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Monday, March 5, 2018

Meatless Monday

It's Meatless Monday, time to check out six yummy diabetic and vegetarian recipes, including Mediterranean Chili and Sweet Potato Pie. Enjoy!

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC

Makes 4 servings.

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/sauteed-spinach-with-garlic

Ingredients

1 pound raw spinach

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 fresh tomato

2 cloves garlic

Directions

Wash spinach thoroughly and drain.

Saute tomato and garlic in olive oil in a large saute pan.

Add spinach, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring a few times.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 94 mg; Protein: 3.9 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1-1/2 Fat

GINGERED CARROTS

Source: The Diabetic Newsletter

Recipe Yield: Prep Time: 15 Minutes; Servings: 1; Difficulty Level: 2

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/gingered-carrots

Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh carrots

1/2 cup chicken broth

Dash onion powder

2 tablepoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon whipped butter

Directions

Cut carrots julienne (matchstick slices) or in thin rounds.

In a saucepan, add the carrots, broth and onion powder.

Cook 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Drain, add remaining ingredients, and toss lightly.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 56; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 68 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable

MEDITERRANEAN CHILI

Yield: 5 servings. Serving size: 1 cup per serving.

To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 bell peppers, coarsely chopped (1 green and 1 yellow)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (16 ounces) no-salt-added chickpeas, drained

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 cup low-sodium vegetable juice

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell peppers and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes with their juices, vegetable juice, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Ladle into shallow bowls; top with feta cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 185 calories, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 340 mg, Fiber: 8 g

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

ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/roasted-carrots-and-parsnips

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled

1 pound parsnips, peeled

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Cut carrots and parsnips in half then in half lengthwise.

Place on large rimmed baking pan toss with olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until parsnips are tender, stirring once.

Sprinkle with parsley.

Notes:



This side dish is simple yet impressive, perfect for guests and special dinners.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Fat: 3.5 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Fiber: 4 g; Sodium: 40 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Sugars: 5 g

BAKED APPLES WITH RAISINS

Recipe Yield: Servings: 2

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-apples-with-raisins

Ingredients

2 apples

1 tbsp raisins

Orange juice

Pinch ground cinnamon

Directions

Peel and core the apples. Coat with the orange juice on the outer surface. Stuff with the raisins. Sprinkle on the cinnamon.

Place in Pyrex baking cups. Bake in a 350 F oven for 25-30 minutes, or until fork pierces surface easily. Serve warm or cold.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 74; Carbohydrates: 10 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit

SWEET POTATO PIE

Recipe Yield: Servings: 8

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/sweet-potato-pie

Ingredients

3 tbsp margarine

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup sugar

3 large sweet potatoes, cooked, mash

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup skim milk

1 egg yolk

3 egg whites, beaten stiff

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell

1 tsp lemon peel

Directions

Use about 1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes.

Heat oven to 350F. Beat together margarine, sugar, and salt. Add egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon peel and cinnamon. Stir in sweet potatoes and milk. Mix well.

Fold in egg whites; pour into pie shell. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. To reduce saturated fat, use a homemade pie shell made with vegetable oil.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 263; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 296 mg; Protein: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 32 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch/Bread, 2 Fat

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Wednesday Recipes

Here are six yummy diabetic recipes to help you through the day, including Bombay Chicken and Mediterranean Chili. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE ROLL

Recipe Yield: 12 one-inch slice servings

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chocolate-filled-cake-roll

Ingredients

Cake:

5 eggs

1/2 cup sugar

3 packets of Sweet'n Low

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking powder

Filling:

2 cups skim milk

1 package sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix

Topping:

2 teaspoons sugar-free cocoa mix

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F.

Grease and line the bottom of a 10x15" jelly roll pan with waxed paper.

Beat eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.

Sprinkle sugar, Sweet'n Low and vanilla over eggs; continue beating for 2 minutes.

Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together.

Sprinkle half the mixture over batter; fold in with spatula.

Repeat with remaining flour mixture.

Spread batter evenly in pan.

Bake on center rack in oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched.

Arrange a towel on work surface and cover with aluminum foil.

Loosen edges of cake; unmold on foil.

Roll cake jelly roll style, using towel as a guide.

Leave cake rolled until it cools into jelly roll shape.

To make filling, blend milk with pudding mix according to package directions.

Refrigerate pudding until it thickens.

Unroll cake, spread evenly with pudding, and reroll.

Lightly sprinkle sugar-free cocoa over the top to decorate.

Cut into 1" slices and serve.

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

BOMBAY CHICKEN

Recipe Yield: Prep Time: 15 Minutes; Servings: 5; Difficulty Level: 2

Source: The Diabetic Newsletter

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/bombay-chicken

Ingredients

1 teaspoon reduced-calorie margarine

1 teaspoon chicken-flavored bouillon, granules

1/4 cup chopped almonds

2 teaspoons curry powder, divided

1 cup boiling water

1 cup diced, unpeeled apple

1/2 cup skim milk

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 cup chopped, cooked chicken

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds.

Cook 10 minutes or until almonds are golden brown; stirring frequently.

Sprinkle almonds with 1 teaspoon curry powder, toss lightly to coat, and cook for another minute or two.

Remove almonds to a plate lined with paper towels; let drain.

Add apple, onion, and mushrooms to skillet and saute 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder and flour.

Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Dissolve bouillon granules in boiling water and add to skillet with milk and lemon juice.

Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.

Add chicken and continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 116; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 38 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Medium-Fat Meat

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC

Makes 4 servings.

