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Monday, February 24, 2020

Double-Post Monday

Besides being Meatless Monday, it's also Double-Post Monday. Today's six recipes include Colorful Turkey Stuffed Peppers and Turkey Bacon Burger. Enjoy!

BASIL FOCACCIA WEDGES

Yield: 12 servings.

Serving size: 2 pieces.

Source: The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1216.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 Tbsp canola oil, divided

1 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/2 pkg (8 oz) sliced mushrooms

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 pkg (13.8 oz) focaccia-style, refrigerated pizza dough

1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

2 small plum tomatoes, cut into 12 rounds total

1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

16 pitted kalamata olives, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F. Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onions; cook 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, using two utensils to stir easily. Add garlic, cook 15 seconds and set aside.

On baking sheet, drizzle remaining 1/2 Tbsp canola oil. Use fingertips to spread oil evenly. Unroll dough onto baking sheet and shape into an 11 x 8 inch rectangle. Top dough with pepper flakes and mushroom mixture, spooning as close to edges as possible. Top with basil and arrange tomatoes in 12 even sections.

Bake 12 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella. Bake 6 more minutes or until deep golden on edges. Top with Parmesan and sprinkle evenly with olives. Allow to cool to room temperature.

When serving, cut into 12 squares, and then cut each square in half diagonally to make 24 pieces total.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 125; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 320 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g

WARM SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP

This recipe begins, “This warm dip is similar to those served in restaurant chains, but it's low in fat and has a fraction of the calories and sodium. It's virtually guilt-free and is perfect for parties and get-togethers. Serve with pita wedges, baked tortilla chips, or low-fat crackers.

Yield: 12 servings, 2 tablespoons per serving

Source: The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook

Book link: http://diabeticgourmetcookbook.com

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Ingredients

Canola cooking spray

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 tablespoon minced onion

1 small clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup light sour cream

1-1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese

2 egg whites

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Pinch white pepper

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 (10-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, patted dry, and halved

2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper

2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions, green part only

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Lightly coat a 1-1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray.

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Away from the heat source, spray with cooking spray, and return to the heat. Add the oil and onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute for another minute; set aside.

In a food processor, process the sour cream, cottage cheese, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, hot sauce, white pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, and the cottage cheese mixture.

Spoon evenly into the casserole, cover, and bake for 25 minutes, or until the center of the dip is hot. Sprinkle with scallions and serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Protein: 7.3 g; Fat: 2.5 g; Sodium: 196 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g; Sugars: 1.4 g; Carbohydrates: 6.5 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

COLORFUL TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Jennie-O

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1321.shtml

Ingredients

2 bell peppers, preferably a mix of yellow, green or red

1/2 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (14-1/2-ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes or seasoned diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice

3/4 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese, divided

paprika, if desired

fresh parsley, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 375F.

Cut bell peppers lengthwise through stems keeping stem halves intact to hold stuffing. Discard seeds and veins.

Cook peppers in boiling salted water 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place peppers in ice water to stop cooking process. Drain peppers well and place cut side up in 8 x 8-inch baking dish.

Cook ground turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165F as measured by a meat thermometer.

Add onion, garlic, basil, salt, if desired, ground pepper, tomatoes, and rice; continue to cook 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through and most of the juices have reduced.

Remove meat mixture from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese.

Mound heaping 1/2 cup of mixture into each pepper half.

Bake 20 minutes or until filling is hot and peppers are tender.

Remove peppers from oven and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top of peppers. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley, if desired.

Always cook to an internal temperature of 165F. Learn how to safely handle turkey.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160; Protein: 20 g; Fat: 2.5 g; Sodium: 210 mg; Cholesterol: 30 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g

NEW POTATOES WITH SPRING PEAS

This recipe begins, “Here's an easy potato salad recipe, featuring red potatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives and fresh mint.”

Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1332.shtml

Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds small red potatoes, cut into quarters

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup Kalamata pitted olives, sliced lengthwise into quarters

1/2 fresh or frozen peas, thawed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Salt and pepper, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Place on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.

In bowl, toss together potatoes, cheese, olives, peas, olive oil and mint.

Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 220; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 330 mg; Cholesterol: 6 mg; Saturated Fat: 3.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g

ORANGE CHERRY CLAFOUTI

This recipe begins, “Clafouti offers the perfect way to highlight seasonal fruit. This recipe features an easy cake batter, fragrant with grated orange peel, and baked over fresh sweet cherries.”

Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 slice

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups pitted sweet cherries (thawed and patted dry, if frozen)

2 large eggs

3 large egg whites

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

3/4 cup low-fat milk

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 pinch Pinch of salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray and arrange cherries in bottom of pan.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat eggs, egg whites, and Splenda Sugar Blend on medium speed 2 minutes, or until light and frothy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Using a spoon, stir in orange peel, flour, and salt until combined. Pour batter over cherries.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until puffy and golden. Remove to wire rack for 15 minutes, then cut into 8 wedges.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 26 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g

TURKEY BACON BURGER

This recipe begins, “If you're a fan of The Biggest Loser show, then you may have recently watched host Bob Harper teach contestants how to make Turkey Bacon Burgers. The contestants loved their Turkey Bacon Burgers and now we're sharing the recipe for you to try.”

Makes 10 servings

Source: Jennie-O

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1323.shtml

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast

1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey

15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 lettuce leaves

10 tomato slices

20 sweet onion slices

avocado slices, if desired

pickled jalapeno slices, if desired

mustard, if desired

Directions

In large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic and pepper*.

Add 15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon to the meat mixture. For ease of chopping, place bacon slices in freezer for 15 minutes. Chop finely while still firm.

Form into 10 patties. Ideally, make this mixture at least 8 hours before cooking so that the turkey can marinate with the other ingredients. Freeze any extra formed patties to thaw later.

Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill turkey burgers approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165F as measured by a meat thermometer.

Layer lettuce, tomato, turkey burger and onion. Top with avocado, pickled jalapeno and mustard, if desired.

Always cook to an internal temperature of 165F. Learn how to safely handle turkey.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 20 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g

Monday, March 13, 2017

Meatless Monday

It's Monday, which, of course, means Meatless Monday. Here are today's six vegetarian recipes to help you through the day. Enjoy!

NEW POTATOES WITH SPRING PEAS

This recipe begins, “Here's an easy potato salad recipe, featuring red potatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives and fresh mint.”

Makes 8 servings

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Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds small red potatoes, cut into quarters

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup Kalamata pitted olives, sliced lengthwise into quarters

1/2 fresh or frozen peas, thawed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Salt and pepper, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Place on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.

In bowl, toss together potatoes, cheese, olives, peas, olive oil and mint.

Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 220; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 330 mg; Cholesterol: 6 mg; Saturated Fat: 3.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g

SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY PIE

Servings: 8

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/51.shtml

Ingredients

4 cup blueberries, fresh or thawed frozen (unsweetened)

4 teaspoons Sweet and Low

1/4 teaspoons cinnamon

1/8 teaspoons nutmeg

1 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons quick tapioca

8-10 drops liquid butter flavoring

1 pie crust

Directions

Line 10" pie plate with crust.

Pick over, wash and drain berries.

Mix next 6 ingredients together in small bowl.

Toss with berries being careful to not crush the berries too much pour berries in crust, making sure all the "goodies" are scraped from the bowl.

Cover with top crust, slit for steam to escape.

Bake at 425 for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 325 for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Cool on wire rack, serve with dollop of Lite Cool Whip or small scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

BULGUR, GRAPE AND KALE SALAD

6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup bulgur

Kosher salt

1 cup pecan halves, toasted and roughly chopped

2 cups seedless California grapes, halved

2 cups packed kale or Swiss chard leaves, finely slivered

1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped

1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated

Pinch cayenne

Black pepper

Directions

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Stir in bulgur and 1/2 teaspoon salt and remove from heat.

Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.

Drain well and press to extract any excess water.

Let cool and stir in the remaining ingredients.

Season well with salt and black pepper.

Serve room temperature or chilled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 289; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 181 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 33 g

ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

This recipe begins, “This side dish is simple yet impressive, perfect for guests and special dinners. Both carrots and parsnips are true root vegetables!”

Makes 8 servings

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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.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 40 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SMOOTHIE

This recipe begins, “Strawberry and rhubarb make for a tangy and sweet combination.”

From Diabetic Connect. To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

1/2 cup strawberries

1/2 cup rhubarb, chopped

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. For a colder and creamier smoothie freeze the strawberries before hand or add a handful of ice to the blender.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 1; Calories: 135.6; Total Fat: 2.9 g; Sodium: 235.7 mg; Potassium: 471.8 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 13.6 g; Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g; Sugars: 8.5 g; Protein: 13.5 g

VEGETARIAN CURRY

From Diabetic Connect

This can be viewed online at http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/292-vegetarian-curry

Ingredients

3 potatoes chopped

1 cauliflower chopped

1 1/2 cup green peas

3 tomatoes chopped

3/4 tsp tumeric

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp cumin

1 tsp curry

1 cup of water

Directions

Place all ingredients in a crock pot or slow cooker. Cook on low for five to six hours.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 3; calories: 125; cholesterol: 0 mg; sodium: 23 mg; total carbs: 26 g; dietary fiber: 6 g; protein 5 g

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Tuesday Recipes

Here are today's six yummy diabetic recipes to help you through the day. Enjoy!

COLORFUL TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS

Yield: 4 servings

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Source: Jennie-O

Ingredients

2 bell peppers, preferably a mix of yellow, green or red

1/2 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (14-1/2-ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes or seasoned diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice

3/4 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese, divided

paprika, if desired

fresh parsley, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 375F.

Cut bell peppers lengthwise through stems keeping stem halves intact to hold stuffing. Discard seeds and veins.

Cook peppers in boiling salted water 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place peppers in ice water to stop cooking process. Drain peppers well and place cut side up in 8 x 8-inch baking dish.

Cook ground turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165F as measured by a meat thermometer.

Add onion, garlic, basil, salt, if desired, ground pepper, tomatoes, and rice; continue to cook 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through and most of the juices have reduced.

Remove meat mixture from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese.

Mound heaping 1/2 cup of mixture into each pepper half.

Bake 20 minutes or until filling is hot and peppers are tender.

Remove peppers from oven and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top of peppers. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley, if desired.

Always cook to an internal temperature of 165F. Learn how to safely handle turkey.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160; Protein: 20 g; Fat: 2.5 g; Sodium: 210 mg; Cholesterol: 30 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g ; Sugars: 5 g ; Carbohydrates: 14 g

WILD RICE AND TURKEY SALAD

Servings: 4

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/42.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup wild rice

1/4 cup green onions, chopped

1-1/2 cup water

1/4 cup olive oil

2 cups turkey, cooked and chopped

2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar

1 cup celery, chopped

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

1/3 cup raisins

1 apple, chopped

Chopped pecans, for garnish

Directions

Cook the rice in the water until tender, about 50 minutes.

Cut the turkey into bite-size pieces.

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss.

Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Sprinkle on the pecans just before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 422; Protein: 24 g; Fat: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 3 Meat; 1 Bread; 1-1/2 Fruit; 2 Fat

CONFETTI BEAN SALAD

Servings: 6

Source: The Diabetic Newsletter

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/43.shtml

Ingredients

16 ounces can mixed cut green & wax beans

1/4 cup onion, chopped

2 tablespoons pimiento, chopped

1/2 cup cider vinegar

Sugar substitute equivalent to 5 teaspoons sugar

1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices

1/4 cup celery, finely chopped

Crisp lettuce leaves

1/4 cup green pepper, chopped

Directions

Drain beans, saving liquid.

Combine this liquid with vinegar in a saucepan.

Add mixed pickling spice, either loose or in a small cheesecloth bag.

Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix all the vegetables in a bowl.

Remove liquid from heat; add sweetener and stir until dissolved.

Pour over vegetables and remove spice bag or loose spices.

Chill several hours, stirring occasionally.

Drain before serving on crisp lettuce.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 28; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

BAKED APPLES WITH RAISINS

Servings: 2

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/159.shtml

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; Protein: 0 g; Sodium: 0 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit

DEVILED EGGS WITH BACON AND BARBECUE

This recipe begins, “Take a break from the ordinary with this bold, deviled egg appetizer. Barbecue sauce is mixed in and it's topped with turkey bacon.”

Makes 24 servings

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Ingredients

12 hardboiled eggs, peeled

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

2 slices JENNIE-O Turkey Bacon, cooked and cut into 24 pieces

Garnish: chopped fresh chives, smoked paprika.

Directions

Cut eggs in half lengthwise.

Carefully remove yolks and place in medium bowl.

Mash yolks with a fork.

Stir in mayonnaise and barbecue sauce until smooth.

Stir in paprika, salt, mustard and chives.

Spoon mixture into egg white halves.

Top with bacon pieces.

Garnish with chives and paprika, if desired.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 35; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 120 mg

NEW POTATOES WITH SPRING PEAS

This recipe begins, “Here's an easy potato salad recipe, featuring red potatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives and fresh mint.”

Makes 8 servings

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Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds small red potatoes, cut into quarters

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup Kalamata pitted olives, sliced lengthwise into quarters

1/2 fresh or frozen peas, thawed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Salt and pepper, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Place on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.

In bowl, toss together potatoes, cheese, olives, peas, olive oil and mint.

Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 220; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 330 mg; Cholesterol: 6 mg; Saturated Fat: 3.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Thursday Recipes

Here are today's six recipes to help you through the day. Enjoy!

BASIL FOCACCIA WEDGES

Yield: 12 servings.

Serving size: 2 pieces.

Source: The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1216.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 Tbsp canola oil, divided

1 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/2 pkg (8 oz) sliced mushrooms

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 pkg (13.8 oz) focaccia-style, refrigerated pizza dough

1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

2 small plum tomatoes, cut into 12 rounds total

1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

16 pitted kalamata olives, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F. Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onions; cook 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, using two utensils to stir easily. Add garlic, cook 15 seconds and set aside.

On baking sheet, drizzle remaining 1/2 Tbsp canola oil. Use fingertips to spread oil evenly. Unroll dough onto baking sheet and shape into an 11 x 8 inch rectangle. Top dough with pepper flakes and mushroom mixture, spooning as close to edges as possible. Top with basil and arrange tomatoes in 12 even sections.

Bake 12 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella. Bake 6 more minutes or until deep golden on edges. Top with Parmesan and sprinkle evenly with olives. Allow to cool to room temperature.

When serving, cut into 12 squares, and then cut each square in half diagonally to make 24 pieces total.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 125; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 320 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g

WARM SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP

This recipe begins, “This warm dip is similar to those served in restaurant chains, but it's low in fat and has a fraction of the calories and sodium. It's virtually guilt-free and is perfect for parties and get-togethers. Serve with pita wedges, baked tortilla chips, or low-fat crackers.

Yield: 12 servings, 2 tablespoons per serving

Source: The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook

Book link: http://diabeticgourmetcookbook.com Print Friendly: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=1248

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Ingredients

Canola cooking spray

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 tablespoon minced onion

1 small clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup light sour cream

1-1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese

2 egg whites

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Pinch white pepper

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 (10-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, patted dry, and halved

2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper

2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions, green part only

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Lightly coat a 1-1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray.

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Away from the heat source, spray with cooking spray, and return to the heat. Add the oil and onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute for another minute; set aside.

In a food processor, process the sour cream, cottage cheese, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, hot sauce, white pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, and the cottage cheese mixture.

Spoon evenly into the casserole, cover, and bake for 25 minutes, or until the center of the dip is hot. Sprinkle with scallions and serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Protein: 7.3 g; Fat: 2.5 g; Sodium: 196 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g; Sugars: 1.4 g; Carbohydrates: 6.5 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

COLORFUL TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Jennie-O

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1321.shtml

Ingredients

2 bell peppers, preferably a mix of yellow, green or red

1/2 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (14-1/2-ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes or seasoned diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice

3/4 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese, divided

paprika, if desired

fresh parsley, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 375F.

Cut bell peppers lengthwise through stems keeping stem halves intact to hold stuffing. Discard seeds and veins.

Cook peppers in boiling salted water 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place peppers in ice water to stop cooking process. Drain peppers well and place cut side up in 8 x 8-inch baking dish.

Cook ground turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165F as measured by a meat thermometer.

Add onion, garlic, basil, salt, if desired, ground pepper, tomatoes, and rice; continue to cook 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through and most of the juices have reduced.

Remove meat mixture from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese.

Mound heaping 1/2 cup of mixture into each pepper half.

Bake 20 minutes or until filling is hot and peppers are tender.

Remove peppers from oven and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top of peppers. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley, if desired.

Always cook to an internal temperature of 165F. Learn how to safely handle turkey.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160; Protein: 20 g; Fat: 2.5 g; Sodium: 210 mg; Cholesterol: 30 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g

NEW POTATOES WITH SPRING PEAS

This recipe begins, “Here's an easy potato salad recipe, featuring red potatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives and fresh mint.”

Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

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Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds small red potatoes, cut into quarters

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup Kalamata pitted olives, sliced lengthwise into quarters

1/2 fresh or frozen peas, thawed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Salt and pepper, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Place on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.

In bowl, toss together potatoes, cheese, olives, peas, olive oil and mint.

Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 220; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 330 mg; Cholesterol: 6 mg; Saturated Fat: 3.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g

ORANGE CHERRY CLAFOUTI

This recipe begins, “Clafouti offers the perfect way to highlight seasonal fruit. This recipe features an easy cake batter, fragrant with grated orange peel, and baked over fresh sweet cherries.”

Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 slice

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups pitted sweet cherries (thawed and patted dry, if frozen)

2 large eggs

3 large egg whites

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

3/4 cup low-fat milk

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 pinch Pinch of salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray and arrange cherries in bottom of pan.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat eggs, egg whites, and Splenda Sugar Blend on medium speed 2 minutes, or until light and frothy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Using a spoon, stir in orange peel, flour, and salt until combined. Pour batter over cherries.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until puffy and golden. Remove to wire rack for 15 minutes, then cut into 8 wedges.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 26 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g

TURKEY BACON BURGER

This recipe begins, “If you're a fan of The Biggest Loser show, then you may have recently watched host Bob Harper teach contestants how to make Turkey Bacon Burgers. The contestants loved their Turkey Bacon Burgers and now we're sharing the recipe for you to try.”

Makes 10 servings

Source: Jennie-O

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Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast

1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey

15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 lettuce leaves

10 tomato slices

20 sweet onion slices

avocado slices, if desired

pickled jalapeno slices, if desired

mustard, if desired

Directions

In large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic and pepper*.

Add 15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon to the meat mixture. For ease of chopping, place bacon slices in freezer for 15 minutes. Chop finely while still firm.

Form into 10 patties. Ideally, make this mixture at least 8 hours before cooking so that the turkey can marinate with the other ingredients. Freeze any extra formed patties to thaw later.

Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill turkey burgers approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165F as measured by a meat thermometer.

Layer lettuce, tomato, turkey burger and onion. Top with avocado, pickled jalapeno and mustard, if desired.

Always cook to an internal temperature of 165F. Learn how to safely handle turkey.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 20 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g