We're half-way through the week; if we made it this far, we can make through the rest of the week.
Of course, we do need to eat. Therefore, here are six yummy recipes to help you through the day, including Grilled Turkey, Portabella Mushrooms and Vegetable Kebabs and No-Bake Orange Cream Cheesecake. Enjoy!
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore.
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Notes:
Creating classic tastes doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Book Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
You can find this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-stir-fry.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
4 (3 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breast, halves, cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-1/2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons Lea & Perrins White Wine Worcestershire Sauce
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Reduce heat. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Add broccoli and bell pepper to the same skillet; cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch, ginger, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce, and blend well. Return chicken to skillet. Add cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes, until bubbly and thickened.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 189; Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 210 mg; Cholesterol: 68 mg; Protein: 29 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Fat
BANANA RAISIN BREAD
Recipe Yield: Yield: 14 servings
Source: Equal
Recipe and image appear courtesy of Equal.
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/banana-raisin-bread.
Ingredients
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 cups Kellogg’s Special K cereal
6 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, softened
1 cup Equal Spoonful*
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup golden raisins (or whatever you prefer)
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Combine banana and milk in medium bowl. Stir in cereal. Let stand 5 minutes or until cereal is softened.
Beat butter and Equal on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla until well blended. Stir in cereal mixture.
Gradually add combined flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt mixing until combined. Stir in raisins.
Spread batter evenly in sprayed 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
Bake in preheated 350F oven 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
Store tightly wrapped in plastic wrap.
Notes:
A full flavored quick bread made with ripe bananas and raisins. Cereal adds extra crunch and beneficial nutrients.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 145; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 116 mg; Cholesterol: 36 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 2 fat
NO-BAKE ORANGE CREAM CHEESECAKE
Light fluffy textured cheesecake filled with chopped oranges, reduced-fat cream cheese and ricotta cheese.
Yield: 16 servings
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/946.shtml
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
Cheesecake Ingredients:
1 cup orange juice
1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated**
1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
2 cups light whipped topping, thawed, if frozen
1 can (11 ounces) Mandarin oranges, drained, coarsely chopped
Oranges sections (optional)
Whipped topping (optional)
* May substitute 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener
** May substitute 18 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
For Crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and 3 tablespoons Equal.
Press mixture onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake in preheated 350F oven 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack while preparing cheesecake.
For Cheesecake, pour orange juice into small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over orange juice and let soften 1 minute.
Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves.
Beat cream cheese and ricotta cheese in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup Equal and orange extract. Add gelatin mixture to cheese mixture; blend until smooth.
Refrigerate cheese mixture, or place in freezer, 20 to 30 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened.
Fold in whipped topping and chopped oranges. Spoon over baked crust.
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
To serve, gently run metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake. Remove side of pan. Garnish top of cheesecake with orange sections and whipped topping, if desired. Cut cake into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 152; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 158 mg; Cholesterol: 31 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 1/2 milk, 1 starch, 2 fat
GRILLED TURKEY, PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS AND VEGETABLE KEBABS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Source: The National Turkey Federation
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-turkey-portabella-mushrooms-and-vegetable-kebabs.
Ingredients
1-1/2 to 2 pounds turkey thighs, skinned, boned & cut into 1-inch cubes
2 whole portabella mushrooms, stemmed & quartered
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 medium red bell pepper, seeded & cut into 1-inch cubes
1 small yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
Directions
Place turkey cubes and mushroom quarters in a large, self-closing, food-safe plastic bag.
In small bowl, combine green onions, oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, rosemary and tarragon. Pour over turkey and mushrooms. Seal bag and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
Spray grill rack with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Prepare grill for direct heat cooking.
Drain turkey and mushrooms from marinade and discard marinade.
On 10 or 12-inch skewers, alternating ingredients, arrange drained turkey cubes, mushrooms, bell pepper, yellow squash and zucchini.
Grill over medium flame or coals 10 to 12 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink in center, turning once. Cook thighs to an internal temperature of 170 degrees F.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 320; Fat: 11 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Cholesterol: 130 mg; Protein: 49 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Sugars: 3 g
BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.
Source: Lauras Lean Beef
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.
Ingredients
1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained
1/3 cup salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)
Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.
Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber: .62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Chicken!
How often should you have an HbA1c test?
According to Diabetes Self-Management, at least twice a year. Check the tip in full here. To learn more about the HbA1c test, click here.
And now, on to the recipes.
If you've followed this blog for a while, you may have read that there was a time (think early- to mid-twentieth century) when chicken was relegated to the Sunday dinner table.
Now, it's an anytime meal. Give these recipes a try, including Tandoori Chicken Skewers with Mint Raita and Chunky Chicken, Vegetable, and Rosemary Stew. Enjoy!
BLACK-EYED CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken.
Ingredients
16 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
6 cups lettuce leaves
Directions
Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a bowl. Stir well. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 430 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Sugars: 3 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Carbohydrate
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Notes:
Creating classic tastes doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings for main course or a snack for 6 or 12 people
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tandoori-chicken-skewers-with-mint-raita.
Ingredients
1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, divided
1/3 cup reduced fat coconut milk, divided
2 tsp. curry powder, mild or hot
1-2 finely chopped garlic cloves
3/4 tsp. sea salt, divided
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 lb. skinless and boneless chicken breast
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
12 (8-inch) bamboo skewers
Directions
In wide, shallow bowl or deep plate, combine 2 tablespoons of yogurt with 2 tablespoons of coconut milk, curry powder, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in oil.
Cut chicken lengthwise into 12 strips. Insert skewer into bottom of one chicken strip and work it up lengthwise to top. Repeat with remaining chicken. Place skewers in curry marinade and using your fingers, make sure it coats them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours.
Arrange marinated chicken on paper toweling and blot dry, removing all excess marinade. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat, then coat with cooking spray. Or heat stovetop griddle. Arrange skewers in one layer in pan and cook for 2 minutes, browning chicken. Using tongs, turn skewers and brown on another side, 2 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until it is opaque and hot around skewer at thickest part of chicken. Transfer skewers to serving plate.
While chicken cooks, prepare the Raita. In bowl, combine remaining yogurt and coconut milk with onions, mint, lime juice and remaining salt. When possible, make Raita 30 minutes before serving chicken to allow its flavors to develop and meld. Serve it the day it is made.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 121; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 297 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
Recipe Yield: Yield: 10 servings.Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups.
Source: CanolaInfo
Recipe and image appear courtesy of CanolaInfo.org.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/mexican-chicken-soup.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
4 celery stalks, sliced
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp red pepper flakes
8 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2/3 cup lentils
1 can (19 oz) tomatoes, chopped
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 lbs cooked chicken, cubed
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1 small avocado, peeled and sliced
Directions
In Dutch oven, heat canola oil. Add garlic, onion and celery. Saute until vegetables are tender. Season with black pepper, cumin and red pepper flakes.
Add chicken stock, lentils, tomatoes and carrots. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
Add chicken, zucchini and peas.
Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Garnish with avocado slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 250; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 280 mg; Cholesterol: 75 mg; Protein: 33 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
SANTA FE CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings
Source: Campbells; Culinary.net and FamilyFeatures
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/santa-fe-chicken.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-3/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 green onions, minced (about 1/2 cup)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's Healthy Request Condensed Healthy Request Tomato Soup
1/2 cup Pace Picante Sauce
1/2 cup water
1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
Stir the chili powder and cumin in a small bowl. Season the chicken with the chili powder mixture.
