Who says you can't have desserts and snacks when you're diabetic?! Certainly not the folks at Diabetic Gourmet or any number of diabetic-friendly websites and publications.
When a close loved-one was diagnosed as diabetic, I remember thinking that that meant no more snacks in the house. No more ice cream, cake, brownies - none of those yummy things. Turns out he was thinking the same thing. Wow, were we wrong!
That said, here are six recipes for yummy diabetic-friendly desserts that are sure to appeal to dessert-lovers, including Raspberry Chocolate Cream Pie and Spiced Apple Pudding. Enjoy!
NOT SO GUILTY BROWNIES
Servings: 24
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/136.shtml
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Ingredients
Brownies:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup oil
2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor
2 eggs
Frosting:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 T unsweetened cocoa
1 T skim or 2% milk
1/2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor
1/8 tsp butter flavor
Directions
Heat oven to 350 F. Grease bottom only of 8-inch square pan.
Combine all brownie ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Spread in greased pan.
Bake at 350 F. for 13-18 minutes, or until top is dry and springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine all frosting ingredients in a small bowl & mix well. Spread over top of slightly cooled brownies. Cool completely.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 80; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 50 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat
CHOCOLATE CHERRY TARTS
Servings: 24
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Ingredients
2 (8oz) packages Neufchatel (light) cream cheese, room temp
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temp
1 tsp vanilla extract
24 Keebler chocolate wafers, 30% reduced fat
1 (21oz) can light cherry pie filling
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Line muffin tins with foil and paper cupcake liners.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Place a chocolate wafer in each cup, spoon on cheese mixture.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes; remove from tins and let cool. Top with cherry pie filling. Chill overnight before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 118; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 104 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 1/2 bread; 1/2 fruit; 1/2 protein; 1 fat
SPICED APPLE PUDDING
Servings: 4 (1/2 cup)
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Ingredients
2 cups Unsweetened apple juice
1/3 cup Granulated sugar substitute
1/3 cup Cornstarch
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 Egg
Directions
In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup apple juice and cornstarch; mix well. Add remaining juice. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a bowl, beat egg with a fork. Add 1/2 cup of hot mixture to beaten egg. Stir until smooth. Return immediately to hot mixture, stirring constantly. (The hot mixture will cook the egg.)
Stir in sweetener and cinnamon. Pour into 4 dessert dishes, cover with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming. Cool to room temperature or chill in refrigerator.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 117; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 1 Fruit
BLUEBERRY TORTE DESSERT
Servings: 6 (1 Serving = 1/2 cup)
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/144.shtml
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Ingredients
3 eggs, separated
1 tbsp sugar
1/3 cup ground almonds
2-1/2 cup fresh blueberries
2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tsp sugar substitute
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
Directions
Beat egg yolks and sugar until light. Add almonds.
Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture.
Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with waxed paper. Pour batter into the pan.
Bake in a 325F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove from the pan and cool. Cut into small squares.
To make blueberry sauce, puree 1/2 cup blueberries in a food processor or blender. Dissolve cornstarch in cream. Cook cream, remaining blueberries, and blueberry puree over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool. Stir in sugar substitute.
To serve, line a serving dish with 1/2 of blueberry sauce; arrange cake squares over blueberry sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Spoon on yogurt. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 177; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 357 mg; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 Skim Milk; 2 Fat
ORANGE TAPIOCA
Serves: 4 (1 Serving = 1/2 Cup)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/361.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 large egg, beaten, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 orange, peeled, seeded, and diced
Directions
Combine the milk, tapioca, egg, sugar, and salt in a small non-stick saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
Remove from the heat. Add the orange juice slowly, stirring constantly. Return to the heat, stirring until the mixture boils again. Remove from the heat.
