread

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1-1/2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1-1/2 teaspoons paprika

3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat buttermilk

Vegetable oil spray

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

Directions

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

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

Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl.

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

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

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 209; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 303 mg; Cholesterol: 68 mg; Protein: 38 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3/4 Bread/Starch; 4 Low-Fat Meat

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

Source: American Heart Association

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-in-mushroom-sauce.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

10 ounces fresh broccoli spears (or 10-ounce package frozen)

2 cups diced, cooked chicken

For Sauce:

1 teaspoon light margarine

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2-1/2 to 3 cups)

1-1/3 cups Chicken Broth

5-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk (2/3 cup)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Dash of nutmeg

For Topping:

1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 1/2 slice bread)

2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

Steam broccoli spears until tender-crisp, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and blot dry on paper towels. Arrange in baking pan.

Evenly place chicken over broccoli. Set aside.

For sauce, heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat bottom. Cook mushrooms, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they've been released of their juices. Increase heat to high and cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes to allow liquid to evaporate. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Pour broth and milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onions, Parmesan, nutmeg, and mushrooms. Pour over chicken in baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

CHICKEN STEW WITH RED WINE

Recipe Yield: Servings: 4

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes.

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-stew-with-red-wine.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 large cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon flour

3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth

3/4 cup dry red wine OR reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth

1 bay leaf

1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Salt, to taste

Directions

Cook chicken in oil in large skillet until browned on both sides, about 8 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Add remaining ingredients, except salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes; simmer, uncovered, until thickened to desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf; season to taste with salt.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 207; Fat: 5.3 g; Sodium: 152 mg; Cholesterol: 69 mg; Protein: 26.8 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 3 Meat

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FRUIT SALSA

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings; Serving Size: about 4 ounces

Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

Book Title: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-chicken-breasts-with-fruit-salsa.

Ingredients

Fruit Salsa:

2 cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple, packed in juice, drained

1 mango, peeled and cubed

1/2 papaya, peeled and cubed

2 Tbsp rice vinegar

1 Tbsp finely minced cilantro

1 Tbsp minced red pepper

Grilled Chicken:

2 whole chicken breasts, boned, skinned, halved (10 oz meat each)

2 tsp olive oil

Garnish:

Kiwi slices

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat an oven broiler or outdoor grill. Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil. Grill or broil the chicken about 7 minutes per side or until no pink remains.

To serve: Place fruit salsa on a plate using a few spoonfuls per person. Top with a cooked chicken breast. Garnish with kiwi slice.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 305; Fat: 6 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sodium: 79 mg; Cholesterol: 85 mg; Protein: 32 g; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Sugars: 25 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat; 2 Fruit; 1 Fat

CHICKEN WITH TRI-COLORED PEPPERS

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

Book Title: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-with-tri-colored-peppers.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil

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

1/2 cup diced onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 each small red, yellow, and green bell peppers, seeded and sliced into 1-inch strips

1/2 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons lite soy sauce

1 tablespoon white wine (optional)

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

In a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat the canola oil. Add the chicken and saute for 2 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4-5 minutes more.

Remove the chicken and onion from the pan. Add the peppers and saute for 5 minutes.

Combine the broth, soy sauce, white wine, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a measuring cup and mix well.

Add the sauce to the peppers. Add the chicken and onions back to the pan. Stir for 1-2 minutes until sauce has thickened.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 204; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 425 mg; Cholesterol: 68 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Tuesday Recipes

Here are today's six yummy recipes to get you through the day, including Stuffed Peppers and Italian Steamed Chicken. Enjoy!

CRANBERRY, PEAR, AND APPLE CRISP

This recipe begins, “A perfect crowd-pleaser for sure! Apples and cranberries give this low-carb dessert a festive look and taste.”

This is from Diabetic Connect.

Click here to view this online.

