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Friday, May 25, 2018

Friday Recipes

It's Friday, the end of the work week (for many of us). Here are six yummy recipes to help you through the weekend, including Beef Teriyaki and Goulash Soup. Enjoy!

VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Recipe Yield: Servings: 8

Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook

Book Title: The New American Heart Association Cookbook

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

Ingredients

1 pound fresh broccoli

1 teaspoon acceptable margarine

1 teaspoon acceptable vegetable oil

1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

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

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

2 tablespoons dry sherry

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

Pepper to taste

Directions

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

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

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

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Fat

GOULASH SOUP

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

Source: Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods Cookbook

Book Title: Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods Cookbook

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

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 pound lean round steak, cut into 1/2" cubes

4 cups water

1 beef bouillon cube

1-2 tablespoons paprika

1/2 teaspoon Morton Lite Salt Mixture

2 ounces tomato paste (or substitute 1 peeled tomato, cut up)

1 medium potato, peeled and diced

Directions

In a large, heavy soup pot sprayed with non-stick spray, stir-fry onion and garlic until golden brown. Remove from pot and set aside. Re-spray pot with non-stick spray and brown beef cubes over medium-high heat.

Add cooked onion and garlic to pot. Add water, bouillon cube, paprika, Morton Lite Salt Mixture and tomato paste or tomato. Cover and simmer for 4 hours. Add potato and simmer for 15 minutes longer.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 91; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 290 mg; Cholesterol: 23.4 mg; Protein: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g

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

TUSCAN CHICKEN BREASTS WITH POLENTA

Recipe Yield: Servings: 8

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tuscan-chicken-breasts-with-polenta.

Ingredients

4 cups defatted low sodium chicken broth

1 cup yellow cornmeal



1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

8 skinless chicken breast halves (3 pounds)

Nonstick cooking spray

Fresh spinach leaves, steamed (optional)

Tuscan Tomato Sauce (recipe follows below)

Directions

In a large nonstick saucepan, heat chicken broth to a boil; slowly stir in cornmeal. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring frequently, 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is very thick and pulls away from side of pan. (Mixture may be lumpy.) Pour polenta into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cool; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until firm.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in small bowl; rub on all surfaces of chicken. Arrange chicken, breast side up, in single layer in 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake, uncovered, about 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear.

Remove polenta from pan; transfer to cutting board. Cut polenta crosswise into 16 slices. Cut slices into triangles, if desired. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook polenta about 4 minutes per side or until lightly browned.

Place spinach leaves, if desired, on serving plates. Arrange polenta slices and chicken over spinach; top with Tuscan Tomato Sauce.

TUSCAN TOMATO SAUCE

Makes: About 3 cups

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

8 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves

2 teaspoons dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Spray medium nonstick saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.

Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, rosemary and pepper; heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, about 6 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 240; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 345 mg; Cholesterol: 69 mg; Protein: 29 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g

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

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD

Recipe Yield: Servings: 2 large or 4 small loaves; 40 slices

Source: Cinnamon Hearts Newsletter

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-nut-bread

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1-1/4 cups sugar

1 Tbsp baking powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped

1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

2 Tbsp orange peel, grated

1/2 cup frozen egg substitute, thawed or 4 large egg whites

1-1/4 cups skim milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

Wax paper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Mix flours, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl with a fork. Stir in cranberries, walnuts and orange peel. Set aside.

Beat egg substitute, milk and oil in a small bowl with fork. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Spoon batter into 2 wax paper-lined loaf pans (9x5x3-inches) or 4 small, wax paper-lined loaf pans. Bake 60 to 65 minutes for large loaves and 45-50 minutes for small loaves, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool bread in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove bread from pans and cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 97; Fat: 3.8 g; Sodium: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g

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

BEEF TERIYAKI

Recipe Yield: Servings: 5

View this online here.

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 grams

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

CHEWY PINEAPPLE PECAN SQUARES

Recipe Yield: Servings: 24 Squares. Serving Size: 1 square

Source: Cinnamon Hearts Newsletter

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chewy-pineapple-pecan-squares

Ingredients

1 cup unbleached flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup Imperial, 30% less fat margarine

1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 egg

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

8 oz. crushed pinapple in juice, drained

1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt

1/4 cup light sour cream

Directions

Stir flours, sugar and margarine together until mixture is finely crumbled. Stir in nuts.

Press 2 cups of flour mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan which has been sprayed with vegetable coating.

Stir cinnamon, baking soda and salt into remaining flour mixture. Beat in egg, vanilla, light sour cream and vanilla yogurt until blended. Stir in pineapple.

