It's Monday. Did you get everything done this weekend that you'd planned on doing? I know I sure didn't. But at least there's next weekend.
Since it's Meatless Monday, here are today's six vegetarian recipes to get the week started, including Baked Acorn Squash with Apple Stuffing and Vegetarian Chili with Brown Rice. Enjoy!
CROCK-POT™ VEGETABLE SOUP
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 4 hours.
Yield: 10 1/2 cups. Serving size: 1 cup.
View online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/crock-pot-vegetable-soup/
Ingredients
2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style crushed tomatoes
1 pound lean stew beef, cut into bite-size pieces
1 envelope (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
2 cubes reduced-sodium beef bouillon
1 1/2 cups water
Directions
Place all ingredients in a Crock-Pot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir once halfway through, being careful to stir and replace the lid quickly to prevent heat loss.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 167, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 328 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Exchanges per serving: 3 vegetable, 2 lean meat. Carbohydrate choices: 1.
VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BROWN RICE
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 1 1/4 cups.
View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/vegetarian-chili-with-brown-rice/
Ingredients
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 jalapeño pepper,* minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups fat-free vegetable broth
1 can (about 14 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup no-salt-added canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, jalapeño, and garlic; cook and stir 7 minutes.
Add broth, tomatoes, rice, beans, oregano, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Uncover; cook 10 minutes or until thickened.
Ladle chili into bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.
*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 137, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 378 mg, Fiber: 5 g' Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat.
VEGETARIAN HOT AND SOUR SOUP
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
Source: Stella Fong
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Ingredients
4 dried Chinese black (shiitake) mushrooms
hot water
2 tsp canola oil
1 carrot, peeled and julienned
5 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained, julienned
3 Tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water
3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar
3/4 tsp ground white pepper
6 oz savory baked or firm tofu, julienned
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
Directions
In small bowl, soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes or until softened. Cut off stems and any hard areas and discard. Cut caps into thin slices. Set aside.
In stock pot, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and carrots and cook 2 minutes or until carrots are just soft. Add vegetable broth and bamboo shoots and bring to a boil.
Add cornstarch mixture and stir until soup thickens, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar and white pepper. Stir.
Add tofu and bring soup back to a boil. While stirring soup in circular motion in one direction, pour eggs in thin stream into soup.
Remove soup from heat. Stir in green onions. Taste and adjust flavor with rice vinegar and white pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 80; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 450 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
SLOW COOKER RATATOUILLE
This recipe begins, “Ratatouille is a traditional French dish that combines finely chopped vegetables with a tomato, olive oil and garlic base.”
http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/7429-slow-cooker-ratatouille
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cubed, peeled (if desired) eggplant
1/2 cup coarsely chopped yellow summer squash or zucchini
1/2 cup coarsely chopped tomato
1/2 8 ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup coarsely chopped red or green sweet pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
4 slices of baguette-style French bread, cut 1/2-inch wide
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
Directions
In a 1-1/2-quart slow cooker, combine eggplant, squash, chopped tomato, tomato sauce, sweet pepper, onion, salt, black pepper, and garlic.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. If no heat setting is available, cook for 4 to 4-1/2 hours.
For Parmesan toast:
Preheat broiler. Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Place bread slices, oiled sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat about 15 seconds or until toasted (watch carefully to avoid burning). Sprinkle bread slices with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese. Broil about 15 seconds more or until cheese is melted.
Stir basil into mixture in cooker. Serve in shallow bowls with Parmesan toast. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Facts: Servings 2; Per serving: Calories 248; Total Fat 6 g; Saturated Fat 2 g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 739 mg; Potassium 560 mg; Total Carbohydrate 39 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Sugars 10 g; Protein 10 g
ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD
Servings: 2
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/9.shtml
Ingredients
Butter lettuce leaves
Salt
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Freshly ground pepper
1 large orange, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 cup Jicama, julienned
1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
Line plates with lettuce.
Top with orange slices.
Mound with jicama.
Sprinkle with chopped red onion.
Blend juice, vinegar, salt & pepper in small bowl.
Whisk in oil in thin stream.
Spoon over salads.
Garnish with minced cilantro.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 282; Protein: 4.9 g; Fat: 2.8 g; Sodium: 36 mg; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1 fruit; 1 vegetable; 1 fat; 1 starch
BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE STUFFING
Yield: 4 stuffed squash halves (4 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/803.shtml
Ingredients
2 small acorn squash (1-1/2 pounds total), halved and seeded
1 large or 2 small apples, peeled, diced
2 tablespoons diced celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons margarine, melted
Pinch of salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a square baking pan with nonstick pan spray.
Place the squash cut side down in a baking pan. Bake 20 minutes.
While the squash is baking, combine the apples, celery, onion, margarine, and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl; mix well.
Turn the squash, cut sides up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide the apple mixture to fill the cavities of the squash. bake the stuffed squash halves, covered with foil, for 30 minutes more. Serve hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 63 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Sugars: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch
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Monday, March 26, 2018
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Chicken!
Whether you have diabetes, have a loved-one who is diabetic, or are simply interested in finding out more about the disease, you probably have heard many myths about diabetes.
Diabetes Self-Management has an article titled “12 Diabetes Myths Debunked.” For example, myth #3: Insulin causes blindness. (It doesn't.) Myth #1 is: People with diabetes can't eat sugar. (It isn't banned, but it depends on the person and the meds he or she is taking.)
To read more, check here to read the entire article.
And now, on to today's six diabetic recipes, including Baked Cajun Chicken and Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado. Enjoy!
HERB-MARINATED CHICKEN
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Marinating Time: at least 2 hours; Cooking Time: approximately 16-20 minutes.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management and can be viewed online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/herb-marinated-chicken.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon (or 3 cloves) minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dry parsley
1 teaspoon dry rosemary
3/4 teaspoon dry sage
1 teaspoon dry thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Directions
Place chicken in a zip-top bag. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Seal bag tightly and shake gently to coat chicken well. Allow chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, shaking bag gently twice during marinating to recoat chicken.
After chicken has marinated, discard remaining marinade. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, or preheat oven broiler. Grill or broil chicken about 8–10 minutes per side, or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices are clear (cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the meat).
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 4 ounces.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 144, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 26 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 188 mg, Fiber: less than 1 g, Exchanges per serving: 4 very lean meat.
CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED AVOCADO
Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
2 medium avocados
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast, about 1/2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. chopped red cabbage
2 Tbsp. diced carrots
2 Tbsp. diced radish
4 tsp. spicy brown mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lime wedges for garnish
Directions
Carefully cut avocados in half lengthwise. Remove pits. Scoop out pulp into mixing bowl and set avocado shells aside.
Add lime juice and mash avocado. Add chicken, cabbage, carrots, radish, mustard, garlic powder, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and mix gently to combine.
Spoon mixture into avocado shells, mounding in the center and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Or serve immediately on whole-grain bread for sandwiches or whole-wheat tortilla for wraps.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 290; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 146 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
BAKED CAJUN CHICKEN
Servings: 4
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/33.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 to 2 pounds split chicken breasts
1/2 dried thyme, crushed
Nonstick spray coating
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons onion powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Rinse chicken, pat dry. Cut off skin and discard.
Spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Arrange the chicken in the dish; meat side up.
Brush lightly with milk.
In small bowl mix onion powder, thyme, garlic salt, white pepper, red pepper, and black pepper.
Sprinkle over chicken.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 166; Protein: 25 g; Fat: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 0 g; Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat
PARMESAN CHICKEN TOPPED WITH SPINACH AND ALMONDS
Yield: 4 servings
Source: Hellmann's
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Ingredients
1-1/2 tablespoons Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
1 cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon plain dry bread crumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425F.
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken.
On baking sheet, arrange chicken.
Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture.
Bake 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 27 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 140 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Carbohydrates: 2 g
BOMBAY CHICKEN
Prep Time: 15 Minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 5 - Difficulty Level: 2
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/10.shtml
Ingredients
1 teaspoon reduced-calorie margarine
1 teaspoon chicken-flavored bouillon, granules
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 teaspoons curry powder, divided
1 cup boiling water
1 cup diced, unpeeled apple
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped, cooked chicken
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Directions
Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds.
Cook 10 minutes or until almonds are golden brown; stirring frequently.
Sprinkle almonds with 1 teaspoon curry powder, toss lightly to coat, and cook for another minute or two.
Remove almonds to a plate lined with paper towels; let drain.
Add apple, onion, and mushrooms to skillet and saute 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder and flour.
Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Dissolve bouillon granules in boiling water and add to skillet with milk and lemon juice.
Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
Add chicken and continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 116; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 38 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1 Medium-Fat Meat
APRICOT-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GLAZED ONIONS
Yield: 4 servings; Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/9.shtml
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/454.shtml
Ingredients
1 whole roasted deli chicken, skinned
3 tablespoons no-added-sugar apricot preserves, divided
3 tablespoons no-added-sugar orange marmalade, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large onion, quartered
1 clove garlic, minced
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In small bowl, blend 1 tablespoon each apricot preserves, marmalade, and vinegar.
Place chicken in baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Add water to pan to a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Brush chicken with preserve mixture. Combine the remaining preserves, marmalade, vinegar, onion, and garlic and spoon around the chicken.
Roast, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and roast for 10 more minutes, until onion is tender.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Protein: 34 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Cholesterol: 100 mg; Fat: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat
Diabetes Self-Management has an article titled “12 Diabetes Myths Debunked.” For example, myth #3: Insulin causes blindness. (It doesn't.) Myth #1 is: People with diabetes can't eat sugar. (It isn't banned, but it depends on the person and the meds he or she is taking.)
To read more, check here to read the entire article.
And now, on to today's six diabetic recipes, including Baked Cajun Chicken and Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado. Enjoy!
HERB-MARINATED CHICKEN
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Marinating Time: at least 2 hours; Cooking Time: approximately 16-20 minutes.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management and can be viewed online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/herb-marinated-chicken.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon (or 3 cloves) minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dry parsley
1 teaspoon dry rosemary
3/4 teaspoon dry sage
1 teaspoon dry thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Directions
Place chicken in a zip-top bag. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Seal bag tightly and shake gently to coat chicken well. Allow chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, shaking bag gently twice during marinating to recoat chicken.
After chicken has marinated, discard remaining marinade. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, or preheat oven broiler. Grill or broil chicken about 8–10 minutes per side, or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices are clear (cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the meat).
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 4 ounces.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 144, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 26 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 188 mg, Fiber: less than 1 g, Exchanges per serving: 4 very lean meat.
CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED AVOCADO
Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
2 medium avocados
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast, about 1/2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. chopped red cabbage
2 Tbsp. diced carrots
2 Tbsp. diced radish
4 tsp. spicy brown mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lime wedges for garnish
Directions
Carefully cut avocados in half lengthwise. Remove pits. Scoop out pulp into mixing bowl and set avocado shells aside.