Ingredients

2 medium pears

1 large sweet apple

1 cup fresh whole cranberries

2 TBS lemon juice

zest of 1/2 lemon

3 TBS light sugar, divided (sugar/stevia blend)

1/3 cup almond meal/flour

1/3 cup pecan pieces

1/3 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Peel the pears and apple, core and cut into 1 inch pieces.

Toss pears, apples and cranberries in a bowl with lemon juice, zest and 1 TBS sugar. Set aside.

In a food processor, add the almond meal, pecans, cinnamon, 2 TBS sugar and coconut oil and chop until fine.

Add the sliced almonds and pulse a few times until almonds are slightly chopped.

Pour the fruit into a 8x8 baking dish or a 2 qt. casserole dish.

Crumble the topping evenly over the fruit mixture.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fruit is tender.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 9; Calories: 167; Total Fat: 12 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Sodium: 2 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Protein: 2 g

BRATAPFEL (GERMAN BAKED APPLES

This recipe begins, “It doesn't matter if you can't pronounce this wonderful German dessert. The flavor will win you over from the first bite.”

This is from Diabetic Connect.

To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

4 medium Braeburn apples

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

2 TBS raisins

3 TBS coconut oil, melted

1 1/2 TBS honey

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground ginger

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Grease the bottom of a 8x8 baking dish.

Cut a circle in the top of the apples about 1 1/2 inches wide. Scoop out the top circle and continue scooping down only 3/4 the way of the apple, trying to keep the 1 1/2 inch measurement the whole way.

Mix the remaining ingredients, and scoop them equally between the 4 apples.

Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until the apples are at the desired tenderness. Do not over cook or the apples will be mushy.

Cut apples in half and serve.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories: 148; Total Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Sodium: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Protein: 1 g

ITALIAN STEAMED CHICKEN

Servings: 4

Source: Cooking Healthy and Fast

Author: Rachel Rudel, RD

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/222.shtml

Ingredients

3 lbs. skinned chicken pieces

8 oz. no added salt tomato sauce

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. basil

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. lemon juice

Directions

Place skinned chicken pieces in microwave casserole dish.

Mix no added salt tomato sauce with garlic powder, oregano, basil, sugar and lemon juice.

Pour sauce over chicken and cover.

Microwave at 70% power for 16 to 18 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 163; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 73 mg; Cholesterol: 67 mg; Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat

GRILLED MUSTARD TURKEY CUTLETS

Yield: 4 Servings

Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=712

Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/712.shtml

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Ingredients

1 pound turkey breast cutlet, 1/4-inch thick

2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

2 tablespoons no-cholesterol, reduced-calorie mayonnaise

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Pepper to taste

Paprika

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat broiler. Coat broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Rinse turkey and pat dry.

Mix together mustard, mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small bowl. Coat one side of the turkey with half of mustard mixture.

Broil about 4 inches from heat source 5 minutes. Turn and coat other side of turkey with mustard mixture and sprinkle with pepper and paprika.

Broil 1 minute or until top is browned. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Protein: 26 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 193 mg; Cholesterol: 74 mg; Carbohydrates: 2 g; Exchanges: 3 Low-Fat Meat

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Servings: 6

Source: American Heart Association

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/220.shtml

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

10 ounces fresh broccoli spears (or 10-ounce package frozen)

2 cups diced, cooked chicken

For Sauce:

1 teaspoon light margarine

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2-1/2 to 3 cups)

1-1/3 cups Chicken Broth

5-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk (2/3 cup)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Dash of nutmeg

For Topping:

1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 1/2 slice bread)

2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

Steam broccoli spears until tender-crisp, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and blot dry on paper towels. Arrange in baking pan.

Evenly place chicken over broccoli. Set aside.