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 minutes or until browned on both sides. Add the garlic and onions and cook and stir for 1 minute.
Stir in the soup, picante sauce and water and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the beans and corn. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with the cilantro.
Notes:
This Santa Fe Chicken is a flavorful one-skillet dish and it’s a snap to make. Serving size is 1 piece of chicken and 3/4 cup sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 308; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sodium: 486 mg; Cholesterol: 78 mg;Protein: 35 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g
CHUNKY CHICKEN, VEGETABLE AND ROSEMARY STEW
Recipe Yield: 6 servings.
Source: Recipe by Nancy Hughes. Recipe and photo appear courtesy of Canola Info.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/chunky-chicken-vegetable-and-rosemary-stew.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
12 oz boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 medium onion, cut in 8 wedges
3 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into thirds
1 medium celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups water
2 dried bay leaves
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 oz) reduced-sodium navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
3/4 tsp salt
Directions
In Dutch oven, heat 1 Tbsp canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook about 3 minutes per side or until it begins to brown. (Center will still be slightly pink.) Remove from oven and set aside.
Add remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil, onion, carrot and celery. Saute for 5 minutes or until just beginning to lightly brown on edges, stirring frequently. Add water, bay leaves and pepper flakes. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in chicken, beans, tomatoes, Italian parsley, rosemary and salt. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and chicken is cooked.
Notes:
Here’s a great one-pot meal to warm and soothe a hungry, weary body after a hard day.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 220; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sodium: 380 mg; Cholesterol: 50 mg; Protein: 22 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g
According to Diabetes Self-Management, at least twice a year. Check the tip in full here. To learn more about the HbA1c test, click here.
And now, on to the recipes.
If you've followed this blog for a while, you may have read that there was a time (think early- to mid-twentieth century) when chicken was relegated to the Sunday dinner table.
Now, it's an anytime meal. Give these recipes a try, including Tandoori Chicken Skewers with Mint Raita and Chunky Chicken, Vegetable, and Rosemary Stew. Enjoy!
BLACK-EYED CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken.
Ingredients
16 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
6 cups lettuce leaves
Directions
Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a bowl. Stir well. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 430 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Sugars: 3 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Carbohydrate
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Notes:
Creating classic tastes doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings for main course or a snack for 6 or 12 people
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tandoori-chicken-skewers-with-mint-raita.
Ingredients
1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, divided
1/3 cup reduced fat coconut milk, divided
2 tsp. curry powder, mild or hot
1-2 finely chopped garlic cloves
3/4 tsp. sea salt, divided
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 lb. skinless and boneless chicken breast
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
12 (8-inch) bamboo skewers
Directions
In wide, shallow bowl or deep plate, combine 2 tablespoons of yogurt with 2 tablespoons of coconut milk, curry powder, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in oil.
Cut chicken lengthwise into 12 strips. Insert skewer into bottom of one chicken strip and work it up lengthwise to top. Repeat with remaining chicken. Place skewers in curry marinade and using your fingers, make sure it coats them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours.
Arrange marinated chicken on paper toweling and blot dry, removing all excess marinade. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat, then coat with cooking spray. Or heat stovetop griddle. Arrange skewers in one layer in pan and cook for 2 minutes, browning chicken. Using tongs, turn skewers and brown on another side, 2 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until it is opaque and hot around skewer at thickest part of chicken. Transfer skewers to serving plate.
While chicken cooks, prepare the Raita. In bowl, combine remaining yogurt and coconut milk with onions, mint, lime juice and remaining salt. When possible, make Raita 30 minutes before serving chicken to allow its flavors to develop and meld. Serve it the day it is made.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 121; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 297 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
Recipe Yield: Yield: 10 servings.Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups.
Source: CanolaInfo
Recipe and image appear courtesy of CanolaInfo.org.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/mexican-chicken-soup.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
4 celery stalks, sliced
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp red pepper flakes
8 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2/3 cup lentils
1 can (19 oz) tomatoes, chopped
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 lbs cooked chicken, cubed
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1 small avocado, peeled and sliced
Directions
In Dutch oven, heat canola oil. Add garlic, onion and celery. Saute until vegetables are tender. Season with black pepper, cumin and red pepper flakes.
Add chicken stock, lentils, tomatoes and carrots. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
Add chicken, zucchini and peas.
Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Garnish with avocado slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 250; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 280 mg; Cholesterol: 75 mg; Protein: 33 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
SANTA FE CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings
Source: Campbells; Culinary.net and FamilyFeatures
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/santa-fe-chicken.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-3/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 green onions, minced (about 1/2 cup)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's Healthy Request Condensed Healthy Request Tomato Soup
1/2 cup Pace Picante Sauce
1/2 cup water
1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
Stir the chili powder and cumin in a small bowl. Season the chicken with the chili powder mixture.
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 minutes or until browned on both sides. Add the garlic and onions and cook and stir for 1 minute.
Stir in the soup, picante sauce and water and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the beans and corn. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with the cilantro.
Notes:
This Santa Fe Chicken is a flavorful one-skillet dish and it’s a snap to make. Serving size is 1 piece of chicken and 3/4 cup sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 308; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sodium: 486 mg; Cholesterol: 78 mg;Protein: 35 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g
CHUNKY CHICKEN, VEGETABLE AND ROSEMARY STEW
Recipe Yield: 6 servings.
Source: Recipe by Nancy Hughes. Recipe and photo appear courtesy of Canola Info.
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/chunky-chicken-vegetable-and-rosemary-stew.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
12 oz boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 medium onion, cut in 8 wedges
3 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into thirds
1 medium celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups water
2 dried bay leaves
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 oz) reduced-sodium navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
3/4 tsp salt
Directions
In Dutch oven, heat 1 Tbsp canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook about 3 minutes per side or until it begins to brown. (Center will still be slightly pink.) Remove from oven and set aside.
Add remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil, onion, carrot and celery. Saute for 5 minutes or until just beginning to lightly brown on edges, stirring frequently. Add water, bay leaves and pepper flakes. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in chicken, beans, tomatoes, Italian parsley, rosemary and salt. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and chicken is cooked.
Notes:
Here’s a great one-pot meal to warm and soothe a hungry, weary body after a hard day.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 220; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sodium: 380 mg; Cholesterol: 50 mg; Protein: 22 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Chicken
There was a time when chicken was reserved for the Sunday dinner table. Now it's more of an any day, any time meal. With today's six chicken recipes, there's bound to be something for the meat-eater to like, including Black-Eyed Chicken and Quick and Easy Chicken Cacciatore. Enjoy!
CHICKEN PICADILLO
Yield: 6 servings; Serving size: 3/4 cup chicken and vegetables
Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners
View this online https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp garlic, mashed (about 3 cloves)
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup golden seedless raisins
For garnish:
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or substitute 1 tsp dried coriander)
1 Tbsp capers, drained
2 Tbsp green olives, chopped
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken, and stir fry for another 5–10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.
Cover the pan, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, and garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and green olives, and serve.
Notes:
This zesty one-pot meal is easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 162; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
ITALIAN-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Source: America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/italian-style-grilled-chicken-breasts
Ingredients
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 green onions, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, quartered
1 piece (1-inch) peeled ginger root, coarsely chopped (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 chicken breasts (bone-in)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander or parsley
Directions
Preheat barbecue grill or oven to 350 degrees F.
In a food processor, combine yogurt, tomato paste, green onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne pepper; puree until smooth.