Let cool 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the vanilla and diced orange. Chill well before serving, at least 2 hours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 117; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 98 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Other Carbohydrate
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
This recipe comes fromDiabetes Self-Management. Prep Time: 5 minutes; Chilling Time: 2 hours; Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1/8 of the pie.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 package (2.1 ounces) sugar-free, fat-free chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling
2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons Polaner Sugar Free Raspberry Preserves
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup reduced-calorie, nondairy whipped topping
1 eight-inch reduced-fat, graham cracker piecrust
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Combine pie filling with skim milk in a bowl, and whisk using a hand whisk or electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add raspberry preserves and almond extract and mix 1 minute more. Using a spatula, fold in nondairy whipped topping. Pour mixture into the piecrust and refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Top with fresh berries just before serving, arranging berries evenly on top of the pie.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 197, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 365 mg, Fiber: 1 g; Exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 2.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Desserts
Who says you can't have desserts and snacks when you're diabetic?! Certainly not the folks at Diabetic Gourmet or any number of diabetic-friendly websites and publications.
When a close loved-one was diagnosed as diabetic, I remember thinking that that meant no more snacks in the house. No more ice cream, cake, brownies - none of those yummy things. Turns out he was thinking the same thing. Wow, were we wrong!
That said, here are six recipes for yummy diabetic-friendly desserts that are sure to appeal to dessert-lovers. Enjoy!
Note: Today is election day. If you're legally allowed to vote and haven't already done so - by absentee ballot or early voting - get out and Vote like your life depends on it!
NOT SO GUILTY BROWNIES
Servings: 24
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/136.shtml
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Ingredients
Brownies:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup oil
2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor
2 eggs
Frosting:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 T unsweetened cocoa
1 T skim or 2% milk
1/2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor
1/8 tsp butter flavor
Directions
Heat oven to 350 F. Grease bottom only of 8-inch square pan.
Combine all brownie ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Spread in greased pan.
Bake at 350 F. for 13-18 minutes, or until top is dry and springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine all frosting ingredients in a small bowl & mix well. Spread over top of slightly cooled brownies. Cool completely.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 80; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 50 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat
CHOCOLATE CHERRY TARTS
Servings: 24
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Ingredients
2 (8oz) packages Neufchatel (light) cream cheese, room temp
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temp
1 tsp vanilla extract
24 Keebler chocolate wafers, 30% reduced fat
1 (21oz) can light cherry pie filling
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Line muffin tins with foil and paper cupcake liners.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Place a chocolate wafer in each cup, spoon on cheese mixture.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes; remove from tins and let cool. Top with cherry pie filling. Chill overnight before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 118; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 104 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 1/2 bread; 1/2 fruit; 1/2 protein; 1 fat
SPICED APPLE PUDDING
Servings: 4 (1/2 cup)
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/148.shtml
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Ingredients
2 cups Unsweetened apple juice
1/3 cup Granulated sugar substitute
1/3 cup Cornstarch
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 Egg
Directions
In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup apple juice and cornstarch; mix well. Add remaining juice. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a bowl, beat egg with a fork. Add 1/2 cup of hot mixture to beaten egg. Stir until smooth. Return immediately to hot mixture, stirring constantly. (The hot mixture will cook the egg.)
Stir in sweetener and cinnamon. Pour into 4 dessert dishes, cover with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming. Cool to room temperature or chill in refrigerator.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 117; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 1 Fruit
BLUEBERRY TORTE DESSERT
Servings: 6 (1 Serving = 1/2 cup)
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/144.shtml
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Ingredients
3 eggs, separated
1 tbsp sugar
1/3 cup ground almonds
2-1/2 cup fresh blueberries
2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tsp sugar substitute
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
Directions
Beat egg yolks and sugar until light. Add almonds.
Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture.
Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with waxed paper. Pour batter into the pan.
Bake in a 325F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove from the pan and cool. Cut into small squares.
To make blueberry sauce, puree 1/2 cup blueberries in a food processor or blender. Dissolve cornstarch in cream. Cook cream, remaining blueberries, and blueberry puree over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool. Stir in sugar substitute.
To serve, line a serving dish with 1/2 of blueberry sauce; arrange cake squares over blueberry sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Spoon on yogurt. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 177; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 357 mg; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 Skim Milk; 2 Fat
ORANGE TAPIOCA
Serves: 4 (1 Serving = 1/2 Cup)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/361.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 large egg, beaten, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 orange, peeled, seeded, and diced
Directions
Combine the milk, tapioca, egg, sugar, and salt in a small non-stick saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
Remove from the heat. Add the orange juice slowly, stirring constantly. Return to the heat, stirring until the mixture boils again. Remove from the heat.