For sauce, heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat bottom. Cook mushrooms, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they've been released of their juices. Increase heat to high and cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes to allow liquid to evaporate. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Pour broth and milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onions, Parmesan, nutmeg, and mushrooms. Pour over chicken in baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Protein: 18 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

STUFFED PEPPERS

Servings: 8

Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/238.shtml

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers, any color or combination

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)

1 medium crookneck squash, diced (about 2 cups)

1 medium zucchini, diced (about 2 cups)

1/2 cup diced onion (1 medium)

2 medium cloves garlic, minced, or 1 tsp bottled minced garlic

2 cups cooked brown rice (1/2 to 2/3 cup uncooked)

1/2 cup grated fat-free or low-fat Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts (2 ounces)

1 cup no-salt-added tomato juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Cut peppers in half lengthwise, removing stems, ribs, and seeds. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat bottom. Saute tomatoes, crookneck squash, zucchini, onion, and garlic until zucchini is tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Don't overcook.

In a medium bowl, combine rice, cheese, and water chestnuts. Gently stir into skillet. Stuff pepper halves with vegetable mixture. Place in 9-inch round or square casserole dish, then carefully pour tomato juice around peppers. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 119; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 68 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 23 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Low-Fat Milk, 2 Vegetable

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Thursday Recipes

Here are today's six recipes to help you through the day, including Blueberry Torte Dessert and Chicken and Broccoli in Mushroom Sauce. Enjoy!

BANANA-COCONUT BREAD

Recipe Yield: Servings: 14

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/banana-coconut-bread

Ingredients

1-1/2 cup whole wheat flour, divided

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup coconut, unsweetened, shredded

1 cup mashed banana

2 tsp baking powder

3 tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tbsp honey

Directions

Mix together 1-1/4 cups of flour, coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.

Combine banana, oil and honey. Stir into flour mixture quickly (gently) until combined. Add part of the remaining 1/4 cup flour if needed. Batter will be lumpy.

Spread batter evenly in a lightly greased (and/or waxed paper lined) 8x4-inch loaf pan.

Bake at 350F about 45 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 10 min in pan. Turn out of pan, cool completely on rack. Wrap in waxed paper and store overnight before slicing.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Fat: 4 g; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch/bread, 1 Fat

BLUEBERRY TORTE DESSERT

Servings: 6 (1 Serving = 1/2 cup)

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/blueberry-torte-dessert

Ingredients

3 eggs, separated

1 tbsp sugar

1/3 cup ground almonds

2-1/2 cup fresh blueberries

2 tsp cornstarch

1/2 cup whipping cream

1 tsp sugar substitute

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

Directions

Beat egg yolks and sugar until light. Add almonds. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture.

Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with waxed paper. Pour batter into the pan. Bake in a 325F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the pan and cool. Cut into small squares.

To make blueberry sauce, puree 1/2 cup blueberries in a food processor or blender. Dissolve cornstarch in cream. Cook cream, remaining blueberries, and blueberry puree over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool. Stir in sugar substitute.

To serve, line a serving dish with 1/2 of blueberry sauce; arrange cake squares over blueberry sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Spoon on yogurt. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 177; Fat: 10 g;Sodium: 357 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Skim Milk; 2 Fat

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI STEW

This recipe begins, “This stew is made up of super foods your body craves. Broccoli contains a large amount of vitamin A and vitamin K, and cholesterol-lowering properties. Cauliflower is known for helping prevent numerous forms of cancer and boosting heart health.”

View this online at http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/2254-cauliflower-and-broccoli-stew

Ingredients

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

1/2 cup onion

4 cups low sodium chicken stock

2 cups cauliflower florets

2 cups broccoli florets

3 medium carrots peeled and diced

1 clove of garlic, minced

1 T. fresh basil

2 tsp olive oil

Directions

Saute garlic and onions until just tender. Add mushrooms and saute. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and carrots, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in broccoli and basil, cover and cook for 10 minutes until cooked through.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 6; Calories – 60; Carbohydrates – 9 g; Total Fat – 2.5 g; Saturated Fat – 0 g; Protein – 3.5 g; Sodium – 89 mg; Dietary Fiber – 3 g

AFRICAN BEEF SPINACH STEW (SHOKO)

This recipe begins, “This spicy and hearty stew will hit the spot!”