Arrange chicken in a shallow dish; coat with yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 1 day ahead. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
Place chicken skin-side down on greased grill over medium-high heat; cook for 15 minutes. Brush with marinade; turn and cook for 10 to 15 minutes longer until golden and juices run clear. (Or place chicken on rack set on baking sheet; roast, basting after 30 minutes with marinade, for 50 to 55 minutes or until juices run clear.)
Serve garnished with chopped coriander.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 133; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 300 mg; Cholesterol: 59 mg; Protein: 24 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/4 Low-Fat Milk, 3 Very Lean Meat
BLACK-EYED CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken.
Ingredients
16 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
6 cups lettuce leaves
Directions
Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a bowl. Stir well. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 430 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Sugars: 3 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Carbohydrate
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Book Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-stir-fry
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
4 (3 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breast, halves, cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-1/2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons Lea & Perrins White Wine Worcestershire Sauce
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Reduce heat. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Add broccoli and bell pepper to the same skillet; cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch, ginger, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce, and blend well. Return chicken to skillet. Add cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes, until bubbly and thickened.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 189; Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 210 mg;Cholesterol: 68 mg; Protein: 29 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Fat
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CHOWDER
Recipe Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Source: NCC
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/southwestern-chicken-chowder.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in cubes
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) tomato wedges, drained, juice reserved
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 summer squash, sliced thin
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup chopped sweet green pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tomatillos, cut in wedges
1 cup sliced jicama
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1-1/2 cups fresh corn, cut from cob
Directions
In large Dutch oven, place oil and heat over medium temperature.
Add chicken and garlic, turning chicken to brown on all sides, about 3 minutes.
Add onion and green pepper; cook about 5 minutes, stirring.
Add tomatillos and chicken broth; bring to a boil and simmer about 10 minutes.
Add corn and liquid from can of tomato wedges. Cover and cook on low heat about 10 minutes.
Add squash, cumin, salt, pepper and tomato wedges. Cover and cook on low about 5 minutes.
Add jicama and cilantro and cook 5 minutes more.
Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 356; Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 430 mg; Cholesterol: 129 mg; Protein: 50 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Notes:
Creating classic tastes doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
CHICKEN PICADILLO
Yield: 6 servings; Serving size: 3/4 cup chicken and vegetables
Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners
View this online https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp garlic, mashed (about 3 cloves)
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup golden seedless raisins
For garnish:
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or substitute 1 tsp dried coriander)
1 Tbsp capers, drained
2 Tbsp green olives, chopped
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken, and stir fry for another 5–10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.
Cover the pan, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, and garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and green olives, and serve.
Notes:
This zesty one-pot meal is easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 162; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
ITALIAN-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Source: America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/italian-style-grilled-chicken-breasts
Ingredients
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 green onions, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, quartered
1 piece (1-inch) peeled ginger root, coarsely chopped (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 chicken breasts (bone-in)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander or parsley
Directions
Preheat barbecue grill or oven to 350 degrees F.
In a food processor, combine yogurt, tomato paste, green onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne pepper; puree until smooth.
Arrange chicken in a shallow dish; coat with yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 1 day ahead. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
Place chicken skin-side down on greased grill over medium-high heat; cook for 15 minutes. Brush with marinade; turn and cook for 10 to 15 minutes longer until golden and juices run clear. (Or place chicken on rack set on baking sheet; roast, basting after 30 minutes with marinade, for 50 to 55 minutes or until juices run clear.)
Serve garnished with chopped coriander.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 133; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 300 mg; Cholesterol: 59 mg; Protein: 24 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/4 Low-Fat Milk, 3 Very Lean Meat
BLACK-EYED CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken.
Ingredients
16 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
6 cups lettuce leaves
Directions
Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a bowl. Stir well. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 430 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Sugars: 3 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Carbohydrate
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Book Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-stir-fry
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
4 (3 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breast, halves, cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-1/2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons Lea & Perrins White Wine Worcestershire Sauce
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Reduce heat. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Add broccoli and bell pepper to the same skillet; cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch, ginger, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce, and blend well. Return chicken to skillet. Add cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes, until bubbly and thickened.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 189; Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 210 mg;Cholesterol: 68 mg; Protein: 29 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Fat
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CHOWDER
Recipe Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Source: NCC
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/southwestern-chicken-chowder.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in cubes
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) tomato wedges, drained, juice reserved
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 summer squash, sliced thin
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup chopped sweet green pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tomatillos, cut in wedges
1 cup sliced jicama
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1-1/2 cups fresh corn, cut from cob
Directions
In large Dutch oven, place oil and heat over medium temperature.
Add chicken and garlic, turning chicken to brown on all sides, about 3 minutes.
Add onion and green pepper; cook about 5 minutes, stirring.
Add tomatillos and chicken broth; bring to a boil and simmer about 10 minutes.
Add corn and liquid from can of tomato wedges. Cover and cook on low heat about 10 minutes.
Add squash, cumin, salt, pepper and tomato wedges. Cover and cook on low about 5 minutes.
Add jicama and cilantro and cook 5 minutes more.
Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 356; Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 430 mg; Cholesterol: 129 mg; Protein: 50 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Notes:
Creating classic tastes doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Wednesday Recipes
Today's yummy offerings include Tandoori Chicken Skewers with Mint Raita and Chocolate Cream Pie. Enjoy!
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Notes:
Creating classic tastes doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
MEDITERRANEAN BRAISED BEEF
Recipe Yield: Makes 6 servings
Source: TBC
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mediterranean-braised-beef
Ingredients
1 boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 small onions, halved, sliced
4 medium shallots, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 325F. Lightly coat beef pot roast with flour. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Brown pot roast; remove.
Add 1-1/2 cups water and vinegar to Dutch oven; cook and stir until brown bits attached to pan are dissolved. Return pot roast. Add onions, shallots, dates, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover tightly and cook in 325F oven 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until pot roast is fork-tender. Remove pot roast; keep warm.
Cook liquid and vegetables over medium-high heat to desired consistency. Carve pot roast. Serve with sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 290; Fat: 12 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Fiber: 1.2 g; Sodium: 275 mg; Cholesterol: 75 mg; Protein: 29 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g
CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
Recipe Yield: Serves: 8
Source: Equal®
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chocolate-cream-pie
Ingredients
Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
1-1/2 cups Equal® Spoonful or Granulated*
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup European or Dutch-process cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Light whipped topping (optional)
Chocolate curls (optional)
* May substitute 36 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Pierce bottom and side of pastry with fork. Bake in preheated 375F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is golden. Cool on wire rack.
Combine Equal®, cornstarch, cocoa and salt in medium saucepan. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Boil and stir until thickened, about 1 minute.
Beat eggs in small bowl; whisk about 1 cup chocolate mixture into eggs. Whisk egg mixture into chocolate mixture in saucepan. Cook over very low heat, whisking constantly, 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
Spread hot filling in baked crust. Refrigerate until chilled and set, about 6 hours. Garnish top of pie with dollops of whipped topping and chocolate curls, if desired. Cut pie into wedges.
Notes:
A rich chocolate pie that has 43% less calories than a traditional recipe, because it is flavored with Equal, unsweetened cocoa and lower fat milk. Indulge without the guilt!
