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Saturday, April 22, 2017

Saturday Recipes

I know, I know. It's Saturday, and I'm posting on Diabetic Delights. I figure that since I've posted links to this blog late all week, I'd post a Saturday blog. The blog has actually updated early all week (before 8:00 a.m.), but because of a new job, the links haven't been posted online until later. (Feel free to check here before the links show up on Facebook and Twitter.)

And how, here are six diabetic recipes to help you through the rest of the weekend, including Swedish Meatballs and Peach and Raspberry Crumble. Enjoy!

SLOW-COOKER VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE

This recipe begins, “With a few simple steps and time in the slow cooker, you'll have this delicious and nutritious minestrone soup ready to serve.”

This is from Diabetic Connect

To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/6654-vegetarian-minestrone-slow-cooker

Ingredients

6 cups vegetable broth

1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes

1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained

1 large onion, chopped

2 ribs celery, diced

2 large carrots, diced

1 cup green beans

1 small zucchini

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup elbow macaroni

4 cups chopped fresh spinach

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Directions

Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, celery, carrots, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and black pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.

Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.

Stir spinach and macaroni into minestrone; cook another 15 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories: 138; Carbohydrates: 25.2 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Protein: 6.9 g; Sodium: 941 mg; Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g

CORN AND BLACK BEAN TAQUITOS

This begins, “Minimum prep and bake time makes homemade taquitos a healthy "fast food" for busy days. Couple with a side salad for a balanced meal.”

This is from Diabetic Connect.

Can be viewed at http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/7259-corn-and-black-bean-taquitos

Ingredients

8 low carb tortillas

15 oz. black beans, drained

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

1/2 cup frozen corn

1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

3 TBSP salsa

2 TBSP lime juice

1/2 tsp cumin

Pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Slightly mash beans with a fork. Add all ingredients together and mix well.

Spoon 3 – 4 TBSP of mixture into the center of each tortilla. Tightly roll and place on greased baking sheet. Spray the taquitos with olive oil or coconut oil cooking spray.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until taquitos are lightly brown and crisp.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; For 1 taquito: Calories 102; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 242 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Protein: 7 g

SWEDISH MEATBALLS

This is from Glucerna Shakes

1 pound extra lean ground sirloin

1 8-oz can Vanilla Glucerna Shake

1/2 C onion, grated

1 medium potato, grated

1/2 C dry bread crumbs

1/2 tsp salt

1 10 ¾ oz can condensed Healthy Request cream of mushroom soup

3/4 C fat-free, no-sodium beef broth

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp onion powder

1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp pepper (optional)

3 C cooked egg noodles

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In large bowl, mix ground sirloin, 1/2 C Glucerna Shake, onion, potato, bread crumbs & salt. Form into 30 1-1/4-inch meatballs.

In small bowl, combine soup, remaining Glucerna Shake, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce & pepper. Whisk until well blended.

Place formed meatballs into 2-quart casserole dish. Pour soup mixture over meatballs. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Spoon meatballs & sauce over cooked noodles & serve.

Meatballs & sauce can be frozen in individual servings for quick meals.

Diabetic exhanges: 2 starch; 2 very lean mean; 1 low-fat milk; 1/2 fat

Nutrition (fixed w/Glucerna Shake): Servings: 6; Per serving: Calories: 320; Cal. From fat: 80; total fat 9g; sat. fat 2.5 g; cholesterol 70 mg; sodium 380 mg; potassium 240 mg; carbo. 39 g; fiber 4g; Sugar 3g; protein 23g

PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE

This is from Diabetes Self-Management

Yield: 6 servings.

Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.

Butter-flavor cooking spray

1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained

1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed

1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked

2 Tbs brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted

2 Tbs honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.

Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat

MEATLOAF

This recipe begins, “The mix of ground turkey and beef gives this meatloaf half the fat and all of the flavor!”

This is from Diabetic Connect

To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/51-meatloaf

Ingredients

1 pound ground skinless turkey breast

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 medium onion, minced

1 clove garlic, minced

3 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 egg

1/4 cup low-fat (1%) milk

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

2 slices white bread, lightly toasted and made into coarse crumbs

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons water

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the meats with your hands or a large fork. Blend in the onion, garlic, and parsley; set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg until frothy, about 1 minute. Add the milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and whisk to blend. Add the bread crumbs and let stand for 5 minutes.

Add the egg mixture to the meat mixture and blend well, about 1 minute. Spread evenly into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and water until blended. Spread on top of the meat. Bake until the meat is no longer pink, about 90 minutes.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 6; Per serving (yield 6 servings):Calories: 139; Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Cholesterol: 36 mg; Sodium: 133 mg; Carbohydrates: 8 g; Fiber: 0.5 g; Protein: 20 g

SNACKERS CRACKERS

Servings: 1 serving (1/2 cup)

Source: Sweet Inspirations - A Sugar Free Dessert Cookbook

Author: Patti Lynch

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/161.shtml

Ingredients

5 cups oyster crackers

1 tsp canola oil

1 tsp dry minced onion

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

2 tsp dry dill weed

1 tsp dry parsley flakes

2 tsp water

1/3 cup non-fat yogurt

1/3 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Measure crackers into 9" x 13" baking dish; set aside. In a large teflon coated skillet, heat oil to medium heat. Add dry onion and stir rapidly with wooden spoon. Quickly add other spices, stirring constantly. Add water; mix well.

