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Monday, August 31, 2020

Meatless Monday

It's time for another Meatless Monday, a time to explore both vegetarian and diabetic recipes. Today's offerings include Falafel Patties with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce and Melon with Fresh Berry Sauce. Enjoy!

SIMPLE VEGGIE SKEWERS

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 appetizers

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/simple-veggie-skewers

Ingredients

1 medium-small zucchini squash

12 cubes (3/4-inches each) reduced-fat white cheddar, provolone, or Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)

12 small whole fresh mushrooms

12 pitted jumbo black olives

12 cherry or grape tomatoes

12 wooden skewers (6-inches each)

1/2 cup light ranch salad dressing (optional)

Directions

Trim the ends off the zucchini, quarter it lengthwise, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.

Thread 1 of the zucchini pieces, 1 cube of cheese, 1 mushroom, 1 olive, 1 tomato, and another zucchini piece onto each skewer.

Serve immediately (accompanied by the dressing if desired) or cover and chill for several hours before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 58; Fat: 2.8 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 138 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g

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

MELON WITH FRESH BERRY SAUCE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/melon-with-fresh-berry-sauce

Ingredients

3-1/3 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and undrained) raspberries or blackberries

1-1/2 tablespoons orange juice

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Sugar substitute equal to 3 tablespoons sugar

1/2 raspberries or blackberries

1/2 honeydew melon

Directions

Place 2 cups of the berries and all of the orange juice and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Pour the mixture into a wire strainer and use the back of a spoon to push the mixture through the strainer and into a bowl. Discard the seeds. Stir the sugar substitute into the berry puree and set the sauce aside.

Remove the seeds and rind from the melons. Cut each melon piece into 3 long wedges and then cut each wedge in half crosswise to make a total of 12 shorter wedges. Using a sharp knife, slice each melon wedge lengthwise toward the point without cutting completely to the end and open each wedge into fan shape.

Place 2 tablespoons of the sauce on each of 6 dessert plates. Top the sauce on each plate with a cantaloupe and honeydew fan and garnish with some of the remaining fresh berries. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 0.2 g; Fiber: 3.3 g; Sodium: 41 mg; Protein: 1.6 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate

SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO QUESADILLAS

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spinach-and-sun-dried-tomato-quesadillas

Recipe Yield: Yield: 16 appetizers

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Ingredients

2 tablespoons julienned or diced sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained

1-1/2 cups (moderately packed) chopped fresh spinach

1 cup shredded nonfat or reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

4 whole-wheat flour tortillas (8-inch rounds)

Directions

Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes in a medium nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and saute for a minute or two, just until the spinach is wilted. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes.

Lay a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle the bottom half only with a quarter of the spinach mixture. Sprinkle with a quarter of the cheese. Fold the top half of the tortilla over to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 filled tortillas.

Coat a large griddle or nonstick skillet with cooking spray and preheat over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles when it hits the heated surface.

Lay the quesadillas on the griddle and cook for about 1-1/2 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown. Spray the tops lightly with the cooking spray and then turn with a spatula. Cook for an additional 1-1/2 minutes, until the second side is golden brown.

Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and cut each one into 4 wedges. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 47; Fat: 0.9 g; Sodium: 106 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/4 Medium-Fat Meat

FALAFEL PATTIES WITH YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings (2 each)

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes

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

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/falafel-patties-with-yogurt-cucumber-sauce

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.

Notes:

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.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 255; Fat: 7.7 g; Sodium: 586 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Protein: 11.7 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g

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

TERIYAKI TOFU KABOBS

Recipe Yield: Yield 4 servings; Serving Size: 2 skewers

Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

Book Title: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

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

Ingredients

8 bamboo skewers

3/4 pound extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 32 cubes

1 red pepper, cut into 16 squares

1 cup canned pineapple chunks, reserve 1/2 cup juice

1 tablespoon lite soy sauce

1 clove garlic

2 teaspoons minced ginger

Directions

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes to keep them from burning as you cook the skewers.

Meanwhile, put the tofu, red pepper, and pineapple chunks in a plastic bag or container with a lid. Add reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Drain, reserving marinade to baste. Thread the tofu, red pepper, and pineapple on the skewers.

Prepare an outdoor grill or oven broiler with the rack set 6 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil the kabobs about 5 minutes per side, basting with the marinade. Serve with brown rice.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 107; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 147 mg; Protein: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1 Very Lean Meat

Monday, August 20, 2018

Meatless Monday

It's time for another Meatless Monday, a time to explore both vegetarian and diabetic recipes. Today's offerings include Falafel Patties with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce and Melon with Fresh Berry Sauce. Enjoy!

