Here are today's six diabetic-friendly recipes to help you through the day, including Pumpkin Cheesescake and Irish Beef Pot Pie. Enjoy!
BLACK BEAN FAJITA SKILLET
This is from Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN at Eating Well, and begins, "You can often find presliced and ready-to-cook fresh vegetables in your grocer's produce section. Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep. Here, presliced fajita vegetables are sautéed with canned black beans and Southwest seasoning for a quick and easy Tex Mex-inspired meal. Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil. You can easily take your bowl up a notch by adding some cheese, sour cream or another tasty topping."
Active Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 15 minutes; Servings: 2
To view this online, go to https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7886570/black-bean-fajita-skillet/.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (12-ounce) package sliced fajita vegetables (bell peppers and onions)
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt-free Southwest-style seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coarsely shredded Cheddar cheese (1 ounce; optional)
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fajita vegetables and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in black beans, seasoning and salt; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute.
Divide the vegetables and beans between two bowls and top each with 2 tablespoons cheese, if using.
GROUND BEEF AND SWEET POTATO SKILLET
This is from Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD at Eating Well, and begins, "This ground beef and sweet potato skillet is a fast, hearty meal made with just five simple ingredients (not counting oil, salt and pepper) for a flavorful one-pan dinner. The sweet potatoes cook until tender, soaking up the savory flavors from the beef and veggies. With no complicated prep or cleanup, it’s a satisfying and stress-free option for any night of the week."
Active Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes; Servings: 4
To view this online, go to https://www.eatingwell.com/ground-beef-sweet-potato-skillet-11706161.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and diced (4 cups)
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ground beef; cook, stirring occasionally and breaking it apart, until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in diced sweet potatoes, chopped bell pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Information: Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups; Calories: 263, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Carbohydrates: 18g, Total Sugars: 5g, Added Sugars: 0g, Protein: 26g, Fiber: 3g, Sodium: 259mg, Potassium: 744mg
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This is from Diabetic Gourmet, and begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Yield: 6 servings
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 grams; Sodium: 490 milligrams; Cholesterol: 58 milligrams; Protein: 27 grams; Carbohydrates: 31 grams
SECRET DEVILISH CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is from Everyday Diabetic Recipes, and begins, "We've got a secret ingredient that makes this moist chocolate cake recipe so decadent, you'll never be able to tell that it's diabetes-friendly. What makes our Secret Devilish Chocolate Cake so delicious? We kick this recipe up a notch with diet cola! It's true. Try it for yourself. One bite, and you'll see exactly what we mean."
Cook Time: 30 minutes; Serves: 24; Serving Size: 1 (2-inch) piece
To view this online, go to https://www.everydaydiabeticrecipes.com/Cakes/Secret-Devilish-Chocolate-Cake-7385.
Ingredients
1 (15-1/4-ounce) package devil's food chocolate cake mix
1 can (12-ounce) diet cola
1-1/2 cup fat-free whipped topping, thawed
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Add cake mix to large bowl. Break up lumps with your fingers. Fold in cola gradually with large spatula just until mix is moistened.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth evenly with spatula.
Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
Spoon 1 tablespoon whipped topping on each serving.
CORN BREAD APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
Yield: 8 servings
Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/545.shtml
Ingredients
Vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free milk
Egg substitute equivalent to 1 egg or 1 egg
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray eight muffin cups with vegetable oil spray.
Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, stirring well.
Beat remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
Make a well in cornmeal mixture. Pour milk mixture into well, stirring just until moistened. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 189 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
Yield: 12 to 14 slices
Source: "1,001 Delicious Desserts for People with Diabetes"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/21.shtml
Ingredients
3/4 cup ground reduced-fat graham crackers
3/4 cup ground gingersnap cookies
8-1/4 teaspoons Equal for Recipes or 27 packets Equal sweetener, divided
4-5 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 eggs
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup light whipped topping
Chopped toasted pecans, as garnish
Directions
Mix graham cracker and gingersnap crumbs, 1 teaspoon Equal for Recipes, and melted margarine in bottom of 9-inch springform pan; reserve 2 tablespoons crumb mixture. Pat remaining mixture evenly on bottom and 1/2 inch up side of pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Beat cream cheese until smooth in large bowl; beat in pumpkin, eggs, and egg whites. Mix in remaining 7-1/4 teaspoons Equal for Recipes, spices, and cornstarch. Pour mixture into springform pan.
Bake at 300 degrees F. just until set in the center, 45 to 60 minutes; sprinkle with reserved crumbs and return to oven. Turn oven off and let cheesecake cool in oven with door ajar for 3 hours. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories: 213, Fat: 9.8 g, Saturated Fat: 4.3 g, Cholesterol: 47.2 g, Sodium: 444 mg, Protein: 12.1 g, Carbohydrate: 18.2 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Meat, 2 Fat
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Wednesday Recipes
We're half-way through the week. If we made it this far, we might be able to make it to the weekend.
Of course, it does help to eat. Here are six yummy diabetic-friendly recipes to help you through the day, including Thai Chicken with Basil and Vegetable-Stuffed Flank Steak. Enjoy!
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
TURKEY CASSEROLE
Recipe Yield: Serves: 4
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-casserole.
Ingredients
4 ounces vegetale elbow or shell macaroni
1/2 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to Taste
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni until al dente, being careful not to overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large non-stick skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in macaroni, tomato sauce, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Spoon into casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 241; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 253 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch/Bread, 1 Vegetable
BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.
Source: Lauras Lean Beef
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained
1/3 cup salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)
Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.
Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber:.62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
VEGETABLE-STUFFED FLANK STEAK
Recipe Yield: Serves: 4
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/vegetable-stuffed-flank-steak.
Ingredients
1 pound beef flank steak, fat trimmed
1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
Vegetable Stuffing (recipe follows)
Vegetable cooking spray
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
Ingredients
Pound flank steak with meat mallet until even thickness (scant 3/4 inch thick). Using sharp knife, score steak diagonally in diamond pattern on both sides. Place steak in shallow glass baking dish; pour dressing over. Refrigerate, covered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, turning steak occasionally.
Remove steak from marinade; reserve marinade. Spread Vegetable stuffing on steak, leaving 2-inch margin along sides. Roll up lengthwise, jelly-roll style; secure edge with wooden picks, or tie with kitchen string.
Spray large oven-proof skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add meat and brown on all sides. Add broth to skillet, stirring to dissolve juices from bottom; add reserved marinade. Bake, covered, at 325 degrees until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees (medium) or 160 degrees F. (well-done), 30 to 45 minutes.
VEGETABLE STUFFING
Makes about 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients
Vegetable cooking spray
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion and tops
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms, carrot, celery, green onions, and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs and Italian seasoning; season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir over medium heat until bread crumbs are browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 281; Fat: 8.8 g; Sodium: 744 mg; Cholesterol: 49.8 mg; Protein: 33.6 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread, 4 Meat
THAI CHICKEN WITH BASIL
Yield: 4 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/653.shtml
Source: The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook
Ingredients
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large onion (12 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 red or green chiles (serrano or jalapeno), seeded and cut into matchstick strips
2 teaspoons minced, peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
Directions
With knife held in slanting position, almost parallel to cutting surface, cut each chicken breast half crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In medium bowl, combine fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar; add chicken slices, tossing to coat. Let marinate 5 minutes.
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken with marinade and cook, stirring frequently (stir-frying), until chicken loses its pink color throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl.