Add lime juice and mash avocado. Add chicken, cabbage, carrots, radish, mustard, garlic powder, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and mix gently to combine.
Spoon mixture into avocado shells, mounding in the center and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Or serve immediately on whole-grain bread for sandwiches or whole-wheat tortilla for wraps.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 290; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 146 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
BAKED CAJUN CHICKEN
Servings: 4
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/33.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 to 2 pounds split chicken breasts
1/2 dried thyme, crushed
Nonstick spray coating
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons onion powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Rinse chicken, pat dry. Cut off skin and discard.
Spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Arrange the chicken in the dish; meat side up.
Brush lightly with milk.
In small bowl mix onion powder, thyme, garlic salt, white pepper, red pepper, and black pepper.
Sprinkle over chicken.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 166; Protein: 25 g; Fat: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 0 g; Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat
PARMESAN CHICKEN TOPPED WITH SPINACH AND ALMONDS
Yield: 4 servings
Source: Hellmann's
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Ingredients
1-1/2 tablespoons Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
1 cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon plain dry bread crumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425F.
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken.
On baking sheet, arrange chicken.
Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture.
Bake 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 27 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 140 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Carbohydrates: 2 g
BOMBAY CHICKEN
Prep Time: 15 Minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 5 - Difficulty Level: 2
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/10.shtml
Ingredients
1 teaspoon reduced-calorie margarine
1 teaspoon chicken-flavored bouillon, granules
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 teaspoons curry powder, divided
1 cup boiling water
1 cup diced, unpeeled apple
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped, cooked chicken
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Directions
Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds.
Cook 10 minutes or until almonds are golden brown; stirring frequently.
Sprinkle almonds with 1 teaspoon curry powder, toss lightly to coat, and cook for another minute or two.
Remove almonds to a plate lined with paper towels; let drain.
Add apple, onion, and mushrooms to skillet and saute 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder and flour.
Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Dissolve bouillon granules in boiling water and add to skillet with milk and lemon juice.
Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
Add chicken and continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 116; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 38 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1 Medium-Fat Meat
APRICOT-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GLAZED ONIONS
Yield: 4 servings; Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/9.shtml
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/454.shtml
Ingredients
1 whole roasted deli chicken, skinned
3 tablespoons no-added-sugar apricot preserves, divided
3 tablespoons no-added-sugar orange marmalade, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large onion, quartered
1 clove garlic, minced
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In small bowl, blend 1 tablespoon each apricot preserves, marmalade, and vinegar.
Place chicken in baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Add water to pan to a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Brush chicken with preserve mixture. Combine the remaining preserves, marmalade, vinegar, onion, and garlic and spoon around the chicken.
Roast, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and roast for 10 more minutes, until onion is tender.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Protein: 34 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Cholesterol: 100 mg; Fat: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Saturday Recipes
I know, I know. It's Saturday, and I'm posting on Diabetic Delights. I figure that since I've posted links to this blog late all week, I'd post a Saturday blog. The blog has actually updated early all week (before 8:00 a.m.), but because of a new job, the links haven't been posted online until later. (Feel free to check here before the links show up on Facebook and Twitter.)
And how, here are six diabetic recipes to help you through the rest of the weekend, including Swedish Meatballs and Peach and Raspberry Crumble. Enjoy!
SLOW-COOKER VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE
This recipe begins, “With a few simple steps and time in the slow cooker, you'll have this delicious and nutritious minestrone soup ready to serve.”
This is from Diabetic Connect
To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/6654-vegetarian-minestrone-slow-cooker
Ingredients
6 cups vegetable broth
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 cup green beans
1 small zucchini
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup elbow macaroni
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
Directions
Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, celery, carrots, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and black pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
Stir spinach and macaroni into minestrone; cook another 15 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories: 138; Carbohydrates: 25.2 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Protein: 6.9 g; Sodium: 941 mg; Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
CORN AND BLACK BEAN TAQUITOS
This begins, “Minimum prep and bake time makes homemade taquitos a healthy "fast food" for busy days. Couple with a side salad for a balanced meal.”
This is from Diabetic Connect.
Can be viewed at http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/7259-corn-and-black-bean-taquitos
Ingredients
8 low carb tortillas
15 oz. black beans, drained
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
3 TBSP salsa
2 TBSP lime juice
1/2 tsp cumin
Pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Slightly mash beans with a fork. Add all ingredients together and mix well.
Spoon 3 – 4 TBSP of mixture into the center of each tortilla. Tightly roll and place on greased baking sheet. Spray the taquitos with olive oil or coconut oil cooking spray.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until taquitos are lightly brown and crisp.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; For 1 taquito: Calories 102; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 242 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Protein: 7 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This is from Glucerna Shakes
1 pound extra lean ground sirloin
1 8-oz can Vanilla Glucerna Shake
1/2 C onion, grated
1 medium potato, grated
1/2 C dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1 10 ¾ oz can condensed Healthy Request cream of mushroom soup
3/4 C fat-free, no-sodium beef broth
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp pepper (optional)
3 C cooked egg noodles
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In large bowl, mix ground sirloin, 1/2 C Glucerna Shake, onion, potato, bread crumbs & salt. Form into 30 1-1/4-inch meatballs.
In small bowl, combine soup, remaining Glucerna Shake, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce & pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Place formed meatballs into 2-quart casserole dish. Pour soup mixture over meatballs. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Spoon meatballs & sauce over cooked noodles & serve.
Meatballs & sauce can be frozen in individual servings for quick meals.
Diabetic exhanges: 2 starch; 2 very lean mean; 1 low-fat milk; 1/2 fat
Nutrition (fixed w/Glucerna Shake): Servings: 6; Per serving: Calories: 320; Cal. From fat: 80; total fat 9g; sat. fat 2.5 g; cholesterol 70 mg; sodium 380 mg; potassium 240 mg; carbo. 39 g; fiber 4g; Sugar 3g; protein 23g
PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE
This is from Diabetes Self-Management
Yield: 6 servings.
Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.
Butter-flavor cooking spray
1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked
2 Tbs brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
2 Tbs honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.
Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat
MEATLOAF
This recipe begins, “The mix of ground turkey and beef gives this meatloaf half the fat and all of the flavor!”
This is from Diabetic Connect
To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/51-meatloaf
Ingredients
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 medium onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 egg
1/4 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 slices white bread, lightly toasted and made into coarse crumbs
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons water
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the meats with your hands or a large fork. Blend in the onion, garlic, and parsley; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg until frothy, about 1 minute. Add the milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and whisk to blend. Add the bread crumbs and let stand for 5 minutes.
Add the egg mixture to the meat mixture and blend well, about 1 minute. Spread evenly into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and water until blended. Spread on top of the meat. Bake until the meat is no longer pink, about 90 minutes.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 6; Per serving (yield 6 servings):Calories: 139; Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Cholesterol: 36 mg; Sodium: 133 mg; Carbohydrates: 8 g; Fiber: 0.5 g; Protein: 20 g
SNACKERS CRACKERS
Servings: 1 serving (1/2 cup)
Source: Sweet Inspirations - A Sugar Free Dessert Cookbook
Author: Patti Lynch
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/161.shtml
Ingredients
5 cups oyster crackers
1 tsp canola oil
1 tsp dry minced onion
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dry dill weed
1 tsp dry parsley flakes
2 tsp water
1/3 cup non-fat yogurt
1/3 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Measure crackers into 9" x 13" baking dish; set aside. In a large teflon coated skillet, heat oil to medium heat. Add dry onion and stir rapidly with wooden spoon. Quickly add other spices, stirring constantly. Add water; mix well.
Stir in yogurt until well blended. Add oyster crackers and stir mixture until spices coat crackers. Spoon entire mixture back into cake pan. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over crackers. Bake at 275F for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bake until Parmesan is melted. Cool crackers thoroughly and place them in covered container for storage.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 127; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 362 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1 Fat
And how, here are six diabetic recipes to help you through the rest of the weekend, including Swedish Meatballs and Peach and Raspberry Crumble. Enjoy!
SLOW-COOKER VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE
This recipe begins, “With a few simple steps and time in the slow cooker, you'll have this delicious and nutritious minestrone soup ready to serve.”
This is from Diabetic Connect
To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/6654-vegetarian-minestrone-slow-cooker
Ingredients
6 cups vegetable broth
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 cup green beans
1 small zucchini
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup elbow macaroni
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
Directions
Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, celery, carrots, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and black pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
Stir spinach and macaroni into minestrone; cook another 15 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories: 138; Carbohydrates: 25.2 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Protein: 6.9 g; Sodium: 941 mg; Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
CORN AND BLACK BEAN TAQUITOS
This begins, “Minimum prep and bake time makes homemade taquitos a healthy "fast food" for busy days. Couple with a side salad for a balanced meal.”
This is from Diabetic Connect.
Can be viewed at http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/7259-corn-and-black-bean-taquitos
Ingredients
8 low carb tortillas
15 oz. black beans, drained
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
3 TBSP salsa
2 TBSP lime juice
1/2 tsp cumin
Pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Slightly mash beans with a fork. Add all ingredients together and mix well.
Spoon 3 – 4 TBSP of mixture into the center of each tortilla. Tightly roll and place on greased baking sheet. Spray the taquitos with olive oil or coconut oil cooking spray.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until taquitos are lightly brown and crisp.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; For 1 taquito: Calories 102; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 242 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Protein: 7 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This is from Glucerna Shakes
1 pound extra lean ground sirloin
1 8-oz can Vanilla Glucerna Shake
1/2 C onion, grated
1 medium potato, grated
1/2 C dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1 10 ¾ oz can condensed Healthy Request cream of mushroom soup
3/4 C fat-free, no-sodium beef broth
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp pepper (optional)
3 C cooked egg noodles
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In large bowl, mix ground sirloin, 1/2 C Glucerna Shake, onion, potato, bread crumbs & salt. Form into 30 1-1/4-inch meatballs.
In small bowl, combine soup, remaining Glucerna Shake, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce & pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Place formed meatballs into 2-quart casserole dish. Pour soup mixture over meatballs. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Spoon meatballs & sauce over cooked noodles & serve.
Meatballs & sauce can be frozen in individual servings for quick meals.
Diabetic exhanges: 2 starch; 2 very lean mean; 1 low-fat milk; 1/2 fat
Nutrition (fixed w/Glucerna Shake): Servings: 6; Per serving: Calories: 320; Cal. From fat: 80; total fat 9g; sat. fat 2.5 g; cholesterol 70 mg; sodium 380 mg; potassium 240 mg; carbo. 39 g; fiber 4g; Sugar 3g; protein 23g
PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE
This is from Diabetes Self-Management
Yield: 6 servings.
Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.
Butter-flavor cooking spray
1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked
2 Tbs brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
2 Tbs honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.
Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat
MEATLOAF
This recipe begins, “The mix of ground turkey and beef gives this meatloaf half the fat and all of the flavor!”