Pour batter evenly over pressed flour mixture in pan. Bake at 350F for 40 minutes or until batter pulls away from sides of pan. Cool slightly before cutting.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 164; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 6 mg;Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 1 Fat

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Side Dishes

There are days when it seems easy enough to come up with a main dish for dinner. But coming up with a side-dish can be a little trickier. Hamburgers and fries, hot dogs and beans, steak and baked potatoes are easy enough, but other meals...maybe not.

Here are six side dishes to help you through those tricky times, including Spicy Greens and Seasoned Eggplant Saute. Enjoy!

VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Recipe Yield: Servings: 8

Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook

Book Title: The New American Heart Association Cookbook

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

Ingredients

1 pound fresh broccoli

1 teaspoon acceptable margarine

1 teaspoon acceptable vegetable oil

1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

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

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

2 tablespoons dry sherry

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

Pepper to taste

Directions

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

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

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

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Fat

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD

Recipe Yield: Servings: 2 large or 4 small loaves; 40 slices

Source: Cinnamon Hearts Newsletter

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-nut-bread

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1-1/4 cups sugar

1 Tbsp baking powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped

1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

2 Tbsp orange peel, grated

1/2 cup frozen egg substitute, thawed or 4 large egg whites

1-1/4 cups skim milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

Wax paper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Mix flours, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl with a fork. Stir in cranberries, walnuts and orange peel. Set aside.

Beat egg substitute, milk and oil in a small bowl with fork. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Spoon batter into 2 wax paper-lined loaf pans (9x5x3-inches) or 4 small, wax paper-lined loaf pans. Bake 60 to 65 minutes for large loaves and 45-50 minutes for small loaves, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool bread in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove bread from pans and cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 97; Fat: 3.8 g; Sodium: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g

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

SEASONED EGGPLANT SAUTE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 Servings

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

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

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/seasoned-eggplant-saute

Ingredients

Olive oil cooking spray

1 large eggplant (about 1-1/2 pounds), unpeeled, cut into scant 3/4-inch cubes

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 large tomato

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable, or chicken broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute vegetables until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes; add herbs and red pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Add broth to skillet and heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and broth absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Fat: 0.6 g; Sodium: 18 mg; Protein: 2.8 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Vegetable

SPICY GREENS

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 Servings

Source: How to Cook for People with Diabetes

Book Title: How to Cook for People with Diabetes

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-greens

Ingredients

1 lb fresh spinach (or collard greens or kale)

1 Tbsp peanut oil

1/2 large onion, coarsely chopped

1 large tomato, chopped into small pieces

1/2 small lemon, sliced thin

Fresh ground pepper to taste

2 Tbsp curry powder, or to taste

Directions

Wash the spinach thoroughly. Cook in a saucepan over low heat about 5 minutes; do not add water. (There is usually enough water already clinging to the leaves to steam the greens.) Collard greens or kale may take 7 - 10 minutes.

Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the onion and tomato for 4 - 5 minutes. Add the cooked greens, lemon slices, and seasonings; stir constantly for a few minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 68; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 35 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat Exchange

SESAME SOBA NOODLES

Recipe Yield: Serves: 6

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/sesame-soba-noodles.

Ingredients

8 ounces soba noodles (Japanese buckwheat) or whole-wheat noodles

6 tablespoons Chicken Broth

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 teaspoon gingerroot

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 tablespoon tahini (sesame butter) or peanut butter

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon chili powder

Dash red (cayenne) pepper

Pinch salt

3 tablespoons warm water

3 green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Bring a large kettle of water to a boil and cook noodles until al dente, about 5 minutes. Run under cold water for a few seconds, drain, and turn into a serving bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons of broth. Place in the freezer to chill quickly. In a small bowl, combine garlic, gingerroot, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, tahini, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt and water. When pasta is room temperature, toss with sesame sauce until coated. Add remaining lime juice and broth; toss. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 143; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 136 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch/Bread

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

This recipe begins, “Purple black beans, golden sweet corn and diced red and green bell pepper make a colorful medley in this easy salad. Make it ahead and refrigerate; it keeps up to 5 days.”

Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups. Serving size about 1/2 cup.

Source: NPB

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/corn-and-black-bean-salad.