Add onion to marinade remaining in skillet and cook, stir-frying, until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Stir in chiles, ginger, and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Return chicken to skillet; heat thorough. Stir in basil leaves just before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 238; Protein: 31 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 784 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Bread/Starch
CHINESE CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Servings: 4
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chickpea-soup.
Ingredients
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 cup cauliflowerets
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
4 green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon arrowroot dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
Directions
Trim any fat from chicken and thinly slice diagonally. In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat oil and stir-fry chicken 3 to 4 minutes or until cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add broccoli and cauliflower; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, sherry and gingerroot; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add dissolved arrowroot, sesame oil, peanuts and chicken. Cook until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 256; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 72 mg; Cholesterol: 385 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 Low-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable
Of course, it does help to eat. Here are six yummy diabetic-friendly recipes to help you through the day, including Thai Chicken with Basil and Vegetable-Stuffed Flank Steak. Enjoy!
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
TURKEY CASSEROLE
Recipe Yield: Serves: 4
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-casserole.
Ingredients
4 ounces vegetale elbow or shell macaroni
1/2 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to Taste
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni until al dente, being careful not to overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large non-stick skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in macaroni, tomato sauce, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Spoon into casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 241; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 253 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch/Bread, 1 Vegetable
BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.
Source: Lauras Lean Beef
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained
1/3 cup salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)
Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.
Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber:.62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
VEGETABLE-STUFFED FLANK STEAK
Recipe Yield: Serves: 4
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/vegetable-stuffed-flank-steak.
Ingredients
1 pound beef flank steak, fat trimmed
1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
Vegetable Stuffing (recipe follows)
Vegetable cooking spray
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
Ingredients
Pound flank steak with meat mallet until even thickness (scant 3/4 inch thick). Using sharp knife, score steak diagonally in diamond pattern on both sides. Place steak in shallow glass baking dish; pour dressing over. Refrigerate, covered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, turning steak occasionally.
Remove steak from marinade; reserve marinade. Spread Vegetable stuffing on steak, leaving 2-inch margin along sides. Roll up lengthwise, jelly-roll style; secure edge with wooden picks, or tie with kitchen string.
Spray large oven-proof skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add meat and brown on all sides. Add broth to skillet, stirring to dissolve juices from bottom; add reserved marinade. Bake, covered, at 325 degrees until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees (medium) or 160 degrees F. (well-done), 30 to 45 minutes.
VEGETABLE STUFFING
Makes about 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients
Vegetable cooking spray
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion and tops
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms, carrot, celery, green onions, and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs and Italian seasoning; season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir over medium heat until bread crumbs are browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 281; Fat: 8.8 g; Sodium: 744 mg; Cholesterol: 49.8 mg; Protein: 33.6 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread, 4 Meat
THAI CHICKEN WITH BASIL
Yield: 4 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/653.shtml
Source: The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook
Ingredients
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large onion (12 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 red or green chiles (serrano or jalapeno), seeded and cut into matchstick strips
2 teaspoons minced, peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
Directions
With knife held in slanting position, almost parallel to cutting surface, cut each chicken breast half crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In medium bowl, combine fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar; add chicken slices, tossing to coat. Let marinate 5 minutes.
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken with marinade and cook, stirring frequently (stir-frying), until chicken loses its pink color throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl.
Add onion to marinade remaining in skillet and cook, stir-frying, until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Stir in chiles, ginger, and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Return chicken to skillet; heat thorough. Stir in basil leaves just before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 238; Protein: 31 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 784 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Bread/Starch
CHINESE CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Servings: 4
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chickpea-soup.
Ingredients
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 cup cauliflowerets
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
4 green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon arrowroot dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
Directions
Trim any fat from chicken and thinly slice diagonally. In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat oil and stir-fry chicken 3 to 4 minutes or until cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add broccoli and cauliflower; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, sherry and gingerroot; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add dissolved arrowroot, sesame oil, peanuts and chicken. Cook until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 256; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 72 mg; Cholesterol: 385 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 Low-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Where's the Beef?
During the 1980s, one of the more popular commercials asked, "Where's the beef?"
Well, here are six yummy beef recipes to help you through the day, including Irish Beef Pot Pie and Baked Beef Empanadas. Enjoy!
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
DEEP, DARK AND STOUT CHILI
Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1-1/3 cups (325 mL) chili.
Source: CanolaInfo
Recipe and image appear courtesy of CanolaInfo.org.
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/deep-dark-and-stout-chili.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp canola oil
1-1/2 lb extra lean ground beef (or 1 lb extra lean ground beef and 15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained)
2 cups diced green bell peppers
1 cup diced red onion
3 cans (14.5 oz each) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
1 bottle (12 oz) dark stout beer
3 Tbsp chili powder
1-1/2 Tbsp ground cumin
1-1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika (optional)
1 Tbsp sodium-free beef bouillon granules
1 tsp salt
Toppings:
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 medium lime, cut into 6 wedges
Directions
Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, brown beef, about 3-4 minutes per batch, stirring frequently.
Meanwhile, in a saute pan heat remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil and cook bell peppers and onions 4 minutes or until onions are soft, stirring frequently. Stir into cooked beef. Add stewed tomatoes, beer, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and bouillon. Bring just to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in salt.
Serve chili with choice of toppings placed in three small bowls.
Notes:
Like most chili recipes, the flavors are more blended if the chili is served the next day. This dish freezes well, too.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 240; Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 480 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
GRILLED ONION BURGER
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-onion-burger.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
4 hamburger buns, split, toasted
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices
Directions
Lightly shape Ground Beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Brush onion slices with oil.
Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 14 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160F, turning occasionally. Grill onions, 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, brushing with oil and turning occasionally.
Season burgers and onions with salt and pepper as desired.
Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place burgers on top of lettuce. Top with tomatoes and grilled onions. Close bun.
Notes:
Here’s a healthier version of a classic burger topped with grilled onions and all the fixings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 368; Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 324 mg; Protein: 39 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g
VIETNAMESE BEEF & VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
Makes 16 appetizers
See the recipe with photo here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/979.shtml
Ingredients
16 thin slices deli roast beef (about 12 ounces)
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped jicama
3/4 cup torn fresh cilantro
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
1/4 cup torn fresh mint
8 rice paper wrappers (8-1/2-inch diameter)
8 green leaf lettuce leaves, ribs removed
Dipping Sauce:
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons red jalapeno pepper jelly
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Directions
Whisk dipping sauce ingredients in small microwave-safe bowl until blended. Microwave on HIGH 20 to 40 seconds or until warm; do not boil. Set aside to cool.
Toss carrots and jicama with 2 tablespoons of the dipping sauce in small bowl. Set aside. Toss cilantro, basil and mint in small bowl to combine. Set aside.
Fill large bowl with warm water. Dip 1 rice paper wrapper into water for a few seconds or just until moistened. Rice paper will still be firm but will continue to soften during assembly. Place on work surface.
Place 1 lettuce leaf at bottom of wrapper, leaving 1-inch border on right and left sides. Top with 2 slices roast beef, 2 tablespoons carrot mixture and 1/8 of herb mixture (about 1/4 cup). Fold right and left sides of wrapper over filling. Fold bottom edge up over filling and roll up tightly.
Place seam-side down on serving platter. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling ingredients. Cover rolls with damp paper towel during assembly to prevent from drying out.
Cut each spring roll diagonally in half. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 77; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 1 g ; Sodium: 120 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.