View this online at http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/956-african-beef-spinach-stew-shoko

Ingredients

1 can tomatoes — undrained

1 whole hot chili peppers

2 large onions

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper — capsicum

6 tbsp vegetable oil

2 lb beef steak — 1kg cut in cubes

1 cup water — or beef broth

1/4 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 1/2 tsp minced ginger

1 lb fresh spinach

Directions

Reserve 1/2 cup of juice from the canned tomatoes, and discard the rest of the juice.

Combine the chile, tomatoes, onions, and green bell pepper in a food processor, and process until the vegetables are minced but not pureed.

Heat the oil in a large, cast-iron pot, and saute the vegetables and beef for 5 minutes over high heat.

Add the reserved tomato juice, water sugar, salt, cayenne, and ginger.

Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 2 hours.

Stir occasionally to keep from burning.

Meanwhile, soak the spinach in warm water for 15 minutes.

Then rinse thoroughly, separate, rinse again (and even a third time if you want to be extra careful), shred coarsely, and set aside.

After 2 hours, add the spinach to the pot and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, until the water is gone and the spinach is cooked.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 4; Per Serving: 244 Calories; 21 g Fat (73.5% calories from fat); 5 g Protein; 13 g Carbohydrate; 5 g Dietary Fiber; 0 mg Cholesterol; 230 mg Sodium.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 4 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

SPICY THAI CHICKEN

Recipe Yield: Servings: 2 (4 oz. each)

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

Ingredients

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

2 tbsp white vinegar

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 packet Equal sugar substitute (or similar substitute)

2-4oz boneless chicken breasts, skinned

1 lime, sliced into 6 wedges

Directions

Puree red bell pepper with vinegar in a food processor.

Pour puree into a saucepan. Add red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 3 minutes more.

Remove from the heat and let stand til cool.

Once the red pepper puree is cooled, stir in the Equal sugar substitute.

In a preheated oven, broil the chicken breasts for about 10 minutes (or until browned). Turn chicken and broil approximately 5 minutes more.

Prepare a serving platter with a bed of hot, cooked, white rice, brown rice, or couscous.

Remove chicken from oven and place breasts atop the bed of rice/couscous. Spoon the spicy red pepper sauce atop the chicken breasts, garnish with the lime wedges, and serve at once.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 200; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 85 mg; Protein: 35 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Source: American Heart Association

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-in-mushroom-sauce

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

10 ounces fresh broccoli spears (or 10-ounce package frozen)

2 cups diced, cooked chicken

For Sauce:

1 teaspoon light margarine

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2-1/2 to 3 cups)

1-1/3 cups Chicken Broth

5-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk (2/3 cup)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Dash of nutmeg

For Topping:

1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 1/2 slice bread)

2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

Steam broccoli spears until tender-crisp, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and blot dry on paper towels. Arrange in baking pan.

Evenly place chicken over broccoli. Set aside.

For sauce, heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat bottom. Cook mushrooms, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they've been released of their juices. Increase heat to high and cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes to allow liquid to evaporate. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Pour broth and milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onions, Parmesan, nutmeg, and mushrooms. Pour over chicken in baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Chicken!

Chicken used to be one of those meals reserved for Sunday dinner. But now, it's an any day, anytime meal. Here are six chicken recipes to help you through the day, including Chicken and Broccoli in Mushroom Sauce and Chicken Jambalaya. Enjoy!

TOMATO-ROSEMARY CHICKEN

Source: Family Circle: All-time Favorite Recipes

Book Title: Family Circle: All-time Favorite Recipes

Recipe Yield: 12 Servings

To view online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tomato-rosemary-chicken

Ingredients

12 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 pounds total)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp vegetable oil (or olive oil)

2 tbsp butter (or margarine)

5 cloves garlic, chopped

1/4 pound proscuitto, chopped

1/3 cup dry white wine

1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried, crumbled

12 plum tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

Season both sides of chicken breast halves with salt and pepper. Place flour on a sheet of waxed paper. Turn chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off any excess and place chicken on another piece of waxed paper.