Stir in yogurt until well blended. Add oyster crackers and stir mixture until spices coat crackers. Spoon entire mixture back into cake pan. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over crackers. Bake at 275F for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bake until Parmesan is melted. Cool crackers thoroughly and place them in covered container for storage.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 127; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 362 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1 Fat

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Desserts

“Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart.” - Erma Bombeck. (Found in Women's Lip: Outrageous, Irreverent and Just Plain Hilarious Quotes, edited by Roz Warren, page 42.)

Back in November 2016, I started another blog, Quote of the Day. While looking for quotes, this one from Erma Bombeck – my mom's favorite humorous columnist – jumped out as for a dessert post on one of my food blogs. I might post a few more on occasion.

It seems most of us occasionally want something snacky. I know I do! With that in mind, here are today's six dessert recipes to help you through the day (and for “whenever”), including Espresso Cream Roll and Dutch Apple Pie. Enjoy!

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.

DUTCH APPLE PIE

Servings: 12

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/50.shtml

Ingredients

1/4 cup flour

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

5 cup sliced baking apples

Sweetener equal to 1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened frozen apple juice concentrate

Pie crust for 1 crust pie

Topping:1/4 cup flour

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

Sweetener to equal 1/2 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 package sugar free instant vanilla pudding mix

1/2 cup butter or margarine

Directions

Mix flour, oats, cinnamon, and sweetener with a fork.

Pour over sliced apples and mix well.

Pour apple juice over top of apples and mix well again.

Put apple mixture in pie crust; set aside.

For topping:

Mix dry ingredients with fork.

Add butter and cut into dry ingredients with a pastry blender or 2 knives until it resembles coarse crumbs, Pour mixture over pie filling and press down evenly over apples.

Bake at 400 degrees for 45-55 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 251; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Exchanges: 2 Bread, 3 Fat, and 1 Fruit

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHEESECAKE

Servings: 8

Source: The Diabetic Newsletter

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/47.shtml

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese

1/4 cup reduced fat peanut butter

1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar free instant vanilla pudding

2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1 cup water

3/4 cup Cool Whip Lite

1 (6-ounce) Keebler graham cracker pie crust

1/2 cup grape spreadable fruit spread

2 tablespoon dry roasted peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, stir cream cheese and peanut butter with a spoon until blended and soft.

Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in 1/4 cup Cool Whip Lite.

Spread mixture evenly into piecrust.

Refrigerate while preparing topping.

In a small bowl, stir fruit spread with a spoon until soft. Add remaining 1/2 cup Cool Whip Lite. Mix gently to combine.

Evenly spread topping mixture over filling mixture.

Sprinkle peanuts evenly over top.

Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 289; Protein: 13 g; Fat: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 22.5 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 1-1/2 starch; 1 Fat

MINI CHOCOLATE MINT CHEESECAKES

This recipe begins, “Serve a decadent cheesecake to each of your guests at your next dinner party. They'll be calling you the Host of the Year.”

Makes 24 servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup crushed gluten-free chocolate wafer cookies

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg or 1/4 cup egg substitute

1/3 cup chocolate chips, melted

1/3 cup chopped crème de menthe mint candy wafers

1/3 cup sour cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup sweetened whipped cream

Directions

Heat oven to 325F.

In small bowl, combine crushed cookie crumbs and melted butter.

Press cookie crumb mixture into bottom of individual small tart dishes custard cups or mini muffin cups.

In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until blended.

Add egg. Blend in melted chocolate, chopped candy, sour cream and vanilla.

Pour evenly over crumbs.

Bake 20 minutes.

Cool. Refrigerate until serving.

Before serving, top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 25 mg; Saturated Fat: 3.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE

This is from Diabetes Self-Management

Yield: 6 servings.

Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.

Butter-flavor cooking spray

1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained

1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed

1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked

2 Tbs brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted

2 Tbs honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.

Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat

ESPRESSO CREAM ROLL

Servings: 10

Source: Sweet N' Low

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/190.shtml

Ingredients

Cake

4 eggs, separated

4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

1 teaspoon Sweet'N Low

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup cake flour

4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon confectioner's sugar

Filling

2 teaspoons hot water

1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee

2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons lowfat vanilla yogurt

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

3/4 teaspoon Sweet'N Low

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 325F. Spray 15-1/2 x 10-1/2-inch jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray; line pan with waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray. In small bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff but not dry. In large bowl, beat egg yolks, 1 teaspoon Sweet'N Low and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until thick and lemon colored. Beat in water and vanilla.

In small bowl, stir together cake flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt; beat into egg-yolk mixture. Gently fold egg whites into egg-yolk mixture. Spread batter in pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cake springs back when touched in center. Immediately invert cake onto paper towel sprinkled with 1 tablespoon cocoa. Peel waxed paper from cake. Starting at narrow end, roll cake with towel, jelly-roll fashion. Place cake, seam-side down, on wire rack to cool completely.

Meanwhile, prepare filling: In cup, mix hot water with instant espresso coffee until completely dissolved. In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat ricotta cheese, yogurt, 1 tablespoon cocoa, 3/4 teaspoon Sweet'N Low, granulated sugar and coffee mixture until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Unroll cake. Spread with filling, reserving 1/4 cup for garnish. Roll cake without towel. Using small strainer, sprinkle cake with confectioner's sugar. Pipe on remaining filling. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 121; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 103 mg; Cholesterol: 84 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Tuesday Recipes

Here are six recipes to help you through the day, including Peach and Raspberry Crumble and Eggplant and Chickpea Stew. Enjoy!