Ingredients

1 (15-oz.) can cooked black beans, drained

1 (10-oz.) can corn kernels, drained

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

2 green onions, sliced

2 tablespoon minced parsley

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

In large bowl, toss together ingredients, except pepper. Generously sprinkle salad with pepper. Cover and refrigerate 2-24 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120, Fat: 6 g, Sodium: 60 mg, Cholesterol: 66 mg, Protein: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 20 grams

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

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Tuesday Recipes

Today's offerings include Turkey Casserole and Chocolate Cherry Tarts. Enjoy!

GOULASH SOUP

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

Source: Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods Cookbook

Book Title: Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods Cookbook

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

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 pound lean round steak, cut into 1/2" cubes

4 cups water

1 beef bouillon cube

1-2 tablespoons paprika

1/2 teaspoon Morton Lite Salt Mixture

2 ounces tomato paste (or substitute 1 peeled tomato, cut up)

1 medium potato, peeled and diced

Directions

In a large, heavy soup pot sprayed with non-stick spray, stir-fry onion and garlic until golden brown. Remove from pot and set aside. Re-spray pot with non-stick spray and brown beef cubes over medium-high heat.

Add cooked onion and garlic to pot. Add water, bouillon cube, paprika, Morton Lite Salt Mixture and tomato paste or tomato. Cover and simmer for 4 hours. Add potato and simmer for 15 minutes longer.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 91; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 290 mg; Cholesterol: 23.4 mg; Protein: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g

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

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD

Recipe Yield: Servings: 2 large or 4 small loaves; 40 slices

Source: Cinnamon Hearts Newsletter

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-nut-bread

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1-1/4 cups sugar

1 Tbsp baking powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped

1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

2 Tbsp orange peel, grated

1/2 cup frozen egg substitute, thawed or 4 large egg whites

1-1/4 cups skim milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

Wax paper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Mix flours, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl with a fork. Stir in cranberries, walnuts and orange peel. Set aside.

Beat egg substitute, milk and oil in a small bowl with fork. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Spoon batter into 2 wax paper-lined loaf pans (9x5x3-inches) or 4 small, wax paper-lined loaf pans. Bake 60 to 65 minutes for large loaves and 45-50 minutes for small loaves, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool bread in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove bread from pans and cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 97; Fat: 3.8 g; Sodium: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g

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

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

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Recipe Yield: Servings: 6

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

CHOCOLATE CHERRY TARTS

Recipe Yield: Servings: 24

Source: Cinnamon Hearts

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

Ingredients

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

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs, room temp

1 tsp vanilla extract

24 Keebler chocolate wafers, 30% reduced fat

1 (21oz) can light cherry pie filling

Directions

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

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

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

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

TURKEY CASSEROLE

Recipe Yield: Serves: 4

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-casserole.

Ingredients

4 ounces vegetale elbow or shell macaroni

1/2 pound ground turkey

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

Pepper to Taste

1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni until al dente, being careful not to overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. In a large non-stick skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in macaroni, tomato sauce, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Spoon into casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 241, Fat: 11 g, Sodium: 253 mg, Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 20 g

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

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Baked Goods

There was a time when I thought that diabetics couldn't have certain foods. Baked goods - breads, muffins, and scones - are definitely one of those foods I'd thought were forbidden.

But I was wrong. As with everything else, it simply takes a little forethought.

Here are six baked goods that are diabetic friendly, including Cranberry Nut Bread and Coffee Cup Muffins. 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

APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS

Recipe Yield: Servings: 12

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-cinnamon-muffins

Ingredients

1-1/4 cup oat bran cereal; uncooked

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 cup apple, peeled, cored, diced

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 egg

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 375.

Coat 12 medium-size cups with vegetables oil or line with paper baking cups.

In a medium bowl combine oat bran cereal, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, and salt.

In large bowl combine applesauce, honey, oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in apple.

Fill prepared muffin cup almost full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160; Fat: 7 g; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1 Fat; 1/2 Fruit

CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Source: Cinnamon Hearts

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chocolate-chip-scones

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 T sugar

1 T brown sugar

1 T cold light butter or light margarine, suitable for baking

1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 ° F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine flours, baking powder, salt, and sugars. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Using a rubber spatula, stir in yogurt, extract and chips until mixture holds together and forms a ball.

Place dough ball on prepared baking sheet. Pat into a 9-inch circle. Using a sharp knife, mark dough into 12 wedges, cutting into, but not through, dough.

Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve warm. Or, cool and store covered and/or freeze up to 3 months. To reheat, bake uncovered at 350 ° F. for 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 136; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 181 mg; Cholesterol: 4 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch; 1/2 fruit and 1/2 fat (2 carb choices)

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD

Recipe Yield: Servings: 2 large or 4 small loaves; 40 slices

Source: Cinnamon Hearts Newsletter

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-nut-bread

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1-1/4 cups sugar

1 Tbsp baking powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped

1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

2 Tbsp orange peel, grated

1/2 cup frozen egg substitute, thawed or 4 large egg whites

1-1/4 cups skim milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

Wax paper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Mix flours, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl with a fork. Stir in cranberries, walnuts and orange peel. Set aside.

Beat egg substitute, milk and oil in a small bowl with fork. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Spoon batter into 2 wax paper-lined loaf pans (9x5x3-inches) or 4 small, wax paper-lined loaf pans. Bake 60 to 65 minutes for large loaves and 45-50 minutes for small loaves, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool bread in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove bread from pans and cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 97; Fat: 3.8 g; Sodium: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g

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

COFFEE CUP MUFFINS

This is from Diabetes Self Management.

To view this online, click here.

Yield: 2 servings. Serving size: 1 muffin.

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar substitute*

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute

2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup shredded carrots

2 tablespoons raisins

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray 2 (8-ounce) ovenproof coffee cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Combine flour, sugar substitute, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda in medium bowl.

Whisk together egg substitute, applesauce, oil, and vanilla in another medium bowl about 1 minute or until smooth. Add carrots and raisins; stir until well blended. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; stir about 1 minute or until smooth.

Spoon batter into prepared coffee cups. Push shredded carrots into batter to smooth tops.

Place cups on baking sheet; bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean.

Cool 5 minutes. Serve in cup or run knife around edges to loosen and slide out onto serving plate.

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

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Exchanges per serving: 3 Bread/Starch, 1 1/2 Fat, 1/2 Fruit.

CHEWY PINEAPPLE PECAN SQUARES

Recipe Yield: Servings: 24 Squares. Serving Size: 1 square

Source: Cinnamon Hearts Newsletter

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chewy-pineapple-pecan-squares

Ingredients

1 cup unbleached flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup Imperial, 30% less fat margarine

1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 egg

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

8 oz. crushed pinapple in juice, drained

1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt

1/4 cup light sour cream

Directions

Stir flours, sugar and margarine together until mixture is finely crumbled. Stir in nuts.

Press 2 cups of flour mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan which has been sprayed with vegetable coating.

Stir cinnamon, baking soda and salt into remaining flour mixture. Beat in egg, vanilla, light sour cream and vanilla yogurt until blended. Stir in pineapple.

Pour batter evenly over pressed flour mixture in pan. Bake at 350F for 40 minutes or until batter pulls away from sides of pan. Cool slightly before cutting.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 164; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 6 mg;Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 1 Fat

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Wednesday Recipes and an Article Link

Not sure if anyone readying this uses Auvi-Q epinephrine injections, but there is a voluntary recall of the product. The recall was posted last week in The Diabetic News emailed newsletter. To read the article, go to http://thediabeticnews.com/auvi-q-recall/

And now for today's six recipes, most of which can be used for Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday of next week. Enjoy!

BANANA RAISIN BREAD

This recipe begins, “A full flavored quick bread made with ripe bananas and raisins. Cereal adds extra crunch and beneficial nutrients.”

Yield: 14 servings

Source: Equal

Find this recipe at:http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/927.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)

3 tablespoons 2% milk

1-1/2 cups Kellogg's Special K cereal

6 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, softened

1 cup Equal Spoonful*

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup raisins

* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine banana and milk in medium bowl. Stir in cereal. Let stand 5 minutes or until cereal is softened.

Beat butter and Equal on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla until well blended. Stir in cereal mixture. Gradually add combined flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt mixing until combined. Stir in raisins.

Spread batter evenly in sprayed 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Store tightly wrapped in plastic wrap.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 145; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 116 mg; Cholesterol: 36 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 2 fat

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD

Servings: 2 large or 4 small loaves; 40 slices

Source: Cinnamon Hearts Newsletter

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/138.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1-1/4 cups sugar

1 Tbsp baking powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped

1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

2 Tbsp orange peel, grated

1/2 cup frozen egg substitute, thawed or 4 large egg whites

1-1/4 cups skim milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

Wax paper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Mix flours, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl with a fork. Stir in cranberries, walnuts and orange peel. Set aside.

Beat egg substitute, milk and oil in a small bowl with fork. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Spoon batter into 2 wax paper-lined loaf pans (9x5x3-inches) or 4 small, wax paper-lined loaf pans. Bake 60 to 65 minutes for large loaves and 45-50 minutes for small loaves, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool bread in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove bread from pans and cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 97; Fat: 3.8 g; Sodium: 66 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 1-1/2 Fat

BACON AND MUSHROOM BITE-SIZE QUICHE

Tender, cheesy and savory custards in flaky pastry shells make elegant finger food-and can be made ahead and reheated. Delicious for brunch or evening appetizers.

