It's finally Friday. Yay! Here are six diabetic-friendly recipes to help you through the weekend, including Tomato-Rosemary Chicken and Easy Homemade Meatloaf. Enjoy!
APPLESAUCE BROWNIES
Servings: 16
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/169.shtml
Ingredients
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Combine oil, applesauce and cocoa. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients together and stir into the mixture.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured (or wax paper lined & sprayed) 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle on nuts (optional).
Bake about 20 to 30 minutes or until top is set but edges are not dried out. Toothpick will come out clean. Cut into 16 or 24 squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 84 mg; Carbohydrates: 27 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fat; 1 Fruit
EASY HOMEMADE MEATLOAF
Servings: 6
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
1 egg
2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped fine
2 cups lean ground round (15% fat or less)
1 teaspoon salt
2 slice bread, cubed fine
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup onion, chopped fine
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients well. Form into a loaf. Place in foil-lined 5x9 pan. Bake until done (15-20 minutes).
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 7.5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread; 3 Lean-Meat; 1-1/2 Fat
FROZEN CINNAMON-COFFEE MINI CHEESECAKES
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1094.shtml
Ingredients
12 Nabisco Ginger Snaps
2 tablespoons Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 (8 ounce) container Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Place one cookie in each paper cup. Set aside.
Mix coffee granules and water in large bowl until coffee is dissolved. Add SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener, cream cheese spread, vanilla and cinnamon. Beat with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping.
Spoon evenly over cookies in muffin pan. Top each cheesecake evenly with raspberries. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or overnight.
Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Calories from Fat: 40; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 130 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g
BELL PEPPER SALAD
Servings: 4
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at:
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/40.shtml
Ingredients
1 medium-sized red bell pepper
1/2 cup creamy garlic dressing
1 medium-sized green bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium-sized yellow bell pepper
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained
Directions
Preheat broiler.
Place bell peppers under broiler and lightly charred, turning to grill all sides. Remove from broiler to a paper bag. Close bag and set aside.
When peppers cool, peel, core, seed and cut into strips. Arrange peppers on a platter, alternating colors so that they form a petal, and spoon dressing over them.
Sprinkle with black pepper. Garnish with capers and serve warm or chilled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 30; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 67 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Sodium: 67 mg
LEMONY ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Yield: 4 servings
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/32.shtml
Source: The Other Diabetes: Living and Eating Well with Type 2 Diabetes
Note: Roasted asparagus spears don't look as pretty as steamed, but the flavor is worth it.
Ingredients
1 lemon
1 pound fresh asparagus, wood stems removed
2 teaspoons olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Wash and dry the outside of the lemon. Make 2 teaspoons of lemon zest by grating the yellow outside peel with the fine side of a cheese grater. Wrap the lemon in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another use.
Toss the asparagus spears in a shallow dish with the lemon zest and olive oil.
Spread the asparagus in a heavy baking sheet; roast for 15 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, stir the asparagus to ensure even roasting. The asparagus are done when they are browned and slightly shriveled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 3 g, Carbohydrate: 5 g, Sodium: 5 mg, Potassium: 353 mg, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
TOMATO-ROSEMARY CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Servings: 12
Source: Family Circle: All-time Favorite Recipes
Book Title: Family Circle: All-time Favorite Recipes
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tomato-rosemary-chicken.
Ingredients
12 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 pounds total)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil (or olive oil)
2 tbsp butter (or margarine)
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 pound proscuitto, chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried, crumbled
12 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup chicken broth
Directions
Season both sides of chicken breast halves with salt and pepper. Place flour on a sheet of waxed paper. Turn chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off any excess and place chicken on another piece of waxed paper.
Heat oven to 375F.
Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 chicken breast halves and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Place chicken in a 15x10x1-ich jelly-roll pan in a single layer, filling half of pan. Repeat with remaining oil, butter, and chicken.
Bake chicken in heated 375F oven for 20 minutes or until internal temperature registers 170F on an instant-read thermometer.
Meanwhile, add garlic and proscuitto to skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Add wine and rosemary; cook 2 minutes, stirring up any browned bits from bottom of skillet.
Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
Place chicken on a serving platter; pour sauce over top. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 257; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 377 mg; Cholesterol: 89 mg; Protein: 34 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Low-Fat Meat; 1 Vegetable
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Friday, April 15, 2016
Friday Recipes
Here are today's six diabetic recipes to try this weekend. Enjoy!
APPLESAUCE BROWNIES
Servings: 16
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/169.shtml
Ingredients
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Combine oil, applesauce and cocoa. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients together and stir into the mixture.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured (or wax paper lined & sprayed) 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle on nuts (optional).
Bake about 20 to 30 minutes or until top is set but edges are not dried out. Toothpick will come out clean. Cut into 16 or 24 squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 84 mg; Carbohydrates: 27 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fat; 1 Fruit
EASY HOMEMADE MEATLOAF
Servings: 6
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
1 egg
2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped fine
2 cups lean ground round (15% fat or less)
1 teaspoon salt
2 slice bread, cubed fine
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup onion, chopped fine
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients well. Form into a loaf. Place in foil-lined 5x9 pan. Bake until done (15-20 minutes).
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258 ; Protein: 7 g ; Fat: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 7.5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread; 3 Lean-Meat; 1-1/2 Fat
BROCCOLLI FRITTATA
Yield: 4 Servings
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/692.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese
1/2 tsp dried dill
2 cup fat-free egg substitute
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp margarine
1 large onion, diced
Directions
Mix cottage cheese and egg substitute together; set aside.
In large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes, or until soft.
Add broccoli and dill; saute for 5 minutes, or until broccoli mixture softens. Set vegetable aside.
Wipe out frying pan. Add 1 tsp. margarine and swirl the pan to distribute it. Add half of the vegetable mixture, and then add half of the egg mixture; lift and rotate pan so that eggs are evenly distributed.
As eggs set around the edges, lift them to allow uncooked portions to flow underneath. Turn heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until top is set.
Invert onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.
Repeat with remaining 1 tsp. margarine, vegetable mixture, and egg mixture.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 19 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 390 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 2 Meat; 1 Fat
FROZEN CINNAMON-COFFEE MINI CHEESECAKES
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1094.shtml
Ingredients
12 Nabisco Ginger Snaps
2 tablespoons Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 (8 ounce) container Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Place one cookie in each paper cup. Set aside.
Mix coffee granules and water in large bowl until coffee is dissolved. Add SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener, cream cheese spread, vanilla and cinnamon. Beat with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping.
Spoon evenly over cookies in muffin pan. Top each cheesecake evenly with raspberries. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or overnight.
Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Calories from Fat: 40; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 130 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g
BELL PEPPER SALAD
Servings: 4
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/40.shtml
Ingredients
1 medium-sized red bell pepper
1/2 cup creamy garlic dressing
1 medium-sized green bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium-sized yellow bell pepper
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained
Directions
Preheat broiler.
Place bell peppers under broiler and lightly charred, turning to grill all sides. Remove from broiler to a paper bag. Close bag and set aside.
When peppers cool, peel, core, seed and cut into strips. Arrange peppers on a platter, alternating colors so that they form a petal, and spoon dressing over them.
Sprinkle with black pepper. Garnish with capers and serve warm or chilled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 30; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 67 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Sodium: 67 mg
LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI AND GINGER
Makes 4 servings.
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/941.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground white or black pepper
1 Tbsp. coconut oil, divided
1 lb. skinless and boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 Tbsp. grated or finely chopped ginger, plus 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup sliced leek, white and pale green parts, 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup thinly slice red onion, in crescents
3 cups broccoli florets, cut to bite-size
1/4 cup chopped scallions, green and white parts
Directions
In measuring cup, combine broth, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat a wok over high heat. When wok is hot, drizzle half of the oil around sides, then lift and swirl wok to coat it. Add chicken, and stir-fry until no pink color shows, 2 minutes. Scoop out chicken and place on plate.
Drizzle remaining oil into wok and swirl to coat. Add fresh ginger, ground ginger and garlic and stir fry until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add leek and onion and stir fry for 1 minute.