Let cool 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the vanilla and diced orange. Chill well before serving, at least 2 hours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 117; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 98 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Other Carbohydrate
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
This recipe comes fromDiabetes Self-Management. Prep Time: 5 minutes; Chilling Time: 2 hours; Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1/8 of the pie.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 package (2.1 ounces) sugar-free, fat-free chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling
2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons Polaner Sugar Free Raspberry Preserves
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup reduced-calorie, nondairy whipped topping
1 eight-inch reduced-fat, graham cracker piecrust
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Combine pie filling with skim milk in a bowl, and whisk using a hand whisk or electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add raspberry preserves and almond extract and mix 1 minute more. Using a spatula, fold in nondairy whipped topping. Pour mixture into the piecrust and refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Top with fresh berries just before serving, arranging berries evenly on top of the pie.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 197, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 365 mg, Fiber: 1 g; Exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 2.
When a close loved-one was diagnosed as diabetic, I remember thinking that that meant no more snacks in the house. No more ice cream, cake, brownies - none of those yummy things. Turns out he was thinking the same thing. Wow, were we wrong!
That said, here are six recipes for yummy diabetic-friendly desserts that are sure to appeal to dessert-lovers. Enjoy!
Note: Today is election day. If you're legally allowed to vote and haven't already done so - by absentee ballot or early voting - get out and Vote like your life depends on it!
NOT SO GUILTY BROWNIES
Servings: 24
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/136.shtml
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Ingredients
Brownies:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup oil
2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor
2 eggs
Frosting:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 T unsweetened cocoa
1 T skim or 2% milk
1/2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor
1/8 tsp butter flavor
Directions
Heat oven to 350 F. Grease bottom only of 8-inch square pan.
Combine all brownie ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Spread in greased pan.
Bake at 350 F. for 13-18 minutes, or until top is dry and springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine all frosting ingredients in a small bowl & mix well. Spread over top of slightly cooled brownies. Cool completely.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 80; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 50 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat
CHOCOLATE CHERRY TARTS
Servings: 24
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/129.shtml
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Ingredients
2 (8oz) packages Neufchatel (light) cream cheese, room temp
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temp
1 tsp vanilla extract
24 Keebler chocolate wafers, 30% reduced fat
1 (21oz) can light cherry pie filling
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Line muffin tins with foil and paper cupcake liners.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Place a chocolate wafer in each cup, spoon on cheese mixture.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes; remove from tins and let cool. Top with cherry pie filling. Chill overnight before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 118; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 104 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Exchanges: 1/2 bread; 1/2 fruit; 1/2 protein; 1 fat
SPICED APPLE PUDDING
Servings: 4 (1/2 cup)
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/148.shtml
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Ingredients
2 cups Unsweetened apple juice
1/3 cup Granulated sugar substitute
1/3 cup Cornstarch
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 Egg
Directions
In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup apple juice and cornstarch; mix well. Add remaining juice. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a bowl, beat egg with a fork. Add 1/2 cup of hot mixture to beaten egg. Stir until smooth. Return immediately to hot mixture, stirring constantly. (The hot mixture will cook the egg.)
Stir in sweetener and cinnamon. Pour into 4 dessert dishes, cover with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming. Cool to room temperature or chill in refrigerator.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 117; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 1 Fruit
BLUEBERRY TORTE DESSERT
Servings: 6 (1 Serving = 1/2 cup)
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/144.shtml
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Ingredients
3 eggs, separated
1 tbsp sugar
1/3 cup ground almonds
2-1/2 cup fresh blueberries
2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tsp sugar substitute
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
Directions
Beat egg yolks and sugar until light. Add almonds.
Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture.
Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with waxed paper. Pour batter into the pan.
Bake in a 325F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove from the pan and cool. Cut into small squares.
To make blueberry sauce, puree 1/2 cup blueberries in a food processor or blender. Dissolve cornstarch in cream. Cook cream, remaining blueberries, and blueberry puree over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool. Stir in sugar substitute.