Makes 3-1/2 dozen.

Serving size: 1 quiche.

View with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/844.shtml

Ingredients

8 slices bacon

1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped

1 tablespoon butter

1/3 cup green onion, chopped

1-2/3 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

Pastry for double-crust pie, (homemade or purchased)

5 eggs

1 2/3 cups sour cream

Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

On a lightly floured board, roll out the pastry dough 1/16-inch thick.

Using a 3-inch cutter, cut out 42 circles; re-roll scraps as needed.

Fit circles into bottoms and slightly up sides of lightly greased 2-1/2-inch muffin pans.

Meanwhile, fry bacon slices until crisp, drain; crumble or chop.

Chop mushrooms, saute in butter until limp and liquid evaporates.

Combine bacon, mushrooms, green onion and cheese. Divide filling equally among muffin cups.

In large bowl, beat together eggs, add sour cream and stir until smooth. Spoon about 1 tablespoon into each muffin cup.

Bake until puffed and light brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes; lift out.

Serve warm or let cool on wire racks. If made ahead, wrap cooled quiches airtight, and refrigerate overnight.

Reheat, uncovered, in a 350 degrees F. oven for about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 95; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 87 mg; Cholesterol: 35 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g

APPLE AND SQUASH BAKE

This recipe begins, “This recipe combines all the best fall flavors and makes a great alternative to the candied yams often served for Thanksgiving dinner.

Yield: 8 servings

View Recipe with Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1121.shtml

Serving Size: 3/4 cup squash and apple bake

Ingredients

1/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 teaspoon molasses

1/4 cup light butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground mace

2 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch slices

2 large apples - cored, and cut into 1/2 inch slices

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, stir together Splenda Granulated Sweetener, molasses, butter, flour, salt, and mace. Arrange squash in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with slices of apple, then sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until squash is tender.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 340 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

Servings: 8

Source: Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods Cookbook

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/213.shtml

Ingredients

5 medium potatoes (2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into quarters

1 teaspoon Morton Lite Salt Mixture

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 teaspoon dried onion flakes

1 package (3 tablespoons) Butter Buds

1/2 cup nonfat milk powder

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Place peeled potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Cover; simmer for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Drain, but reserve cooking liquid. Mash potatoes with a potato masher. Add 1/2 cup hot reserved cooking liquid and remaining ingredients. Mash until well blended.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 4.1 g; Fat: 0.12 g; Sodium: 251 mg; Cholesterol: 1.5 mg; Carbohydrates: 18.2 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch

ORANGE-HERBED ROAST TURKEY

Servings: 24

Source: Family Circle's "All-time Favorite Recipes View recipe with photo here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/76.shtml

Ingredients

1 orange

1 tablespoon light-brown sugar or light-brown sugar substitute

1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1 bunch green onions

1 cup chopped fresh parsley (reserve stems)

1 turkey (about 17 pounds)

For Gravy:

1/2 cup milk

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Remove rind from orange with a vegetable peeler, avoiding bitter white pith. Finely chop rind. Cut orange in half; juice orange halves. Reserve juice for making gravy; reserve orange halves.

Combine rind, brown sugar/brown sugar substitute, poultry seasoning and salt in a small bowl. Finely chop white part of green onions; reserve green part. Add chopped green onions and chopped parsley to rind mixture.

Remove neck and giblets from turkey cavity. With your fingers, carefully loosen skin around turkey breast and legs. Spread rind mixture under the skin. Place parsley stems, green onion ends and orange halves in turkey cavity.

Place turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan. Place neck and gizzards in bottom of pan. Loosely tent turkey with aluminum foil. Roast in heated 350 degree oven 3-1/2 hours or until an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 180F in innermost part of thigh and 170 degrees in breast.

Remove turkey to a platter. Discard neck and gizzard. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare gravy: Scrape pan drippings into a 1-quart liquid measuring cup. Skim off fat. Add water to equal 4 cups. Pour into a medium-size saucepan along with reserved orange juice. Bring to simmering.

Whisk together milk, flour, salt and poultry seasoning in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into saucepan. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring, 4 minutes or until gravy is thickened. Serve with carved turkey.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 397; Protein: 28 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 218 mg; Carbohydrates: 3 g; Exchanges: 4 Low-Fat Meat