Pour in broth mixture, cover wok and cook for 2 minutes until broccoli looks bright green. Return chicken to wok and stir fry until pieces are white in the center, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn contents of wok out onto serving platter. Sprinkle on scallions and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 193; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 452 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
APPLESAUCE BROWNIES
Servings: 16
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/169.shtml
Ingredients
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Combine oil, applesauce and cocoa. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients together and stir into the mixture.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured (or wax paper lined & sprayed) 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle on nuts (optional).
Bake about 20 to 30 minutes or until top is set but edges are not dried out. Toothpick will come out clean. Cut into 16 or 24 squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 84 mg; Carbohydrates: 27 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fat; 1 Fruit
EASY HOMEMADE MEATLOAF
Servings: 6
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
1 egg
2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped fine
2 cups lean ground round (15% fat or less)
1 teaspoon salt
2 slice bread, cubed fine
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup onion, chopped fine
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients well. Form into a loaf. Place in foil-lined 5x9 pan. Bake until done (15-20 minutes).
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258 ; Protein: 7 g ; Fat: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 7.5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread; 3 Lean-Meat; 1-1/2 Fat
BROCCOLLI FRITTATA
Yield: 4 Servings
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/692.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese
1/2 tsp dried dill
2 cup fat-free egg substitute
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp margarine
1 large onion, diced
Directions
Mix cottage cheese and egg substitute together; set aside.
In large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes, or until soft.
Add broccoli and dill; saute for 5 minutes, or until broccoli mixture softens. Set vegetable aside.
Wipe out frying pan. Add 1 tsp. margarine and swirl the pan to distribute it. Add half of the vegetable mixture, and then add half of the egg mixture; lift and rotate pan so that eggs are evenly distributed.
As eggs set around the edges, lift them to allow uncooked portions to flow underneath. Turn heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until top is set.
Invert onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.
Repeat with remaining 1 tsp. margarine, vegetable mixture, and egg mixture.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 19 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 390 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 2 Meat; 1 Fat
FROZEN CINNAMON-COFFEE MINI CHEESECAKES
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1094.shtml
Ingredients
12 Nabisco Ginger Snaps
2 tablespoons Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 (8 ounce) container Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Place one cookie in each paper cup. Set aside.
Mix coffee granules and water in large bowl until coffee is dissolved. Add SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener, cream cheese spread, vanilla and cinnamon. Beat with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping.
Spoon evenly over cookies in muffin pan. Top each cheesecake evenly with raspberries. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or overnight.
Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Calories from Fat: 40; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 130 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g
BELL PEPPER SALAD
Servings: 4
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/40.shtml
Ingredients
1 medium-sized red bell pepper
1/2 cup creamy garlic dressing
1 medium-sized green bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium-sized yellow bell pepper
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained
Directions
Preheat broiler.
Place bell peppers under broiler and lightly charred, turning to grill all sides. Remove from broiler to a paper bag. Close bag and set aside.
When peppers cool, peel, core, seed and cut into strips. Arrange peppers on a platter, alternating colors so that they form a petal, and spoon dressing over them.
Sprinkle with black pepper. Garnish with capers and serve warm or chilled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 30; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 67 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Sodium: 67 mg
LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI AND GINGER
Makes 4 servings.
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/941.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground white or black pepper
1 Tbsp. coconut oil, divided
1 lb. skinless and boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 Tbsp. grated or finely chopped ginger, plus 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup sliced leek, white and pale green parts, 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup thinly slice red onion, in crescents
3 cups broccoli florets, cut to bite-size
1/4 cup chopped scallions, green and white parts
Directions
In measuring cup, combine broth, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat a wok over high heat. When wok is hot, drizzle half of the oil around sides, then lift and swirl wok to coat it. Add chicken, and stir-fry until no pink color shows, 2 minutes. Scoop out chicken and place on plate.
Drizzle remaining oil into wok and swirl to coat. Add fresh ginger, ground ginger and garlic and stir fry until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add leek and onion and stir fry for 1 minute.
Pour in broth mixture, cover wok and cook for 2 minutes until broccoli looks bright green. Return chicken to wok and stir fry until pieces are white in the center, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn contents of wok out onto serving platter. Sprinkle on scallions and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 193; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 452 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Thursday Recipes
Here are today's six diabetic recipes. Enjoy!
APPLESAUCE BROWNIES
Servings: 16
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/169.shtml
Ingredients
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Combine oil, applesauce and cocoa. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients together and stir into the mixture.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured (or wax paper lined & sprayed) 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle on nuts (optional).
Bake about 20 to 30 minutes or until top is set but edges are not dried out. Toothpick will come out clean. Cut into 16 or 24 squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 84 mg; Carbohydrates: 27 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fat; 1 Fruit
EASY HOMEMADE MEATLOAF
Servings: 6
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
1 egg
2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped fine
2 cups lean ground round (15% fat or less)
1 teaspoon salt
2 slice bread, cubed fine
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup onion, chopped fine
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients well. Form into a loaf. Place in foil-lined 5x9 pan. Bake until done (15-20 minutes).
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258 ; Protein: 7 g ; Fat: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 7.5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread; 3 Lean-Meat; 1-1/2 Fat
BROCCOLLI FRITTATA
Yield: 4 Servings
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/692.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese
1/2 tsp dried dill
2 cup fat-free egg substitute
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp margarine
1 large onion, diced
Directions
Mix cottage cheese and egg substitute together; set aside.
In large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes, or until soft.
Add broccoli and dill; saute for 5 minutes, or until broccoli mixture softens. Set vegetable aside.
Wipe out frying pan. Add 1 tsp. margarine and swirl the pan to distribute it. Add half of the vegetable mixture, and then add half of the egg mixture; lift and rotate pan so that eggs are evenly distributed.
As eggs set around the edges, lift them to allow uncooked portions to flow underneath. Turn heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until top is set.
Invert onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.
Repeat with remaining 1 tsp. margarine, vegetable mixture, and egg mixture.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 19 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 390 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 2 Meat; 1 Fat
FROZEN CINNAMON-COFFEE MINI CHEESECAKES
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1094.shtml
Ingredients
12 Nabisco Ginger Snaps
2 tablespoons Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 (8 ounce) container Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Place one cookie in each paper cup. Set aside.
Mix coffee granules and water in large bowl until coffee is dissolved. Add SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener, cream cheese spread, vanilla and cinnamon. Beat with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping.
Spoon evenly over cookies in muffin pan. Top each cheesecake evenly with raspberries. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or overnight.
Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Calories from Fat: 40; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 130 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g
CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Yield: 4 servings
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/565.shtml
Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/25.shtml
Ingredients
4 crosswise slices of eggplant, skin on, approximately 1/2 inch thick
1 whole egg
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water or milk
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 4)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup tomato pasta sauce
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with vegetable spray.
In a small bowl, whisk together whole egg, egg white and water. On plate stir together bread crumbs, parsley and Parmesan. Dip eggplant slices in egg wash, then coat with bread-crumb mixture. Place on prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes, or until tender, turning once.
Meanwhile, pound chicken breasts between slices of waxed paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Dip chicken in remaining egg wash, then coat with remaining bread-crumb mixture. heat oil and garlic in nonstick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray and cook for 4 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once.
Spread 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on each eggplant slice. Place one chicken breast on top of each eggplant slice. Spread another 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on top of each chicken piece. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 325; Protein: 35 g; Sodium: 924 mg; Cholesterol: 127 mg; Fat: 11 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Lean Meat
CHICKEN CACCIATORE OVER CRISP BARLEY CRUST
Yield: 6 servings
Source: America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/592.shtml
Ingredients
Crust:
3 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup pearl barley
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Topping:
1 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 can (19 ounces) tomatoes, crushed
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2- inch cubes
2 tablespoons grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with vegetable spray.
Crust: In a nonstick saucepan over high heat, bring stock to a boil. Add barley; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes or until grain is tender and liquid absorbed; cool for 10 minutes. Add milk, egg whites, Parmesan cheese and basil. Press mixture into bottom of prepared springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden at edges and firm on top; remove from oven.
Topping: In a nonstick saucepan sprayed with vegetable spray; cook onions and garlic over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. Add mushrooms and green peppers; cook for 3 minutes or until softened. Add crushed tomatoes, stock, tomato paste, bay leaf, brown sugar, chili powder and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
Cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken; cook for 3 minutes or until cooked through. Spread mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Protein: 12 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 278 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 3 Vegetables, 1/2 Very Lean Meat
APPLESAUCE BROWNIES
Servings: 16
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Ingredients
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Combine oil, applesauce and cocoa. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients together and stir into the mixture.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured (or wax paper lined & sprayed) 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle on nuts (optional).
Bake about 20 to 30 minutes or until top is set but edges are not dried out. Toothpick will come out clean. Cut into 16 or 24 squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 84 mg; Carbohydrates: 27 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fat; 1 Fruit
EASY HOMEMADE MEATLOAF
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
1 egg
2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped fine
2 cups lean ground round (15% fat or less)
1 teaspoon salt
2 slice bread, cubed fine
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup onion, chopped fine
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients well. Form into a loaf. Place in foil-lined 5x9 pan. Bake until done (15-20 minutes).
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258 ; Protein: 7 g ; Fat: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 7.5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread; 3 Lean-Meat; 1-1/2 Fat
BROCCOLLI FRITTATA
Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients
1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese
1/2 tsp dried dill
2 cup fat-free egg substitute
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp margarine
1 large onion, diced
Directions
Mix cottage cheese and egg substitute together; set aside.
In large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes, or until soft.
Add broccoli and dill; saute for 5 minutes, or until broccoli mixture softens. Set vegetable aside.
Wipe out frying pan. Add 1 tsp. margarine and swirl the pan to distribute it. Add half of the vegetable mixture, and then add half of the egg mixture; lift and rotate pan so that eggs are evenly distributed.
As eggs set around the edges, lift them to allow uncooked portions to flow underneath. Turn heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until top is set.
Invert onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.
Repeat with remaining 1 tsp. margarine, vegetable mixture, and egg mixture.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 19 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 390 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 2 Meat; 1 Fat
FROZEN CINNAMON-COFFEE MINI CHEESECAKES
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
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Ingredients
12 Nabisco Ginger Snaps
2 tablespoons Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 (8 ounce) container Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Place one cookie in each paper cup. Set aside.
Mix coffee granules and water in large bowl until coffee is dissolved. Add SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener, cream cheese spread, vanilla and cinnamon. Beat with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping.
Spoon evenly over cookies in muffin pan. Top each cheesecake evenly with raspberries. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or overnight.
Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Calories from Fat: 40; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 130 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g
CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Yield: 4 servings
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Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook
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Ingredients
4 crosswise slices of eggplant, skin on, approximately 1/2 inch thick
1 whole egg
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water or milk
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 4)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup tomato pasta sauce
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with vegetable spray.
In a small bowl, whisk together whole egg, egg white and water. On plate stir together bread crumbs, parsley and Parmesan. Dip eggplant slices in egg wash, then coat with bread-crumb mixture. Place on prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes, or until tender, turning once.
Meanwhile, pound chicken breasts between slices of waxed paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Dip chicken in remaining egg wash, then coat with remaining bread-crumb mixture. heat oil and garlic in nonstick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray and cook for 4 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once.
Spread 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on each eggplant slice. Place one chicken breast on top of each eggplant slice. Spread another 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on top of each chicken piece. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 325; Protein: 35 g; Sodium: 924 mg; Cholesterol: 127 mg; Fat: 11 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Lean Meat
CHICKEN CACCIATORE OVER CRISP BARLEY CRUST
Yield: 6 servings
Source: America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/592.shtml
Ingredients
Crust:
3 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup pearl barley
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Topping:
1 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 can (19 ounces) tomatoes, crushed
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2- inch cubes
2 tablespoons grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with vegetable spray.
Crust: In a nonstick saucepan over high heat, bring stock to a boil. Add barley; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes or until grain is tender and liquid absorbed; cool for 10 minutes. Add milk, egg whites, Parmesan cheese and basil. Press mixture into bottom of prepared springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden at edges and firm on top; remove from oven.
Topping: In a nonstick saucepan sprayed with vegetable spray; cook onions and garlic over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. Add mushrooms and green peppers; cook for 3 minutes or until softened. Add crushed tomatoes, stock, tomato paste, bay leaf, brown sugar, chili powder and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
Cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken; cook for 3 minutes or until cooked through. Spread mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Protein: 12 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 278 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 3 Vegetables, 1/2 Very Lean Meat
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