This is from Diabetic Connect
To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/51-meatloaf
Ingredients
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 medium onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 egg
1/4 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 slices white bread, lightly toasted and made into coarse crumbs
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons water
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the meats with your hands or a large fork. Blend in the onion, garlic, and parsley; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg until frothy, about 1 minute. Add the milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and whisk to blend. Add the bread crumbs and let stand for 5 minutes.
Add the egg mixture to the meat mixture and blend well, about 1 minute. Spread evenly into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and water until blended. Spread on top of the meat. Bake until the meat is no longer pink, about 90 minutes.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 6; Per serving (yield 6 servings):Calories: 139; Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Cholesterol: 36 mg; Sodium: 133 mg; Carbohydrates: 8 g; Fiber: 0.5 g; Protein: 20 g
SNACKERS CRACKERS
Servings: 1 serving (1/2 cup)
Source: Sweet Inspirations - A Sugar Free Dessert Cookbook
Author: Patti Lynch
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/161.shtml
Ingredients
5 cups oyster crackers
1 tsp canola oil
1 tsp dry minced onion
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dry dill weed
1 tsp dry parsley flakes
2 tsp water
1/3 cup non-fat yogurt
1/3 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Measure crackers into 9" x 13" baking dish; set aside. In a large teflon coated skillet, heat oil to medium heat. Add dry onion and stir rapidly with wooden spoon. Quickly add other spices, stirring constantly. Add water; mix well.
Stir in yogurt until well blended. Add oyster crackers and stir mixture until spices coat crackers. Spoon entire mixture back into cake pan. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over crackers. Bake at 275F for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bake until Parmesan is melted. Cool crackers thoroughly and place them in covered container for storage.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 127; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 362 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1 Fat
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Desserts
“Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart.” - Erma Bombeck. (Found in Women's Lip: Outrageous, Irreverent and Just Plain Hilarious Quotes, edited by Roz Warren, page 42.)
Back in November 2016, I started another blog, Quote of the Day. While looking for quotes, this one from Erma Bombeck – my mom's favorite humorous columnist – jumped out as for a dessert post on one of my food blogs. I might post a few more on occasion.
It seems most of us occasionally want something snacky. I know I do! With that in mind, here are today's six dessert recipes to help you through the day (and for “whenever”), including Espresso Cream Roll and Dutch Apple Pie. Enjoy!
SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY PIE
Servings: 8
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/51.shtml
Ingredients
4 cup blueberries, fresh or thawed frozen (unsweetened)
4 teaspoons Sweet and Low
1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoons nutmeg
1 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons quick tapioca
8-10 drops liquid butter flavoring
1 pie crust
Directions
Line 10" pie plate with crust.
Pick over, wash and drain berries.
Mix next 6 ingredients together in small bowl.
Toss with berries being careful to not crush the berries too much pour berries in crust, making sure all the "goodies" are scraped from the bowl.
Cover with top crust, slit for steam to escape.
Bake at 425 for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 325 for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
Cool on wire rack, serve with dollop of Lite Cool Whip or small scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
DUTCH APPLE PIE
Servings: 12
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/50.shtml
Ingredients
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
5 cup sliced baking apples
Sweetener equal to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened frozen apple juice concentrate
Pie crust for 1 crust pie
Topping:1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
Sweetener to equal 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 package sugar free instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine
Directions
Mix flour, oats, cinnamon, and sweetener with a fork.
Pour over sliced apples and mix well.
Pour apple juice over top of apples and mix well again.
Put apple mixture in pie crust; set aside.
For topping:
Mix dry ingredients with fork.
Add butter and cut into dry ingredients with a pastry blender or 2 knives until it resembles coarse crumbs, Pour mixture over pie filling and press down evenly over apples.
Bake at 400 degrees for 45-55 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 251; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Exchanges: 2 Bread, 3 Fat, and 1 Fruit
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHEESECAKE
Servings: 8
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/47.shtml
Ingredients
2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup reduced fat peanut butter
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar free instant vanilla pudding
2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup water
3/4 cup Cool Whip Lite
1 (6-ounce) Keebler graham cracker pie crust
1/2 cup grape spreadable fruit spread
2 tablespoon dry roasted peanuts
Directions
In a large bowl, stir cream cheese and peanut butter with a spoon until blended and soft.
Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in 1/4 cup Cool Whip Lite.
Spread mixture evenly into piecrust.
Refrigerate while preparing topping.
In a small bowl, stir fruit spread with a spoon until soft. Add remaining 1/2 cup Cool Whip Lite. Mix gently to combine.
Evenly spread topping mixture over filling mixture.
Sprinkle peanuts evenly over top.
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 289; Protein: 13 g; Fat: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 22.5 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 1-1/2 starch; 1 Fat
MINI CHOCOLATE MINT CHEESECAKES
This recipe begins, “Serve a decadent cheesecake to each of your guests at your next dinner party. They'll be calling you the Host of the Year.”
Makes 24 servings
Print Friendly: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=1337
View recipe with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1337.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup crushed gluten-free chocolate wafer cookies
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup chocolate chips, melted
1/3 cup chopped crème de menthe mint candy wafers
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sweetened whipped cream
Directions
Heat oven to 325F.
In small bowl, combine crushed cookie crumbs and melted butter.
Press cookie crumb mixture into bottom of individual small tart dishes custard cups or mini muffin cups.
In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until blended.
Add egg. Blend in melted chocolate, chopped candy, sour cream and vanilla.
Pour evenly over crumbs.
Bake 20 minutes.
Cool. Refrigerate until serving.
Before serving, top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 25 mg; Saturated Fat: 3.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE
This is from Diabetes Self-Management
Yield: 6 servings.
Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.
Butter-flavor cooking spray
1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked
2 Tbs brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
2 Tbs honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.
Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat
ESPRESSO CREAM ROLL
Servings: 10
Source: Sweet N' Low
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/190.shtml
Ingredients
Cake
4 eggs, separated
4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon Sweet'N Low
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cake flour
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon confectioner's sugar
Filling
2 teaspoons hot water
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon Sweet'N Low
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 325F. Spray 15-1/2 x 10-1/2-inch jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray; line pan with waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray. In small bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff but not dry. In large bowl, beat egg yolks, 1 teaspoon Sweet'N Low and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until thick and lemon colored. Beat in water and vanilla.
In small bowl, stir together cake flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt; beat into egg-yolk mixture. Gently fold egg whites into egg-yolk mixture. Spread batter in pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cake springs back when touched in center. Immediately invert cake onto paper towel sprinkled with 1 tablespoon cocoa. Peel waxed paper from cake. Starting at narrow end, roll cake with towel, jelly-roll fashion. Place cake, seam-side down, on wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, prepare filling: In cup, mix hot water with instant espresso coffee until completely dissolved. In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat ricotta cheese, yogurt, 1 tablespoon cocoa, 3/4 teaspoon Sweet'N Low, granulated sugar and coffee mixture until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Unroll cake. Spread with filling, reserving 1/4 cup for garnish. Roll cake without towel. Using small strainer, sprinkle cake with confectioner's sugar. Pipe on remaining filling. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 121; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 103 mg; Cholesterol: 84 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
Back in November 2016, I started another blog, Quote of the Day. While looking for quotes, this one from Erma Bombeck – my mom's favorite humorous columnist – jumped out as for a dessert post on one of my food blogs. I might post a few more on occasion.
It seems most of us occasionally want something snacky. I know I do! With that in mind, here are today's six dessert recipes to help you through the day (and for “whenever”), including Espresso Cream Roll and Dutch Apple Pie. Enjoy!
SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY PIE
Servings: 8
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/51.shtml
Ingredients
4 cup blueberries, fresh or thawed frozen (unsweetened)
4 teaspoons Sweet and Low
1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoons nutmeg
1 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons quick tapioca
8-10 drops liquid butter flavoring
1 pie crust
Directions
Line 10" pie plate with crust.
Pick over, wash and drain berries.
Mix next 6 ingredients together in small bowl.
Toss with berries being careful to not crush the berries too much pour berries in crust, making sure all the "goodies" are scraped from the bowl.
Cover with top crust, slit for steam to escape.
Bake at 425 for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 325 for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
Cool on wire rack, serve with dollop of Lite Cool Whip or small scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
DUTCH APPLE PIE
Servings: 12
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/50.shtml
Ingredients
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
5 cup sliced baking apples
Sweetener equal to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened frozen apple juice concentrate
Pie crust for 1 crust pie
Topping:1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
Sweetener to equal 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 package sugar free instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine
Directions
Mix flour, oats, cinnamon, and sweetener with a fork.
Pour over sliced apples and mix well.
Pour apple juice over top of apples and mix well again.
Put apple mixture in pie crust; set aside.
For topping:
Mix dry ingredients with fork.
Add butter and cut into dry ingredients with a pastry blender or 2 knives until it resembles coarse crumbs, Pour mixture over pie filling and press down evenly over apples.
Bake at 400 degrees for 45-55 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 251; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Exchanges: 2 Bread, 3 Fat, and 1 Fruit
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHEESECAKE
Servings: 8
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/47.shtml
Ingredients
2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup reduced fat peanut butter
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar free instant vanilla pudding
2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup water
3/4 cup Cool Whip Lite
1 (6-ounce) Keebler graham cracker pie crust
1/2 cup grape spreadable fruit spread
2 tablespoon dry roasted peanuts
Directions
In a large bowl, stir cream cheese and peanut butter with a spoon until blended and soft.
Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in 1/4 cup Cool Whip Lite.
Spread mixture evenly into piecrust.
Refrigerate while preparing topping.
In a small bowl, stir fruit spread with a spoon until soft. Add remaining 1/2 cup Cool Whip Lite. Mix gently to combine.
Evenly spread topping mixture over filling mixture.
Sprinkle peanuts evenly over top.
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 289; Protein: 13 g; Fat: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 22.5 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 1-1/2 starch; 1 Fat
MINI CHOCOLATE MINT CHEESECAKES
This recipe begins, “Serve a decadent cheesecake to each of your guests at your next dinner party. They'll be calling you the Host of the Year.”
Makes 24 servings
Print Friendly: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=1337
View recipe with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1337.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup crushed gluten-free chocolate wafer cookies
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup chocolate chips, melted
1/3 cup chopped crème de menthe mint candy wafers
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sweetened whipped cream
Directions
Heat oven to 325F.
In small bowl, combine crushed cookie crumbs and melted butter.
Press cookie crumb mixture into bottom of individual small tart dishes custard cups or mini muffin cups.
In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until blended.
Add egg. Blend in melted chocolate, chopped candy, sour cream and vanilla.
Pour evenly over crumbs.
Bake 20 minutes.
Cool. Refrigerate until serving.
Before serving, top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 25 mg; Saturated Fat: 3.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE
This is from Diabetes Self-Management
Yield: 6 servings.
Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.