To serve, line a serving dish with 1/2 of blueberry sauce; arrange cake squares over blueberry sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Spoon on yogurt. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 177; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 357 mg; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 Skim Milk; 2 Fat
ORANGE TAPIOCA
Serves: 4 (1 Serving = 1/2 Cup)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/361.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 large egg, beaten, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 orange, peeled, seeded, and diced
Directions
Combine the milk, tapioca, egg, sugar, and salt in a small non-stick saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
Remove from the heat. Add the orange juice slowly, stirring constantly. Return to the heat, stirring until the mixture boils again. Remove from the heat.
Let cool 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the vanilla and diced orange. Chill well before serving, at least 2 hours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 117; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 98 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Other Carbohydrate
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
This recipe comes fromDiabetes Self-Management. Prep Time: 5 minutes; Chilling Time: 2 hours; Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1/8 of the pie.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 package (2.1 ounces) sugar-free, fat-free chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling
2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons Polaner Sugar Free Raspberry Preserves
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup reduced-calorie, nondairy whipped topping
1 eight-inch reduced-fat, graham cracker piecrust
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Combine pie filling with skim milk in a bowl, and whisk using a hand whisk or electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add raspberry preserves and almond extract and mix 1 minute more. Using a spatula, fold in nondairy whipped topping. Pour mixture into the piecrust and refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Top with fresh berries just before serving, arranging berries evenly on top of the pie.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 197, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 365 mg, Fiber: 1 g; Exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 2.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Tuesday Recipes
Enjoy!
LEMON HERB CHICKEN
Yield: 6 servings
Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/756.shtml
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 (3 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Vegetable oil cooking spray
Directions
In a 1-gallon self-closing plastic bag, combine oil, lemon juice, herbes de Provence, black pepper, and chicken; seal the bag and shake to coat. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes.
When you are ready to cook, spray a grill rack with cooking spray. Preheat a gas grill to medium/medium-high or prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, with the rack placed 4 to 6 inches above the heat.
Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
Place chicken on the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, and its juices run clear, turning once.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 175; Protein: 21 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 76 mg; Cholesterol: 68 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 0.5 g; Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 2 Fat
ITALIAN BEEF STUFFED SHELLS MARINARA
Makes 4 servings
View online with photo and print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1304.shtml
Ingredients
12 ounces cooked beef pot roast or brisket
20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 8 ounces)
Filling:
1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
Salt and pepper (optional)
Chopped fresh basil (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375F.
Prepare pasta shells according to package directions; drain. Set aside. Shred beef pot roast with two forks.
Meanwhile, combine pot roast, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and garlic in large bowl.
Fill shells evenly with beef mixture. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce on bottom of 11 X 7-inch glass baking dish. Arrange shells in dish; top with remaining sauce.
Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in 375F oven 20 minutes or until heated through.
Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is slightly browned and sauce is bubbly.
Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with basil, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 364; Protein: 40 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Cholesterol: 119 mg; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
ZUCCHINI LEMON BREAD
Serving: 1/2-inch thick slice. Also contains 1g dietary fiber and 6g sugars
Yields one 18-slice loaf.
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/355.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed shredded peeled zucchini
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup canola or corn oil
2 large eggs, or 1/2 cup egg substitute
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick pan spray.
Combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini, walnuts, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
Combine the milk, oil, and eggs; add to the dry ingredients and mix until the dry ingredients are moistened. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the bread stand in the pan for 5 minutes; turn the loaf out onto a wire cooling rack. When cool, cut in 18 slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 206 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CARBONARA
Serves: 6 (1 Serving = 1/2 Cup)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/357.shtml
Ingredients
1 spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
6 strips bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce the squash in several place with a fork. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until soft.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Split the squash lengthwise; remove the seeds. Using a fork, shred the squash strands into a bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients to the hot spaghetti squash; toss and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving; Calories: 82; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 366 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
This recipe comes fromDiabetes Self-Management. Prep Time: 5 minutes; Chilling Time: 2 hours; Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1/8 of the pie.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 package (2.1 ounces) sugar-free, fat-free chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling
2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons Polaner Sugar Free Raspberry Preserves
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup reduced-calorie, nondairy whipped topping
1 eight-inch reduced-fat, graham cracker piecrust
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Combine pie filling with skim milk in a bowl, and whisk using a hand whisk or electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add raspberry preserves and almond extract and mix 1 minute more. Using a spatula, fold in nondairy whipped topping. Pour mixture into the piecrust and refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Top with fresh berries just before serving, arranging berries evenly on top of the pie.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 197, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 365 mg, Fiber: 1 g; Exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 2.