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 235; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 463 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Protein: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 milk, 1 starch, 2 fat
SPICY GREEN SALAD
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-green-salad
Ingredients
1/2 roasted red bell pepper*
1-inch wedge sweet onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 medium plum tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4-1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped (for a hotter dish, do not remove seeds)
1 tsp. agave syrup or honey
1 Tbsp. fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4 large romaine lettuce leaves
4 red-leaf lettuce leaves
1 packed cup baby arugula
6-inch piece English cucumber, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise
1/8-1/4 red onion; about 3-4 very thin slices as rings
Directions
In blender, whirl red pepper, onion, garlic, tomato, jalapeno, agave, broth, vinegar and salt until pulpy. With motor running, whirl in oil. Set dressing aside while making salad.
Wash greens. Tear lettuces into bite-size pieces and whirl in salad spinner to dry. Place lettuce and arugula in salad bowl. Add 1/4 cup dressing and toss until greens are just coated. Add cucumber, tomatoes and onion rings. Toss lightly, and serve immediately.
* If possible, roast pepper yourself. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place seeded pepper half, cut-side down on oiled baking sheet and roast 20 to 30 minutes until skin is well-blistered. Place pepper in small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 20 minutes. Using fingers, remove skin. Roasted peppers may be tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 70; Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 160 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings (3/4 cup each)
Source: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook
Book Title: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook
View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/southwestern-corn-and-zucchini-saute
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears) or frozen
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until golden and tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in zucchini, corn and chilies.
Cover and cook, stirring once, until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 76; Fat: 3 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 138 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings for main course or a snack for 6 or 12 people
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tandoori-chicken-skewers-with-mint-raita.
Ingredients
1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, divided
1/3 cup reduced fat coconut milk, divided
2 tsp. curry powder, mild or hot
1-2 finely chopped garlic cloves
3/4 tsp. sea salt, divided
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 lb. skinless and boneless chicken breast
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
12 (8-inch) bamboo skewers
Directions
In wide, shallow bowl or deep plate, combine 2 tablespoons of yogurt with 2 tablespoons of coconut milk, curry powder, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in oil.
Cut chicken lengthwise into 12 strips. Insert skewer into bottom of one chicken strip and work it up lengthwise to top. Repeat with remaining chicken. Place skewers in curry marinade and using your fingers, make sure it coats them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours.
Arrange marinated chicken on paper toweling and blot dry, removing all excess marinade. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat, then coat with cooking spray. Or heat stovetop griddle. Arrange skewers in one layer in pan and cook for 2 minutes, browning chicken. Using tongs, turn skewers and brown on another side, 2 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until it is opaque and hot around skewer at thickest part of chicken. Transfer skewers to serving plate.
While chicken cooks, prepare the Raita. In bowl, combine remaining yogurt and coconut milk with onions, mint, lime juice and remaining salt. When possible, make Raita 30 minutes before serving chicken to allow its flavors to develop and meld. Serve it the day it is made.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 121; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 297 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Notes:
Creating classic tastes doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
MEDITERRANEAN BRAISED BEEF
Recipe Yield: Makes 6 servings
Source: TBC
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mediterranean-braised-beef
Ingredients
1 boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 small onions, halved, sliced
4 medium shallots, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 325F. Lightly coat beef pot roast with flour. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Brown pot roast; remove.
Add 1-1/2 cups water and vinegar to Dutch oven; cook and stir until brown bits attached to pan are dissolved. Return pot roast. Add onions, shallots, dates, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover tightly and cook in 325F oven 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until pot roast is fork-tender. Remove pot roast; keep warm.
Cook liquid and vegetables over medium-high heat to desired consistency. Carve pot roast. Serve with sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 290; Fat: 12 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Fiber: 1.2 g; Sodium: 275 mg; Cholesterol: 75 mg; Protein: 29 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g
CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
Recipe Yield: Serves: 8
Source: Equal®
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chocolate-cream-pie
Ingredients
Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
1-1/2 cups Equal® Spoonful or Granulated*
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup European or Dutch-process cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Light whipped topping (optional)
Chocolate curls (optional)
* May substitute 36 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Pierce bottom and side of pastry with fork. Bake in preheated 375F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is golden. Cool on wire rack.
Combine Equal®, cornstarch, cocoa and salt in medium saucepan. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Boil and stir until thickened, about 1 minute.
Beat eggs in small bowl; whisk about 1 cup chocolate mixture into eggs. Whisk egg mixture into chocolate mixture in saucepan. Cook over very low heat, whisking constantly, 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
Spread hot filling in baked crust. Refrigerate until chilled and set, about 6 hours. Garnish top of pie with dollops of whipped topping and chocolate curls, if desired. Cut pie into wedges.
Notes:
A rich chocolate pie that has 43% less calories than a traditional recipe, because it is flavored with Equal, unsweetened cocoa and lower fat milk. Indulge without the guilt!
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 235; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 463 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Protein: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 milk, 1 starch, 2 fat
SPICY GREEN SALAD
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-green-salad
Ingredients
1/2 roasted red bell pepper*
1-inch wedge sweet onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 medium plum tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4-1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped (for a hotter dish, do not remove seeds)
1 tsp. agave syrup or honey
1 Tbsp. fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4 large romaine lettuce leaves
4 red-leaf lettuce leaves
1 packed cup baby arugula
6-inch piece English cucumber, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise
1/8-1/4 red onion; about 3-4 very thin slices as rings
Directions
In blender, whirl red pepper, onion, garlic, tomato, jalapeno, agave, broth, vinegar and salt until pulpy. With motor running, whirl in oil. Set dressing aside while making salad.
Wash greens. Tear lettuces into bite-size pieces and whirl in salad spinner to dry. Place lettuce and arugula in salad bowl. Add 1/4 cup dressing and toss until greens are just coated. Add cucumber, tomatoes and onion rings. Toss lightly, and serve immediately.
* If possible, roast pepper yourself. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place seeded pepper half, cut-side down on oiled baking sheet and roast 20 to 30 minutes until skin is well-blistered. Place pepper in small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 20 minutes. Using fingers, remove skin. Roasted peppers may be tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 70; Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 160 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings (3/4 cup each)
Source: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook
Book Title: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook
View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/southwestern-corn-and-zucchini-saute
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears) or frozen
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until golden and tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in zucchini, corn and chilies.
Cover and cook, stirring once, until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 76; Fat: 3 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 138 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings for main course or a snack for 6 or 12 people
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tandoori-chicken-skewers-with-mint-raita.
Ingredients
1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, divided
1/3 cup reduced fat coconut milk, divided
2 tsp. curry powder, mild or hot
1-2 finely chopped garlic cloves
3/4 tsp. sea salt, divided
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 lb. skinless and boneless chicken breast
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
12 (8-inch) bamboo skewers
Directions
In wide, shallow bowl or deep plate, combine 2 tablespoons of yogurt with 2 tablespoons of coconut milk, curry powder, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in oil.
Cut chicken lengthwise into 12 strips. Insert skewer into bottom of one chicken strip and work it up lengthwise to top. Repeat with remaining chicken. Place skewers in curry marinade and using your fingers, make sure it coats them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours.
Arrange marinated chicken on paper toweling and blot dry, removing all excess marinade. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat, then coat with cooking spray. Or heat stovetop griddle. Arrange skewers in one layer in pan and cook for 2 minutes, browning chicken. Using tongs, turn skewers and brown on another side, 2 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until it is opaque and hot around skewer at thickest part of chicken. Transfer skewers to serving plate.
While chicken cooks, prepare the Raita. In bowl, combine remaining yogurt and coconut milk with onions, mint, lime juice and remaining salt. When possible, make Raita 30 minutes before serving chicken to allow its flavors to develop and meld. Serve it the day it is made.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 121; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 297 mg; Protein: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Tuesday Recipes
Here are today's six recipes to help you through the day, including Quick and Easy Chicken Cacciatore and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies. Enjoy!
APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This is from Diabetes Self-Management and can be found online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/sides/apple-stuffed-acorn-squash/.
Ingredients
1/4 cup raisins
2 acorn squash (about 4 inches in diameter)
Butter-flavored cooking spray
2 tablespoons sucralose no-calorie sweetener
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium Fuji apples
2 tablespoons light butter
Directions
Cover raisins with warm water and soak 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cut squash into quarters; remove seeds. Place squash on baking sheet. Spray inside of each squash quarter with cooking spray. Combine sweetener and cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle squash quarters with half of cinnamon mixture. Bake 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut apples into quarters; remove cores. Chop apples into 1/2-inch pieces. Drain raisins. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add apples, raisins, and remaining cinnamon mixture; cook and stir 1 minute. Top partially baked squash with equal amounts apple mixture. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until apples and squash are tender. Serve warm.
Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 87 calories, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 28 mg, Fiber: 3 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fruit.
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This recipe begins, “Creating classic tastes doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore/print/
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190: Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
TOMATO COCKTAIL
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings (3/4 cup each)
This can be viewed at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tomato-cocktail
Ingredients
3 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
1 rib celery
Directions
Combine the juice and seasonings. Chill. Slice the celery ribs into 4 sticks. Serve a celery stick as a "stirrer" in each tomato cocktail.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 37; Sodium: 774 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable
MEXICAN CHICKEN
Yield: 4 servings
This can be found online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mexican-chicken
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
2 cups deli fresh salsa
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 package taco seasoning (or 1-2 teaspoons chili powder to reduce sodium)
Nonstick cooking spray
4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, mix together salsa, cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning.
Place chicken into a glass baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Pour sauce over chicken and bake 40-45 minutes, until the chicken registers 170 degrees F. on an instant read thermometer.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 250; Fat: 3 g; Cholesterol: 74 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 4 Very Lean Meat
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
This recipe begins, “You're just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes away from a decadent chocolate dessert.”
Makes 4 dozen cookies.
This is from Diabetic Connect, and can be viewe online here.
Ingredients
1 Pkg. devil's food cake mix
1 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup water
2 eggs
1 cup peanut butter chips
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, peanut butter, water and eggs. By hand, stir with spoon until dough is formed. Stir in chips.
Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart, on cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove, place on cooling rack and cool completely.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 1; Calories: 100; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrate: 10 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Sodium: 110 mg
FRESH PEACH MUFFINS
Yield: 12 muffins
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/fresh-peach-muffins
Ingredients
1 cup peeled, chopped fresh ripe peaches
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup canola or corn oil
1 cup fat-free milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick pan spray or line the muffin cups with paper liners.
Combine the peaches and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir to mix; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, mace, and salt; mix thoroughly.
Beat the egg, oil, and milk together in a small bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until the flour is moistened.
Fold in the peaches. Divide batter among the muffin cups; each will be about 2/3 full.
Bake about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove the muffins from the pan immediately to avoid sticking.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 154; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 156 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 23 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Fat
APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This is from Diabetes Self-Management and can be found online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/sides/apple-stuffed-acorn-squash/.
Ingredients
1/4 cup raisins
2 acorn squash (about 4 inches in diameter)
Butter-flavored cooking spray
2 tablespoons sucralose no-calorie sweetener
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium Fuji apples
2 tablespoons light butter
Directions
Cover raisins with warm water and soak 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cut squash into quarters; remove seeds. Place squash on baking sheet. Spray inside of each squash quarter with cooking spray. Combine sweetener and cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle squash quarters with half of cinnamon mixture. Bake 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut apples into quarters; remove cores. Chop apples into 1/2-inch pieces. Drain raisins. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add apples, raisins, and remaining cinnamon mixture; cook and stir 1 minute. Top partially baked squash with equal amounts apple mixture. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until apples and squash are tender. Serve warm.
Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 87 calories, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 28 mg, Fiber: 3 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fruit.
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This recipe begins, “Creating classic tastes doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore/print/
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190: Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
TOMATO COCKTAIL
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings (3/4 cup each)
This can be viewed at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tomato-cocktail
Ingredients
3 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
1 rib celery
Directions
Combine the juice and seasonings. Chill. Slice the celery ribs into 4 sticks. Serve a celery stick as a "stirrer" in each tomato cocktail.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 37; Sodium: 774 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable
MEXICAN CHICKEN
Yield: 4 servings
This can be found online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mexican-chicken
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
2 cups deli fresh salsa
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 package taco seasoning (or 1-2 teaspoons chili powder to reduce sodium)
Nonstick cooking spray
4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, mix together salsa, cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning.
Place chicken into a glass baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Pour sauce over chicken and bake 40-45 minutes, until the chicken registers 170 degrees F. on an instant read thermometer.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 250; Fat: 3 g; Cholesterol: 74 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 4 Very Lean Meat
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
This recipe begins, “You're just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes away from a decadent chocolate dessert.”
Makes 4 dozen cookies.
This is from Diabetic Connect, and can be viewe online here.
Ingredients
1 Pkg. devil's food cake mix
1 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup water
2 eggs
1 cup peanut butter chips
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, peanut butter, water and eggs. By hand, stir with spoon until dough is formed. Stir in chips.
Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart, on cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove, place on cooling rack and cool completely.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 1; Calories: 100; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrate: 10 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Sodium: 110 mg
FRESH PEACH MUFFINS
Yield: 12 muffins
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/fresh-peach-muffins
Ingredients
1 cup peeled, chopped fresh ripe peaches
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup canola or corn oil
1 cup fat-free milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick pan spray or line the muffin cups with paper liners.
Combine the peaches and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir to mix; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, mace, and salt; mix thoroughly.
Beat the egg, oil, and milk together in a small bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until the flour is moistened.
Fold in the peaches. Divide batter among the muffin cups; each will be about 2/3 full.
Bake about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove the muffins from the pan immediately to avoid sticking.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 154; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 156 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 23 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Fat
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Chicken!
Chicken used to be reserved for Sunday dinner during the 1950s and '60s. But these days, chicken is served any day of the week, any time of day. Here are six chicken recipes to get you through the day, including Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili and Black-Eyed Chicken. Enjoy!
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This recipe begins, “Creating classic tastes doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore/print/
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190: Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
BLACK-EYED CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: 6 servings
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken/print/
Ingredients
16 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
6 cups lettuce leaves
Directions
Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a bowl. Stir well.
Cover and chill for 4 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 430 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Sugars: 3 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Carbohydrate
MEXICAN CHICKEN
Yield: 4 servings
This can be found online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mexican-chicken
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
2 cups deli fresh salsa
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 package taco seasoning (or 1-2 teaspoons chili powder to reduce sodium)
Nonstick cooking spray
4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, mix together salsa, cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning.
Place chicken into a glass baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Pour sauce over chicken and bake 40-45 minutes, until the chicken registers 170 degrees F. on an instant read thermometer.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 250; Fat: 3 g; Cholesterol: 74 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 4 Very Lean Meat
CHICKEN PICADILLO
This recipe begins, “This zesty one-pot meal is easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.”
Recipe Yield: 6 servings.Serving size: 3/4 cup chicken and vegetables
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo/print/
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp garlic, mashed (about 3 cloves)
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup golden seedless raisins
For garnish:1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or substitute 1 tsp dried coriander)
1 Tbsp capers, drained
2 Tbsp green olives, chopped
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken, and stir fry for another 5–10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.
Cover the pan, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, and garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and green olives, and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 162; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CHICKEN AND ALMOND STEW
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-almond-stew.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup diced canned tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pound cubed cooked deli chicken
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Directions
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and saute for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the broth, tomatoes, almonds, and spices. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the chicken and beans and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 276; Fat: 7 g; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 31 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Very Lean Meat, 1 Monounsaturated Fat
CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI
Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1 1/2 cups per serving.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management and can be found online here.
Ingredients
1 to 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders, cut into 3/4-inch chunks*
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) no-salt-added kidney beans or pinto beans, drained
1/2 cup chipotle or jalapeño salsa
Directions
Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until almost tender. Drain sweet potatoes; set aside. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes.
Add chicken, garlic, and chili powder; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, beans, salsa, and sweet potatoes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
*This is easier to do if chicken is partially frozen.
**Note: Sweet potatoes are the star of this chili and they’re nutritional superstars, too. One sweet Directionspotato provides about two and a half times the Recommended Daily Allowance for healthy adults of vitamin A, plus fiber, potassium and vitamin C.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 258 calories, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 27 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 49 mg, Sodium: 496 mg, Fiber: 7 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 cups.
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This recipe begins, “Creating classic tastes doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore/print/
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190: Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
BLACK-EYED CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: 6 servings
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken/print/
Ingredients
16 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
6 cups lettuce leaves
Directions
Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a bowl. Stir well.
Cover and chill for 4 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 430 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Sugars: 3 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Carbohydrate
MEXICAN CHICKEN
Yield: 4 servings
This can be found online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mexican-chicken
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
2 cups deli fresh salsa
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 package taco seasoning (or 1-2 teaspoons chili powder to reduce sodium)
Nonstick cooking spray
4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, mix together salsa, cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning.
Place chicken into a glass baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Pour sauce over chicken and bake 40-45 minutes, until the chicken registers 170 degrees F. on an instant read thermometer.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 250; Fat: 3 g; Cholesterol: 74 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 4 Very Lean Meat
CHICKEN PICADILLO
This recipe begins, “This zesty one-pot meal is easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.”
Recipe Yield: 6 servings.Serving size: 3/4 cup chicken and vegetables
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-picadillo/print/
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, rinsed and finely chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp garlic, mashed (about 3 cloves)
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup golden seedless raisins
For garnish:1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or substitute 1 tsp dried coriander)
1 Tbsp capers, drained
2 Tbsp green olives, chopped
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken, and stir fry for another 5–10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.
Cover the pan, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, and garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and green olives, and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 162; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CHICKEN AND ALMOND STEW
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-almond-stew.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup diced canned tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pound cubed cooked deli chicken
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Directions
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and saute for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the broth, tomatoes, almonds, and spices. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the chicken and beans and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 276; Fat: 7 g; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 31 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Very Lean Meat, 1 Monounsaturated Fat
CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI
Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1 1/2 cups per serving.
This is from Diabetes Self-Management and can be found online here.
Ingredients
1 to 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders, cut into 3/4-inch chunks*
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) no-salt-added kidney beans or pinto beans, drained
1/2 cup chipotle or jalapeño salsa
Directions
Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until almost tender. Drain sweet potatoes; set aside. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes.
Add chicken, garlic, and chili powder; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, beans, salsa, and sweet potatoes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
*This is easier to do if chicken is partially frozen.
**Note: Sweet potatoes are the star of this chili and they’re nutritional superstars, too. One sweet Directionspotato provides about two and a half times the Recommended Daily Allowance for healthy adults of vitamin A, plus fiber, potassium and vitamin C.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 258 calories, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 27 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 49 mg, Sodium: 496 mg, Fiber: 7 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 cups.
Friday, December 22, 2017
Friday Recipes
It's the last Friday before Christmas. Here are six yummy recipes to go with your holiday meal (or any time, for that matter), including Quick and Easy Chicken Cacciatore and Pumpkin Soup. Enjoy!
LEMON MERINGUE PIE
Yield: 8
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/lemon-meringue-pie
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/lemon-meringue-pie/print/
Ingredients
For Pie Filling:
Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
2-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice or frozen lemon juice concentrate*
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1-1/2 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated**
2 tablespoons stick butter or margarine
1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
For Meringue:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream tartar
2/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated***
* Such as Minute Maid Premium Lemon juice (frozen) 100% Pure Lemon Juice from Concentrate
** May substitute 36 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
For Pie Filling, roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate.
Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Pierce bottom and side of pastry with fork.
Bake in preheated 425F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until pastry is golden. Cool on wire rack.
Combine water, lemon juice and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
Beat eggs, 2 egg whites and lemon peel in medium bowl. Mix in 1-1/2 cups Equal. Stir about half of hot cornstarch mixture into egg mixture.
Return all to saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat 1 minute.
Remove from heat. Stir in butter until melted. Stir in food coloring, if desired. Pour mixture over baked pie shell.
For Meringue:
Beat 3 egg whites in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until foamy.
Add cream of tartar. Beat to soft peaks.
Gradually beat in 2/3 cup Equal, beating to stiff peaks.
Spread meringue over hot lemon filling, carefully sealing to edge of crust to prevent shrinking or weeping.
Final Steps:
Bake pie in 425F oven about 5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.
Cool completely on wire rack. Cut pie into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 178; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 fat
TANGY APPLE SLAW
This recipe begins, “A take-off on the traditional creamy version of coleslaw - chopped apples add crunch and a hint of sweetness.”
Recipe Yield: Serves: 6
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tangy-apple-slaw
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tangy-apple-slaw/print/
Ingredients
4 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped unpeeled apple (1 medium)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red or green bell pepper strips
2/3 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup reduced fat sour cream
3 tablespoons Equal ® Spoonful or Granulated*
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
* May substitute 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Combine cabbage, carrots, apple and pepper strips in medium size bowl.
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Equal, mustard, lemon juice and pepper.
Spoon Equal mixture over cabbage mixture; toss to combine.
Refrigerate, covered, 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 152; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 331 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 vegetable, 2 fat
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This recipe begins, “Creating classic tastes doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore/print/
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190: Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
TOMATO COCKTAIL
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings (3/4 cup each)
This can be viewed at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tomato-cocktail
Ingredients
3 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
1 rib celery
Directions
Combine the juice and seasonings. Chill. Slice the celery ribs into 4 sticks. Serve a celery stick as a "stirrer" in each tomato cocktail.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 37; Sodium: 774 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable
PUMPKIN SOUP
Recipe Yield: Yield: 5 servings (1 cup each)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-soup
Ingredients
2 teaspoons margarine
3/4 cup chopped onion
One 16-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 cups Homemade Chicken Broth OR canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves or ground nutmeg
1 cup fat-free milk
Directions
Melt the margarine in a medium saucepan. Saute the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the pumpkin, broth, sugar, salt, and cloves; stir to mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Puree until smooth in a blender or food processor. Return to the saucepan. Add the milk; heat thoroughly but do not boil. Serve at once.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 89; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 318 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
MEXICAN CHICKEN
Yield: 4 servings
This can be found online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mexican-chicken
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
2 cups deli fresh salsa
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 package taco seasoning (or 1-2 teaspoons chili powder to reduce sodium)
Nonstick cooking spray
4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, mix together salsa, cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning.
Place chicken into a glass baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Pour sauce over chicken and bake 40-45 minutes, until the chicken registers 170 degrees F. on an instant read thermometer.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 250; Fat: 3 g; Cholesterol: 74 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 4 Very Lean Meat
LEMON MERINGUE PIE
Yield: 8
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/lemon-meringue-pie
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/lemon-meringue-pie/print/
Ingredients
For Pie Filling:
Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
2-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice or frozen lemon juice concentrate*
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1-1/2 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated**
2 tablespoons stick butter or margarine
1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
For Meringue:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream tartar
2/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated***
* Such as Minute Maid Premium Lemon juice (frozen) 100% Pure Lemon Juice from Concentrate
** May substitute 36 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
For Pie Filling, roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate.
Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Pierce bottom and side of pastry with fork.
Bake in preheated 425F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until pastry is golden. Cool on wire rack.
Combine water, lemon juice and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
Beat eggs, 2 egg whites and lemon peel in medium bowl. Mix in 1-1/2 cups Equal. Stir about half of hot cornstarch mixture into egg mixture.
Return all to saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat 1 minute.
Remove from heat. Stir in butter until melted. Stir in food coloring, if desired. Pour mixture over baked pie shell.
For Meringue:
Beat 3 egg whites in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until foamy.
Add cream of tartar. Beat to soft peaks.
Gradually beat in 2/3 cup Equal, beating to stiff peaks.
Spread meringue over hot lemon filling, carefully sealing to edge of crust to prevent shrinking or weeping.
Final Steps:
Bake pie in 425F oven about 5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.
Cool completely on wire rack. Cut pie into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 178; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 133 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 fat
TANGY APPLE SLAW
This recipe begins, “A take-off on the traditional creamy version of coleslaw - chopped apples add crunch and a hint of sweetness.”
Recipe Yield: Serves: 6
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tangy-apple-slaw
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tangy-apple-slaw/print/
Ingredients
4 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped unpeeled apple (1 medium)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red or green bell pepper strips
2/3 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup reduced fat sour cream
3 tablespoons Equal ® Spoonful or Granulated*
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
* May substitute 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Combine cabbage, carrots, apple and pepper strips in medium size bowl.
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Equal, mustard, lemon juice and pepper.
Spoon Equal mixture over cabbage mixture; toss to combine.
Refrigerate, covered, 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 152; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 331 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 vegetable, 2 fat
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This recipe begins, “Creating classic tastes doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore/print/
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190: Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
TOMATO COCKTAIL
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings (3/4 cup each)
This can be viewed at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tomato-cocktail
Ingredients
3 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
1 rib celery
Directions
Combine the juice and seasonings. Chill. Slice the celery ribs into 4 sticks. Serve a celery stick as a "stirrer" in each tomato cocktail.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 37; Sodium: 774 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable
PUMPKIN SOUP
Recipe Yield: Yield: 5 servings (1 cup each)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-soup
Ingredients
2 teaspoons margarine
3/4 cup chopped onion
One 16-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 cups Homemade Chicken Broth OR canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves or ground nutmeg
1 cup fat-free milk
Directions
Melt the margarine in a medium saucepan. Saute the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the pumpkin, broth, sugar, salt, and cloves; stir to mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Puree until smooth in a blender or food processor. Return to the saucepan. Add the milk; heat thoroughly but do not boil. Serve at once.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 89; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 318 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
MEXICAN CHICKEN
Yield: 4 servings
This can be found online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mexican-chicken
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
2 cups deli fresh salsa
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 package taco seasoning (or 1-2 teaspoons chili powder to reduce sodium)
Nonstick cooking spray
4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, mix together salsa, cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning.
Place chicken into a glass baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Pour sauce over chicken and bake 40-45 minutes, until the chicken registers 170 degrees F. on an instant read thermometer.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 250; Fat: 3 g; Cholesterol: 74 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 4 Very Lean Meat
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Tuesday Recipes
Here are six yummy recipes to help you through the day, including Swedish Meatballs and Fresh Fruit Clafouti. Enjoy!
TABBOULEH (CRACKED WHEAT SALAD)
Recipe Yield: Yield: 3 cups (6 servings)
Find this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tabbouleh-cracked-wheat-salad
Ingredients
1/2 cup finely cut bulgur
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 fresh tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
Soak the bulgur in 1 cup water for 1/2 hour. Drain well. Place the bulgur in a large bowl and add the vegetables; mix well.
Combine the lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Add to the salad; toss lightly to coat the ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 206 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
BLACK-EYED CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: 6 servings
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken/print/
Ingredients
16 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
6 cups lettuce leaves
Directions
Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a bowl. Stir well.
Cover and chill for 4 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 430 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Sugars: 3 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Carbohydrate
FRESH FRUIT CLAFOUTI
Recipe Yield: Yield: 1 Cake (6 servings)
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/fresh-fruit-clafouti
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups slice ripe nectarines, plums, peaches, or pitted cherries (about 10 ounces cut fruit)
2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 large egg, beaten, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably freshly grated
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sifted powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch glass pie plate with non-stick pan spray. Layer the fruit in the pie plate.
Combine the milk, egg, flour, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt in a food processor. Process until smooth; pour over the fruit.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. At serving time, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into 6 slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 92; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 92 mg; Cholesterol: 36 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Other Carbohydrate
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This recipe begins, “Creating classic tastes doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore/print/
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190: Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
2 slices white bread, lightly toasted and made into coarse crumbs
1/2 small onion, minced
2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
1/2 pound lean ground pork
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and bread crumbs; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the onion, parsley, salt, allspice, and nutmeg; blend well. Add the meats and stir with a fork until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with flour on a pice of waxed paper and place next to the meat bowl. Shape the meat into 48 meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each. Dip each meatball lightly in the flour and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add half the meatballs and cook until browned all over, 5 minutes. Cover and cook the meatballs until the meat is no longer pink, 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally. (Remaining meatballs should be refrigerated.)
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.
Remove any small meat pieces from the skillet. Repeat step 3 with the remaining meatballs.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 106; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 54 mg; Protein: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Very Lean Meat
CRANBERRY NUT TEA CAKE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 1 Cake (9 Servings)
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-nut-tea-cake
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick pan spray.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix to blend. Stir in the orange juice, oil, and egg. Fold in the cranberries, walnuts, and orange zest.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is firm and an inserted toothpick or knife comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Before serving, sift powdered sugar on top of the cake and cut it into nine 2-1/2 inch squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 299; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 218 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2-1/2 Fat
TABBOULEH (CRACKED WHEAT SALAD)
Recipe Yield: Yield: 3 cups (6 servings)
Find this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tabbouleh-cracked-wheat-salad
Ingredients
1/2 cup finely cut bulgur
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 fresh tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
Soak the bulgur in 1 cup water for 1/2 hour. Drain well. Place the bulgur in a large bowl and add the vegetables; mix well.
Combine the lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Add to the salad; toss lightly to coat the ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 206 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
BLACK-EYED CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: 6 servings
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/black-eyed-chicken/print/
Ingredients
16 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
6 cups lettuce leaves
Directions
Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a bowl. Stir well.
Cover and chill for 4 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 430 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Sugars: 3 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Carbohydrate
FRESH FRUIT CLAFOUTI
Recipe Yield: Yield: 1 Cake (6 servings)
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/fresh-fruit-clafouti
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups slice ripe nectarines, plums, peaches, or pitted cherries (about 10 ounces cut fruit)
2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 large egg, beaten, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably freshly grated
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sifted powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch glass pie plate with non-stick pan spray. Layer the fruit in the pie plate.
Combine the milk, egg, flour, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt in a food processor. Process until smooth; pour over the fruit.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. At serving time, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into 6 slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 92; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 92 mg; Cholesterol: 36 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Other Carbohydrate
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This recipe begins, “Creating classic tastes doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-and-easy-chicken-cacciatore/print/
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190: Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
2 slices white bread, lightly toasted and made into coarse crumbs
1/2 small onion, minced
2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
1/2 pound lean ground pork
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and bread crumbs; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the onion, parsley, salt, allspice, and nutmeg; blend well. Add the meats and stir with a fork until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with flour on a pice of waxed paper and place next to the meat bowl. Shape the meat into 48 meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each. Dip each meatball lightly in the flour and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add half the meatballs and cook until browned all over, 5 minutes. Cover and cook the meatballs until the meat is no longer pink, 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally. (Remaining meatballs should be refrigerated.)
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.
Remove any small meat pieces from the skillet. Repeat step 3 with the remaining meatballs.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 106; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 54 mg; Protein: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Very Lean Meat
CRANBERRY NUT TEA CAKE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 1 Cake (9 Servings)
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-nut-tea-cake
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick pan spray.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix to blend. Stir in the orange juice, oil, and egg. Fold in the cranberries, walnuts, and orange zest.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is firm and an inserted toothpick or knife comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Before serving, sift powdered sugar on top of the cake and cut it into nine 2-1/2 inch squares.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 299; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 218 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2-1/2 Fat
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Thursday Recipes
Here are today's six recipes, starting with Double Chocolate Brownies! Yum! Enjoy!
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Yield: 16 brownies
Photo and Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/880.shtml
Ingredients
6 tablespoons stick butter, softened
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Equal Spoonful*
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Chopped Walnuts
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until blended. Stir in combined flour, Equal, chocolate chips, cocoa, baking powder, nuts (optional) and salt until blended.
Spread batter in sprayed 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until top springs back when gently touched.
Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 105; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 77 mg; Cholesterol: 38 mg ; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat
REALLY RASPBERRY PARFAITS
Yield: 4 servings
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/837.shtml
Source: Diabetic Dream Desserts
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/61.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup light raspberry yogurt
1/2 cup nonfat or light whipped topping
2 cups fresh raspberries, rinsed and patted dry
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Directions
Place the yogurt in a bowl and fold in the whipped topping.
Place 1/4 cup of raspberries in each of four 8-ounce wine glasses. Top the berries in each glass with 3 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture.
Repeat the layers and top each serving with a sprinkling of almonds.
Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 83; Protein: 2.7 g; Fat: 2.3 g; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Yield: 4 servings
Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/961.shtml
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
4 (3 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breast, halves, cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-1/2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons Lea & Perrins White Wine Worcestershire Sauce
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Reduce heat. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Add broccoli and bell pepper to the same skillet; cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch, ginger, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce, and blend well. Return chicken to skillet. Add cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes, until bubbly and thickened.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 189; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 210 mg; Cholesterol: 68 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g; Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Fat
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This recipe begins, “Creating classic tastes doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.”
Yield: Makes 4 servings
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/967.shtml
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Protein: 23 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
CORN BREAD APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
Yield: 8 servings
Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/545.shtml
Ingredients
Vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free milk
Egg substitute equivalent to 1 egg or 1 egg
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray eight muffin cups with vegetable oil spray.
Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, stirring well.
Beat remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
Make a well in cornmeal mixture. Pour milk mixture into well, stirring just until moistened. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 189 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch
CHICKEN CRUSTED WITH ALMOND AND FLAX
Makes 4 servings.
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/969.shtml
Ingredients
4 (4-oz.) boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup almond meal (crushed almonds may be substituted)
2 Tbsp. ground flax meal
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. almond butter, optional
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Using kitchen mallet, pound breasts uniformly flat, if desired.
Combine almond and flax meal and salt in small bowl and stir to mix uniformly.
Combine oil, almond butter (if using), lemon juice, garlic and all spices and herbs in medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add chicken to mixture and let marinate for at least 5 minutes.
Remove chicken from marinade and place on baking dish. Sprinkle half the almond-flax mixture evenly over chicken. Pat each breast with your hand to ensure it adheres and forms a crust. Gently turn over each breast, being careful not to disturb coating, and repeat the process using remaining almond-flax mixture.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees when inserted into the chicken.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 210; Protein: 25 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 300 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Yield: 16 brownies
Photo and Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/880.shtml
Ingredients
6 tablespoons stick butter, softened
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Equal Spoonful*
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Chopped Walnuts
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until blended. Stir in combined flour, Equal, chocolate chips, cocoa, baking powder, nuts (optional) and salt until blended.
Spread batter in sprayed 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until top springs back when gently touched.
Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 105; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 77 mg; Cholesterol: 38 mg ; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat
REALLY RASPBERRY PARFAITS
Yield: 4 servings
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/837.shtml
Source: Diabetic Dream Desserts
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/61.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup light raspberry yogurt
1/2 cup nonfat or light whipped topping
2 cups fresh raspberries, rinsed and patted dry
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Directions
Place the yogurt in a bowl and fold in the whipped topping.
Place 1/4 cup of raspberries in each of four 8-ounce wine glasses. Top the berries in each glass with 3 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture.
Repeat the layers and top each serving with a sprinkling of almonds.
Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 83; Protein: 2.7 g; Fat: 2.3 g; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Yield: 4 servings
Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/961.shtml
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
4 (3 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breast, halves, cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-1/2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons Lea & Perrins White Wine Worcestershire Sauce
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Reduce heat. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Add broccoli and bell pepper to the same skillet; cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch, ginger, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce, and blend well. Return chicken to skillet. Add cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes, until bubbly and thickened.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 189; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 210 mg; Cholesterol: 68 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g; Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Fat
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This recipe begins, “Creating classic tastes doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.”
Yield: Makes 4 servings
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/967.shtml
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Protein: 23 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
CORN BREAD APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
Yield: 8 servings
Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/545.shtml
Ingredients
Vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free milk
Egg substitute equivalent to 1 egg or 1 egg
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray eight muffin cups with vegetable oil spray.
Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, stirring well.
Beat remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
Make a well in cornmeal mixture. Pour milk mixture into well, stirring just until moistened. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 189 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch
CHICKEN CRUSTED WITH ALMOND AND FLAX
Makes 4 servings.
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/969.shtml
Ingredients
4 (4-oz.) boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup almond meal (crushed almonds may be substituted)
2 Tbsp. ground flax meal
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. almond butter, optional
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Using kitchen mallet, pound breasts uniformly flat, if desired.
Combine almond and flax meal and salt in small bowl and stir to mix uniformly.
Combine oil, almond butter (if using), lemon juice, garlic and all spices and herbs in medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add chicken to mixture and let marinate for at least 5 minutes.
Remove chicken from marinade and place on baking dish. Sprinkle half the almond-flax mixture evenly over chicken. Pat each breast with your hand to ensure it adheres and forms a crust. Gently turn over each breast, being careful not to disturb coating, and repeat the process using remaining almond-flax mixture.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees when inserted into the chicken.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 210; Protein: 25 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 300 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g
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