Butter-flavor cooking spray
1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked
2 Tbs brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
2 Tbs honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.
Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat
ESPRESSO CREAM ROLL
Servings: 10
Source: Sweet N' Low
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/190.shtml
Ingredients
Cake
4 eggs, separated
4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon Sweet'N Low
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cake flour
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon confectioner's sugar
Filling
2 teaspoons hot water
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon Sweet'N Low
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 325F. Spray 15-1/2 x 10-1/2-inch jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray; line pan with waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray. In small bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff but not dry. In large bowl, beat egg yolks, 1 teaspoon Sweet'N Low and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until thick and lemon colored. Beat in water and vanilla.
In small bowl, stir together cake flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt; beat into egg-yolk mixture. Gently fold egg whites into egg-yolk mixture. Spread batter in pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cake springs back when touched in center. Immediately invert cake onto paper towel sprinkled with 1 tablespoon cocoa. Peel waxed paper from cake. Starting at narrow end, roll cake with towel, jelly-roll fashion. Place cake, seam-side down, on wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, prepare filling: In cup, mix hot water with instant espresso coffee until completely dissolved. In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat ricotta cheese, yogurt, 1 tablespoon cocoa, 3/4 teaspoon Sweet'N Low, granulated sugar and coffee mixture until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Unroll cake. Spread with filling, reserving 1/4 cup for garnish. Roll cake without towel. Using small strainer, sprinkle cake with confectioner's sugar. Pipe on remaining filling. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 121; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 103 mg; Cholesterol: 84 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Tuesday Recipes
Here are six recipes to help you through the day, including Peach and Raspberry Crumble and Eggplant and Chickpea Stew. Enjoy!
EGGPLANT AND CHICKPEA STEW
This recipe begins, “This tasty vegetarian stew, studded with plenty of eggplant and protein-rich chickpeas, is reminiscent of ratatouille. The eggplant breaks down and makes a saucier stew if you peel it before cooking, but you can certainly leave the peel on if you prefer. Serve over quinoa or soft polenta with sautéed spinach on the side.”
This is from Diabetic Connect.
To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/6077-eggplant-and-chickpea-stew.
Time: 285 minutes (45 minutes prep)
Ingredients
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
3 cups hot water
2 large eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided
2 large onions, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano , crumbled
1 small (1-inch) cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup dried chickpeas , rinsed and soaked overnight (for a quick-soak method, see Tip) and drained
1 28-ounce can tomatoes (see Note), drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Combine dried mushrooms and hot water in a bowl. Stir well and let stand for 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with a paper towel and set the liquid aside. Finely chop the mushrooms.
Meanwhile, peel eggplants, if desired, and cut in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides liberally with 2 tablespoons oil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-side down, and roast until tender, about 25 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut into 1-inch cubes and transfer to a 4-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, cinnamon stick, salt, pepper, bay leaf and the chopped mushrooms; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the reserved mushroom-soaking liquid and chickpeas. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the eggplant.
Cover and cook until the chickpeas are very tender, about 4 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Stir in tomatoes and parsley.
Variation: Turn 3 cups of leftover stew into Eggplant and Chickpea Baked Pasta. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square (or similar 2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook 8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Combine 1/2 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Note) and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Toss the pasta with 3 cups stew, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (or basil) and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a large bowl. Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake until the topping is golden and crispy, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (or basil).
Note: To make your own breadcrumbs, trim crusts from whole-wheat bread. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F until dry, about 10 to 15 minutes. One slice of bread makes about 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs. For store-bought coarse dry breadcrumbs we like Ian’s brand, labeled “Panko breadcrumbs.” Find them at well-stocked supermarkets.
Tip: To quick-soak chickpeas (or other dried beans), place in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Note: Look for Italian San Marzano tomatoes—they are particularly rich in flavor and taste best in this dish.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups; Calories: 219; Carbohydrates: 33 g; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Protein: 9 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 12 g; Potassium: 766 mg; Sodium: 413 mg; Exchanges: 1 starch; 1 vegetable; 1 lean meat; 1 fat
SLOW-COOKER VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE
This recipe begins, “With a few simple steps and time in the slow cooker, you'll have this delicious and nutritious minestrone soup ready to serve.”
This is from Diabetic Connect
To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/6654-vegetarian-minestrone-slow-cooker
Ingredients
6 cups vegetable broth
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 cup green beans
1 small zucchini
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup elbow macaroni
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
Directions
Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, celery, carrots, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and black pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
Stir spinach and macaroni into minestrone; cook another 15 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories: 138; Carbohydrates: 25.2 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Protein: 6.9 g; Sodium: 941 mg; Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
SCOTTISH SCONES
Servings: 16
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/156.shtml
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; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 115 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread
QUINOA ENCHILADA BAKE
This recipe begins, “Never tried quinoa? This enchilada bake is a great way to be introduced to the superfood.”
http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/7286-quinoa-enchilada-bake
Ingredients
1 TBSP olive oil
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
1/2 cup dry quinoa
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 cup tomato sauce
2 TBSP chili powder
2 tsp cumin
Pepper to taste
1 can black beans
3/4 cup corn
Optional toppings:
Cheese, tomato, green onion, cilantro
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown ground beef.
Add onion, pepper and garlic. Cook 2 minutes.
Pour into slow cooker along with remaining ingredients, except black beans and corn.
Cook on high for 3-31/2 hours.
40 minutes before it's done, add beans and corn. Heat last 40 minutes.
Serve over chopped romaine or tortilla (optional).
Top with desired toppings.
Nutritional Facts: Servings 12; For 1/12 the recipe excluding optional toppings: Calories 170; Saturated Fat 2 g; Sodium 242 mg; Carbohydrates 15 g; Dietary Fiber 2 g; Protein 12 g
PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE
This is from Diabetes Self-Management
Yield: 6 servings.
Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.
Butter-flavor cooking spray
1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked
2 Tbs brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
2 Tbs honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.
Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat
LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES
Servings: 36
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Ingredients
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup egg whites
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated fresh, or finely chopped, dried lemon rind
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
Directions
Place oil and brown sugar in a mixer bowl in a mixer bowl and mix at medium speed until creamy.
Add egg whites, lemon juice, rind and flavoring, and mix at medium speed until well blended.
Stir flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and baking soda together to blend well; add to creamy mixture while beating at medium speed.
Stir in cereal.
Drop by the tablespoonful onto cookie sheets left ungreased, or lined with aluminum foil.
Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.
Remove cookies to a wire rack and cool.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 2/3 Bread and 1 Fat
EGGPLANT AND CHICKPEA STEW
This recipe begins, “This tasty vegetarian stew, studded with plenty of eggplant and protein-rich chickpeas, is reminiscent of ratatouille. The eggplant breaks down and makes a saucier stew if you peel it before cooking, but you can certainly leave the peel on if you prefer. Serve over quinoa or soft polenta with sautéed spinach on the side.”
This is from Diabetic Connect.
To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/6077-eggplant-and-chickpea-stew.
Time: 285 minutes (45 minutes prep)
Ingredients
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
3 cups hot water
2 large eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided
2 large onions, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano , crumbled
1 small (1-inch) cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup dried chickpeas , rinsed and soaked overnight (for a quick-soak method, see Tip) and drained
1 28-ounce can tomatoes (see Note), drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Combine dried mushrooms and hot water in a bowl. Stir well and let stand for 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with a paper towel and set the liquid aside. Finely chop the mushrooms.
Meanwhile, peel eggplants, if desired, and cut in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides liberally with 2 tablespoons oil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-side down, and roast until tender, about 25 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut into 1-inch cubes and transfer to a 4-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, cinnamon stick, salt, pepper, bay leaf and the chopped mushrooms; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the reserved mushroom-soaking liquid and chickpeas. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the eggplant.
Cover and cook until the chickpeas are very tender, about 4 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Stir in tomatoes and parsley.
Variation: Turn 3 cups of leftover stew into Eggplant and Chickpea Baked Pasta. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square (or similar 2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook 8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Combine 1/2 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Note) and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Toss the pasta with 3 cups stew, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (or basil) and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a large bowl. Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake until the topping is golden and crispy, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (or basil).
Note: To make your own breadcrumbs, trim crusts from whole-wheat bread. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F until dry, about 10 to 15 minutes. One slice of bread makes about 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs. For store-bought coarse dry breadcrumbs we like Ian’s brand, labeled “Panko breadcrumbs.” Find them at well-stocked supermarkets.
Tip: To quick-soak chickpeas (or other dried beans), place in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Note: Look for Italian San Marzano tomatoes—they are particularly rich in flavor and taste best in this dish.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups; Calories: 219; Carbohydrates: 33 g; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Protein: 9 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 12 g; Potassium: 766 mg; Sodium: 413 mg; Exchanges: 1 starch; 1 vegetable; 1 lean meat; 1 fat
SLOW-COOKER VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE
This recipe begins, “With a few simple steps and time in the slow cooker, you'll have this delicious and nutritious minestrone soup ready to serve.”
This is from Diabetic Connect
To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/6654-vegetarian-minestrone-slow-cooker
Ingredients
6 cups vegetable broth
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 cup green beans
1 small zucchini
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup elbow macaroni
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
Directions
Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, celery, carrots, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and black pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
Stir spinach and macaroni into minestrone; cook another 15 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories: 138; Carbohydrates: 25.2 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Protein: 6.9 g; Sodium: 941 mg; Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
SCOTTISH SCONES
Servings: 16
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/156.shtml
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; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 115 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread
QUINOA ENCHILADA BAKE
This recipe begins, “Never tried quinoa? This enchilada bake is a great way to be introduced to the superfood.”
http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/7286-quinoa-enchilada-bake
Ingredients
1 TBSP olive oil
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
1/2 cup dry quinoa
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 cup tomato sauce
2 TBSP chili powder
2 tsp cumin
Pepper to taste
1 can black beans
3/4 cup corn
Optional toppings:
Cheese, tomato, green onion, cilantro
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown ground beef.
Add onion, pepper and garlic. Cook 2 minutes.
Pour into slow cooker along with remaining ingredients, except black beans and corn.
Cook on high for 3-31/2 hours.
40 minutes before it's done, add beans and corn. Heat last 40 minutes.
Serve over chopped romaine or tortilla (optional).
Top with desired toppings.
Nutritional Facts: Servings 12; For 1/12 the recipe excluding optional toppings: Calories 170; Saturated Fat 2 g; Sodium 242 mg; Carbohydrates 15 g; Dietary Fiber 2 g; Protein 12 g
PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE
This is from Diabetes Self-Management
Yield: 6 servings.
Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.
Butter-flavor cooking spray
1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked
2 Tbs brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
2 Tbs honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.
Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat
LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES
Servings: 36
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Ingredients
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup egg whites
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated fresh, or finely chopped, dried lemon rind
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
Directions
Place oil and brown sugar in a mixer bowl in a mixer bowl and mix at medium speed until creamy.
Add egg whites, lemon juice, rind and flavoring, and mix at medium speed until well blended.
Stir flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and baking soda together to blend well; add to creamy mixture while beating at medium speed.
Stir in cereal.