Heat oven to 375F.

Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 chicken breast halves and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Place chicken in a 15x10x1-ich jelly-roll pan in a single layer, filling half of pan. Repeat with remaining oil, butter, and chicken.

Bake chicken in heated 375F oven for 20 minutes or until internal temperature registers 170F on an instant-read thermometer.

Meanwhile, add garlic and proscuitto to skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Add wine and rosemary; cook 2 minutes, stirring up any browned bits from bottom of skillet.

Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.

Place chicken on a serving platter; pour sauce over top. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 257; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 377 mg; Cholesterol: 89 mg; Protein: 34 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Low-Fat Meat; 1 Vegetable

GRILLED SESAME CHICKEN BREAST

Recipe Yield: Servings: 4

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-sesame-chicken-breast

Ingredients

3 tablespoons lite soy sauce

1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, dried

2 cloves garlic

8 ounces chicken breast, skinless and raw

1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

Combine all ingredients except chicken in a shallow dish.

Mix well.

Add chicken, turning to coat.

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Remove chicken from the marinade.

Grill 4-5 inches from medium-hot coals for 15 minutes.

Turn and grill.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 114; Fat: 2.5 g; Sodium: 413 mg; Cholesterol: 32 mg; Protein: 15.1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Starch

SPICY THAI CHICKEN

Recipe Yield: Servings: 2 (4 oz. each)

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

Ingredients

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

2 tbsp white vinegar

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 packet Equal sugar substitute (or similar substitute)

2-4oz boneless chicken breasts, skinned

1 lime, sliced into 6 wedges

Directions

Puree red bell pepper with vinegar in a food processor.

Pour puree into a saucepan. Add red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 3 minutes more.

Remove from the heat and let stand til cool.

Once the red pepper puree is cooled, stir in the Equal sugar substitute.

In a preheated oven, broil the chicken breasts for about 10 minutes (or until browned). Turn chicken and broil approximately 5 minutes more.

Prepare a serving platter with a bed of hot, cooked, white rice, brown rice, or couscous.

Remove chicken from oven and place breasts atop the bed of rice/couscous. Spoon the spicy red pepper sauce atop the chicken breasts, garnish with the lime wedges, and serve at once.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 200; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 85 mg; Protein: 35 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Source: American Heart Association

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-in-mushroom-sauce

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

10 ounces fresh broccoli spears (or 10-ounce package frozen)

2 cups diced, cooked chicken

For Sauce:

1 teaspoon light margarine

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2-1/2 to 3 cups)

1-1/3 cups Chicken Broth

5-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk (2/3 cup)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Dash of nutmeg

For Topping:

1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 1/2 slice bread)

2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

Steam broccoli spears until tender-crisp, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and blot dry on paper towels. Arrange in baking pan.

Evenly place chicken over broccoli. Set aside.

For sauce, heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat bottom. Cook mushrooms, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they've been released of their juices. Increase heat to high and cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes to allow liquid to evaporate. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Pour broth and milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onions, Parmesan, nutmeg, and mushrooms. Pour over chicken in baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

VEGETABLE-CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: about 1 cup soup.

View online here.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only)

1/2 cup chopped carrot

1/2 cup chopped turnip

6 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 ounces uncooked yolk-free wide noodles

1 cup boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and diced

Directions

Combine celery, leek, carrot, turnip, and 1/3 cup chicken broth in large saucepan. Cover; cook over medium heat 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in remaining 5 2/3 cups broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, vinegar, and pepper; bring to a boil. Add noodles; cook until noodles are tender.

Stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until heated through.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 98 calories, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 10 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 18 mg, Sodium: 73 mg, Fiber: 1 g

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

CHICKEN JAMBALAYA

Recipe Yield: Makes 6 servings.