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/sauteed-spinach-with-garlic

Ingredients

1 pound raw spinach

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 fresh tomato

2 cloves garlic

Directions

Wash spinach thoroughly and drain.

Saute tomato and garlic in olive oil in a large saute pan.

Add spinach, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring a few times.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 94 mg; Protein: 3.9 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1-1/2 Fat

HAWAIIAN BURGERS

Source: The Diabetic Newsletter

Recipe Yield: Servings: 4

To view online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/hawaiian-burgers

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef

4 slices fresh pineapple, or canned, unsweetened, water packed variety

1 clove garlic, minced

2 scallions, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

4 slices- 1 ounce each french bread

Directions

Mix the beef, garlic, scallions, ginger, and soy sauce together and form in 4 patties of equal size about 3/4" thick.

Grill or broil 4" from souce of heat, for 7 minutes for medium-rare turning once. Grill longer for well done burgers.

While burgers are grilling, brush 4 slices of fresh or canned water-packed unsweetened pineapple with 1 teaspoon Worcestshire sauce.

Grill until pineapple is heated through and seared with grill marks, about 6 minutes (2 minutes for canned pineapple).

Serve each patty open-face on a 1 oz toasted slice of French bread, topped with grilled slice, and garnished with 1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 282; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 401 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 23 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHILI

Yield: 5 servings. Serving size: 1 cup per serving.

To view this online, click https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/mediterranean-chili/?utm_source=eutm_source=et&utm_medium=weekly&utm_campaign=2018-01-10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 bell peppers, coarsely chopped (1 green and 1 yellow)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (16 ounces) no-salt-added chickpeas, drained

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 cup low-sodium vegetable juice

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell peppers and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes with their juices, vegetable juice, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Ladle into shallow bowls; top with feta cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 185 calories, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 340 mg, Fiber: 8 g

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

ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/roasted-carrots-and-parsnips

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled

1 pound parsnips, peeled

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Cut carrots and parsnips in half then in half lengthwise.

Place on large rimmed baking pan toss with olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until parsnips are tender, stirring once.

Sprinkle with parsley.

Notes:



This side dish is simple yet impressive, perfect for guests and special dinners.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Fat: 3.5 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Fiber: 4 g; Sodium: 40 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Sugars: 5 g

Monday, February 12, 2018

Meatless Monday

It's time for another Meatless Monday. Here are six yummy diabetic vegetarian recipes to help you through the day, including Mediterranean Chili and Almond Rice. Enjoy!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE

This recipe begins, “It's a taste explosion! Treat yourself and your family to something different for dinner with this seasonal twist on an Mexican classic.”

Recipe Yield: 8 servings

To view this online, go to 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.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 479 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 33 g

CHOCOLATE-CHUNCK BANANA NUT BREAD

Recipe Yield: Serves: 18

Serving Size: 1 (1/2 inch) slice

View this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chocolate-chunk-banana-nut-bread

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

6 (1 ounce) squares Bakers* Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate

2 eggs

1 cup mashed ripe bananas

1/3 cup oil

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan. Set aside.

Combine flour, Splenda Granulated Sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside. Coarsely chop baking chocolate bars.

Mix eggs, bananas, oil, and milk in a large bowl until well blended. Add dry ingredients; stir until just moistened. Stir in chopped chocolate and walnuts.

Pour into greased loaf pan.

Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 2.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 105 mg; Cholesterol: 25 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/strawberry-spinach-salad-with-buttermilk-dressing

Ingredients

2 cups sliced strawberries, divided

4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes and divided

1/3 cup buttermilk

6 cups fresh spinach

1 small red onion, cut into thin rings

Directions

In blender container, combine 3/4 cup strawberries, cream cheese and buttermilk; process until smooth.

In large salad bowl, toss together spinach, onion and remaining 1-1/4 cups strawberries. Serve with dressing.

Notes:

Creamy buttermilk dressing pairs well with juicy, fresh strawberries and crisp spinach. A great choice for lunch or brunch.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 70; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 70 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Sugars: 3 g

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC

Makes 4 servings.

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/sauteed-spinach-with-garlic

Ingredients

1 pound raw spinach

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 fresh tomato

2 cloves garlic

Directions

Wash spinach thoroughly and drain.

Saute tomato and garlic in olive oil in a large saute pan.

Add spinach, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring a few times.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 94 mg; Protein: 3.9 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1-1/2 Fat

MEDITERRANEAN CHILI

Yield: 5 servings. Serving size: 1 cup per serving.

To view this online, click https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/mediterranean-chili/?utm_source=eutm_source=et&utm_medium=weekly&utm_campaign=2018-01-10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 bell peppers, coarsely chopped (1 green and 1 yellow)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (16 ounces) no-salt-added chickpeas, drained

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 cup low-sodium vegetable juice

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell peppers and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes with their juices, vegetable juice, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Ladle into shallow bowls; top with feta cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 185 calories, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 340 mg, Fiber: 8 g

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

ALMOND RICE

Prep Time: 5 Minutes; Servings: 6; Difficulty Level: 1

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/almond-rice

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice, long-grain, dry

2 cups water

2 tablespoons almonds, slivered

2 tablespoons lemon zest (or Zesto*)

1 cube chicken bouillon

Directions

In a medium size saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil.

Add rice and cook according to rice instructions on package.

Drain if necessary.

Add almonds and lemon zest.

Let stand a few minutes then fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 164; Fat: 2.3 g; Sodium: 185 mg; Protein: 2.9 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fat