Drop by the tablespoonful onto cookie sheets left ungreased, or lined with aluminum foil.
Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.
Remove cookies to a wire rack and cool.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 2/3 Bread and 1 Fat
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Thursday Recipes and an Article
If you or a loved one are diabetic, you may be aware that diabetics have a higher risk of heart disease, including (but not limited to) heart attacks. But do you know why?
An article posted on The Diabetic News' website writes that “diabetes is associated with the loss of small blood vessels around the heart,” which, in turn, affects the entire heart.
But according to the article, titled “Genetic Therapy May Reduce Heart Attack Risk from Diabetes,” a genetic threapy shows promise in promoting blood vessel growth.
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
And now for today's six diabetic recipes to help you through the day, including Turkey Bacon Burgers and Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup. Enjoy!
TURKEY BACON BURGERS
This recipe begins, “If you're a fan of The Biggest Loser show, then you may have watched host Bob Harper teach contestants how to make Turkey Bacon Burgers. The contestants loved their Turkey Bacon Burgers and now we're sharing the recipe for you to try...”
Makes 10 servings
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Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey
15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon
1/2 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 lettuce leaves
10 tomato slices
20 sweet onion slices
avocado slices, if desired
pickled jalapeno slices, if desired
mustard, if desired
Directions
In large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey,onion, garlic and pepper*.
Add 15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon to the meat mixture. For ease of chopping, place bacon slices in freezer for 15 minutes. Chop finely while still firm.
Form into 10 patties. Ideally, make this mixture at least 8 hours before cooking so that the turkey can marinate with the other ingredients. Freeze any extra formed patties to thaw later.
Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill turkey burgers approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165F as measured by a meat thermometer.
Layer lettuce, tomato, turkey burger and onion. Top with avocado, pickled jalapeno and mustard, if desired.
Always cook to an internal temperature of 165F. Learn how to safely handle turkey.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 20 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g
ASPARAGUS AND EDAMAME SALAD
This recipe begins, “This quick and easy Asparagus and Edamame Salad, features fresh spring vegetables tossed with a simple lemon vinaigrette.”
Makes 8 servings
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Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 cups green leaf lettuce leaves, torn
1 cup sliced radishes
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Directions
Bring medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
Add asparagus and cook 1 minute or until crisp tender.
Immediately plunge in ice water; drain completely.
In large bowl, toss together lettuce leaves, asparagus, radishes, fennel, edamame, mint and egg.
In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and sugar.
Drizzle desired amount over salad and toss.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 160 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Saturated Fat: 2.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g
SPINACH PINWHEELS
Servings: 24; 1 slice per serving
Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/71.shtml
Ingredients
1 teaspoon light margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
10-ounce package frozen no-salt-added chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup nonfat or part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of cayenne
10-ounce package of refrigerated pizza dough
Vegetable oil spray
White of 1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions
In a small nonstick skillet, heat margarine over medium-high heat. Swirl to cover bottom. Saute onion until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine onion, spinach, ricotta, lemon juice, nutmeg, and cayenne. Blend well.
Press dough into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Cut in half, forming two 7x12-inch rectangles.
With a rubber scraper, spread half the spinach mixture on each piece of dough. Roll up, starting from a 12-inch side. Pinch each end of rolled dough. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.
With a sharp knife, cut each roll into 12 slices. Put pieces on baking sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until light golden brown.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 37; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g: Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread
LEMON ASPARAGUS AND CARROTS
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
1/2 pound carrots, small
1 dash lemon pepper
8 ounces asparagus spears, frozen or fresh
1/8 cup lemon juice
Directions
Wash, trim, and peel small carrots.
Place carrots in a steamer basket above boiling water.
Cover and steam about 15 minutes or till crisp- tender.
Rinse carrots in cold water; drain.
In the meantime, cook frozen asparagus spears according to package.
Rinse asparagus in cold water, drain.
Cover and chill drained carrots and asparagus.
To serve, arrange carrots and asparagus on a platter.
Sprinkle with a little lemon juice and lemon pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 26; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 19 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE
This is from Diabetes Self-Management, and can be viewed online here.
Yield: 6 servings.
Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.
Butter-flavor cooking spray
1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked
2 Tbs brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
2 Tbs honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.
Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat
OLD-FASHIONED TOMATO SOUP
Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients
1 Tbsp. butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 can (28-oz.) diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. ground mace
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. snipped dill, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Melt the butter in a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Saute the onion until translucent, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until the onions are golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add the tomatoes with their juices, the sugar, thyme, mace and cayenne. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer the soup until the tomatoes and onion are soft, about 15 minutes.
Let the soup sit 20 minutes, uncovered. Transfer it to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and reduce the mixture to a puree, either pulpy or completely smooth, as desired.
Blend in the half-and-half. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve the soup hot, sprinkling one-fourth of the dill over each bowl, if using.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 105; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 586 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Reduced-Fat Milk, 1 Vegetable
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And now for today's six diabetic recipes to help you through the day, including Turkey Bacon Burgers and Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup. Enjoy!
TURKEY BACON BURGERS
This recipe begins, “If you're a fan of The Biggest Loser show, then you may have watched host Bob Harper teach contestants how to make Turkey Bacon Burgers. The contestants loved their Turkey Bacon Burgers and now we're sharing the recipe for you to try...”
Makes 10 servings
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Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey
15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon
1/2 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 lettuce leaves
10 tomato slices
20 sweet onion slices
avocado slices, if desired
pickled jalapeno slices, if desired
mustard, if desired
Directions
In large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey,onion, garlic and pepper*.
Add 15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon to the meat mixture. For ease of chopping, place bacon slices in freezer for 15 minutes. Chop finely while still firm.
Form into 10 patties. Ideally, make this mixture at least 8 hours before cooking so that the turkey can marinate with the other ingredients. Freeze any extra formed patties to thaw later.
Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill turkey burgers approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165F as measured by a meat thermometer.
Layer lettuce, tomato, turkey burger and onion. Top with avocado, pickled jalapeno and mustard, if desired.
Always cook to an internal temperature of 165F. Learn how to safely handle turkey.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 20 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g
ASPARAGUS AND EDAMAME SALAD
This recipe begins, “This quick and easy Asparagus and Edamame Salad, features fresh spring vegetables tossed with a simple lemon vinaigrette.”
Makes 8 servings
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Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 cups green leaf lettuce leaves, torn
1 cup sliced radishes
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Directions
Bring medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
Add asparagus and cook 1 minute or until crisp tender.
Immediately plunge in ice water; drain completely.
In large bowl, toss together lettuce leaves, asparagus, radishes, fennel, edamame, mint and egg.
In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and sugar.
Drizzle desired amount over salad and toss.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 160 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Saturated Fat: 2.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g
SPINACH PINWHEELS
Servings: 24; 1 slice per serving
Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/71.shtml
Ingredients
1 teaspoon light margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
10-ounce package frozen no-salt-added chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup nonfat or part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of cayenne
10-ounce package of refrigerated pizza dough
Vegetable oil spray
White of 1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions
In a small nonstick skillet, heat margarine over medium-high heat. Swirl to cover bottom. Saute onion until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine onion, spinach, ricotta, lemon juice, nutmeg, and cayenne. Blend well.
Press dough into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Cut in half, forming two 7x12-inch rectangles.
With a rubber scraper, spread half the spinach mixture on each piece of dough. Roll up, starting from a 12-inch side. Pinch each end of rolled dough. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.
With a sharp knife, cut each roll into 12 slices. Put pieces on baking sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until light golden brown.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 37; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g: Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread
LEMON ASPARAGUS AND CARROTS
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
1/2 pound carrots, small
1 dash lemon pepper
8 ounces asparagus spears, frozen or fresh
1/8 cup lemon juice
Directions
Wash, trim, and peel small carrots.
Place carrots in a steamer basket above boiling water.
Cover and steam about 15 minutes or till crisp- tender.
Rinse carrots in cold water; drain.
In the meantime, cook frozen asparagus spears according to package.
Rinse asparagus in cold water, drain.
Cover and chill drained carrots and asparagus.
To serve, arrange carrots and asparagus on a platter.
Sprinkle with a little lemon juice and lemon pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 26; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 19 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE
This is from Diabetes Self-Management, and can be viewed online here.
Yield: 6 servings.
Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.
Butter-flavor cooking spray
1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked
2 Tbs brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
2 Tbs honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.
Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat
OLD-FASHIONED TOMATO SOUP
Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients
1 Tbsp. butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 can (28-oz.) diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. ground mace
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. snipped dill, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Melt the butter in a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Saute the onion until translucent, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until the onions are golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add the tomatoes with their juices, the sugar, thyme, mace and cayenne. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer the soup until the tomatoes and onion are soft, about 15 minutes.
Let the soup sit 20 minutes, uncovered. Transfer it to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and reduce the mixture to a puree, either pulpy or completely smooth, as desired.
Blend in the half-and-half. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve the soup hot, sprinkling one-fourth of the dill over each bowl, if using.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 105; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 586 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Reduced-Fat Milk, 1 Vegetable
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Soup's On!
Is there anything better to eat on a cold, wintery (or rainy) day than a big bowl of steaming, homemade soup? Here are six soup recipes to warm you up, including Vegetable-Chicken Noodle Soup and Creamy Pumpkin Apple Bisque. Enjoy!
VEGETABLE-CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Servings: 6 (Serving = 1-1/2 cup)
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/253.shtml
Ingredients
6 cups 1/3-less-salt chicken broth, divided
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only)
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup peeled and chopped turnip
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces uncooked "no-yolk" broad noodles
1 cup diced cooked chicken
Directions
Place 1/3 cup chicken broth, celery, leek, carrot and turnip in large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining 5 -2/3 cups chicken broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, vinegar and black pepper. Bring to a boil; add noodles. Cook until noodles are tender; stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 73 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread, 1 Lean Meat, 1/2 Vegetable
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO TORTILLA SOUP
This recipe begins, “Serve with a crisp salad for a soup-and-salad meal.”
Yield: 8 servings.
Source: © Courtesy of California Avocado Commission.
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Ingredients
3 cans (14-ounces each) fat free, less salt (or lower sodium) chicken broth
2 cans (10.75-ounces each) low sodium, condensed tomato soup
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 ripe California avocado, seeded, peeled and cubed (Reserve 8 cubes for garnish)
8 corn tortilla chips, crumbled
Directions
In a large pan combine chicken broth, soup, cilantro, garlic, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, decrease heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cool slightly, and puree in batches in a blender.
Return to pan, add avocado cubes and heat through.
Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with reserved avocado cubes and crumbled tortilla chips.
Serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 142; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 383 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
CROCK-POT™ VEGETABLE SOUP
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 4 hours.
Yield: 10 1/2 cups. Serving size: 1 cup.
View online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/crock-pot-vegetable-soup/
Ingredients
2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style crushed tomatoes
1 pound lean stew beef, cut into bite-size pieces
1 envelope (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
2 cubes reduced-sodium beef bouillon
1 1/2 cups water
Directions
Place all ingredients in a Crock-Pot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir once halfway through, being careful to stir and replace the lid quickly to prevent heat loss.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 167, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 328 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Exchanges per serving: 3 vegetable, 2 lean meat. Carbohydrate choices: 1.
SWEET CORN SOUP WITH CRAB AND ASPARAGUS
This begins, “This Cantonese-style soup is practically a meal in itself.”
Yield: 8 servings
Source: Reprinted with permission from The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Seventh Edition, Copyright 2004 by the American Heart Association. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers.
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Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
1/4 cup water
4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added cream-style corn
2 teaspoons low-salt soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Egg substitute equivalent to 3 eggs, or 3 large eggs
2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
6 medium green onions (green part only), finely chopped
Chili garlic sauce to taste (optional)
Directions
Trim the asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Put in a microwave-safe dish with 1/4 cup water. Microwave, covered, on 100 percent power (high) for 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Don't overcook. Drain well.
In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the corn, soy sauce, and salt. Return to a boil.
Meanwhile, put the cornstarch in a cup. Add 2 tablespoons water, stirring to dissolve. Pour into the broth mixture, stirring constantly.
Pour the egg substitute into the boiling soup in a thin stream. Remove from the heat.
To serve, spoon 1/2 cup asparagus into each bowl. Ladle the broth mixture over each serving. Top with the crabmeat and sesame oil. Sprinkle the green onions over each serving.
Serve the chili garlic sauce on the side.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 138; Protein: 15 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 278 mg; Cholesterol: 38 mg; Carbohydrates: 17 g
CREAMY PUMPKIN APPLE BISQUE
This recipe begins, “Enjoy the tastes of the season with this decadent soup.”
Yield: 4 servings
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Source: "The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen"
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 cup diced onions
1/2 medium Gala apple, peeled and chopped
1 can (14oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 of (15oz) can solid pumpkin
2 Tbsp sugar
1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups fat-free half and half
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
Directions
Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and apple; cook 5 minutes or until onions begin to brown.
Place onion mixture in a blender with 1 cup (250 mL) broth. Secure lid, and puree until smooth. Return onion mixture to saucepan; add remaining ingredients, except half and half and sour cream. Bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover tightly, and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and gradually add half and half while stirring. To serve, spoon equal amounts of soup into four shallow bowls and top with dollops of sour cream.
Flavorful tip: Adding the apple while browning the onion brings out the sugars of the apple and richly brown the onions quickly.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 175; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 635 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g ; Carbohydrates: 26 g
OCTOBER BISQUE
Prep Time: 20 Minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 8 - Difficulty Level: 2
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Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped
4 tbsp butter
4 cups chicken broth
1 (28oz) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 tbsp sugar
2 (16oz) cans pumpkin, or 4 cups pureed pumpkin
2 tbsp chopped, fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped, fresh chives
Directions
Sauté onion in butter until tender. Add broth and simmer 15 minutes.
Process tomatoes in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add tomato and remaining ingredients to broth. Heat to serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 154; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 7.5 g; Sodium: 764 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1-1/2 Vegetable; 1-1/4 Fat
VEGETABLE-CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Servings: 6 (Serving = 1-1/2 cup)
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Ingredients
6 cups 1/3-less-salt chicken broth, divided
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only)
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup peeled and chopped turnip
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces uncooked "no-yolk" broad noodles
1 cup diced cooked chicken
Directions
Place 1/3 cup chicken broth, celery, leek, carrot and turnip in large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining 5 -2/3 cups chicken broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, vinegar and black pepper. Bring to a boil; add noodles. Cook until noodles are tender; stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 73 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread, 1 Lean Meat, 1/2 Vegetable
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO TORTILLA SOUP
This recipe begins, “Serve with a crisp salad for a soup-and-salad meal.”
Yield: 8 servings.
Source: © Courtesy of California Avocado Commission.
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/710.shtml
Ingredients
3 cans (14-ounces each) fat free, less salt (or lower sodium) chicken broth
2 cans (10.75-ounces each) low sodium, condensed tomato soup
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 ripe California avocado, seeded, peeled and cubed (Reserve 8 cubes for garnish)
8 corn tortilla chips, crumbled
Directions
In a large pan combine chicken broth, soup, cilantro, garlic, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, decrease heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cool slightly, and puree in batches in a blender.
Return to pan, add avocado cubes and heat through.
Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with reserved avocado cubes and crumbled tortilla chips.
Serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 142; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 383 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
CROCK-POT™ VEGETABLE SOUP
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 4 hours.
Yield: 10 1/2 cups. Serving size: 1 cup.
View online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/crock-pot-vegetable-soup/
Ingredients
2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style crushed tomatoes
1 pound lean stew beef, cut into bite-size pieces
1 envelope (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
2 cubes reduced-sodium beef bouillon
1 1/2 cups water
Directions
Place all ingredients in a Crock-Pot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir once halfway through, being careful to stir and replace the lid quickly to prevent heat loss.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 167, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 328 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Exchanges per serving: 3 vegetable, 2 lean meat. Carbohydrate choices: 1.
SWEET CORN SOUP WITH CRAB AND ASPARAGUS
This begins, “This Cantonese-style soup is practically a meal in itself.”
Yield: 8 servings
Source: Reprinted with permission from The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Seventh Edition, Copyright 2004 by the American Heart Association. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers.
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Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
1/4 cup water
4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added cream-style corn
2 teaspoons low-salt soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Egg substitute equivalent to 3 eggs, or 3 large eggs
2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
6 medium green onions (green part only), finely chopped
Chili garlic sauce to taste (optional)
Directions
Trim the asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Put in a microwave-safe dish with 1/4 cup water. Microwave, covered, on 100 percent power (high) for 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Don't overcook. Drain well.
In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the corn, soy sauce, and salt. Return to a boil.
Meanwhile, put the cornstarch in a cup. Add 2 tablespoons water, stirring to dissolve. Pour into the broth mixture, stirring constantly.
Pour the egg substitute into the boiling soup in a thin stream. Remove from the heat.
To serve, spoon 1/2 cup asparagus into each bowl. Ladle the broth mixture over each serving. Top with the crabmeat and sesame oil. Sprinkle the green onions over each serving.
Serve the chili garlic sauce on the side.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 138; Protein: 15 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 278 mg; Cholesterol: 38 mg; Carbohydrates: 17 g
CREAMY PUMPKIN APPLE BISQUE
This recipe begins, “Enjoy the tastes of the season with this decadent soup.”
Yield: 4 servings
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Source: "The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen"
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 cup diced onions
1/2 medium Gala apple, peeled and chopped
1 can (14oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 of (15oz) can solid pumpkin
2 Tbsp sugar
1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups fat-free half and half
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
Directions
Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and apple; cook 5 minutes or until onions begin to brown.
Place onion mixture in a blender with 1 cup (250 mL) broth. Secure lid, and puree until smooth. Return onion mixture to saucepan; add remaining ingredients, except half and half and sour cream. Bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover tightly, and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and gradually add half and half while stirring. To serve, spoon equal amounts of soup into four shallow bowls and top with dollops of sour cream.
Flavorful tip: Adding the apple while browning the onion brings out the sugars of the apple and richly brown the onions quickly.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 175; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 635 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g ; Carbohydrates: 26 g
OCTOBER BISQUE
Prep Time: 20 Minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 8 - Difficulty Level: 2
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/173.shtml
Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped
4 tbsp butter
4 cups chicken broth
1 (28oz) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 tbsp sugar
2 (16oz) cans pumpkin, or 4 cups pureed pumpkin
2 tbsp chopped, fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped, fresh chives
Directions
Sauté onion in butter until tender. Add broth and simmer 15 minutes.
Process tomatoes in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add tomato and remaining ingredients to broth. Heat to serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 154; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 7.5 g; Sodium: 764 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1-1/2 Vegetable; 1-1/4 Fat
Monday, March 6, 2017
Meatless Monday
It's Monday. Did you get everything done this weekend that you'd planned on doing? I know I sure didn't. But at least there's next weekend.
Since it's Meatless Monday, here are today's six vegetarian recipes to get the week started. Enjoy!
CROCK-POT™ VEGETABLE SOUP
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 4 hours.
Yield: 10 1/2 cups. Serving size: 1 cup.
View online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/crock-pot-vegetable-soup/
Ingredients
2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style crushed tomatoes
1 pound lean stew beef, cut into bite-size pieces
1 envelope (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
2 cubes reduced-sodium beef bouillon
1 1/2 cups water
Directions
Place all ingredients in a Crock-Pot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir once halfway through, being careful to stir and replace the lid quickly to prevent heat loss.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 167, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 328 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Exchanges per serving: 3 vegetable, 2 lean meat. Carbohydrate choices: 1.
VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BROWN RICE
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 1 1/4 cups.
View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/vegetarian-chili-with-brown-rice/
Ingredients
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 jalapeño pepper,* minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups fat-free vegetable broth
1 can (about 14 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup no-salt-added canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, jalapeño, and garlic; cook and stir 7 minutes.
Add broth, tomatoes, rice, beans, oregano, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Uncover; cook 10 minutes or until thickened.
Ladle chili into bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.
*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 137, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 378 mg, Fiber: 5 g' Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat.
VEGETARIAN HOT AND SOUR SOUP
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
Source: Stella Fong
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Ingredients
4 dried Chinese black (shiitake) mushrooms
hot water
2 tsp canola oil
1 carrot, peeled and julienned
5 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained, julienned
3 Tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water
3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar
3/4 tsp ground white pepper
6 oz savory baked or firm tofu, julienned
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
Directions
In small bowl, soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes or until softened. Cut off stems and any hard areas and discard. Cut caps into thin slices. Set aside.
In stock pot, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and carrots and cook 2 minutes or until carrots are just soft. Add vegetable broth and bamboo shoots and bring to a boil.
Add cornstarch mixture and stir until soup thickens, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar and white pepper. Stir.
Add tofu and bring soup back to a boil. While stirring soup in circular motion in one direction, pour eggs in thin stream into soup.
Remove soup from heat. Stir in green onions. Taste and adjust flavor with rice vinegar and white pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 80; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 450 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
SLOW COOKER RATATOUILLE
This recipe begins, “Ratatouille is a traditional French dish that combines finely chopped vegetables with a tomato, olive oil and garlic base.”
http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/7429-slow-cooker-ratatouille
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cubed, peeled (if desired) eggplant
1/2 cup coarsely chopped yellow summer squash or zucchini
1/2 cup coarsely chopped tomato
1/2 8 ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup coarsely chopped red or green sweet pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
4 slices of baguette-style French bread, cut 1/2-inch wide
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
Directions
In a 1-1/2-quart slow cooker, combine eggplant, squash, chopped tomato, tomato sauce, sweet pepper, onion, salt, black pepper, and garlic.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. If no heat setting is available, cook for 4 to 4-1/2 hours.
For Parmesan toast:
Preheat broiler. Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Place bread slices, oiled sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat about 15 seconds or until toasted (watch carefully to avoid burning). Sprinkle bread slices with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese. Broil about 15 seconds more or until cheese is melted.
Stir basil into mixture in cooker. Serve in shallow bowls with Parmesan toast. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Facts: Servings 2; Per serving: Calories 248; Total Fat 6 g; Saturated Fat 2 g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 739 mg; Potassium 560 mg; Total Carbohydrate 39 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Sugars 10 g; Protein 10 g
ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD
Servings: 2
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/9.shtml
Ingredients
Butter lettuce leaves
Salt
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Freshly ground pepper
1 large orange, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 cup Jicama, julienned
1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
Line plates with lettuce.
Top with orange slices.
Mound with jicama.
Sprinkle with chopped red onion.
Blend juice, vinegar, salt & pepper in small bowl.
Whisk in oil in thin stream.
Spoon over salads.
Garnish with minced cilantro.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 282; Protein: 4.9 g; Fat: 2.8 g; Sodium: 36 mg; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1 fruit; 1 vegetable; 1 fat; 1 starch
BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE STUFFING
Yield: 4 stuffed squash halves (4 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/803.shtml
Ingredients
2 small acorn squash (1-1/2 pounds total), halved and seeded
1 large or 2 small apples, peeled, diced
2 tablespoons diced celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons margarine, melted
Pinch of salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a square baking pan with nonstick pan spray.
Place the squash cut side down in a baking pan. Bake 20 minutes.
While the squash is baking, combine the apples, celery, onion, margarine, and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl; mix well.
Turn the squash, cut sides up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide the apple mixture to fill the cavities of the squash. bake the stuffed squash halves, covered with foil, for 30 minutes more. Serve hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 63 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Sugars: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch
Since it's Meatless Monday, here are today's six vegetarian recipes to get the week started. Enjoy!
CROCK-POT™ VEGETABLE SOUP
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 4 hours.
Yield: 10 1/2 cups. Serving size: 1 cup.
View online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/crock-pot-vegetable-soup/
Ingredients
2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style crushed tomatoes
1 pound lean stew beef, cut into bite-size pieces
1 envelope (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
2 cubes reduced-sodium beef bouillon
1 1/2 cups water
Directions
Place all ingredients in a Crock-Pot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir once halfway through, being careful to stir and replace the lid quickly to prevent heat loss.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 167, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 328 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Exchanges per serving: 3 vegetable, 2 lean meat. Carbohydrate choices: 1.
VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BROWN RICE
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 1 1/4 cups.
View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/vegetarian-chili-with-brown-rice/
Ingredients
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 jalapeño pepper,* minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups fat-free vegetable broth
1 can (about 14 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup no-salt-added canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, jalapeño, and garlic; cook and stir 7 minutes.
Add broth, tomatoes, rice, beans, oregano, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Uncover; cook 10 minutes or until thickened.
Ladle chili into bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.
*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 137, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 378 mg, Fiber: 5 g' Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat.
VEGETARIAN HOT AND SOUR SOUP
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
Source: Stella Fong
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Ingredients
4 dried Chinese black (shiitake) mushrooms
hot water
2 tsp canola oil
1 carrot, peeled and julienned
5 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained, julienned
3 Tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water
3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar
3/4 tsp ground white pepper
6 oz savory baked or firm tofu, julienned
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
Directions
In small bowl, soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes or until softened. Cut off stems and any hard areas and discard. Cut caps into thin slices. Set aside.
In stock pot, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and carrots and cook 2 minutes or until carrots are just soft. Add vegetable broth and bamboo shoots and bring to a boil.
Add cornstarch mixture and stir until soup thickens, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar and white pepper. Stir.
Add tofu and bring soup back to a boil. While stirring soup in circular motion in one direction, pour eggs in thin stream into soup.
Remove soup from heat. Stir in green onions. Taste and adjust flavor with rice vinegar and white pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 80; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 450 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
SLOW COOKER RATATOUILLE
This recipe begins, “Ratatouille is a traditional French dish that combines finely chopped vegetables with a tomato, olive oil and garlic base.”
http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/7429-slow-cooker-ratatouille
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cubed, peeled (if desired) eggplant
1/2 cup coarsely chopped yellow summer squash or zucchini
1/2 cup coarsely chopped tomato
1/2 8 ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup coarsely chopped red or green sweet pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
4 slices of baguette-style French bread, cut 1/2-inch wide
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
Directions
In a 1-1/2-quart slow cooker, combine eggplant, squash, chopped tomato, tomato sauce, sweet pepper, onion, salt, black pepper, and garlic.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. If no heat setting is available, cook for 4 to 4-1/2 hours.
For Parmesan toast:
Preheat broiler. Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Place bread slices, oiled sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat about 15 seconds or until toasted (watch carefully to avoid burning). Sprinkle bread slices with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese. Broil about 15 seconds more or until cheese is melted.
Stir basil into mixture in cooker. Serve in shallow bowls with Parmesan toast. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Facts: Servings 2; Per serving: Calories 248; Total Fat 6 g; Saturated Fat 2 g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 739 mg; Potassium 560 mg; Total Carbohydrate 39 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Sugars 10 g; Protein 10 g
ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD
Servings: 2
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/9.shtml
Ingredients
Butter lettuce leaves
Salt
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Freshly ground pepper
1 large orange, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 cup Jicama, julienned
1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
Line plates with lettuce.
Top with orange slices.
Mound with jicama.
Sprinkle with chopped red onion.
Blend juice, vinegar, salt & pepper in small bowl.
Whisk in oil in thin stream.
Spoon over salads.
Garnish with minced cilantro.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 282; Protein: 4.9 g; Fat: 2.8 g; Sodium: 36 mg; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1 fruit; 1 vegetable; 1 fat; 1 starch
BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE STUFFING
Yield: 4 stuffed squash halves (4 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/803.shtml
Ingredients
2 small acorn squash (1-1/2 pounds total), halved and seeded
1 large or 2 small apples, peeled, diced
2 tablespoons diced celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons margarine, melted
Pinch of salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a square baking pan with nonstick pan spray.
Place the squash cut side down in a baking pan. Bake 20 minutes.
While the squash is baking, combine the apples, celery, onion, margarine, and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl; mix well.
Turn the squash, cut sides up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide the apple mixture to fill the cavities of the squash. bake the stuffed squash halves, covered with foil, for 30 minutes more. Serve hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 63 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Sugars: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Chicken, and an Article
Whether you have diabetes, have a loved-one who is diabetic, or are simply interested in finding out more about the disease, you probably have heard many myths about diabetes.
Diabetes Self-Management has an article titled “12 Diabetes Myths Debunked.” For example, myth #3: Insulin causes blindness. (It doesn't.) Myth #1 is: People with diabetes can't eat sugar. (It isn't banned, but it depends on the person and the meds he or she is taking.)
To read more, check here to read the entire article.
And now, on to today's six diabetic recipes. Enjoy!
HERB-MARINATED CHICKEN
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Marinating Time: at least 2 hours; Cooking Time: approximately 16-20 minutes.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management and can be viewed online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/herb-marinated-chicken.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon (or 3 cloves) minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dry parsley
1 teaspoon dry rosemary
3/4 teaspoon dry sage
1 teaspoon dry thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Directions
Place chicken in a zip-top bag. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Seal bag tightly and shake gently to coat chicken well. Allow chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, shaking bag gently twice during marinating to recoat chicken.
After chicken has marinated, discard remaining marinade. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, or preheat oven broiler. Grill or broil chicken about 8–10 minutes per side, or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices are clear (cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the meat).
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 4 ounces.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 144, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 26 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 188 mg, Fiber: less than 1 g, Exchanges per serving: 4 very lean meat.
CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED AVOCADO
Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
2 medium avocados
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast, about 1/2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. chopped red cabbage
2 Tbsp. diced carrots
2 Tbsp. diced radish
4 tsp. spicy brown mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lime wedges for garnish
Directions
Carefully cut avocados in half lengthwise. Remove pits. Scoop out pulp into mixing bowl and set avocado shells aside.
Add lime juice and mash avocado. Add chicken, cabbage, carrots, radish, mustard, garlic powder, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and mix gently to combine.
Spoon mixture into avocado shells, mounding in the center and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Or serve immediately on whole-grain bread for sandwiches or whole-wheat tortilla for wraps.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 290; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 146 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
BAKED CAJUN CHICKEN
Servings: 4
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/33.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 to 2 pounds split chicken breasts
1/2 dried thyme, crushed
Nonstick spray coating
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons onion powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Rinse chicken, pat dry. Cut off skin and discard.
Spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Arrange the chicken in the dish; meat side up.
Brush lightly with milk.
In small bowl mix onion powder, thyme, garlic salt, white pepper, red pepper, and black pepper.
Sprinkle over chicken.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 166; Protein: 25 g; Fat: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 0 g; Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat
PARMESAN CHICKEN TOPPED WITH SPINACH AND ALMONDS
Yield: 4 servings
Source: Hellmann's
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Ingredients
1-1/2 tablespoons Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
1 cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon plain dry bread crumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425F.
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken.
On baking sheet, arrange chicken.
Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture.
Bake 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 27 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 140 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Carbohydrates: 2 g
BOMBAY CHICKEN
Prep Time: 15 Minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 5 - Difficulty Level: 2
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/10.shtml
Ingredients
1 teaspoon reduced-calorie margarine
1 teaspoon chicken-flavored bouillon, granules
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 teaspoons curry powder, divided
1 cup boiling water
1 cup diced, unpeeled apple
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped, cooked chicken
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Directions
Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds.
Cook 10 minutes or until almonds are golden brown; stirring frequently.
Sprinkle almonds with 1 teaspoon curry powder, toss lightly to coat, and cook for another minute or two.
Remove almonds to a plate lined with paper towels; let drain.
Add apple, onion, and mushrooms to skillet and saute 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder and flour.
Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Dissolve bouillon granules in boiling water and add to skillet with milk and lemon juice.
Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
Add chicken and continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 116; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 38 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1 Medium-Fat Meat
APRICOT-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GLAZED ONIONS
Yield: 4 servings; Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/9.shtml
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Ingredients
1 whole roasted deli chicken, skinned
3 tablespoons no-added-sugar apricot preserves, divided
3 tablespoons no-added-sugar orange marmalade, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large onion, quartered
1 clove garlic, minced
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In small bowl, blend 1 tablespoon each apricot preserves, marmalade, and vinegar.
Place chicken in baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Add water to pan to a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Brush chicken with preserve mixture. Combine the remaining preserves, marmalade, vinegar, onion, and garlic and spoon around the chicken.
Roast, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and roast for 10 more minutes, until onion is tender.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Protein: 34 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Cholesterol: 100 mg; Fat: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat
Diabetes Self-Management has an article titled “12 Diabetes Myths Debunked.” For example, myth #3: Insulin causes blindness. (It doesn't.) Myth #1 is: People with diabetes can't eat sugar. (It isn't banned, but it depends on the person and the meds he or she is taking.)