SIMPLE VEGGIE SKEWERS

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 appetizers

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/simple-veggie-skewers

Ingredients

1 medium-small zucchini squash

12 cubes (3/4-inches each) reduced-fat white cheddar, provolone, or Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)

12 small whole fresh mushrooms

12 pitted jumbo black olives

12 cherry or grape tomatoes

12 wooden skewers (6-inches each)

1/2 cup light ranch salad dressing (optional)

Directions

Trim the ends off the zucchini, quarter it lengthwise, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.

Thread 1 of the zucchini pieces, 1 cube of cheese, 1 mushroom, 1 olive, 1 tomato, and another zucchini piece onto each skewer.

Serve immediately (accompanied by the dressing if desired) or cover and chill for several hours before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 58; Fat: 2.8 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 138 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g

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

MELON WITH FRESH BERRY SAUCE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/melon-with-fresh-berry-sauce

Ingredients

3-1/3 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and undrained) raspberries or blackberries

1-1/2 tablespoons orange juice

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Sugar substitute equal to 3 tablespoons sugar

1/2 raspberries or blackberries

1/2 honeydew melon

Directions

Place 2 cups of the berries and all of the orange juice and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Pour the mixture into a wire strainer and use the back of a spoon to push the mixture through the strainer and into a bowl. Discard the seeds. Stir the sugar substitute into the berry puree and set the sauce aside.

Remove the seeds and rind from the melons. Cut each melon piece into 3 long wedges and then cut each wedge in half crosswise to make a total of 12 shorter wedges. Using a sharp knife, slice each melon wedge lengthwise toward the point without cutting completely to the end and open each wedge into fan shape.

Place 2 tablespoons of the sauce on each of 6 dessert plates. Top the sauce on each plate with a cantaloupe and honeydew fan and garnish with some of the remaining fresh berries. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 0.2 g; Fiber: 3.3 g; Sodium: 41 mg; Protein: 1.6 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate

SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO QUESADILLAS

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spinach-and-sun-dried-tomato-quesadillas

Recipe Yield: Yield: 16 appetizers

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Ingredients

2 tablespoons julienned or diced sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained

1-1/2 cups (moderately packed) chopped fresh spinach

1 cup shredded nonfat or reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

4 whole-wheat flour tortillas (8-inch rounds)

Directions

Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes in a medium nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and saute for a minute or two, just until the spinach is wilted. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes.

Lay a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle the bottom half only with a quarter of the spinach mixture. Sprinkle with a quarter of the cheese. Fold the top half of the tortilla over to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 filled tortillas.

Coat a large griddle or nonstick skillet with cooking spray and preheat over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles when it hits the heated surface.

Lay the quesadillas on the griddle and cook for about 1-1/2 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown. Spray the tops lightly with the cooking spray and then turn with a spatula. Cook for an additional 1-1/2 minutes, until the second side is golden brown.

Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and cut each one into 4 wedges. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 47; Fat: 0.9 g; Sodium: 106 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/4 Medium-Fat Meat

WHOLE WHEAT PENNE PASTA WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES

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

Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1 3/4 cups.

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne pasta (about 2 cups)

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli

1 medium zucchini, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)

1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)

8 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

3 ounces (about 1 cup) mushrooms, sliced

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

3/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting any salt or fat. Drain and keep warm.

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, broccoli, zucchini and bell pepper. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until vegetables just begin to soften.

Add tomatoes, mushrooms, and oregano; mix well. Reduce heat to medium and cook and stir about 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and tomatoes release their juices.

Mix vegetables with pasta. Toss in feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 264 calories, Carbohydrates: 41 g, Protein: 15 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 8 mg, Sodium: 374 mg, Fiber: 7 g

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

FALAFEL PATTIES WITH YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings (2 each)

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes

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

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/falafel-patties-with-yogurt-cucumber-sauce

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.

Notes:

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.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 255; Fat: 7.7 g; Sodium: 586 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Protein: 11.7 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g

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

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Thursday Recipes

Here are today's six yummy recipes to help you through the day, including Blueberry Yogurt Pops and Bacon & Mushroom Bite-Size Quiche. Enjoy!

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

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

MEDITTERANEAN TURKEY BURGERS WITH FETA

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

Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1 burger.

Ingredients

4 white turkey burgers (95% lean)

1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup diced plum tomato

1/4 cup chopped cucumber

1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives

1/4 cup fat-free crumbled feta cheese

2 (6-inch) whole wheat pita bread rounds, halved and warmed

Directions

Grill burgers over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until fully cooked (165°F), turning twice.

Combine yogurt, onion, tomato, cucumber, olives, and feta in small bowl. Serve burgers and feta mixture in pita halves.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 292, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Protein: 30 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 80 mg, Sodium: 413 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 3 Meat.

BACON AND MUSHROOM BITE-SIZE QUICHE

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

Makes 3-1/2 dozen.

Serving size: 1 quiche.

Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=844

Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/844.shtml

Ingredients

8 slices bacon

1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped

1 tablespoon butter

1/3 cup green onion, chopped

1 2/3 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

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

5 eggs

1-2/3 cups sour cream

Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.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