Source: AICR

To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2-3 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in 3/4-inch pieces

1 can (14.5 oz.) whole plum tomatoes in juice

1 rib celery, cut in 1/2-inch slices

1 small green bell pepper, chopped

1 scallion, chopped

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 bay leaf

1 tsp. dried thyme

1/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes

1 pinch ground cloves

1 cup hot long-grain brown rice, cooked according to package directions

Directions

In 3-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute, stirring frequently, until onion is tender but not brown, about 4 minutes. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until pieces are white on all sides.

Add tomatoes with liquid, breaking up with spoon. Mix in celery, bell pepper, scallion and tomato paste. Stir in bay leaf, thyme, pepper flakes and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked and sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.

Remove bay leaf. Stir rice into chicken mixture until well combined.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 235; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 203 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 33 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Low-Fat Meat, 2 Bread/Starch. 1 Vegetable

Friday, March 30, 2018

Friday Recipes

It's finally Friday. (Yay!) Here are six recipes to help you through the weekend, including Grilled Vegetables with Basil Dressing and Chicken and Broccoli in Mushroom Sauce. Enjoy!

ROSEMARY-SAGE STEAK

Recipe Yield: 8 Servings

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

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless top sirloin steak, all visible fat removed

Marinade:

1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1 to 2 medium lemons)

3 tablespoons dry white wine (regular or nonalcoholic)

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried, crushed

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage or 2 teaspoons dried

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

3 medium cloves garlic, minced, or 1-1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Put steak in an airtight plastic bag.

In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Pour over steak and turn to coat evenly. Seal and refrigerate for 1 to 24 hours, turning occasionally.

Preheat grill on medium-high heat.

Drain steak, then grill for 8 to 12 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 164; Fat: 6 g; Protein: 25 g; Carbohydrates: 0 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Low-fat Meat

NOT SO GUILTY BROWNIES

Recipe Yield: Servings: 24

Source: Cinnamon Hearts

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/not-so-guilty-brownies

Ingredients

Brownies:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup oil

2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor

2 eggs

Frosting:

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 T unsweetened cocoa

1 T skim or 2% milk

1/2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor

1/8 tsp butter flavor

Directions

Heat oven to 350F.

Grease bottom only of 8-inch square pan.

Combine all brownie ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Spread in greased pan.

Bake at 350 F. for 13-18 minutes, or until top is dry and springs back when touched lightly in center.

Cool for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine all frosting ingredients in a small bowl & mix well.

Spread over top of slightly cooled brownies or cut brownies into squares and drizzle with frosting (as shown, adjust milk to get the right consistency).

Cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 80; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 50 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH BASIL DRESSING

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings.

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-vegetables-with-basil-dressing

Ingredients

1 small eggplant, sliced into thick rounds

1 zucchini, cut into thick, diagonal slices

1 yellow summer squash, cut into thick slices

1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into eighths

1 small red onion, sliced and cut into 8 segments

2 Tbsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, or 1 Tbsp. dried

1/4 cup non-fat yogurt

2 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise

1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil, or 1 tsp. dried

1 tsp. lemon juice

Directions

Thread skewers with alternating pieces of eggplant, zucchini, squash, bell pepper and onion. Place skewered vegetables in shallow pan.

Make marinade for vegetables by blending vinegar, oil and 1/4 cup fresh basil (or 1 Tbsp. dried). Pour over vegetables. Let stand 10 minutes, occasionally turning skewers so marinade coats all sides.

Meanwhile, make dressing. Place yogurt, mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp. fresh basil (or 1 tsp. dried) and lemon juice in a blender and mix until smooth. Transfer to small pitcher.