To read more, check here to read the entire article.
And now, on to today's six diabetic recipes. Enjoy!
HERB-MARINATED CHICKEN
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Marinating Time: at least 2 hours; Cooking Time: approximately 16-20 minutes.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management and can be viewed online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/herb-marinated-chicken.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon (or 3 cloves) minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dry parsley
1 teaspoon dry rosemary
3/4 teaspoon dry sage
1 teaspoon dry thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Directions
Place chicken in a zip-top bag. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Seal bag tightly and shake gently to coat chicken well. Allow chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, shaking bag gently twice during marinating to recoat chicken.
After chicken has marinated, discard remaining marinade. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, or preheat oven broiler. Grill or broil chicken about 8–10 minutes per side, or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices are clear (cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the meat).
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 4 ounces.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 144, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 26 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 188 mg, Fiber: less than 1 g, Exchanges per serving: 4 very lean meat.
CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED AVOCADO
Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
2 medium avocados
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast, about 1/2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. chopped red cabbage
2 Tbsp. diced carrots
2 Tbsp. diced radish
4 tsp. spicy brown mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lime wedges for garnish
Directions
Carefully cut avocados in half lengthwise. Remove pits. Scoop out pulp into mixing bowl and set avocado shells aside.
Add lime juice and mash avocado. Add chicken, cabbage, carrots, radish, mustard, garlic powder, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and mix gently to combine.
Spoon mixture into avocado shells, mounding in the center and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Or serve immediately on whole-grain bread for sandwiches or whole-wheat tortilla for wraps.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 290; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 146 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
BAKED CAJUN CHICKEN
Servings: 4
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/33.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 to 2 pounds split chicken breasts
1/2 dried thyme, crushed
Nonstick spray coating
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons onion powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Rinse chicken, pat dry. Cut off skin and discard.
Spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Arrange the chicken in the dish; meat side up.
Brush lightly with milk.
In small bowl mix onion powder, thyme, garlic salt, white pepper, red pepper, and black pepper.
Sprinkle over chicken.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 166; Protein: 25 g; Fat: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 0 g; Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat
PARMESAN CHICKEN TOPPED WITH SPINACH AND ALMONDS
Yield: 4 servings
Source: Hellmann's
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Ingredients
1-1/2 tablespoons Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
1 cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon plain dry bread crumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425F.
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken.
On baking sheet, arrange chicken.
Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture.
Bake 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 27 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 140 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Carbohydrates: 2 g
BOMBAY CHICKEN
Prep Time: 15 Minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 5 - Difficulty Level: 2
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/10.shtml
Ingredients
1 teaspoon reduced-calorie margarine
1 teaspoon chicken-flavored bouillon, granules
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 teaspoons curry powder, divided
1 cup boiling water
1 cup diced, unpeeled apple
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped, cooked chicken
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Directions
Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds.
Cook 10 minutes or until almonds are golden brown; stirring frequently.
Sprinkle almonds with 1 teaspoon curry powder, toss lightly to coat, and cook for another minute or two.
Remove almonds to a plate lined with paper towels; let drain.
Add apple, onion, and mushrooms to skillet and saute 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder and flour.
Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Dissolve bouillon granules in boiling water and add to skillet with milk and lemon juice.
Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
Add chicken and continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 116; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 38 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1 Medium-Fat Meat
APRICOT-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GLAZED ONIONS
Yield: 4 servings; Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/9.shtml
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/454.shtml
Ingredients
1 whole roasted deli chicken, skinned
3 tablespoons no-added-sugar apricot preserves, divided
3 tablespoons no-added-sugar orange marmalade, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large onion, quartered
1 clove garlic, minced
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In small bowl, blend 1 tablespoon each apricot preserves, marmalade, and vinegar.
Place chicken in baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Add water to pan to a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Brush chicken with preserve mixture. Combine the remaining preserves, marmalade, vinegar, onion, and garlic and spoon around the chicken.
Roast, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and roast for 10 more minutes, until onion is tender.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Protein: 34 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Cholesterol: 100 mg; Fat: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat
Monday, February 20, 2017
Meatless Monday
It's Monday, which, of course, means Meatless Monday. Here are six vegetarian recipes to help you through the day. Enjoy!
CROCK-POT™ VEGETABLE SOUP
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 4 hours.
Yield: 10 1/2 cups. Serving size: 1 cup.
View online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/crock-pot-vegetable-soup/
Ingredients
2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style crushed tomatoes
1 pound lean stew beef, cut into bite-size pieces
1 envelope (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
2 cubes reduced-sodium beef bouillon
1 1/2 cups water
Directions
Place all ingredients in a Crock-Pot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir once halfway through, being careful to stir and replace the lid quickly to prevent heat loss.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 167, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 328 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Exchanges per serving: 3 vegetable, 2 lean meat. Carbohydrate choices: 1.
VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BROWN RICE
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 1 1/4 cups.
View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/vegetarian-chili-with-brown-rice/
Ingredients
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 jalapeño pepper,* minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups fat-free vegetable broth
1 can (about 14 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup no-salt-added canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, jalapeño, and garlic; cook and stir 7 minutes.
Add broth, tomatoes, rice, beans, oregano, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Uncover; cook 10 minutes or until thickened.
Ladle chili into bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.
*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 137, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 378 mg, Fiber: 5 g' Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat.
MASHED TURNIPS WITH ROASTED GARLIC
Servings: 8
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/34.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 pound small turnips, peeled and quartered
1 ripe bartlett pear, about 6 ounces, peeled, cored and chopped
4 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Steam turnips over boiling water until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain turnips and place in a food processor or blender along with pear, garlic, and margarine.
Process until smooth, adding skim milk as needed.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 41; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
ALMOND BISCOTTI
Servings: 32
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/39.shtml
Ingredients
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
4 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Place almonds in a small baking pan. Bake 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown (watch carefully to avoid burning). Set aside.
Beat sugar and margarine in medium bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Add egg whites and almond extract; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl; mix well. Stir egg white mixture and almonds into flour mixture until well blended.
Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. Evenly divide dough between prepared pans. Spread dough evenly over bottoms of pans with wet fingertips. Bake 15 minutes or until knife inserted into centers comes out clean.
Remove from oven and turn onto cutting board. As soon as loaves are cool enough to handle, cut each into 16 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Place slices on baking sheets covered with parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 5 minutes; turn over. Bake 5 minutes more or until golden brown. Serve warm or cool completely and store in airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 56; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread; 1/2 Fat
PENNE ALLA PESTO
Servings: 4
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View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/194.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups fresh basil, stems removed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 lb. cooked penne, hot
Directions
Wash and dry basil. Place basil in a blender or food processor with garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, cheese and pepper to taste; purée.
Transfer cooked penne to a serving bowl. Add pesto and toss thoroughly to serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 209; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 66 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 2-1/2 Fat; 2-1/2 Starch
SWEET POTATO PIE
Yield: 8 servings
Source: Equal
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1030.shtml
Ingredients
1 Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie pounds)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated fat-free milk
Light whipped topping (optional)
Grated nutmeg (optional)
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Roll pastry on floured surface into a circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Set aside.
Blend sweet potatoes in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth. Stir in eggs, Equal, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, spices, salt and evaporated milk. Pour mixture over pastry shell.
Bake in preheated 400F oven 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is set and sharp knife inserted into center comes out clean.
Cool pie completely on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate. Garnish top of pie with whipped topping and grated nutmeg, if desired. Cut pie into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 197; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 316 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Carbohydrates: 28 g; Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat
CROCK-POT™ VEGETABLE SOUP
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 4 hours.
Yield: 10 1/2 cups. Serving size: 1 cup.
View online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/crock-pot-vegetable-soup/
Ingredients
2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style crushed tomatoes
1 pound lean stew beef, cut into bite-size pieces
1 envelope (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
2 cubes reduced-sodium beef bouillon
1 1/2 cups water
Directions
Place all ingredients in a Crock-Pot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir once halfway through, being careful to stir and replace the lid quickly to prevent heat loss.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 167, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 328 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Exchanges per serving: 3 vegetable, 2 lean meat. Carbohydrate choices: 1.
VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BROWN RICE
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 1 1/4 cups.
View this online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/vegetarian-chili-with-brown-rice/
Ingredients
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 jalapeño pepper,* minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups fat-free vegetable broth
1 can (about 14 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup no-salt-added canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, jalapeño, and garlic; cook and stir 7 minutes.
Add broth, tomatoes, rice, beans, oregano, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Uncover; cook 10 minutes or until thickened.
Ladle chili into bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.
*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 137, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 378 mg, Fiber: 5 g' Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat.
MASHED TURNIPS WITH ROASTED GARLIC
Servings: 8
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/34.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 pound small turnips, peeled and quartered
1 ripe bartlett pear, about 6 ounces, peeled, cored and chopped
4 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Steam turnips over boiling water until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain turnips and place in a food processor or blender along with pear, garlic, and margarine.
Process until smooth, adding skim milk as needed.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 41; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
ALMOND BISCOTTI
Servings: 32
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/39.shtml
Ingredients
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
4 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Place almonds in a small baking pan. Bake 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown (watch carefully to avoid burning). Set aside.
Beat sugar and margarine in medium bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Add egg whites and almond extract; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl; mix well. Stir egg white mixture and almonds into flour mixture until well blended.
Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. Evenly divide dough between prepared pans. Spread dough evenly over bottoms of pans with wet fingertips. Bake 15 minutes or until knife inserted into centers comes out clean.
Remove from oven and turn onto cutting board. As soon as loaves are cool enough to handle, cut each into 16 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Place slices on baking sheets covered with parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 5 minutes; turn over. Bake 5 minutes more or until golden brown. Serve warm or cool completely and store in airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 56; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread; 1/2 Fat
PENNE ALLA PESTO
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
1-1/2 cups fresh basil, stems removed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 lb. cooked penne, hot
Directions
Wash and dry basil. Place basil in a blender or food processor with garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, cheese and pepper to taste; purée.
Transfer cooked penne to a serving bowl. Add pesto and toss thoroughly to serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 209; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 66 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 2-1/2 Fat; 2-1/2 Starch
SWEET POTATO PIE
Yield: 8 servings
Source: Equal
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1030.shtml
Ingredients
1 Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie pounds)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated fat-free milk
Light whipped topping (optional)
Grated nutmeg (optional)
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Roll pastry on floured surface into a circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Set aside.
Blend sweet potatoes in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth. Stir in eggs, Equal, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, spices, salt and evaporated milk. Pour mixture over pastry shell.
Bake in preheated 400F oven 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is set and sharp knife inserted into center comes out clean.
Cool pie completely on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate. Garnish top of pie with whipped topping and grated nutmeg, if desired. Cut pie into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 197; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 316 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Carbohydrates: 28 g; Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat
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