EGGPLANT AND CHICKPEA STEW

This recipe begins, “This tasty vegetarian stew, studded with plenty of eggplant and protein-rich chickpeas, is reminiscent of ratatouille. The eggplant breaks down and makes a saucier stew if you peel it before cooking, but you can certainly leave the peel on if you prefer. Serve over quinoa or soft polenta with sautéed spinach on the side.”

This is from Diabetic Connect.

To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/6077-eggplant-and-chickpea-stew.

Time: 285 minutes (45 minutes prep)

Ingredients

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms

3 cups hot water

2 large eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds each)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided

2 large onions, thinly sliced

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons dried oregano , crumbled

1 small (1-inch) cinnamon stick

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 bay leaf

1 cup dried chickpeas , rinsed and soaked overnight (for a quick-soak method, see Tip) and drained

1 28-ounce can tomatoes (see Note), drained and coarsely chopped

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Combine dried mushrooms and hot water in a bowl. Stir well and let stand for 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with a paper towel and set the liquid aside. Finely chop the mushrooms.

Meanwhile, peel eggplants, if desired, and cut in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides liberally with 2 tablespoons oil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-side down, and roast until tender, about 25 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut into 1-inch cubes and transfer to a 4-quart (or larger) slow cooker.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, cinnamon stick, salt, pepper, bay leaf and the chopped mushrooms; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the reserved mushroom-soaking liquid and chickpeas. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the eggplant.

Cover and cook until the chickpeas are very tender, about 4 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Stir in tomatoes and parsley.

Variation: Turn 3 cups of leftover stew into Eggplant and Chickpea Baked Pasta. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square (or similar 2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook 8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Combine 1/2 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Note) and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Toss the pasta with 3 cups stew, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (or basil) and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a large bowl. Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake until the topping is golden and crispy, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (or basil).

Note: To make your own breadcrumbs, trim crusts from whole-wheat bread. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F until dry, about 10 to 15 minutes. One slice of bread makes about 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs. For store-bought coarse dry breadcrumbs we like Ian’s brand, labeled “Panko breadcrumbs.” Find them at well-stocked supermarkets.

Tip: To quick-soak chickpeas (or other dried beans), place in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.

Note: Look for Italian San Marzano tomatoes—they are particularly rich in flavor and taste best in this dish.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups; Calories: 219; Carbohydrates: 33 g; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Protein: 9 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 12 g; Potassium: 766 mg; Sodium: 413 mg; Exchanges: 1 starch; 1 vegetable; 1 lean meat; 1 fat

SLOW-COOKER VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE

This recipe begins, “With a few simple steps and time in the slow cooker, you'll have this delicious and nutritious minestrone soup ready to serve.”

This is from Diabetic Connect

To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/6654-vegetarian-minestrone-slow-cooker

Ingredients

6 cups vegetable broth

1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes

1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained

1 large onion, chopped

2 ribs celery, diced

2 large carrots, diced

1 cup green beans

1 small zucchini

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup elbow macaroni

4 cups chopped fresh spinach

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Directions

Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, celery, carrots, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and black pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.

Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.

Stir spinach and macaroni into minestrone; cook another 15 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories: 138; Carbohydrates: 25.2 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Protein: 6.9 g; Sodium: 941 mg; Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g

SCOTTISH SCONES

Servings: 16

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/156.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1 cup whole-wheat flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

4 tbsp whipped butter

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup golden raisins
Directions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Add the butter and mix it into the flour with your fingers. Add buttermilk and knead into a soft dough. Knead in the raisins.

On a floured board, roll out the dough until 1/2" thick.

Cut dough into 16 rounds. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden in color.

Serve warm or let cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 97; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 115 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread

QUINOA ENCHILADA BAKE

This recipe begins, “Never tried quinoa? This enchilada bake is a great way to be introduced to the superfood.”

http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/7286-quinoa-enchilada-bake

Ingredients

1 TBSP olive oil

1 lb extra lean ground beef

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 medium green pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic finely chopped

1/2 cup dry quinoa

2 cups low sodium vegetable broth

10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

1 cup tomato sauce

2 TBSP chili powder

2 tsp cumin

Pepper to taste

1 can black beans

3/4 cup corn

Optional toppings:

Cheese, tomato, green onion, cilantro

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown ground beef.

Add onion, pepper and garlic. Cook 2 minutes.

Pour into slow cooker along with remaining ingredients, except black beans and corn.

Cook on high for 3-31/2 hours.

40 minutes before it's done, add beans and corn. Heat last 40 minutes.

Serve over chopped romaine or tortilla (optional).

Top with desired toppings.

Nutritional Facts: Servings 12; For 1/12 the recipe excluding optional toppings: Calories 170; Saturated Fat 2 g; Sodium 242 mg; Carbohydrates 15 g; Dietary Fiber 2 g; Protein 12 g

PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE

This is from Diabetes Self-Management

Yield: 6 servings.

Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.

Butter-flavor cooking spray

1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained

1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed

1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked

2 Tbs brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted

2 Tbs honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.

Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat

LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES

Servings: 36

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Ingredients

2/3 cup vegetable oil

2/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup egg whites

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons grated fresh, or finely chopped, dried lemon rind

1 teaspoon lemon flavoring

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1-1/2 cup crispy rice cereal

Directions

Place oil and brown sugar in a mixer bowl in a mixer bowl and mix at medium speed until creamy.

Add egg whites, lemon juice, rind and flavoring, and mix at medium speed until well blended.

Stir flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and baking soda together to blend well; add to creamy mixture while beating at medium speed.

Stir in cereal.

Drop by the tablespoonful onto cookie sheets left ungreased, or lined with aluminum foil.

Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.

Remove cookies to a wire rack and cool.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 2/3 Bread and 1 Fat

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Thursday Recipes and an Article

If you or a loved one are diabetic, you may be aware that diabetics have a higher risk of heart disease, including (but not limited to) heart attacks. But do you know why?

An article posted on The Diabetic News' website writes that “diabetes is associated with the loss of small blood vessels around the heart,” which, in turn, affects the entire heart.

But according to the article, titled “Genetic Therapy May Reduce Heart Attack Risk from Diabetes,” a genetic threapy shows promise in promoting blood vessel growth.

Click here to read the article in its entirety.

And now for today's six diabetic recipes to help you through the day, including Turkey Bacon Burgers and Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup. Enjoy!

TURKEY BACON BURGERS

This recipe begins, “If you're a fan of The Biggest Loser show, then you may have 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

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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

ASPARAGUS AND EDAMAME SALAD

This recipe begins, “This quick and easy Asparagus and Edamame Salad, features fresh spring vegetables tossed with a simple lemon vinaigrette.”

Makes 8 servings

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Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces

8 cups green leaf lettuce leaves, torn

1 cup sliced radishes

1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced

1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

1 hard-boiled egg, chopped

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

Directions

Bring medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.

Add asparagus and cook 1 minute or until crisp tender.

Immediately plunge in ice water; drain completely.

In large bowl, toss together lettuce leaves, asparagus, radishes, fennel, edamame, mint and egg.

In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and sugar.

Drizzle desired amount over salad and toss.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 160 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Saturated Fat: 2.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g

SPINACH PINWHEELS

Servings: 24; 1 slice per serving

Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/71.shtml

Ingredients

1 teaspoon light margarine

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

10-ounce package frozen no-salt-added chopped spinach, thawed

1/2 cup nonfat or part-skim ricotta cheese

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Dash of nutmeg

Dash of cayenne

10-ounce package of refrigerated pizza dough

Vegetable oil spray

White of 1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

In a small nonstick skillet, heat margarine over medium-high heat. Swirl to cover bottom. Saute onion until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine onion, spinach, ricotta, lemon juice, nutmeg, and cayenne. Blend well.

Press dough into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Cut in half, forming two 7x12-inch rectangles.

With a rubber scraper, spread half the spinach mixture on each piece of dough. Roll up, starting from a 12-inch side. Pinch each end of rolled dough. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.

With a sharp knife, cut each roll into 12 slices. Put pieces on baking sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until light golden brown.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 37; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g: Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread

LEMON ASPARAGUS AND CARROTS

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

1/2 pound carrots, small

1 dash lemon pepper

8 ounces asparagus spears, frozen or fresh

1/8 cup lemon juice
Directions

Wash, trim, and peel small carrots.

Place carrots in a steamer basket above boiling water.

Cover and steam about 15 minutes or till crisp- tender.

Rinse carrots in cold water; drain.

In the meantime, cook frozen asparagus spears according to package.

Rinse asparagus in cold water, drain.

Cover and chill drained carrots and asparagus.

To serve, arrange carrots and asparagus on a platter.

Sprinkle with a little lemon juice and lemon pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 26; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 19 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE

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

Yield: 6 servings.

Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes.

Butter-flavor cooking spray

1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained

1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed

1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked

2 Tbs brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted

2 Tbs honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.

Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat

OLD-FASHIONED TOMATO SOUP

Yield: 4 servings

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. butter

1 onion, finely chopped

2 large garlic cloves, chopped

1 can (28-oz.) diced tomatoes

1 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. dried thyme

1/8 tsp. ground mace

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half cream

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 Tbsp. snipped dill, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Melt the butter in a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Saute the onion until translucent, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until the onions are golden, 5 to 6 minutes.

Add the tomatoes with their juices, the sugar, thyme, mace and cayenne. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer the soup until the tomatoes and onion are soft, about 15 minutes.

Let the soup sit 20 minutes, uncovered. Transfer it to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and reduce the mixture to a puree, either pulpy or completely smooth, as desired.

Blend in the half-and-half. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve the soup hot, sprinkling one-fourth of the dill over each bowl, if using.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 105; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 586 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Reduced-Fat Milk, 1 Vegetable

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Desserts! - And an Article

A recent article in The Diabetic News has some important information, especially if you use products with aspartame.

According to a study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the sugar substitute aspartame might not promote weight loss. Even more troubling is that phenylalanine – one of the products in aspartame's breakdown – “interferes with the action of an enzyme previously shown to prevent metabolic syndrome – a group of symptoms associated with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.”

Aspartame is the main ingredients in sugar substitute Equal®, and is added to many diet foods.

To read the article (“Aspartame Causes Weight Gain and Metabolic Syndrome, Says Study”) in its entirety, click here.

And now for today's six yummy diabetic recipes to help you through the day. Enjoy!

PEACH & RASPBERRY CRUMBLE

This comes from Diabetes Self-Management. I'm not really sure when, exactly, since I've had it kicking around for years. But it is definitely yummy. Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes. Yields 6 servings

Butter-flavor cooking spray

1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained

1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed

1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked

2 Tbs brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted

2 Tbs honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, & cinnamon & mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.

Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat

DUTCH APPLE CAKE

Servings: 12

Source: Sweet Inspirations - A Sugar Free Dessert Cookbook

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Ingredients

1/4 cup fruit sweetener**

1/4 cup apple butter or unsweetened apple sauce

1 egg

2/3 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup diced apples

1/2 cup chopped nuts

** To make this fruit sweetener, mix together 1/8 cup frozen apple juice concentrate (thawed) and 1/8 cup granulated fructose.

Directions

Combine fruit sweetener and apple butter. Beat in egg.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Blend into creamed mixture.

Fold in apples and nuts.

Pour into 8" x 8" pan which has been sprayed with non-stick coating. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 325F.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 130; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 60 mg; Cholesterol: 23 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1 Fat

CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP

Yield: 8 servings

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Ingredients:

Filling Ingredients:

3 cups peeled, cored, sliced apples

2 cups fresh or frozen thawed cranberries

1 cup Equal Spoonful*

Topping Ingredients:

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup stick butter or margarine, melted

1/2 cup Equal Spoonful**

* Substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener

** Substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

For Filling, combine apples, cranberries and 1 cup Equal in an ungreased 10-inch pie plate.

For Topping, combine flour, pecans, melted butter and 1/2 cup Equal. Mix until well blended. Sprinkle flour mixture over apples and cranberries in pie plate.

Bake in preheated 350F oven 55 to 60 minutes or until fruit is tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 145; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 67 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1-1/2 fat

SPICY PUMPKIN PIE

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

1 (9-inch) pastry shell

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1-1/2 cup pumpkin (canned)

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

2 eggs; beaten

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 cup low-fat milk

1/4 tsp Salt

3 tbsp liquid cal-free sweetener

1 pinch ground cloves

2 tbsp brown sugar, packed

Light vanilla ice cream

Directions

Prick pastry shell with a fork. Bake in 450F oven for 8 min.

Stir together pumpkin, egg, milk, sweetener, sugar and seasonings. Pour into partially baked pie shell.

Bake in 350F oven for 50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool slightly and then refrigerate.

Cut into 8 wedges and serve each with 2 tbsp light vanilla ice cream.

Nutritional Information Per Serving; Calories: 173; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread, 1-1/2 Fat, 1 Dairy, 1/2 Fruit

APPLESAUCE BROWNIES

Servings: 16

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Ingredients

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Combine oil, applesauce and cocoa. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients together and stir into the mixture.

Pour the batter into a greased and floured (or wax paper lined & sprayed) 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle on nuts (optional).

Bake about 20 to 30 minutes or until top is set but edges are not dried out. Toothpick will come out clean. Cut into 16 or 24 squares.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 165; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 84 mg; Carbohydrates: 27 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fat; 1 Fruit

PEACH FROZEN YOGURT

This comes from Diabetic Connect, and starts off, “This tasty dessert treat only has 3 ingredients! Not to mention it's incredibly easy to make and delicious.” Makes 8 servings.

View this online here.

Ingredients

2 cups peeled, chopped peaches

1/4 cup honey

2 1/2 cups non-fat plain Greek yogurt

Directions

Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor.

Pour into a ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

Pour into a freezer safe container and freeze for 1 hour until hard, but not frozen solid.

NOTE: frozen yogurt that is not eaten can be poured into Popsicle molds for a later treat.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; For 1/2 cup of frozen yogurt: Calories 90; Total Fat 0g; Sodium 31mg; Carbohydrates 15g; Sugars 13g; Protein 7g

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Thursday Recipes

Enjoy!

PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE

To view this online, go to http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/peach-raspberry-crumble/

Preparation time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30–35 minutes.

Ingredients

Butter-flavor cooking spray

1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained

1 package (12 ounces) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed

1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

3 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted

2 tablespoons honey

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8″ x 8″ baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over the peaches. Set aside.

In a bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with a fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine and honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into six equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.

Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 1/6 of recipe.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 185, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 70 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 2 1/2.

ONION AND BLUE CHEESE FOCACCIA

Yield: 8 servings

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/684.shtml

Ingredients

Olive oil cooking spray

2 cups thinly sliced onions

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 focaccia (Italian flat bread, 10 ounces)

1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)

2-3 ounces crumbled blue cheese

2 tablespoons grated fat-free Parmesan cheese

Directions

Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.

Cook onions and garlic, covered, over medium heat until wilted, about 5 minutes. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in rosemary and season with salt and pepper.

Arrange onions on focaccia; sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes and cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees until focaccia is hot and cheese melted, about 15 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 146; Protein: 5.9 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 354 mg; Cholesterol: 5.2 mg; Carbohydrates: 23.3 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 1/2 Fat

SPICY CHICKEN PIE

Yield: 6 servings

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

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Ingredients

Crust:

3 cups cooked orzo pasta (about 1 cup dry)

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten

Butter-flavored cooked spray

Rest of Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms

1 medium yellow onion, sliced and separated into rings

1-1/2 cups shredded or diced roasted chicken

14-1/2 ounce can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, crushed

1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Mexican-blend cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

To make the crust, place the orzo, Parmesan cheese, and egg substitute or egg whites in a large bowl and stir to mix well.

Coat a 10-inch pie pan with the cooking spray and pat the mixture evenly over the bottom and sides of the pan, forming an even crust. Spray the crust lightly with the cooking spray and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.

While the crust is baking, coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and add the mushrooms and onions. Place the skillet over medium heat, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for several minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Add the undrained tomatoes, chili powder, and chicken to the skillet mixture. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is thick.

Spoon the chicken mixture into the baked crust and sprinkle the cheese over the top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 295; Protein: 25 g; Fat: 7.7 g; Sodium: 426 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2-1/2 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable

ORANGE CRANBERRY BREAD

Yield: 1 loaf (18 slices)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 medium orange

2 teaspoons margarine, melted

1 large egg, beaten, or 1/4 cup egg substitute

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut aluminum foil to fit the bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan and spray the sides of the pan with nonstick pan spray.

Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.

Grate the zest from the orange and set aside. Cut the orange in half and squeeze the juice into a measuring cup. Add the grated zest and melted margarine to the juice and add enough hot water to make 1 cup.

Stir the liquids into the dry ingredients. Add the egg, vanilla, cranberries, and walnuts; stir to mix.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the top of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.

If time permits, let stand overnight for easy slicing. Cut the loaf into 18 slices.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 109 mg; Cholesterol: 12 mg ; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat

TURKEY MEATLOAF

Makes 5 servings

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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

BROCCOLI SLAW

Yield: 8 servings

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

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Ingredients

12-ounce package broccoli slaw mix (about 5 cups)

1 medium apple, cut into matchstick-sized pieces

1/3 cup dark raisins

1/3 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds

Dressing:

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons nonfat or light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon sugar substitute or sugar

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Combine the broccoli, apple, raisins, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl, and toss to mix well.

Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to mix well. Add the dressing to the broccoli mixture and toss to mix well. Add a little more mayonnaise if the salad seems too dry.

Cover the salad and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 80; Protein: 2.2g; Sodium: 186mg; Cholesterol: 0mg; Fat: 2.7g; Saturated Fat: 0.3g; Dietary Fiber: 2.7g; Carbohydrates: 13g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Fat

Friday, August 12, 2016

Friday Recipes

I'm back...I didn't post any Thursday recipes, as my computer was down for a few days. But it's back up and running now. (Yay!) So here are today's six diabetic recipes to try out. Enjoy!

ITALIAN BEEF STUFFED SHELLS MARINARA

Makes 4 servings

View online with photo and print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1304.shtml

Ingredients

12 ounces cooked beef pot roast or brisket

20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 8 ounces)

Filling:

1 cup lowfat cottage cheese

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1 large egg, slightly beaten

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves

2 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce:

1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce

Salt and pepper (optional)

Chopped fresh basil (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Prepare pasta shells according to package directions; drain. Set aside. Shred beef pot roast with two forks.

Meanwhile, combine pot roast, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and garlic in large bowl.

Fill shells evenly with beef mixture. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce on bottom of 11 X 7-inch glass baking dish. Arrange shells in dish; top with remaining sauce.

Cover with aluminum foil.

Bake in 375F oven 20 minutes or until heated through.

Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Bake, uncovered, 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is slightly browned and sauce is bubbly.

Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with basil, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 364; Protein: 40 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Cholesterol: 119 mg; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g

STRAWBERRY-PEACH COOLER

Yield: 2 servings

Serving size: 1 cup

Source: The Diabetes Snack, Munch, Nibble, Nosh Book

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Ingredients

1 cup dry-pack unsweetened frozen strawberries

2/3 cup dry-pack unsweetened frozen peaches

3/4 cup orange juice

Directions

In a 2-cup measure or similar microwave-safe bowl, combine the strawberries and peaches.

Cover with wax paper, and microwave on high power 45 seconds to 1 minute to thaw the fruit slightly. The fruit should be icy but not hard.

Working with a small knife in the measuring cup, cut each peach slice in half.

Transfer the peaches and strawberries to a blender container.

Add the orange juice. Blend on low power to combine. Then increase power to high and continue to blend until the peaches are completely pureed, at least 1-1/2 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 105; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 2 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 2 Fruit

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Yield: 8 servings

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details.22.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/310.shtml

Ingredients

1 large eggplant (2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

1/3 cup chopped onion

3 cloves garlic

1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, divided

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 eggs

3 medium tomatoes, sliced

1/4 cup grated fat-free Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook eggplant in 2 inches simmering water in covered medium saucepan until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well. Mash eggplant with fork; mix in breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, basil, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.

Spoon eggplant mixture into 11x7-inch baking dish. Arrange tomatoes in rows over eggplant; sprinkle with cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. until hot through, about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Protein: 5.1g; Sodium: 245mg; Cholesterol: 53.3mg; Fat: 1.9g; Carbohydrates: 16.9g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat

PINEAPPLE LIME SORBET

Yield: 4 servings

Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

Find this recipe at:http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/566.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups pineapple puree

2 teaspoons grated lime or lemon zest

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice

1/4 cup water

Thin slices lime or lemon

Directions

In a bowl, stir together pineapple puree, lime zest and juice, water and, if desired, sugar.

In an ice cream maker, freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

Divide among 4 individual dessert dishes.

Serve garnished with thin slices of lime.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 38; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 1 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 2/3 Fruit

PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE

To view this online, go to http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/peach-raspberry-crumble/

Preparation time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30–35 minutes.

Ingredients

Butter-flavor cooking spray

1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained

1 package (12 ounces) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed

1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

3 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted

2 tablespoons honey

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8″ x 8″ baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over the peaches. Set aside.

In a bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with a fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine and honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into six equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.

Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 1/6 of recipe.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 185, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 70 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 2 1/2.

ONION AND BLUE CHEESE FOCACCIA

Yield: 8 servings

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/684.shtml

Ingredients

Olive oil cooking spray

2 cups thinly sliced onions

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 focaccia (Italian flat bread, 10 ounces)

1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)

2-3 ounces crumbled blue cheese

2 tablespoons grated fat-free Parmesan cheese

Directions

Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.

Cook onions and garlic, covered, over medium heat until wilted, about 5 minutes. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in rosemary and season with salt and pepper.

Arrange onions on focaccia; sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes and cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees until focaccia is hot and cheese melted, about 15 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 146; Protein: 5.9 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 354 mg; Cholesterol: 5.2 mg; Carbohydrates: 23.3 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 1/2 Fat

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Thursday Recipes

It's common to have a million-and-one questions after receiving a diagnosis such as diabetes. The latest e-newsletter from Diabetic Gourmet Magazine has a helpful article titled “5 Things You Should Ask Your Pharmacist.” It goes hand-in-hand with their article (posted in yesterday's blog) titled “How to Talk to Your Doctor About Diabetes.” Both are helpful in getting great information on managing diabetes. (Some of the tips in both articles can also be used when managing other life-altering diagnoses.)

And now for today's six recipes. Enjoy!

CHICKEN TENDERS WITH SPICY BLACK BEANS

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Secrets of Good-Carb Low-Carb Living

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/738.shtml

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast tenders

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup canned black beans, undrained

1/2 cup chunky-style salsa

1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Mexican-blend cheese (optional)

3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or thinly sliced scallions

Directions

Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Combine the cumin, garlic powder, pepper, and salt, and rub some of the mixture over both sides of the chicken tenders.

Place the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken tenders and cook for a couple of minutes on each side, or until nicely browned.

Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for about 3 minutes more or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.

Add the black beans and salsa to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for a minute or two to heat through. To serve, place a quarter of the chicken tenders on each of 4 serving plates and top with a quarter of the black-bean mixture.

If desired, top each serving with some of the cheese and sprinkle with some of the cilantro or scallions. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 201; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 4.9 g; Sodium: 629 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.8 g; Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 4 Low-Fat Meat

TURKEY MACARONI CHILI

Yield: 8 Servings

Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/373.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 cup finely chopped carrots

1 cup chopped onions

8 oz. ground turkey

1 can (19 oz.) tomatoes, crushed

2 cups chicken stock

1-1/2 cups peeled, diced potatoes

3/4 cup canned red kidney beans, drained

3/4 cup corn kernels

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1-1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1-1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/3 cup elbow macaroni

Directions

In a large non-stick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add garlic, carrots and onions and cook for 8 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.

Add turkey and cook, stirring to break it up, for 2 minutes or until no longer pink. Add tomatoes, stock, potatoes, beans, corn, tomato paste, chili, oregano and basil; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Bring to a boil and add macaroni; cook for 12 minutes or until pasta is tender but firm.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 240; Protein: 13 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 552 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetables, 1/2 Lean Meat, 1 Fat

BEET BORSCHT

Yield: 8 servings (about 1-1/4 cups each)

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/781.shtml

Ingredients

4 medium beets, peeled, cut into julienne strips

8 ounces low-fat smoked Polish sausage, sliced

1/2-1 tablespoon margarine

6 cups reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth

1 small head red cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded

2 carrots, cut into julienne strips

1 clove garlic, minced

1 bay leaf

2-3 teaspoons sugar or Splenda

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Salt and pepper, to taste

Finely chopped dill weed or parsley, as garnish

Directions

Saute beets and sausage in margarine in Dutch oven 3 to 4 minutes.

Add broth, cabbage, carrots, garlic, bay leaf, sugar, and vinegar; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

Discard bay leaf; season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour soup into bowls; sprinkle with dill weed.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Protein: 10.9 g; Sodium: 437 mg; Cholesterol: 17.2 mg; Fat: 3.7 g; Saturated Fat: 0.4 g; Carbohydrates: 13.1 g;Exchanges: 3 Vegetable, 1 Meat

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

The recipe begins, “Purple black beans, golden sweet corn and diced red and green bell pepper make a colorful medley in this easy salad. Make it ahead and refrigerate; it keeps up to 5 days.”

Makes 4 cups.

Serving size about 1/2 cup.

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/334.shtml

Ingredients

1 (15-oz.) can cooked black beans, drained

1 (10-oz.) can corn kernels, drained

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

2 green onions, sliced

2 tablespoon minced parsley

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

In large bowl, toss together ingredients, except pepper. Generously sprinkle salad with pepper. Cover and refrigerate 2-24 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 60 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat

MUSHROOM, GREEN PEPPER AND ONION OMELET

Additional info: 1 g. saturated fat, 3 g. dietary fiber

Makes two servings.

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/370.shtml

Ingredients

3/4 cup good quality marinara sauce

1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar

1/4 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Canola cooking oil spray

1 small onion, cut in crescents

6 medium white mushrooms, thinly sliced

1 medium green bell pepper, seeded, cut in thin strips

Salt, as desired

3 large egg whites

1 large egg

1 tsp. grated Parmeggiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat marinara sauce, vinegar and soy sauce, just until hot. Season with pepper to taste and set aside.

Coat medium non-stick pan liberally with cooking oil spray. Set pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion until lightly colored, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, pepper and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are soft, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Whisk egg whites and egg with cheese, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Coat pan with oil spray and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add egg mixture, tilting pan to coat bottom evenly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until eggs are well-set, about 4 minutes. Slip spatula gently around edges, then underneath to loosen omelet. Slide it onto a serving plate.

Spoon filling to cover half of omelet and fold omelet, covering filling. With a spoon, drizzle sauce in a ribbon effect across omelet. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 158; Protein: 12 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 545 mg; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Exchanges: 3 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Low-Fat Meat

PEACH & RASPBERRY CRUMBLE

This comes from Diabetes Self-Management. I'm not really sure when, exactly, since I've had it kicking around for years. But it is definitely yummy. Prep time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30-35 minutes. Yields 6 servings

Butter-flavor cooking spray

1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice, drained

1 package (12 oz) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed

1 C quick-cooking oats, uncooked

2 Tbs brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

3 Tbs reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted

2 Tbs honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8”X8” baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over peaches. Set aside. In bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, & cinnamon & mix with fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine & honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into 6 equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.

Per serving: Calories: 185; Carbs: 33g; Fat: 4 g (sat. fat: 1 g); Sodium: 70 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Tuesday Recipes & Article

Today's article from Diabetes Self-Management's blog is titled Diabetes Medicine: DPP-4 Inhibitors, by Amy Campbell. Amy eared her bachelor's in nutrition from Simmons college, as well as a master's in nutrition education from Boston University. Check out the rest of her background here.

And now, for six yummy recipes, including Peach and Raspberry Crumble and Broccoli Frittata. Enjoy!

WARM MOLE BEAN DIP

Yield: Makes 8 servings.

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/706.shtml

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 small tomato, seeded and chopped

1/2 cup mild, medium or hot chunky salsa

2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste

3/4 cup (3 ounces), shredded, reduced-fat Jack cheese

One (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 tsp. canola oil

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. dried oregano

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray and set aside.

In a food processor, whirl beans until pureed but still slightly lumpy. Scoop beans into a mixing bowl and set aside.

In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and jalapeno until onion is soft, 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cocoa, cumin, and oregano, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Mix in tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds. Add contents of the pan to the pureed beans.

Add tomato, salsa, cilantro and salt, to beans and mix to combine all ingredients. Spread bean mixture in an even layer in the prepared pan. Sprinkle cheese over the top.

Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly and beans are heated through, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately, accompanied by a bowl of baked tortilla chips.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 370 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g

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

BROCCOLI FRITTATA

Yield: 4 Servings

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/692.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese

1/2 tsp dried dill

2 cup fat-free egg substitute

2 cups frozen chopped broccoli

1 tsp olive oil

2 tsp margarine

1 large onion, diced

Directions

Mix cottage cheese and egg substitute together; set aside.

In large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes, or until soft.

Add broccoli and dill; saute for 5 minutes, or until broccoli mixture softens. Set vegetable aside.

Wipe out frying pan. Add 1 tsp. margarine and swirl the pan to distribute it. Add half of the vegetable mixture, and then add half of the egg mixture; lift and rotate pan so that eggs are evenly distributed.

As eggs set around the edges, lift them to allow uncooked portions to flow underneath. Turn heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until top is set.

Invert onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.

Repeat with remaining 1 tsp. margarine, vegetable mixture, and egg mixture.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 19 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 390 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 2 Meat; 1 Fat

TOMATO AND RED ONION SALAD

The recipe begins, “This salad is best in season: With summer-ripe tomatoes, sweet onion and chives from the garden this is summer eating at its best.”

Serves 8.

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/337.shtml

Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced

1/2 large red onion, sliced thinly

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped chives

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Arrange tomato and onion slices in shallow bowl. Stir together oil and vinegar, season to taste. Drizzle dressing over tomatoes and onions. Let stand for 30 minutes; garnish with chives.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 300 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

PEACH AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE

To view this online, go to http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/peach-raspberry-crumble/

Preparation time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30–35 minutes.

Ingredients

Butter-flavor cooking spray

1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained

1 package (12 ounces) unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed

1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

3 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted

2 tablespoons honey

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8″ x 8″ baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices evenly in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over the peaches. Set aside.

In a bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix with a fork, breaking up brown sugar clumps. Add margarine and honey; stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly. Portion into six equal servings. Serve alone or over low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.

Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 1/6 of recipe.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 185, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 70 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 2 1/2.

ONION AND BLUE CHEESE FOCACCIA

Yield: 8 servings

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/684.shtml

Ingredients

Olive oil cooking spray

2 cups thinly sliced onions

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 focaccia (Italian flat bread, 10 ounces)

1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)

2-3 ounces crumbled blue cheese

2 tablespoons grated fat-free Parmesan cheese

Directions

Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.

Cook onions and garlic, covered, over medium heat until wilted, about 5 minutes. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in rosemary and season with salt and pepper.

Arrange onions on focaccia; sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes and cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees until focaccia is hot and cheese melted, about 15 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 146; Protein: 5.9 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 354 mg; Cholesterol: 5.2 mg; Carbohydrates: 23.3 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 1/2 Fat