Grill vegetables, adjusting height of rack to avoid charring if using an outdoor grill. Serve vegetables as a side dish, as a sandwich filling in pita halves, or on sliced French bread or bruschetta. Pass basil-yogurt dressing to use as a topping.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 88; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 44 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 1 Fat

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Source: American Heart Association

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-in-mushroom-sauce

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

10 ounces fresh broccoli spears (or 10-ounce package frozen)

2 cups diced, cooked chicken

For Sauce:

1 teaspoon light margarine

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2-1/2 to 3 cups)

1-1/3 cups Chicken Broth

5-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk (2/3 cup)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Dash of nutmeg

For Topping:

1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 1/2 slice bread)

2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

Steam broccoli spears until tender-crisp, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and blot dry on paper towels. Arrange in baking pan.

Evenly place chicken over broccoli. Set aside.

For sauce, heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat bottom. Cook mushrooms, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they've been released of their juices. Increase heat to high and cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes to allow liquid to evaporate. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Pour broth and milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onions, Parmesan, nutmeg, and mushrooms. Pour over chicken in baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

VEGETABLE-CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: about 1 cup soup.

View online here.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only)

1/2 cup chopped carrot

1/2 cup chopped turnip

6 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 ounces uncooked yolk-free wide noodles

1 cup boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and diced

Directions

Combine celery, leek, carrot, turnip, and 1/3 cup chicken broth in large saucepan. Cover; cook over medium heat 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in remaining 5 2/3 cups broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, vinegar, and pepper; bring to a boil. Add noodles; cook until noodles are tender.

Stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until heated through.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 98 calories, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 10 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 18 mg, Sodium: 73 mg, Fiber: 1 g

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

CHOCOLATE ORANGE BREAD PUDDING

Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 3/4 cup.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk

3 eggs, lightly beaten

1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange peel

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 ounces (4 cups) cubed French baguette

1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate ice cream topping

8 maraschino cherries with stems (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine sugar and cocoa in medium bowl; stir in milk, eggs, orange peel, vanilla, and cinnamon until well blended.

Place bread cubes in ungreased 8-inch square baking dish. Pour milk mixture evenly over bread cubes.

Bake about 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 5 to 10 minutes.

Spoon warm pudding into dessert dishes. Drizzle with ice cream topping and garnish with a cherry.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 131 calories, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 80 mg, Sodium: 131 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch.

Friday, March 23, 2018

Friday Recipes

Here are six yummy recipes to help you through the weekend, including Blueberry Torte Dessert and Chicken and Broccoli in Mushroom Sauce. Enjoy!

PEPPERONI PIZZA SALAD

Recipe Yield: 6 servings.

Source: Cooking Healthy and Fast

Book Title: Cooking Healthy and Fast

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/pepperoni-pizza-salad

Ingredients

1 cup dry rotini pasta

3/4 Cup refrigerated Garden Vegetable Pasta Sauce

1 Tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning

1 Cup (4 oz) Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/3 Cup (1-3/4 oz) small pepperoni slices, halved

1 Cup fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 Cup Green bell pepper, chopped

1/4 Cup black olives, sliced

1 Tomato, chopped

Directions

Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain; rinse with cold water.

Meanwhile, combine pasta sauce, oil and Italian seasoning in a large bowl; blend well.

Add cooked rotini and remaining ingredients to pasta sauce mixture; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 290; Fat: 11 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 440 mg; Cholesterol: 17 mg; Protein: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Sugars: 4 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Med Fat Meat, 1 Starch/Bread, 1 Vegetable

TORTELLINI EN BROCHETTE

Source: Family Circle "All-Time Favorite Recipes"

Book Title: Family Circle "All-Time Favorite Recipes”

Recipe Yield: 20 Servings

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/tortellini-en-brochette

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated spinach-cheese tortellini

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated plain cheese tortellini

Parmesan Dip:

1-1/2 cups ranch-style salad dressing

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Salt (optional)

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Cook tortellini in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until al dente, firm but tender. Drain; cool under cold running water.