BROCCOLI FRITTATA
Yield: 4 Servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/692.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese
1/2 tsp dried dill
2 cup fat-free egg substitute
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp margarine
1 large onion, diced
Directions
Mix cottage cheese and egg substitute together; set aside.
In large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes, or until soft.
Add broccoli and dill; saute for 5 minutes, or until broccoli mixture softens. Set vegetable aside.
Wipe out frying pan. Add 1 tsp. margarine and swirl the pan to distribute it. Add half of the vegetable mixture, and then add half of the egg mixture; lift and rotate pan so that eggs are evenly distributed.
As eggs set around the edges, lift them to allow uncooked portions to flow underneath. Turn heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until top is set.
Invert onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.
Repeat with remaining 1 tsp. margarine, vegetable mixture, and egg mixture.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 19 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 390 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 2 Meat; 1 Fat
LEMON HERB CHICKEN
Yield: 6 servings
Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/756.shtml
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 (3 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Vegetable oil cooking spray
Directions
In a 1-gallon self-closing plastic bag, combine oil, lemon juice, herbes de Provence, black pepper, and chicken; seal the bag and shake to coat. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes.
When you are ready to cook, spray a grill rack with cooking spray. Preheat a gas grill to medium/medium-high or prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, with the rack placed 4 to 6 inches above the heat.
Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
Place chicken on the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, and its juices run clear, turning once.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 175; Protein: 21 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 76 mg; Cholesterol: 68 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 0.5 g; Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 2 Fat
ITALIAN BEEF STUFFED SHELLS MARINARA
Makes 4 servings
View online with photo and print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1304.shtml
Ingredients
12 ounces cooked beef pot roast or brisket
20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 8 ounces)
Filling:
1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
Salt and pepper (optional)
Chopped fresh basil (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375F.
Prepare pasta shells according to package directions; drain. Set aside. Shred beef pot roast with two forks.
Meanwhile, combine pot roast, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and garlic in large bowl.
Fill shells evenly with beef mixture. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce on bottom of 11 X 7-inch glass baking dish. Arrange shells in dish; top with remaining sauce.
Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in 375F oven 20 minutes or until heated through.
Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is slightly browned and sauce is bubbly.
Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with basil, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 364; Protein: 40 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Cholesterol: 119 mg; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
ZUCCHINI LEMON BREAD
Serving: 1/2-inch thick slice. Also contains 1g dietary fiber and 6g sugars
Yields one 18-slice loaf.
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/355.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed shredded peeled zucchini
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup canola or corn oil
2 large eggs, or 1/2 cup egg substitute
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick pan spray.
Combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini, walnuts, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
Combine the milk, oil, and eggs; add to the dry ingredients and mix until the dry ingredients are moistened. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the bread stand in the pan for 5 minutes; turn the loaf out onto a wire cooling rack. When cool, cut in 18 slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 206 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CARBONARA
Serves: 6 (1 Serving = 1/2 Cup)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/357.shtml
Ingredients
1 spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
6 strips bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce the squash in several place with a fork. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until soft.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Split the squash lengthwise; remove the seeds. Using a fork, shred the squash strands into a bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients to the hot spaghetti squash; toss and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving; Calories: 82; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 366 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
This recipe comes fromDiabetes Self-Management. Prep Time: 5 minutes; Chilling Time: 2 hours; Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1/8 of the pie.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 package (2.1 ounces) sugar-free, fat-free chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling
2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons Polaner Sugar Free Raspberry Preserves
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup reduced-calorie, nondairy whipped topping
1 eight-inch reduced-fat, graham cracker piecrust
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Combine pie filling with skim milk in a bowl, and whisk using a hand whisk or electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add raspberry preserves and almond extract and mix 1 minute more. Using a spatula, fold in nondairy whipped topping. Pour mixture into the piecrust and refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Top with fresh berries just before serving, arranging berries evenly on top of the pie.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 197, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 365 mg, Fiber: 1 g; Exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 2.