Source: Lauras Lean Beef
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained
1/3 cup salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)
Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.
Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber: .62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Well, here are six yummy beef recipes to help you through the day, including Irish Beef Pot Pie and Baked Beef Empanadas. Enjoy!
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
DEEP, DARK AND STOUT CHILI
Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1-1/3 cups (325 mL) chili.
Source: CanolaInfo
Recipe and image appear courtesy of CanolaInfo.org.
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/deep-dark-and-stout-chili.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp canola oil
1-1/2 lb extra lean ground beef (or 1 lb extra lean ground beef and 15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained)
2 cups diced green bell peppers
1 cup diced red onion
3 cans (14.5 oz each) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
1 bottle (12 oz) dark stout beer
3 Tbsp chili powder
1-1/2 Tbsp ground cumin
1-1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika (optional)
1 Tbsp sodium-free beef bouillon granules
1 tsp salt
Toppings:
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 medium lime, cut into 6 wedges
Directions
Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, brown beef, about 3-4 minutes per batch, stirring frequently.
Meanwhile, in a saute pan heat remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil and cook bell peppers and onions 4 minutes or until onions are soft, stirring frequently. Stir into cooked beef. Add stewed tomatoes, beer, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and bouillon. Bring just to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in salt.
Serve chili with choice of toppings placed in three small bowls.
Notes:
Like most chili recipes, the flavors are more blended if the chili is served the next day. This dish freezes well, too.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 240; Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 480 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
GRILLED ONION BURGER
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-onion-burger.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
4 hamburger buns, split, toasted
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices
Directions
Lightly shape Ground Beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Brush onion slices with oil.
Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 14 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160F, turning occasionally. Grill onions, 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, brushing with oil and turning occasionally.
Season burgers and onions with salt and pepper as desired.
Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place burgers on top of lettuce. Top with tomatoes and grilled onions. Close bun.
Notes:
Here’s a healthier version of a classic burger topped with grilled onions and all the fixings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 368; Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 324 mg; Protein: 39 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g
VIETNAMESE BEEF & VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
Makes 16 appetizers
See the recipe with photo here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/979.shtml
Ingredients
16 thin slices deli roast beef (about 12 ounces)
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped jicama
3/4 cup torn fresh cilantro
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
1/4 cup torn fresh mint
8 rice paper wrappers (8-1/2-inch diameter)
8 green leaf lettuce leaves, ribs removed
Dipping Sauce:
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons red jalapeno pepper jelly
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Directions
Whisk dipping sauce ingredients in small microwave-safe bowl until blended. Microwave on HIGH 20 to 40 seconds or until warm; do not boil. Set aside to cool.
Toss carrots and jicama with 2 tablespoons of the dipping sauce in small bowl. Set aside. Toss cilantro, basil and mint in small bowl to combine. Set aside.
Fill large bowl with warm water. Dip 1 rice paper wrapper into water for a few seconds or just until moistened. Rice paper will still be firm but will continue to soften during assembly. Place on work surface.
Place 1 lettuce leaf at bottom of wrapper, leaving 1-inch border on right and left sides. Top with 2 slices roast beef, 2 tablespoons carrot mixture and 1/8 of herb mixture (about 1/4 cup). Fold right and left sides of wrapper over filling. Fold bottom edge up over filling and roll up tightly.
Place seam-side down on serving platter. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling ingredients. Cover rolls with damp paper towel during assembly to prevent from drying out.
Cut each spring roll diagonally in half. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 77; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 1 g ; Sodium: 120 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.
Source: Lauras Lean Beef
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained
1/3 cup salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)
Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.
Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber: .62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Wednesday Recipes
We're half-way through the week. If we made it this far, we might be able to make it to the weekend.
Of course, it does help to eat. Here are six yummy diabetic-friendly recipes to help you through the day, including Thai Chicken with Basil and Vegetable-Stuffed Flank Steak. Enjoy!
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
TURKEY CASSEROLE
Recipe Yield: Serves: 4
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-casserole.
Ingredients
4 ounces vegetale elbow or shell macaroni
1/2 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to Taste
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni until al dente, being careful not to overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large non-stick skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in macaroni, tomato sauce, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Spoon into casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 241; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 253 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch/Bread, 1 Vegetable
BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.
Source: Lauras Lean Beef
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained
1/3 cup salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)
Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.
Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber:.62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
VEGETABLE-STUFFED FLANK STEAK
Recipe Yield: Serves: 4
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/vegetable-stuffed-flank-steak.
Ingredients
1 pound beef flank steak, fat trimmed
1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
Vegetable Stuffing (recipe follows)
Vegetable cooking spray
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
Ingredients
Pound flank steak with meat mallet until even thickness (scant 3/4 inch thick). Using sharp knife, score steak diagonally in diamond pattern on both sides. Place steak in shallow glass baking dish; pour dressing over. Refrigerate, covered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, turning steak occasionally.
Remove steak from marinade; reserve marinade. Spread Vegetable stuffing on steak, leaving 2-inch margin along sides. Roll up lengthwise, jelly-roll style; secure edge with wooden picks, or tie with kitchen string.
Spray large oven-proof skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add meat and brown on all sides. Add broth to skillet, stirring to dissolve juices from bottom; add reserved marinade. Bake, covered, at 325 degrees until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees (medium) or 160 degrees F. (well-done), 30 to 45 minutes.
VEGETABLE STUFFING
Makes about 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients
Vegetable cooking spray
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion and tops
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms, carrot, celery, green onions, and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs and Italian seasoning; season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir over medium heat until bread crumbs are browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 281; Fat: 8.8 g; Sodium: 744 mg; Cholesterol: 49.8 mg; Protein: 33.6 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread, 4 Meat
THAI CHICKEN WITH BASIL
Yield: 4 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/653.shtml
Source: The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook
Ingredients
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large onion (12 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 red or green chiles (serrano or jalapeno), seeded and cut into matchstick strips
2 teaspoons minced, peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
Directions
With knife held in slanting position, almost parallel to cutting surface, cut each chicken breast half crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In medium bowl, combine fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar; add chicken slices, tossing to coat. Let marinate 5 minutes.
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken with marinade and cook, stirring frequently (stir-frying), until chicken loses its pink color throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl.
Add onion to marinade remaining in skillet and cook, stir-frying, until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Stir in chiles, ginger, and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Return chicken to skillet; heat thorough. Stir in basil leaves just before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 238; Protein: 31 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 784 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Bread/Starch
CHINESE CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Servings: 4
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chickpea-soup.
Ingredients
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 cup cauliflowerets
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
4 green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon arrowroot dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
Directions
Trim any fat from chicken and thinly slice diagonally. In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat oil and stir-fry chicken 3 to 4 minutes or until cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add broccoli and cauliflower; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, sherry and gingerroot; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add dissolved arrowroot, sesame oil, peanuts and chicken. Cook until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 256; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 72 mg; Cholesterol: 385 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 Low-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable
Of course, it does help to eat. Here are six yummy diabetic-friendly recipes to help you through the day, including Thai Chicken with Basil and Vegetable-Stuffed Flank Steak. Enjoy!
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
TURKEY CASSEROLE
Recipe Yield: Serves: 4
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-casserole.
Ingredients
4 ounces vegetale elbow or shell macaroni
1/2 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to Taste
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni until al dente, being careful not to overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large non-stick skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in macaroni, tomato sauce, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Spoon into casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 241; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 253 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch/Bread, 1 Vegetable
BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.