Prepare Parmesan dip: Combine dressing. Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt if desired and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Skewer tortellini on wooden picks; place on a serving plate. Serve with dip.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 146; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 233 mg; Cholesterol: 33 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2 Low-Fat Milk; 1 Vegetable

BLUEBERRY TORTE DESSERT

Servings: 6 (1 Serving = 1/2 cup)

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/blueberry-torte-dessert

Ingredients

3 eggs, separated

1 tbsp sugar

1/3 cup ground almonds

2-1/2 cup fresh blueberries

2 tsp cornstarch

1/2 cup whipping cream

1 tsp sugar substitute

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

Directions

Beat egg yolks and sugar until light. Add almonds. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture.

Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with waxed paper. Pour batter into the pan. Bake in a 325F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the pan and cool. Cut into small squares.

To make blueberry sauce, puree 1/2 cup blueberries in a food processor or blender. Dissolve cornstarch in cream. Cook cream, remaining blueberries, and blueberry puree over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool. Stir in sugar substitute.

To serve, line a serving dish with 1/2 of blueberry sauce; arrange cake squares over blueberry sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Spoon on yogurt. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 177; Fat: 10 g;Sodium: 357 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Skim Milk; 2 Fat

AFRICAN BEEF SPINACH STEW (SHOKO)

This recipe begins, “This spicy and hearty stew will hit the spot!”

View this online at http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/956-african-beef-spinach-stew-shoko

Ingredients

1 can tomatoes — undrained

1 whole hot chili peppers

2 large onions

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper — capsicum

6 tbsp vegetable oil

2 lb beef steak — 1kg cut in cubes

1 cup water — or beef broth

1/4 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 1/2 tsp minced ginger

1 lb fresh spinach

Directions

Reserve 1/2 cup of juice from the canned tomatoes, and discard the rest of the juice.

Combine the chile, tomatoes, onions, and green bell pepper in a food processor, and process until the vegetables are minced but not pureed.

Heat the oil in a large, cast-iron pot, and saute the vegetables and beef for 5 minutes over high heat.

Add the reserved tomato juice, water sugar, salt, cayenne, and ginger.

Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 2 hours.

Stir occasionally to keep from burning.

Meanwhile, soak the spinach in warm water for 15 minutes.

Then rinse thoroughly, separate, rinse again (and even a third time if you want to be extra careful), shred coarsely, and set aside.

After 2 hours, add the spinach to the pot and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, until the water is gone and the spinach is cooked.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 4; Per Serving: 244 Calories; 21 g Fat (73.5% calories from fat); 5 g Protein; 13 g Carbohydrate; 5 g Dietary Fiber; 0 mg Cholesterol; 230 mg Sodium.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 4 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Source: American Heart Association

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-in-mushroom-sauce

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

10 ounces fresh broccoli spears (or 10-ounce package frozen)

2 cups diced, cooked chicken

For Sauce:

1 teaspoon light margarine

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2-1/2 to 3 cups)

1-1/3 cups Chicken Broth

5-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk (2/3 cup)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Dash of nutmeg

For Topping:

1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (or 1/2 slice bread)

2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

Steam broccoli spears until tender-crisp, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and blot dry on paper towels. Arrange in baking pan.

Evenly place chicken over broccoli. Set aside.

For sauce, heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat bottom. Cook mushrooms, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they've been released of their juices. Increase heat to high and cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes to allow liquid to evaporate. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Pour broth and milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onions, Parmesan, nutmeg, and mushrooms. Pour over chicken in baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

CHOCOLATE ORANGE BREAD PUDDING

Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 3/4 cup.

View this online here.

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk

3 eggs, lightly beaten

1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange peel

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 ounces (4 cups) cubed French baguette

1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate ice cream topping

8 maraschino cherries with stems (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine sugar and cocoa in medium bowl; stir in milk, eggs, orange peel, vanilla, and cinnamon until well blended.

Place bread cubes in ungreased 8-inch square baking dish. Pour milk mixture evenly over bread cubes.

Bake about 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 5 to 10 minutes.

Spoon warm pudding into dessert dishes. Drizzle with ice cream topping and garnish with a cherry.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 131 calories, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 80 mg, Sodium: 131 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch.