Here are today's yummy recipes to help you through the day, including Chicken Cordon Bleu and California Avocado Tzatziki. Enjoy!
TURKEY CASSEROLE
Serves: 4
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Author: Betty Marks
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/319.shtml
Ingredients
4 ounces vegetable elbow or shell macaroni
1/2 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to Taste
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni until al dente, being careful not to overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large non-stick skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in macaroni, tomato sauce, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Spoon into casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 241; Protein: 17 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 253 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch/Bread, 1 Vegetable
QUINOA SALAD
Yield: 4 servings (1/2 cup each)
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=852
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/852.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced green onions
Fresh ground pepper and salt to taste
Directions
Prepare the quinoa. Rinse the quinoa in a fine sieve for 20 seconds.
In a 1-quart saucepan bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil.
Add the quinoa and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare the vegetables. Combine the chopped yellow pepper, red pepper, carrot, celery, and parsley in a medium bowl.
In a blender, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper. Blend for 15 seconds.
Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables and toss well.
Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve over lettuce if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 125; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 12 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO TZATZKIK
Yield: 8 servings
Source: California Avocado Commission
Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=847
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/847.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and diced
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
1 ripe Fresh California Avocado, halved, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
Salt, to taste
Directions
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate to allow flavors to blend.
Garnish with avocado and dill, if desired.
Serve with vegetable dippers or toasted pita bread triangles.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Protein: 3.25 g; Fat: 3.4 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.7 g; Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
This recipe begins, “This recipe was once the ultimate in gourmet dining. The ham-and-cheese stuffed chicken breasts are still delicious in their low-fat form!”
Serves: 6
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/318.shtml
Ingredients
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 ounces sliced fat-free Swiss cheese
3 ounces lean smoked ham
Flour
2 egg whites, beaten
1/3 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
Vegetable cooking spray
Directions
Pound chicken breasts with flat side of meat mallet until very thin and even in thickness. Layer cheese and ham on chicken breasts, cutting to fit. Roll up chicken and secure with toothpicks.
Coat chicken rolls lightly with flour; dip in egg whites and coat in bread crumbs. Spray rolls generously with cooking spray and cook in skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
Place chicken in baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 210; Protein: 34.6 g; Fat: 3.9 g; Sodium: 540 mg; Cholesterol: 73.2 mg ; Carbohydrates: 6.3 g; Exchanges: 4 Meat
EGGPLANT POLENTA STACK
This recipe begins, “Purchase package flavored polenta in the produce section; choose any favorite flavor for this dish.”
Yield: 4 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes
Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=846
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/846.shtml
Ingredients
8 slices (3/4 inch) eggplant (about 1 pound)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces) prepared Italian-herb polenta, cut into 8 slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 – 4 ounces reduced-fat feta, or goat, cheese, crumbled
Directions
Dip eggplant slices in egg whites and coat with combined bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook eggplant until browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes; spray tops of slices with cooking spray and turn. Cook until eggplant is tender and browned on other side, about 10 minutes longer.
Arrange eggplant in baking pan; top each slice with a slice of polenta and tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle stack with feta cheese.
Bake at 450 degrees F. until tomatoes are hot and cheese lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 624 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
ROASTED CHICKEN SALAD WITH NAPA CABBAGE
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size is 4 oz. chicken, 1 cup cabbage, and 1/4 cup snow peas.
Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=860
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/860.shtml
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 pound roasted white-meat deli chicken (either pulled from a whole chicken and skinned or from sliced chicken), cubed or shredded
1 cup fresh snow pea pods, halved
1/2 cup julienne baby carrot strips
1/2 cup low-fat Oriental salad dressing or low-fat vinaigrette
4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
Directions
In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the chicken, snow pea pods, carrots, and garlic.
Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in dressing. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage and chicken mixture; toss together until mixed.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 285; Protein: 34 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 416 mg; Cholesterol: 100 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat
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Thursday, September 7, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Meatless Monday
It's Monday, exactly one week until Labor Day. While summer might technically be around for almost another whole month, Labor Day usually signals the end of summer around the U.S. (Sorry for reminding everyone of that!). But over the next week, I'll be posting several recipes to help you enjoy the Labor Day weekend.
In the meantime, it's Meatless Monday, time for six yummy meatless recipes to help you through the day, including Summer Ratatouille and Blueberry Yogurt Pops. Enjoy!
QUINOA SALAD
Yield: 4 servings (1/2 cup each)
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/852.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced green onions
Fresh ground pepper and salt to taste
Directions
Prepare the quinoa. Rinse the quinoa in a fine sieve for 20 seconds.
In a 1-quart saucepan bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil.
Add the quinoa and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare the vegetables. Combine the chopped yellow pepper, red pepper, carrot, celery, and parsley in a medium bowl.
In a blender, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper. Blend for 15 seconds.
Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables and toss well.
Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve over lettuce if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 125; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 12 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO TZATZKIK
Yield: 8 servings
Source: California Avocado Commission
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/847.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and diced
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
1 ripe Fresh California Avocado, halved, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
Salt, to taste
Directions
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate to allow flavors to blend.
Garnish with avocado and dill, if desired.
Serve with vegetable dippers or toasted pita bread triangles.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Protein: 3.25 g; Fat: 3.4 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.7 g; Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g
EGGPLANT POLENTA STACK
This recipe begins, “Purchase package flavored polenta in the produce section; choose any favorite flavor for this dish.”
Yield: 4 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/846.shtml
Ingredients
8 slices (3/4 inch) eggplant (about 1 pound)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces) prepared Italian-herb polenta, cut into 8 slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 – 4 ounces reduced-fat feta, or goat, cheese, crumbled
Directions
Dip eggplant slices in egg whites and coat with combined bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook eggplant until browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes; spray tops of slices with cooking spray and turn. Cook until eggplant is tender and browned on other side, about 10 minutes longer.
Arrange eggplant in baking pan; top each slice with a slice of polenta and tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle stack with feta cheese.
Bake at 450 degrees F. until tomatoes are hot and cheese lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 624 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
CANTALOUPE COOLER
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management, and can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
1/2 cup nonfat, no-sugar-added vanilla yogurt
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1 packet NutraSweet
Dash cinnamon
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Yield: 1 serving. Serving size: 1 cooler.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 108, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: less than 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Sodium: 128 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Exchanges per serving: 1 fruit, 1/2 skim milk. Carbohydrate choices: 1 1/2.
BLUEBERRY YOGURT POPS
Only three ingredients make up this natural and healthy treat.
This recipe is from Diabetic Connect, and can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup frozen blueberries
Directions
Place all the ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
Spoon the ingredients into the mold and place the lid on top or add in some ice-cream sticks.
Place in the freezer overnight.
To remove easily, run a little hot water over the mold to release the popsicle.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 4; Calories – 64; Total Fat – 0 g; Saturated Fat – 0 g; Sodium – 26 mg; Carbohydrates – 11 g; Fiber – 1 g; Protein – 6 g
SUMMER RATATOUILLE
Yield: 4 (1 cup) servings
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/857.shtml
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
3 cups combination sliced zucchini and yellow squash
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup minced fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 (4.75 oz) can prepared eggplant caponata
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Directions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the zucchini and yellow squash and onion and saute for 5-7 minutes until tender, stirring often.
Remove the zucchini-yellow squash saute to a salad bowl. Add remaining ingredients and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 105; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 299 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Fat
In the meantime, it's Meatless Monday, time for six yummy meatless recipes to help you through the day, including Summer Ratatouille and Blueberry Yogurt Pops. Enjoy!
QUINOA SALAD
Yield: 4 servings (1/2 cup each)
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/852.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced green onions
Fresh ground pepper and salt to taste
Directions
Prepare the quinoa. Rinse the quinoa in a fine sieve for 20 seconds.
In a 1-quart saucepan bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil.
Add the quinoa and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare the vegetables. Combine the chopped yellow pepper, red pepper, carrot, celery, and parsley in a medium bowl.
In a blender, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper. Blend for 15 seconds.
Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables and toss well.
Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve over lettuce if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 125; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 12 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO TZATZKIK
Yield: 8 servings
Source: California Avocado Commission
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/847.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and diced
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
1 ripe Fresh California Avocado, halved, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
Salt, to taste
Directions
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate to allow flavors to blend.
Garnish with avocado and dill, if desired.
Serve with vegetable dippers or toasted pita bread triangles.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Protein: 3.25 g; Fat: 3.4 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.7 g; Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g
EGGPLANT POLENTA STACK
This recipe begins, “Purchase package flavored polenta in the produce section; choose any favorite flavor for this dish.”
Yield: 4 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/846.shtml
Ingredients
8 slices (3/4 inch) eggplant (about 1 pound)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces) prepared Italian-herb polenta, cut into 8 slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 – 4 ounces reduced-fat feta, or goat, cheese, crumbled
Directions
Dip eggplant slices in egg whites and coat with combined bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook eggplant until browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes; spray tops of slices with cooking spray and turn. Cook until eggplant is tender and browned on other side, about 10 minutes longer.
Arrange eggplant in baking pan; top each slice with a slice of polenta and tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle stack with feta cheese.
Bake at 450 degrees F. until tomatoes are hot and cheese lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 624 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
CANTALOUPE COOLER
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management, and can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
1/2 cup nonfat, no-sugar-added vanilla yogurt
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1 packet NutraSweet
Dash cinnamon
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Yield: 1 serving. Serving size: 1 cooler.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 108, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: less than 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Sodium: 128 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Exchanges per serving: 1 fruit, 1/2 skim milk. Carbohydrate choices: 1 1/2.
BLUEBERRY YOGURT POPS
Only three ingredients make up this natural and healthy treat.
This recipe is from Diabetic Connect, and can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup frozen blueberries
Directions
Place all the ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
Spoon the ingredients into the mold and place the lid on top or add in some ice-cream sticks.
Place in the freezer overnight.
To remove easily, run a little hot water over the mold to release the popsicle.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 4; Calories – 64; Total Fat – 0 g; Saturated Fat – 0 g; Sodium – 26 mg; Carbohydrates – 11 g; Fiber – 1 g; Protein – 6 g
SUMMER RATATOUILLE
Yield: 4 (1 cup) servings
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/857.shtml
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
3 cups combination sliced zucchini and yellow squash
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup minced fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 (4.75 oz) can prepared eggplant caponata
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Directions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the zucchini and yellow squash and onion and saute for 5-7 minutes until tender, stirring often.
Remove the zucchini-yellow squash saute to a salad bowl. Add remaining ingredients and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 105; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 299 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Fat
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Tuesday Recipes
Here are today's six recipes to get you through the day, including Chicken Cordon Bleu and Cantaloupe Cooler. Enjoy!
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
This recipe begins, “This recipe was once the ultimate in gourmet dining. The ham-and-cheese stuffed chicken breasts are still delicious in their low-fat form!”
Serves: 6
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/318.shtml
Ingredients
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 ounces sliced fat-free Swiss cheese
3 ounces lean smoked ham
Flour
2 egg whites, beaten
1/3 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
Vegetable cooking spray
Directions
Pound chicken breasts with flat side of meat mallet until very thin and even in thickness. Layer cheese and ham on chicken breasts, cutting to fit. Roll up chicken and secure with toothpicks.
Coat chicken rolls lightly with flour; dip in egg whites and coat in bread crumbs. Spray rolls generously with cooking spray and cook in skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
Place chicken in baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 210; Protein: 34.6 g; Fat: 3.9 g; Sodium: 540 mg; Cholesterol: 73.2 mg ; Carbohydrates: 6.3 g; Exchanges: 4 Meat
EGGPLANT POLENTA STACK
This recipe begins, “Purchase package flavored polenta in the produce section; choose any favorite flavor for this dish.”
Yield: 4 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes
Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=846
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/846.shtml
Ingredients
8 slices (3/4 inch) eggplant (about 1 pound)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces) prepared Italian-herb polenta, cut into 8 slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 – 4 ounces reduced-fat feta, or goat, cheese, crumbled
Directions
Dip eggplant slices in egg whites and coat with combined bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook eggplant until browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes; spray tops of slices with cooking spray and turn. Cook until eggplant is tender and browned on other side, about 10 minutes longer.
Arrange eggplant in baking pan; top each slice with a slice of polenta and tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle stack with feta cheese.
Bake at 450 degrees F. until tomatoes are hot and cheese lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 624 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
CRUSTLESS BASQUE QUICHE
This recipe begins, “With tons of taste but little fat, this light and luscious quiche is the perfect choice for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Serve with fresh fruit salad.”
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=843
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/843.shtml
Ingredients
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 medium Roma tomatoes, juiced and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
6 ounces ham, OR Canadian bacon, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped, from a jar, patted dry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup nonfat half & half
1 cup egg substitute
1 cup mozzarella cheese, reduced fat, shredded
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Spray a 9-inch glass pie pan with non-stick spray. Dust the bottom and sides of the pan with the breadcrumbs and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; saute 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and saute until beginning to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the ham and bell pepper. Spoon into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Place the cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl; slowly whisk in the half and half to blend.
Whisk in the egg substitute and pour the mixture into the pan. Top with the mozzarella.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until puffed and set. Let the quiche rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Sprinkle chopped parsley on top, if desired. Cut in wedges and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 200; Protein: 16 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 480 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g ; Carbohydrates: 15 g
FALAFEL PATTIES WITH YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE
This recipe begins, “The falafel mixture can also be shaped into 1-inch balls and cooked as the recipe directs; serve with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce as appetizers, or in pitas for sandwiches.”
Yield: 4 servings (2 each)
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes
Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=845
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/845.shtml
Ingredients
1 package (6 ounces) falafel mix
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions and tops
Vegetable cooking spray
Yogurt Cucumber Sauce (recipe follows)
Directions
Prepare falafel mix with water according to package directions; mix in carrots, sunflower kernels, and green onions. Shape mixture into 8 patties about 1/2 inch thick.
Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet and spray tops with cooking spray; cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
Serve with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce.
YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE
Yield: Makes about 1-1/3 cups
Ingredients
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 cup shredded, or chopped, cucumber
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves
Salt and white pepper, to taste
Directions
Mix yogurt, cucumber, and herbs. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 255; Protein: 11.7 g; Fat: 7.7 g; Sodium: 586 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 28.6 g; Exchanges: 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Fat
CANTALOUPE COOLER
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management, and can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
1/2 cup nonfat, no-sugar-added vanilla yogurt
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1 packet NutraSweet
Dash cinnamon
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Yield: 1 serving. Serving size: 1 cooler.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 108, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: less than 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Sodium: 128 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Exchanges per serving: 1 fruit, 1/2 skim milk. Carbohydrate choices: 1 1/2.
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
This recipe begins, “This recipe was once the ultimate in gourmet dining. The ham-and-cheese stuffed chicken breasts are still delicious in their low-fat form!”
Serves: 6
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/318.shtml
Ingredients
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 ounces sliced fat-free Swiss cheese
3 ounces lean smoked ham
Flour
2 egg whites, beaten
1/3 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
Vegetable cooking spray
Directions
Pound chicken breasts with flat side of meat mallet until very thin and even in thickness. Layer cheese and ham on chicken breasts, cutting to fit. Roll up chicken and secure with toothpicks.
Coat chicken rolls lightly with flour; dip in egg whites and coat in bread crumbs. Spray rolls generously with cooking spray and cook in skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
Place chicken in baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 210; Protein: 34.6 g; Fat: 3.9 g; Sodium: 540 mg; Cholesterol: 73.2 mg ; Carbohydrates: 6.3 g; Exchanges: 4 Meat
EGGPLANT POLENTA STACK
This recipe begins, “Purchase package flavored polenta in the produce section; choose any favorite flavor for this dish.”
Yield: 4 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes
Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=846
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/846.shtml
Ingredients
8 slices (3/4 inch) eggplant (about 1 pound)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces) prepared Italian-herb polenta, cut into 8 slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 – 4 ounces reduced-fat feta, or goat, cheese, crumbled
Directions
Dip eggplant slices in egg whites and coat with combined bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook eggplant until browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes; spray tops of slices with cooking spray and turn. Cook until eggplant is tender and browned on other side, about 10 minutes longer.
Arrange eggplant in baking pan; top each slice with a slice of polenta and tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle stack with feta cheese.
Bake at 450 degrees F. until tomatoes are hot and cheese lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 624 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
CRUSTLESS BASQUE QUICHE
This recipe begins, “With tons of taste but little fat, this light and luscious quiche is the perfect choice for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Serve with fresh fruit salad.”
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=843
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/843.shtml
Ingredients
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 medium Roma tomatoes, juiced and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
6 ounces ham, OR Canadian bacon, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped, from a jar, patted dry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup nonfat half & half
1 cup egg substitute
1 cup mozzarella cheese, reduced fat, shredded
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Spray a 9-inch glass pie pan with non-stick spray. Dust the bottom and sides of the pan with the breadcrumbs and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; saute 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and saute until beginning to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the ham and bell pepper. Spoon into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Place the cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl; slowly whisk in the half and half to blend.
Whisk in the egg substitute and pour the mixture into the pan. Top with the mozzarella.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until puffed and set. Let the quiche rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Sprinkle chopped parsley on top, if desired. Cut in wedges and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 200; Protein: 16 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 480 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g ; Carbohydrates: 15 g
FALAFEL PATTIES WITH YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE
This recipe begins, “The falafel mixture can also be shaped into 1-inch balls and cooked as the recipe directs; serve with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce as appetizers, or in pitas for sandwiches.”
Yield: 4 servings (2 each)
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes
Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=845
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/845.shtml
Ingredients
1 package (6 ounces) falafel mix
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions and tops
Vegetable cooking spray
Yogurt Cucumber Sauce (recipe follows)
Directions
Prepare falafel mix with water according to package directions; mix in carrots, sunflower kernels, and green onions. Shape mixture into 8 patties about 1/2 inch thick.
Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet and spray tops with cooking spray; cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
Serve with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce.
YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE
Yield: Makes about 1-1/3 cups
Ingredients
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 cup shredded, or chopped, cucumber
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves
Salt and white pepper, to taste
Directions
Mix yogurt, cucumber, and herbs. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 255; Protein: 11.7 g; Fat: 7.7 g; Sodium: 586 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 28.6 g; Exchanges: 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Fat
CANTALOUPE COOLER
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management, and can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
1/2 cup nonfat, no-sugar-added vanilla yogurt
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1 packet NutraSweet
Dash cinnamon
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Yield: 1 serving. Serving size: 1 cooler.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 108, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: less than 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Sodium: 128 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Exchanges per serving: 1 fruit, 1/2 skim milk. Carbohydrate choices: 1 1/2.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Meatless Monday
Hope your weekend was good. I know mine went by too fast!
Since it's Meatless Monday, here are six diabetic and vegetarian recipes to help start your week off. Enjoy!
MASHED TURNIPS WITH ROASTED GARLIC
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/34.shtml
Source: Family Circle's All-Time Favorite Recipes
Ingredients
1-1/2 pound small turnips, peeled and quartered
1 ripe bartlett pear, about 6 ounces, peeled, cored, chopped
4 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Steam turnips over boiling water until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain turnips and place in a food processor or blender along with pear, garlic, and margarine.
Process until smooth, adding skim milk as needed.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 4; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
ROASTED TURNIPS WITH GINGER
Servings: 4
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/101.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound turnips, peeled, cut into 2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Bring 2 quarts water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling in a large saucepan over high heat. Add turnips; return to boiling. Lower heat to medium; cover and cook 3 minutes or until turnips are just tender.
Drain turnips. Turn into a large roasting pan. Stir in sesame oil, ginger, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Roast into heated 375 degree F. oven 40 minutes, stirring turnips several times with a wooden spoon.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 52; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 343 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg ; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat
ROASTED BABY EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES
Yield: 4 servings
Source: Great Healthy Food – Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/670.shtml
Ingredients
4 baby eggplant, stalks trimmed
8 small plum tomatoes, pierced once
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Cut the baby eggplants into quarters lengthwise.
Put them into an open ovenproof dish with the tomatoes and drizzle them with the balsamic vinegar. Season, then roast in the oven for 1 hour.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 56; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 14 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable
FRUITFUL FROZEN YOGURT
Yield: 6 servings
Source: Diabetic Dream Desserts
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/841.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups frozen fruit, coarsely chopped and thawed (such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, or peaches)
4 cups light vanilla yogurt (or use the same flavor yogurt as the fruit you choose)
Sugar substitute equal for 1/4 cup sugar
Directions
Place the fruit and the accumulated juices in a large bowl and mash slightly with a fork.
Stir in the yogurt and sugar substitute.
Pour the mixture into a 1-1/2 quart ice cream maker and proceed as directed by the manufacturer.
Spoon into dessert dishes and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 114; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 0.4 g; Sodium: 122 mg; Cholesterol: 4 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate
EGGPLANT POLENTA STACK
This recipe begins, “Purchase package flavored polenta in the produce section; choose any favorite flavor for this dish.”
Yield: 4 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/846.shtml
Ingredients
8 slices (3/4 inch) eggplant (about 1 pound)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces) prepared Italian-herb polenta, cut into 8 slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 – 4 ounces reduced-fat feta, or goat, cheese, crumbled
Directions
Dip eggplant slices in egg whites and coat with combined bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook eggplant until browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes; spray tops of slices with cooking spray and turn. Cook until eggplant is tender and browned on other side, about 10 minutes longer.
Arrange eggplant in baking pan; top each slice with a slice of polenta and tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle stack with feta cheese. Bake at 450 degrees F. until tomatoes are hot and cheese lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 624 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
NEW POTATOES WITH OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC
Serves: 4 (1 Serving = About 3 potatoes)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/358.shtml
Ingredients
12 small new potatoes (1 pound total)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
Directions
Peel off a 1/2-inch strip of skin around the center of each potato.
Place the potatoes in a steamer set over simmering water. Cover and steam until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and reserve.
Heat the oil and garlic in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the potatoes in one layer. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and roll them in the oil mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 123; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 153 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
Since it's Meatless Monday, here are six diabetic and vegetarian recipes to help start your week off. Enjoy!
MASHED TURNIPS WITH ROASTED GARLIC
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/34.shtml
Source: Family Circle's All-Time Favorite Recipes
Ingredients
1-1/2 pound small turnips, peeled and quartered
1 ripe bartlett pear, about 6 ounces, peeled, cored, chopped
4 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Steam turnips over boiling water until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain turnips and place in a food processor or blender along with pear, garlic, and margarine.
Process until smooth, adding skim milk as needed.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 4; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
ROASTED TURNIPS WITH GINGER
Servings: 4
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/101.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound turnips, peeled, cut into 2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Bring 2 quarts water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling in a large saucepan over high heat. Add turnips; return to boiling. Lower heat to medium; cover and cook 3 minutes or until turnips are just tender.
Drain turnips. Turn into a large roasting pan. Stir in sesame oil, ginger, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Roast into heated 375 degree F. oven 40 minutes, stirring turnips several times with a wooden spoon.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 52; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 343 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg ; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat
ROASTED BABY EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES
Yield: 4 servings
Source: Great Healthy Food – Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/670.shtml
Ingredients
4 baby eggplant, stalks trimmed
8 small plum tomatoes, pierced once
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Cut the baby eggplants into quarters lengthwise.
Put them into an open ovenproof dish with the tomatoes and drizzle them with the balsamic vinegar. Season, then roast in the oven for 1 hour.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 56; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 14 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable
FRUITFUL FROZEN YOGURT
Yield: 6 servings
Source: Diabetic Dream Desserts
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/841.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups frozen fruit, coarsely chopped and thawed (such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, or peaches)
4 cups light vanilla yogurt (or use the same flavor yogurt as the fruit you choose)
Sugar substitute equal for 1/4 cup sugar
Directions
Place the fruit and the accumulated juices in a large bowl and mash slightly with a fork.
Stir in the yogurt and sugar substitute.
Pour the mixture into a 1-1/2 quart ice cream maker and proceed as directed by the manufacturer.
Spoon into dessert dishes and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 114; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 0.4 g; Sodium: 122 mg; Cholesterol: 4 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate
EGGPLANT POLENTA STACK
This recipe begins, “Purchase package flavored polenta in the produce section; choose any favorite flavor for this dish.”
Yield: 4 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/846.shtml
Ingredients
8 slices (3/4 inch) eggplant (about 1 pound)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces) prepared Italian-herb polenta, cut into 8 slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 – 4 ounces reduced-fat feta, or goat, cheese, crumbled
Directions
Dip eggplant slices in egg whites and coat with combined bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook eggplant until browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes; spray tops of slices with cooking spray and turn. Cook until eggplant is tender and browned on other side, about 10 minutes longer.
Arrange eggplant in baking pan; top each slice with a slice of polenta and tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle stack with feta cheese. Bake at 450 degrees F. until tomatoes are hot and cheese lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 624 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
NEW POTATOES WITH OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC
Serves: 4 (1 Serving = About 3 potatoes)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/358.shtml
Ingredients
12 small new potatoes (1 pound total)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
Directions
Peel off a 1/2-inch strip of skin around the center of each potato.
Place the potatoes in a steamer set over simmering water. Cover and steam until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and reserve.
Heat the oil and garlic in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the potatoes in one layer. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and roll them in the oil mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 123; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 153 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Wednesday Recipes
Enjoy!
VERY BLUEBERRY SUNDAES
Yield: 4 servings
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/793.shtml
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml
Ingredients
Sauce:
1 cup frozen blueberries
3 tablespoons orange juice OR 2 tablespoons orange juice plus 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
Sugar substitute equal to 2 tablespoons sugar
Rest of ingredients:
2 cups low-fat vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or sliced toasted almonds
Directions
To make the sauce, place the blueberries, orange juice, and sugar substitute in a mini food processor and process until smooth. Set aside for about 15 minutes, until the mixture has thawed. Or transfer to a covered container and chill until ready to use.
To assemble the sundaes, place a 1/2 cup scoop of ice cream in each of 4 dessert dishes. Top the ice cream in each dish with a quarter of the sauce and a sprinkling of the nuts. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 176; Protein: 3.9 g; Fat: 7.6 g; Sodium: 50 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 1-1/2 Fat
ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD
Serves 2. To view online, go to 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; Sodium: 36 mg; Fat: 2.8 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1 fruit; 1 vegetable; 1 fat; 1 starch
EGGPLANT POLENTA STACK
Purchase package flavored polenta in the produce section; choose any favorite flavor for this dish.
Yield: 4 servings
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/846.shtml
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
Ingredients
8 slices (3/4 inch) eggplant (about 1 pound)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces) prepared Italian-herb polenta, cut into 8 slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
2-4 ounces reduced-fat feta, or goat, cheese, crumbled
Directions
Dip eggplant slices in egg whites and coat with combined bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook eggplant until browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes; spray tops of slices with cooking spray and turn. Cook until eggplant is tender and browned on other side, about 10 minutes longer.
Arrange eggplant in baking pan; top each slice with a slice of polenta and tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle stack with feta cheese.
Bake at 450 degrees F. until tomatoes are hot and cheese lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 624 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
CREAMY SPINACH DIP
Yield: 16 servings; Serving Size: 2 tablespoons.
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/842.shtml
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/details/11.shtml
Ingredients
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained very well
1-1/2 cups low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced mint
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced water chestnuts
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Prepare the spinach and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, vinegar, mint, garlic, water chestnuts, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 27 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate
RASPBERRY-ALMOND BAR COOKIES
An easy to make bar cookie that is filled with flavor rich raspberry spreadable fruit. This buttery treat has 31% fewer calories than the traditional recipe.
Yield: 24 servings
View this recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/944.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit
3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Combine flour, Equal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in egg, water and lemon peel. Mixture will be crumbly.
Press mixture evenly onto bottom of well-sprayed 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.
Remove pan from oven and spread raspberry fruit over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until raspberry fruit is bubbly. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 16 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat
HUMMUS-VEGGIE WRAPS
Yield: 4 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/910.shtml
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml
Ingredients
4 whole-wheat flour tortillas (8 to 9-inch rounds)
1 cup ready-made hummus
1 small carrot, shredded with a potato peeler
2 slices red onion, separated into rings
12 thin slices peeled cucumber
16 young tender spinach leaves or 1 cup alfalfa sprouts
Directions
Warm the tortillas according to package directions. Lay the tortillas on a flat surface and spread the lower half only of each tortilla with 1/4 cup of the hummus.
Top the hummus on each tortilla with a quarter of the carrots, onion rings, cucumber slices, and spinach or sprouts, leaving a 1-1/2 inch margin on the right and left sides.
Fold the right and left margins in, then roll each tortilla up from the bottom to enclose the filling. Cut each warp in half and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 8.6 g; Sodium: 625 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g ; Carbohydrates: 38 g; Exchanges: 2-1/2 Starch, 1 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Fat
VERY BLUEBERRY SUNDAES
Yield: 4 servings
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/793.shtml
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml
Ingredients
Sauce:
1 cup frozen blueberries
3 tablespoons orange juice OR 2 tablespoons orange juice plus 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
Sugar substitute equal to 2 tablespoons sugar
Rest of ingredients:
2 cups low-fat vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or sliced toasted almonds
Directions
To make the sauce, place the blueberries, orange juice, and sugar substitute in a mini food processor and process until smooth. Set aside for about 15 minutes, until the mixture has thawed. Or transfer to a covered container and chill until ready to use.
To assemble the sundaes, place a 1/2 cup scoop of ice cream in each of 4 dessert dishes. Top the ice cream in each dish with a quarter of the sauce and a sprinkling of the nuts. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 176; Protein: 3.9 g; Fat: 7.6 g; Sodium: 50 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 1-1/2 Fat
ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD
Serves 2. To view online, go to 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; Sodium: 36 mg; Fat: 2.8 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1 fruit; 1 vegetable; 1 fat; 1 starch
EGGPLANT POLENTA STACK
Purchase package flavored polenta in the produce section; choose any favorite flavor for this dish.
Yield: 4 servings
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/846.shtml
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
Ingredients
8 slices (3/4 inch) eggplant (about 1 pound)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces) prepared Italian-herb polenta, cut into 8 slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
2-4 ounces reduced-fat feta, or goat, cheese, crumbled
Directions
Dip eggplant slices in egg whites and coat with combined bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook eggplant until browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes; spray tops of slices with cooking spray and turn. Cook until eggplant is tender and browned on other side, about 10 minutes longer.
Arrange eggplant in baking pan; top each slice with a slice of polenta and tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle stack with feta cheese.
Bake at 450 degrees F. until tomatoes are hot and cheese lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 624 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
CREAMY SPINACH DIP
Yield: 16 servings; Serving Size: 2 tablespoons.
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/842.shtml
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/details/11.shtml
Ingredients
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained very well
1-1/2 cups low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced mint
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced water chestnuts
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Prepare the spinach and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, vinegar, mint, garlic, water chestnuts, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 27 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate
RASPBERRY-ALMOND BAR COOKIES
An easy to make bar cookie that is filled with flavor rich raspberry spreadable fruit. This buttery treat has 31% fewer calories than the traditional recipe.
Yield: 24 servings
View this recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/944.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit
3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Combine flour, Equal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in egg, water and lemon peel. Mixture will be crumbly.
Press mixture evenly onto bottom of well-sprayed 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.
Remove pan from oven and spread raspberry fruit over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until raspberry fruit is bubbly. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 16 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat
HUMMUS-VEGGIE WRAPS
Yield: 4 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/910.shtml
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml
Ingredients
4 whole-wheat flour tortillas (8 to 9-inch rounds)
1 cup ready-made hummus
1 small carrot, shredded with a potato peeler
2 slices red onion, separated into rings
12 thin slices peeled cucumber
16 young tender spinach leaves or 1 cup alfalfa sprouts
Directions
Warm the tortillas according to package directions. Lay the tortillas on a flat surface and spread the lower half only of each tortilla with 1/4 cup of the hummus.
Top the hummus on each tortilla with a quarter of the carrots, onion rings, cucumber slices, and spinach or sprouts, leaving a 1-1/2 inch margin on the right and left sides.
Fold the right and left margins in, then roll each tortilla up from the bottom to enclose the filling. Cut each warp in half and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 8.6 g; Sodium: 625 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g ; Carbohydrates: 38 g; Exchanges: 2-1/2 Starch, 1 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Fat
Friday, January 1, 2016
New Year's Recipes
Happy New Year! Here's to another great year, along with more recipes. Here are six to start the year off. Enjoy!
EGGPLANT POLENTA STACK
Purchase package flavored polenta in the produce section; choose any favorite flavor for this dish.
Yield: 4 servings
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/846.shtml
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
Ingredients
8 slices (3/4 inch) eggplant (about 1 pound)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces) prepared Italian-herb polenta, cut into 8 slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
2-4 ounces reduced-fat feta, or goat, cheese, crumbled
Directions
Dip eggplant slices in egg whites and coat with combined bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook eggplant until browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes; spray tops of slices with cooking spray and turn. Cook until eggplant is tender and browned on other side, about 10 minutes longer.
Arrange eggplant in baking pan; top each slice with a slice of polenta and tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle stack with feta cheese.
Bake at 450 degrees F. until tomatoes are hot and cheese lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 624 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
CREAMY SPINACH DIP
Yield: 16 servings; Serving Size: 2 tablespoons.
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/842.shtml
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/details/11.shtml
Ingredients
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained very well
1-1/2 cups low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced mint
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced water chestnuts
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Prepare the spinach and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, vinegar, mint, garlic, water chestnuts, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 27 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate
CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP
Yield: 8 servings
View Online with Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/876.shtml
Ingredients
Filling:
3 cups peeled, cored, sliced apples
2 cups fresh or frozen thawed cranberries
1 cup Equal Spoonful*
Topping:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup stick butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup Equal Spoonful**
* Substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
** Substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
For Filling, combine apples, cranberries and 1 cup Equal in an ungreased 10-inch pie plate.
For Topping, combine flour, pecans, melted butter and 1/2 cup Equal. Mix until well blended. Sprinkle flour mixture over apples and cranberries in pie plate.
Bake in preheated 350F oven 55 to 60 minutes or until fruit is tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 145; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 67 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1-1/2 fat
CRUSTLESS BASQUE QUICHE
With tons of taste but little fat, this light and luscious quiche is the perfect choice for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Serve with fresh fruit salad.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/843.shtml
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/details/12.shtml
Ingredients
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 medium Roma tomatoes, juiced and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
6 ounces ham, OR Canadian bacon, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped, from a jar, patted dry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup nonfat half & half
1 cup egg substitute
1 cup mozzarella cheese, reduced fat, shredded
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9-inch glass pie pan with non-stick spray. Dust the bottom and sides of the pan with the breadcrumbs and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; saute 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and saute until beginning to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the ham and bell pepper. Spoon into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Place the cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl; slowly whisk in the half and half to blend. Whisk in the egg substitute and pour the mixture into the pan. Top with the mozzarella.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until puffed and set. Let the quiche rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top, if desired. Cut in wedges and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 200; Protein: 16 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 480 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g
COCONUT CUSTARD PIE
This recipe begins, “A baked custard pie with less calories because it's sweetened with Equal and made with 2% milk. For added coconut flavor use the optional coconut extract.”
Serves: 8
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/987.shtml
Ingredients
Pastry for single-crust 9 inch pie
4 eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup toasted flaked coconut
1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Set aside.
Beat eggs in large bowl about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Whisk in milk and remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake pie in preheated 375F oven 30 to 35 minutes or until sharp knife inserted halfway between center and edge of pie comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate and serve chilled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 194; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Cholesterol: 115 mg ; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1/2 milk, 1/2 starch, 2 fat
MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER
This comes from Diabetes Self-Management's website. If you're not familiar with Diabetes Self-Management's website or magazine, I recommend checking both out. This recipe makes 8 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
8 cups (1/2 gallon) low-calorie cran-raspberry or cran-apple juice cocktail
3 cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
1 cup rum or brandy (optional)
Directions
Pour juice cocktail into slow cooker. Tie cinnamon sticks and cloves in cheesecloth. Add spice bundle to slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 2 hours or on LOW 4 hours or until hot. (May be kept warm on LOW up to 3 hours.) Discard cheesecloth bag. If desired, stir in rum or brandy just before serving in mugs. Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, if desired.
Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1 cup.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 32, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 60 mg, Fiber: 1 g
Exchanges per serving: 1/2 Fruit.
EGGPLANT POLENTA STACK
Purchase package flavored polenta in the produce section; choose any favorite flavor for this dish.
Yield: 4 servings
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/846.shtml
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
Ingredients
8 slices (3/4 inch) eggplant (about 1 pound)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup no-cholesterol real egg product
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces) prepared Italian-herb polenta, cut into 8 slices
Salt and pepper, to taste
2-4 ounces reduced-fat feta, or goat, cheese, crumbled
Directions
Dip eggplant slices in egg whites and coat with combined bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook eggplant until browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes; spray tops of slices with cooking spray and turn. Cook until eggplant is tender and browned on other side, about 10 minutes longer.
Arrange eggplant in baking pan; top each slice with a slice of polenta and tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle stack with feta cheese.
Bake at 450 degrees F. until tomatoes are hot and cheese lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 624 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
CREAMY SPINACH DIP
Yield: 16 servings; Serving Size: 2 tablespoons.
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/842.shtml
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/details/11.shtml
Ingredients
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained very well
1-1/2 cups low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced mint
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced water chestnuts
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Prepare the spinach and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, vinegar, mint, garlic, water chestnuts, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 27 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate
CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP
Yield: 8 servings
View Online with Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/876.shtml
Ingredients
Filling:
3 cups peeled, cored, sliced apples
2 cups fresh or frozen thawed cranberries
1 cup Equal Spoonful*
Topping:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup stick butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup Equal Spoonful**
* Substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
** Substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
For Filling, combine apples, cranberries and 1 cup Equal in an ungreased 10-inch pie plate.
For Topping, combine flour, pecans, melted butter and 1/2 cup Equal. Mix until well blended. Sprinkle flour mixture over apples and cranberries in pie plate.
Bake in preheated 350F oven 55 to 60 minutes or until fruit is tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 145; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 67 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1-1/2 fat
CRUSTLESS BASQUE QUICHE
With tons of taste but little fat, this light and luscious quiche is the perfect choice for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Serve with fresh fruit salad.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/843.shtml
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/details/12.shtml
Ingredients
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 medium Roma tomatoes, juiced and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
6 ounces ham, OR Canadian bacon, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped, from a jar, patted dry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup nonfat half & half
1 cup egg substitute
1 cup mozzarella cheese, reduced fat, shredded
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9-inch glass pie pan with non-stick spray. Dust the bottom and sides of the pan with the breadcrumbs and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; saute 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and saute until beginning to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the ham and bell pepper. Spoon into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Place the cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl; slowly whisk in the half and half to blend. Whisk in the egg substitute and pour the mixture into the pan. Top with the mozzarella.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until puffed and set. Let the quiche rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top, if desired. Cut in wedges and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 200; Protein: 16 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 480 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g
COCONUT CUSTARD PIE
This recipe begins, “A baked custard pie with less calories because it's sweetened with Equal and made with 2% milk. For added coconut flavor use the optional coconut extract.”
Serves: 8
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/987.shtml
Ingredients
Pastry for single-crust 9 inch pie
4 eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup toasted flaked coconut
1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Set aside.
Beat eggs in large bowl about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Whisk in milk and remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake pie in preheated 375F oven 30 to 35 minutes or until sharp knife inserted halfway between center and edge of pie comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate and serve chilled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 194; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Cholesterol: 115 mg ; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1/2 milk, 1/2 starch, 2 fat
MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER
This comes from Diabetes Self-Management's website. If you're not familiar with Diabetes Self-Management's website or magazine, I recommend checking both out. This recipe makes 8 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
8 cups (1/2 gallon) low-calorie cran-raspberry or cran-apple juice cocktail
3 cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
1 cup rum or brandy (optional)
Directions
Pour juice cocktail into slow cooker. Tie cinnamon sticks and cloves in cheesecloth. Add spice bundle to slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 2 hours or on LOW 4 hours or until hot. (May be kept warm on LOW up to 3 hours.) Discard cheesecloth bag. If desired, stir in rum or brandy just before serving in mugs. Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, if desired.
Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1 cup.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 32, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 60 mg, Fiber: 1 g
Exchanges per serving: 1/2 Fruit.
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