Source: Lauras Lean Beef
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained
1/3 cup salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)
Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.
Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber:.62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
VEGETABLE-STUFFED FLANK STEAK
Recipe Yield: Serves: 4
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/vegetable-stuffed-flank-steak.
Ingredients
1 pound beef flank steak, fat trimmed
1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
Vegetable Stuffing (recipe follows)
Vegetable cooking spray
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
Ingredients
Pound flank steak with meat mallet until even thickness (scant 3/4 inch thick). Using sharp knife, score steak diagonally in diamond pattern on both sides. Place steak in shallow glass baking dish; pour dressing over. Refrigerate, covered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, turning steak occasionally.
Remove steak from marinade; reserve marinade. Spread Vegetable stuffing on steak, leaving 2-inch margin along sides. Roll up lengthwise, jelly-roll style; secure edge with wooden picks, or tie with kitchen string.
Spray large oven-proof skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add meat and brown on all sides. Add broth to skillet, stirring to dissolve juices from bottom; add reserved marinade. Bake, covered, at 325 degrees until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees (medium) or 160 degrees F. (well-done), 30 to 45 minutes.
VEGETABLE STUFFING
Makes about 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients
Vegetable cooking spray
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion and tops
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms, carrot, celery, green onions, and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs and Italian seasoning; season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir over medium heat until bread crumbs are browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 281; Fat: 8.8 g; Sodium: 744 mg; Cholesterol: 49.8 mg; Protein: 33.6 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread, 4 Meat
THAI CHICKEN WITH BASIL
Yield: 4 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/653.shtml
Source: The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook
Ingredients
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large onion (12 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 red or green chiles (serrano or jalapeno), seeded and cut into matchstick strips
2 teaspoons minced, peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
Directions
With knife held in slanting position, almost parallel to cutting surface, cut each chicken breast half crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In medium bowl, combine fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar; add chicken slices, tossing to coat. Let marinate 5 minutes.
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken with marinade and cook, stirring frequently (stir-frying), until chicken loses its pink color throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl.
Add onion to marinade remaining in skillet and cook, stir-frying, until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Stir in chiles, ginger, and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Return chicken to skillet; heat thorough. Stir in basil leaves just before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 238; Protein: 31 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 784 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Bread/Starch
CHINESE CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Servings: 4
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chickpea-soup.
Ingredients
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 cup cauliflowerets
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
4 green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon arrowroot dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
Directions
Trim any fat from chicken and thinly slice diagonally. In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat oil and stir-fry chicken 3 to 4 minutes or until cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add broccoli and cauliflower; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, sherry and gingerroot; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add dissolved arrowroot, sesame oil, peanuts and chicken. Cook until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 256; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 72 mg; Cholesterol: 385 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 Low-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable
Friday, February 18, 2022
Friday Recipes
It's finally Friday. Yay! Here are six yummy diabetic recipes to help you through the weekend, including Vegetable-Chicken Noodle Soup and Wild Blueberry Ice Cream Pops. Enjoy!
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
BELL PEPPER POPPERS
This comes from American Diabetes Association. The site's Diabetes Food Hub has quite a few yummy recipes
This recipe begins, "For a little more heat in these poppers, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your liking."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Makes 12 servings; Serving Size: 2 poppers
To view this online, go to https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/bell-pepper-poppers.html.
Ingredients
1 nonstick cooking spray
12 mini sweet peppers
2 slices turkey bacon (diced)
1/2 cup diced onion
4 oz. fat-free cream cheese (room temperature)
2 oz. soft goat cheese (room temperature)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 slice whole wheat bread (toasted)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375° F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
Slice each pepper in half lengthwise then scoop out any seeds and membrane.
Add bacon to a non-stick sauté pan with cooking spray over medium heat and cook until crisp. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.
Add onions to the pan used to cook the bacon and add more cooking spray if needed. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally until clear. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and goat cheese. Add the bacon, onions and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
Grind toasted bread in a food processor with the garlic and parmesan cheese. Set aside in a small bowl.
Spoon the cheese mixture into each pepper half (1 Tsp. of mixture per popper), and then press the cheese side of the popper into the whole wheat breadcrumb mixture. Lay on the prepared baking sheet breadcrumb side up and spray each on lightly with cooking spray.
Bake the poppers for about 20 minutes or until the peppers have softened and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
WILD BLUEBERRY ICE CREAM POPS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 Pops; Serving size: 1 pop
Source: Wild Blueberry Association
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/wild-blueberry-ice-cream-pops.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen Wild Blueberries
1 ounce milk chocolate chips
2 cups fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt, softened slightly
Materials: small wooden or plastic pop sticks
Directions
Thaw Wild Blueberries and puree.
In a bowl, combine pureed Wild Blueberries, chocolate and frozen yogurt. Mix thoroughly.
Rinse 6 standard muffin cups with cold water and spoon in Wild Blueberry mixture, dividing it evenly between the cups (silicone muffin cups need not be rinsed first).
Place a stick in the center of each "muffin" and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 94; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 45 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g
VEGETABLE-CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Recipe Yield: Servings: 6 (Serving = 1-1/2 cup)
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
6 cups 1/3-less-salt chicken broth, divided
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only)
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup peeled and chopped turnip
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces uncooked "no-yolk" broad noodles
1 cup diced cooked chicken
Directions
Place 1/3 cup chicken broth, celery, leek, carrot and turnip in large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining 5 -2/3 cups chicken broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, vinegar and black pepper. Bring to a boil; add noodles. Cook until noodles are tender; stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 73 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Protein: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread, 1 Lean Meat, 1/2 Vegetable
BUTTERNUT SQUASH ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/butternut-squash-enchiladas-with-salsa-verde.
Ingredients
1 package (16 oz.) diced peeled butternut squash, or 1 1/4 lb. squash, seeded, peeled and diced
Canola oil spray
1 can (15.5 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup (3 oz.) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, divided
8 large (about 7-inch) corn tortillas
1 jar (16 oz.) salsa verde
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Place squash in medium saucepan. Add 1 cup water. Cover pot tightly, and place over medium-high heat. Cook until squash is tender but not mushy, 12-15 minutes, depending on size of cubes. Drain squash, and set aside.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Select a baking dish just large enough to hold the eight tortillas, folded over and slightly overlapping, so that they fit snuggly in the dish. (You may want to "test" and see if the baking dish is the proper size by arranging unfilled, folded tortillas in it, as they would be once filled and ready to bake.) using the canola oil spray, lightly coat the interior of the baking dish and set aside.
Place beans in mixing bowl. Using fork, partially mash beans. Add squash and blend, leaving mixture coarsely mashed, with some beans still whole. Mix in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper.
Coat a tortilla on both sides with cooking spray. Lay it on a plate. Spoon 3/4 cup of filling on one half of the tortilla. Fold tortilla in half over filling. Set it at one end of the baking dish. Repeat, placing filled tortillas so they overlap, filling baking dish tightly. Pour pureed sauce over assembled enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining cheese over sauce. Cover pan with foil.
Bake enchiladas about 30 minutes, until they are heated through and tortillas are soft. Uncover and serve garnished with cilantro, accompanied by cooked brown rice, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 479 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 33 g
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
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
BELL PEPPER POPPERS
This comes from American Diabetes Association. The site's Diabetes Food Hub has quite a few yummy recipes
This recipe begins, "For a little more heat in these poppers, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your liking."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Makes 12 servings; Serving Size: 2 poppers
To view this online, go to https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/bell-pepper-poppers.html.
Ingredients
1 nonstick cooking spray
12 mini sweet peppers
2 slices turkey bacon (diced)
1/2 cup diced onion
4 oz. fat-free cream cheese (room temperature)
2 oz. soft goat cheese (room temperature)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 slice whole wheat bread (toasted)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375° F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
Slice each pepper in half lengthwise then scoop out any seeds and membrane.
Add bacon to a non-stick sauté pan with cooking spray over medium heat and cook until crisp. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.
Add onions to the pan used to cook the bacon and add more cooking spray if needed. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally until clear. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and goat cheese. Add the bacon, onions and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
Grind toasted bread in a food processor with the garlic and parmesan cheese. Set aside in a small bowl.
Spoon the cheese mixture into each pepper half (1 Tsp. of mixture per popper), and then press the cheese side of the popper into the whole wheat breadcrumb mixture. Lay on the prepared baking sheet breadcrumb side up and spray each on lightly with cooking spray.
Bake the poppers for about 20 minutes or until the peppers have softened and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
WILD BLUEBERRY ICE CREAM POPS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 Pops; Serving size: 1 pop
Source: Wild Blueberry Association
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/wild-blueberry-ice-cream-pops.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen Wild Blueberries
1 ounce milk chocolate chips
2 cups fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt, softened slightly
Materials: small wooden or plastic pop sticks
Directions
Thaw Wild Blueberries and puree.
In a bowl, combine pureed Wild Blueberries, chocolate and frozen yogurt. Mix thoroughly.
Rinse 6 standard muffin cups with cold water and spoon in Wild Blueberry mixture, dividing it evenly between the cups (silicone muffin cups need not be rinsed first).
Place a stick in the center of each "muffin" and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 94; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 45 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g
VEGETABLE-CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Recipe Yield: Servings: 6 (Serving = 1-1/2 cup)
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
6 cups 1/3-less-salt chicken broth, divided
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only)
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup peeled and chopped turnip
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces uncooked "no-yolk" broad noodles
1 cup diced cooked chicken
Directions
Place 1/3 cup chicken broth, celery, leek, carrot and turnip in large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining 5 -2/3 cups chicken broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, vinegar and black pepper. Bring to a boil; add noodles. Cook until noodles are tender; stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 73 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Protein: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread, 1 Lean Meat, 1/2 Vegetable
BUTTERNUT SQUASH ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/butternut-squash-enchiladas-with-salsa-verde.
Ingredients
1 package (16 oz.) diced peeled butternut squash, or 1 1/4 lb. squash, seeded, peeled and diced
Canola oil spray
1 can (15.5 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup (3 oz.) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, divided
8 large (about 7-inch) corn tortillas
1 jar (16 oz.) salsa verde
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Place squash in medium saucepan. Add 1 cup water. Cover pot tightly, and place over medium-high heat. Cook until squash is tender but not mushy, 12-15 minutes, depending on size of cubes. Drain squash, and set aside.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Select a baking dish just large enough to hold the eight tortillas, folded over and slightly overlapping, so that they fit snuggly in the dish. (You may want to "test" and see if the baking dish is the proper size by arranging unfilled, folded tortillas in it, as they would be once filled and ready to bake.) using the canola oil spray, lightly coat the interior of the baking dish and set aside.
Place beans in mixing bowl. Using fork, partially mash beans. Add squash and blend, leaving mixture coarsely mashed, with some beans still whole. Mix in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper.
Coat a tortilla on both sides with cooking spray. Lay it on a plate. Spoon 3/4 cup of filling on one half of the tortilla. Fold tortilla in half over filling. Set it at one end of the baking dish. Repeat, placing filled tortillas so they overlap, filling baking dish tightly. Pour pureed sauce over assembled enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining cheese over sauce. Cover pan with foil.
Bake enchiladas about 30 minutes, until they are heated through and tortillas are soft. Uncover and serve garnished with cilantro, accompanied by cooked brown rice, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 479 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 33 g
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
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Where's the Beef?
An old commrcial from the 1980s asked the big question, "Where's the Beef?"
Well, here it is, folks. Check out today's beefy recipes, including the Irish Beef Pot Pie or the Meatballs with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Enjoy!
SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Makes 32 appetizer servings.
View this inline at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-buffalo-style-meatballs.
Ingredients
1 pound 95% lean ground beef
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey
Blue cheese dressing
Celery sticks
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Shape beef mixture into 32 1-inch meatballs; place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine hot pepper sauce, butter and honey in large bowl; mix well. Add meatballs; stir to coat.
Serve with dressing and celery sticks, as desired. Makes 32 appetizer servings.
Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef done-ness.
Cook's Tip: 1 package (about 18 ounces) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs can be substituted for ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook meatballs according to package directions. Continue as directed in step 3.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 78 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 1 g
GRILLED ONION BURGER
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-onion-burger.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
4 hamburger buns, split, toasted
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices
Directions
Lightly shape Ground Beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Brush onion slices with oil.
Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 14 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160F, turning occasionally. Grill onions, 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, brushing with oil and turning occasionally.
Season burgers and onions with salt and pepper as desired.
Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place burgers on top of lettuce. Top with tomatoes and grilled onions. Close bun.
Notes:
Here’s a healthier version of a classic burger topped with grilled onions and all the fixings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 368; Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 324 mg; Protein: 39 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
CARIBBEAN BEEF BURGERS WITH MANGO SALSA
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/caribbean-beef-burgers-with-mango-salsa.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
2 tablespoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
Salt
Mango Salsa:
1 large mango, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Directions
Combine Ground Beef and jerk seasoning in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties.
Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 13 to 14 minutes), until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160F, turning occasionally. Season with salt, as desired.
Meanwhile, combine salsa ingredients in medium bowl, mixing lightly. Serve burgers with salsa.
Note: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 193; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Fiber: 1.1 g; Sodium: 51 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Protein: 24 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g
BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.
Source: Lauras Lean Beef
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained
1/3 cup salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)
Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.
Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber: .62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 24 mini meatballs, 1 per serving.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/meatballs-with-cranberry-barbecue-sauce.
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef Brisket
1/4 pound ground beef Ribeye Steak Boneless
1/4 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
1 cup seasoned stuffing mix
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2-1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
Salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F. Combine Brisket, Ribeye, Ground Beef, stuffing mix, egg, water, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twenty-four 1-1/2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400F oven 13 to 15 minutes until 160F.
Meanwhile, prepare Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, but not brown. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries burst and mixture has reduced to thick consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer mixture to blender container. Cover, allowing steam to escape. Process until smooth. Season with salt, as desired.
Serve meatballs with barbecue sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 66; Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 0.7 g; Sodium: 108 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mig; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
Well, here it is, folks. Check out today's beefy recipes, including the Irish Beef Pot Pie or the Meatballs with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Enjoy!
SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Makes 32 appetizer servings.
View this inline at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-buffalo-style-meatballs.
Ingredients
1 pound 95% lean ground beef
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey
Blue cheese dressing
Celery sticks
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Shape beef mixture into 32 1-inch meatballs; place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine hot pepper sauce, butter and honey in large bowl; mix well. Add meatballs; stir to coat.
Serve with dressing and celery sticks, as desired. Makes 32 appetizer servings.
Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef done-ness.
Cook's Tip: 1 package (about 18 ounces) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs can be substituted for ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook meatballs according to package directions. Continue as directed in step 3.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 78 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 1 g
GRILLED ONION BURGER
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-onion-burger.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
4 hamburger buns, split, toasted
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices
Directions
Lightly shape Ground Beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Brush onion slices with oil.
Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 14 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160F, turning occasionally. Grill onions, 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, brushing with oil and turning occasionally.
Season burgers and onions with salt and pepper as desired.
Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place burgers on top of lettuce. Top with tomatoes and grilled onions. Close bun.
Notes:
Here’s a healthier version of a classic burger topped with grilled onions and all the fixings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 368; Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 324 mg; Protein: 39 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
CARIBBEAN BEEF BURGERS WITH MANGO SALSA
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/caribbean-beef-burgers-with-mango-salsa.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
2 tablespoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
Salt
Mango Salsa:
1 large mango, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Directions
Combine Ground Beef and jerk seasoning in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties.
Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 13 to 14 minutes), until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160F, turning occasionally. Season with salt, as desired.
Meanwhile, combine salsa ingredients in medium bowl, mixing lightly. Serve burgers with salsa.
Note: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 193; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Fiber: 1.1 g; Sodium: 51 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Protein: 24 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g
BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.
Source: Lauras Lean Beef
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained
1/3 cup salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)
Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.
Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber: .62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 24 mini meatballs, 1 per serving.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/meatballs-with-cranberry-barbecue-sauce.
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef Brisket
1/4 pound ground beef Ribeye Steak Boneless
1/4 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
1 cup seasoned stuffing mix
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2-1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
Salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F. Combine Brisket, Ribeye, Ground Beef, stuffing mix, egg, water, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twenty-four 1-1/2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400F oven 13 to 15 minutes until 160F.
Meanwhile, prepare Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, but not brown. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries burst and mixture has reduced to thick consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer mixture to blender container. Cover, allowing steam to escape. Process until smooth. Season with salt, as desired.
Serve meatballs with barbecue sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 66; Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 0.7 g; Sodium: 108 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mig; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
Friday, January 28, 2022
Friday Recipes
It's finally Friday. Here are six yummy diabetic recipes to help you through the weekend, including West Coast Chicken Breast and New England Style Clam Chowder. Enjoy!
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
TURKEY CASSEROLE
Recipe Yield: Serves: 4
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-casserole.
Ingredients
4 ounces vegetale elbow or shell macaroni
1/2 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to Taste
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni until al dente, being careful not to overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large non-stick skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in macaroni, tomato sauce, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Spoon into casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 241; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 253 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch/Bread, 1 Vegetable
WEST COAST CHICKEN BREAST
Serving size is 1 stuffed chicken breast half. Contains 1g Dietary Fiber and 1 g Sugars.
Serves: 4
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/348.shtml
Ingredients
4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, well drained
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 slice whole wheat bread, crumbled to make soft crumbs
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a shallow baking dish with olive oil-flavored non stick pan spray.
Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness. Combine the tomatoes, basil, and garlic in a small bowl. Spread the tomato mixture evenly over the chicken breasts; roll up and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
Combine the oil, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl; brush evenly over the chicken rolls. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Press the crumbs onto the chicken rolls so they adhere.
Bake 15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the crumbs are browned.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 198; Protein: 26 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 118 mg; Cholesterol: 69 mg; Carbohydrates: 5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 4 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat
PARMESAN CHICKEN TOPPED WITH SPINACH AND ALMONDS
Yield: 4 servings
Source: Hellmann's
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/parmesan-chicken-topped-with-spinach-and-almonds.
Ingredients
1-1/2 tablespoons Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
1 cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon plain dry bread crumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425F.
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken.
On baking sheet, arrange chicken.
Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture.
Bake 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 140 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g
NEW ENGLAND STYLE CLAM CHOWDER
Recipe Yield: Servings: 6
Source: Suzi Castle's Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods
Book Title: Suzi Castle's Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/new-england-style-clam-chowder
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cans (6oz. each) chopped or minced clams (use clam juice)
3 packages (1 tsp each) chicken bouillon granules
4 cups low-fat (1% fat) milk
3 tbsp each: flour and cornstarch, mixed with 1/2 cup water in a blender
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup very lean, cooked bacon bits
Directions
In a large, heavy soup pot sprayed with nonstick spray, stir-fry onion over medium heat until soft.
Add water, potatoes, clams and chicken bouillon granules. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add milk, flour-cornstarch mixture and pepper.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Ladle into 6 large soup bowls and garnish with bacon bits.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 177; Fat: 2.46 g; Sodium: 883 mg; Cholesterol: 23 mg; Protein: 12.8 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 lean meat; 1 bread; 3/4 nonfat milk
BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.
Source: Lauras Lean Beef
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained
1/3 cup salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.
Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber: .62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
TURKEY CASSEROLE
Recipe Yield: Serves: 4
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-casserole.
Ingredients
4 ounces vegetale elbow or shell macaroni
1/2 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to Taste
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni until al dente, being careful not to overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large non-stick skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in macaroni, tomato sauce, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Spoon into casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 241; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 253 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch/Bread, 1 Vegetable
WEST COAST CHICKEN BREAST
Serving size is 1 stuffed chicken breast half. Contains 1g Dietary Fiber and 1 g Sugars.
Serves: 4
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/348.shtml
Ingredients
4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, well drained
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 slice whole wheat bread, crumbled to make soft crumbs
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a shallow baking dish with olive oil-flavored non stick pan spray.
Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness. Combine the tomatoes, basil, and garlic in a small bowl. Spread the tomato mixture evenly over the chicken breasts; roll up and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
Combine the oil, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl; brush evenly over the chicken rolls. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Press the crumbs onto the chicken rolls so they adhere.
Bake 15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the crumbs are browned.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 198; Protein: 26 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 118 mg; Cholesterol: 69 mg; Carbohydrates: 5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 4 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat
PARMESAN CHICKEN TOPPED WITH SPINACH AND ALMONDS
Yield: 4 servings
Source: Hellmann's
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/parmesan-chicken-topped-with-spinach-and-almonds.
Ingredients
1-1/2 tablespoons Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
1 cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon plain dry bread crumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425F.
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken.
On baking sheet, arrange chicken.
Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture.
Bake 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 140 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g
NEW ENGLAND STYLE CLAM CHOWDER
Recipe Yield: Servings: 6
Source: Suzi Castle's Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods
Book Title: Suzi Castle's Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/new-england-style-clam-chowder
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cans (6oz. each) chopped or minced clams (use clam juice)
3 packages (1 tsp each) chicken bouillon granules
4 cups low-fat (1% fat) milk
3 tbsp each: flour and cornstarch, mixed with 1/2 cup water in a blender
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup very lean, cooked bacon bits
Directions
In a large, heavy soup pot sprayed with nonstick spray, stir-fry onion over medium heat until soft.
Add water, potatoes, clams and chicken bouillon granules. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add milk, flour-cornstarch mixture and pepper.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Ladle into 6 large soup bowls and garnish with bacon bits.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 177; Fat: 2.46 g; Sodium: 883 mg; Cholesterol: 23 mg; Protein: 12.8 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 lean meat; 1 bread; 3/4 nonfat milk
BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.
Source: Lauras Lean Beef
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained
1/3 cup salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.
Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber: .62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Wednesday Recipes
We're half-way through the week. If we made it this far, we can make it to the weekend.
In the meantime, here are six yummy recipes to help you through the day, including Southwestern Chicken Salad and Turkey Meatloaf. Enjoy!
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
TURKEY MEATLOAF
Makes 5 servings
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/435.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 lb.ground turkey breast
1/2 lb. ground turkey
1/3 cup ketchup
1 cup unseasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 Tbsp. ketchup (optional, to use as a topping)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients except 3 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch non-stick loaf pan. Bake 1 hour, uncovered.
Remove from oven. Spread the 3 tablespoons ketchup on top, if desired. Cover lightly with foil and let meatloaf rest 10 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Protein: 24 g; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 420 mg; Carbohydrates: 23 g, Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 3 Lean-Meat
IRISH WHOLE WHEAT SODA BREAD
This is from Diabetic Gourmet. Unfortunately, I no longer have a working link to it.
Yield: Makes 1 Round Loaf
Source: "America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook"
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In large bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Add buttermilk all at once, stirring with a fork to make a soft, but slightly sticky dough.
With lightly floured hands, form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough gently for 8 to 10 times. Pat the dough into a 6-inch thick round, with a slightly flattened top.
Place dough on prepared baking sheet. With a shape knife or pizza cutter, score the top in the shape of a cross or large X. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from baking sheet onto cooling rack immediately. Dust top with rice flour. Serve warm from the oven.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of loaf): Calories: 123, Carbohydrate: 25 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 335 mg, Cholesterol: 1 mg
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch/Bread
PUMPKIN SOUP
Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings.
Source: AICR
Recipe and image appear courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-soup-2.
Ingredients
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
4 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh) (butternut squash may be substituted)
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. light whipping cream (optional)
1 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Nutmeg (optional)
Directions
In large pot over medium-high heat add 3 cups broth, pumpkin, onion, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce to low and simmer uncovered, about 30 minutes.
Puree mixture until smooth, in small batches, using blender or food processor. Return to pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes. Add remaining broth as desired. (Optional, stir in cream.)
Pour into bowls. Garnish with parsley (or sprinkle of nutmeg) and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 284 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g
VEGETABLE-CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Recipe Yield: Servings: 6 (Serving = 1-1/2 cup)
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
6 cups 1/3-less-salt chicken broth, divided
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only)
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup peeled and chopped turnip
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces uncooked "no-yolk" broad noodles
1 cup diced cooked chicken
Directions
Place 1/3 cup chicken broth, celery, leek, carrot and turnip in large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining 5 -2/3 cups chicken broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, vinegar and black pepper. Bring to a boil; add noodles. Cook until noodles are tender; stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 73 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Protein: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread, 1 Lean Meat, 1/2 Vegetable
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD
Yield: 6 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/908.shtml
Source: 200 Healthy Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less!
http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/74.shtml
Ingredients
Salad:
1 cup cooked corn kernels
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup green peas, frozen and thawed
1/2 cup each sliced red and green pepper
1/3 cup canned black beans, drained
2 cups cooked, cubed chicken breast
Dressing:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
Directions
Combine all salad ingredients. In a blender or food processor, blend all dressing ingredients. Toss the dressing with the salad and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 181; Protein: 17 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 94 mg; Cholesterol: 42 mg ; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 2 Very Lean Meat, 1 Starch, 1/2 Monounsaturated Fat
In the meantime, here are six yummy recipes to help you through the day, including Southwestern Chicken Salad and Turkey Meatloaf. Enjoy!
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
TURKEY MEATLOAF
Makes 5 servings
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/435.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 lb.ground turkey breast
1/2 lb. ground turkey
1/3 cup ketchup
1 cup unseasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 Tbsp. ketchup (optional, to use as a topping)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients except 3 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch non-stick loaf pan. Bake 1 hour, uncovered.
Remove from oven. Spread the 3 tablespoons ketchup on top, if desired. Cover lightly with foil and let meatloaf rest 10 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Protein: 24 g; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 420 mg; Carbohydrates: 23 g, Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 3 Lean-Meat
IRISH WHOLE WHEAT SODA BREAD
This is from Diabetic Gourmet. Unfortunately, I no longer have a working link to it.
Yield: Makes 1 Round Loaf
Source: "America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook"
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In large bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Add buttermilk all at once, stirring with a fork to make a soft, but slightly sticky dough.
With lightly floured hands, form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough gently for 8 to 10 times. Pat the dough into a 6-inch thick round, with a slightly flattened top.
Place dough on prepared baking sheet. With a shape knife or pizza cutter, score the top in the shape of a cross or large X. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from baking sheet onto cooling rack immediately. Dust top with rice flour. Serve warm from the oven.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of loaf): Calories: 123, Carbohydrate: 25 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 335 mg, Cholesterol: 1 mg
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch/Bread
PUMPKIN SOUP
Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings.
Source: AICR
Recipe and image appear courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-soup-2.
Ingredients
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
4 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh) (butternut squash may be substituted)
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. light whipping cream (optional)
1 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Nutmeg (optional)
Directions
In large pot over medium-high heat add 3 cups broth, pumpkin, onion, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce to low and simmer uncovered, about 30 minutes.
Puree mixture until smooth, in small batches, using blender or food processor. Return to pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes. Add remaining broth as desired. (Optional, stir in cream.)
Pour into bowls. Garnish with parsley (or sprinkle of nutmeg) and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 284 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g
VEGETABLE-CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Recipe Yield: Servings: 6 (Serving = 1-1/2 cup)
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
6 cups 1/3-less-salt chicken broth, divided
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only)
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup peeled and chopped turnip
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces uncooked "no-yolk" broad noodles
1 cup diced cooked chicken
Directions
Place 1/3 cup chicken broth, celery, leek, carrot and turnip in large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining 5 -2/3 cups chicken broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, vinegar and black pepper. Bring to a boil; add noodles. Cook until noodles are tender; stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 73 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Protein: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread, 1 Lean Meat, 1/2 Vegetable
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD
Yield: 6 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/908.shtml
Source: 200 Healthy Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less!
http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/74.shtml
Ingredients
Salad:
1 cup cooked corn kernels
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup green peas, frozen and thawed
1/2 cup each sliced red and green pepper
1/3 cup canned black beans, drained
2 cups cooked, cubed chicken breast
Dressing:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
Directions
Combine all salad ingredients. In a blender or food processor, blend all dressing ingredients. Toss the dressing with the salad and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 181; Protein: 17 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 94 mg; Cholesterol: 42 mg ; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 2 Very Lean Meat, 1 Starch, 1/2 Monounsaturated Fat
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Wednesday Recipes
We're half-way through the week. If we made it this far, we can make it to the weekend.
Today's offerings (to help you through the day and the rest of the week) include an Avocado Turkey Burger and Irish Beef Pot Pie. Enjoy!
TURKEY MEATLOAF
Makes 5 servings
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/435.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 lb.ground turkey breast
1/2 lb. ground turkey
1/3 cup ketchup
1 cup unseasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 Tbsp. ketchup (optional, to use as a topping)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients except 3 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch non-stick loaf pan. Bake 1 hour, uncovered.
Remove from oven. Spread the 3 tablespoons ketchup on top, if desired. Cover lightly with foil and let meatloaf rest 10 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Protein: 24 g; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 420 mg; Carbohydrates: 23 g, Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 3 Lean-Meat
VEGETABLE-CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/253.shtml
Servings: 6 (Serving = 1-1/2 cup)
Ingredients
6 cups 1/3-less-salt chicken broth, divided
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only)
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup peeled and chopped turnip
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces uncooked "no-yolk" broad noodles
1 cup diced cooked chicken
Directions
Place 1/3 cup chicken broth, celery, leek, carrot and turnip in large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining 5 -2/3 cups chicken broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, vinegar and black pepper. Bring to a boil; add noodles. Cook until noodles are tender; stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 73 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread, 1 Lean Meat, 1/2 Vegetable
HEARTY REUBEN SOUP
Recipe Yield: Servings: 8
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/hearty-reuben-soup.
Ingredients
1/2 cup canned low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups fat-free evaporated milk or half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded corned beef
3/4 cup canned sauerkraut
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Bring beef and chicken broths, celery, onion and green pepper to a boil in a heavy saucepan; reduce heat. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Dissolve the cornstarch in the milk. Stir into soup and simmer until soup thickens.
Add corned beef and sauerkraut; heat through.
Stir in cheese just until melted. Do not allow to boil; season with pepper.
Notes:
A popular sandwich inspires a great soup! Start with the convenience of canned broth from your pantry. Then blend in the flavors of canned sauerkraut corned beef onion, bell pepper and celery, and then Swiss cheese to make this soup a family favorite.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Fat: 4.5 g; Saturated Fat: 4.5 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 500 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g
AVOCADO TURKEY BURGER
Recipe Yield: Makes 5 servings
Source: Jennie-O
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/avocado-turkey-burger.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
2 teaspoons no-salt seasoning
5 small whole wheat buns
5 slices light Cheddar cheese
1 avocado, peeled and diced
Directions
Drain applesauce in a strainer to eliminate excess liquid. Mix ground turkey, applesauce and no-salt seasoning.
Form mixture into 5 patties. Cook patties according to package directions. Always cook to well-done, 165F as measured by a meat thermometer.
Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top with cheese and avocado. Cover with bun top.
Always cook to an internal temperature of 165F.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 240; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 2.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 410 mg; Cholesterol: 50 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Sugars: 3 g
BELL PEPPER POPPERS
This comes from American Diabetes Association. The site's Diabetes Food Hub has quite a few yummy recipes
This recipe begins, "For a little more heat in these poppers, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your liking."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Makes 12 servings; Serving Size: 2 poppers
To view this online, go to https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/bell-pepper-poppers.html.
Ingredients
1 nonstick cooking spray
12 mini sweet peppers
2 slices turkey bacon (diced)
1/2 cup diced onion
4 oz. fat-free cream cheese (room temperature)
2 oz. soft goat cheese (room temperature)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 slice whole wheat bread (toasted)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375° F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
Slice each pepper in half lengthwise then scoop out any seeds and membrane.
Add bacon to a non-stick sauté pan with cooking spray over medium heat and cook until crisp. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.
Add onions to the pan used to cook the bacon and add more cooking spray if needed. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally until clear. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and goat cheese. Add the bacon, onions and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
Grind toasted bread in a food processor with the garlic and parmesan cheese. Set aside in a small bowl.
Spoon the cheese mixture into each pepper half (1 Tsp. of mixture per popper), and then press the cheese side of the popper into the whole wheat breadcrumb mixture. Lay on the prepared baking sheet breadcrumb side up and spray each on lightly with cooking spray.
Bake the poppers for about 20 minutes or until the peppers have softened and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
Today's offerings (to help you through the day and the rest of the week) include an Avocado Turkey Burger and Irish Beef Pot Pie. Enjoy!
TURKEY MEATLOAF
Makes 5 servings
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/435.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 lb.ground turkey breast
1/2 lb. ground turkey
1/3 cup ketchup
1 cup unseasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 Tbsp. ketchup (optional, to use as a topping)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients except 3 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch non-stick loaf pan. Bake 1 hour, uncovered.
Remove from oven. Spread the 3 tablespoons ketchup on top, if desired. Cover lightly with foil and let meatloaf rest 10 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Protein: 24 g; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 420 mg; Carbohydrates: 23 g, Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 3 Lean-Meat
VEGETABLE-CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/253.shtml
Servings: 6 (Serving = 1-1/2 cup)
Ingredients
6 cups 1/3-less-salt chicken broth, divided
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only)
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup peeled and chopped turnip
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces uncooked "no-yolk" broad noodles
1 cup diced cooked chicken
Directions
Place 1/3 cup chicken broth, celery, leek, carrot and turnip in large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining 5 -2/3 cups chicken broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, vinegar and black pepper. Bring to a boil; add noodles. Cook until noodles are tender; stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 73 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread, 1 Lean Meat, 1/2 Vegetable
HEARTY REUBEN SOUP
Recipe Yield: Servings: 8
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/hearty-reuben-soup.
Ingredients
1/2 cup canned low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups fat-free evaporated milk or half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded corned beef
3/4 cup canned sauerkraut
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Bring beef and chicken broths, celery, onion and green pepper to a boil in a heavy saucepan; reduce heat. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Dissolve the cornstarch in the milk. Stir into soup and simmer until soup thickens.
Add corned beef and sauerkraut; heat through.
Stir in cheese just until melted. Do not allow to boil; season with pepper.
Notes:
A popular sandwich inspires a great soup! Start with the convenience of canned broth from your pantry. Then blend in the flavors of canned sauerkraut corned beef onion, bell pepper and celery, and then Swiss cheese to make this soup a family favorite.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Fat: 4.5 g; Saturated Fat: 4.5 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 500 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 17 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g
AVOCADO TURKEY BURGER
Recipe Yield: Makes 5 servings
Source: Jennie-O
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/avocado-turkey-burger.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
2 teaspoons no-salt seasoning
5 small whole wheat buns
5 slices light Cheddar cheese
1 avocado, peeled and diced
Directions
Drain applesauce in a strainer to eliminate excess liquid. Mix ground turkey, applesauce and no-salt seasoning.
Form mixture into 5 patties. Cook patties according to package directions. Always cook to well-done, 165F as measured by a meat thermometer.
Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top with cheese and avocado. Cover with bun top.
Always cook to an internal temperature of 165F.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 240; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 2.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 410 mg; Cholesterol: 50 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Sugars: 3 g
BELL PEPPER POPPERS
This comes from American Diabetes Association. The site's Diabetes Food Hub has quite a few yummy recipes
This recipe begins, "For a little more heat in these poppers, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your liking."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Makes 12 servings; Serving Size: 2 poppers
To view this online, go to https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/bell-pepper-poppers.html.
Ingredients
1 nonstick cooking spray
12 mini sweet peppers
2 slices turkey bacon (diced)
1/2 cup diced onion
4 oz. fat-free cream cheese (room temperature)
2 oz. soft goat cheese (room temperature)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 slice whole wheat bread (toasted)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375° F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
Slice each pepper in half lengthwise then scoop out any seeds and membrane.
Add bacon to a non-stick sauté pan with cooking spray over medium heat and cook until crisp. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.
Add onions to the pan used to cook the bacon and add more cooking spray if needed. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally until clear. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and goat cheese. Add the bacon, onions and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
Grind toasted bread in a food processor with the garlic and parmesan cheese. Set aside in a small bowl.
Spoon the cheese mixture into each pepper half (1 Tsp. of mixture per popper), and then press the cheese side of the popper into the whole wheat breadcrumb mixture. Lay on the prepared baking sheet breadcrumb side up and spray each on lightly with cooking spray.
Bake the poppers for about 20 minutes or until the peppers have softened and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
IRISH BEEF POT PIE
This begins, "Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak."
Recipe Yield: 6
Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Directions
Heat oven to 425F.
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 18 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 58 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 31 g
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