BROCCOLI FRITTATA
Yield: 4 Servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/692.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese
1/2 tsp dried dill
2 cup fat-free egg substitute
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp margarine
1 large onion, diced
Directions
Mix cottage cheese and egg substitute together; set aside.
In large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes, or until soft.
Add broccoli and dill; saute for 5 minutes, or until broccoli mixture softens. Set vegetable aside.
Wipe out frying pan. Add 1 tsp. margarine and swirl the pan to distribute it. Add half of the vegetable mixture, and then add half of the egg mixture; lift and rotate pan so that eggs are evenly distributed.
As eggs set around the edges, lift them to allow uncooked portions to flow underneath. Turn heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until top is set.
Invert onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.
Repeat with remaining 1 tsp. margarine, vegetable mixture, and egg mixture.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 19 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 390 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 2 Meat; 1 Fat
Monday, August 31, 2015
Monday Recipes and One Article
Today's article, from The Diabetic News, titled ”Welcome to Diabetes: A Quick-Start Guide for the Newly Diagnosed”. It's full of helpful advice. To read the entire article, click here.
And now, here are six recipes to try. Enjoy!
ORANGE TAPIOCA
Serves: 4 (1 Serving = 1/2 Cup)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/361.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 large egg, beaten, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 orange, peeled, seeded, and diced
Directions
Combine the milk, tapioca, egg, sugar, and salt in a small non-stick saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
Remove from the heat. Add the orange juice slowly, stirring constantly. Return to the heat, stirring until the mixture boils again. Remove from the heat.
Let cool 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the vanilla and diced orange. Chill well before serving, at least 2 hours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 117; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 98 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Other Carbohydrate
ISLAND SALAD
Yield: 2 servings
Source: Mix 'n Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/13.shtml
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/724.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 head Boston lettuce (or similar)
1 cup canned hearts of palm, drained and sliced
2 Tablespoons Paul Newman's Oil and Vinegar Salad Dressing
Directions
Wash and dry lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces.
Place in salad bowl. Add hearts of palm and dressing.
Toss and serve with the fish.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 113; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 480 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Fat
NEW POTATOES WITH OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC
Serves: 4 (1 Serving = About 3 potatoes)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/358.shtml
Ingredients
12 small new potatoes (1 pound total)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
Directions
Peel off a 1/2-inch strip of skin around the center of each potato.
Place the potatoes in a steamer set over simmering water. Cover and steam until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and reserve.
Heat the oil and garlic in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the potatoes in one layer. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and roll them in the oil mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 123; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 153 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CARBONARA
Serves: 6 (1 Serving = 1/2 Cup)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/357.shtml
Ingredients
1 spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
6 strips bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce the squash in several place with a fork. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until soft.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Split the squash lengthwise; remove the seeds. Using a fork, shred the squash strands into a bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients to the hot spaghetti squash; toss and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving; Calories: 82; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 366 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
This recipe comes fromDiabetes Self-Management. Prep Time: 5 minutes; Chilling Time: 2 hours; Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1/8 of the pie.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 package (2.1 ounces) sugar-free, fat-free chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling
2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons Polaner Sugar Free Raspberry Preserves
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup reduced-calorie, nondairy whipped topping
1 eight-inch reduced-fat, graham cracker piecrust
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Combine pie filling with skim milk in a bowl, and whisk using a hand whisk or electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add raspberry preserves and almond extract and mix 1 minute more. Using a spatula, fold in nondairy whipped topping. Pour mixture into the piecrust and refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Top with fresh berries just before serving, arranging berries evenly on top of the pie.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 197, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 365 mg, Fiber: 1 g; Exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 2.
ZUCCHINI LEMON BREAD
Serving: 1/2-inch thick slice. Also contains 1g dietary fiber and 6g sugars
Yields one 18-slice loaf.
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/355.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed shredded peeled zucchini
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup canola or corn oil
2 large eggs, or 1/2 cup egg substitute
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick pan spray.
Combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini, walnuts, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
Combine the milk, oil, and eggs; add to the dry ingredients and mix until the dry ingredients are moistened. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the bread stand in the pan for 5 minutes; turn the loaf out onto a wire cooling rack. When cool, cut in 18 slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 206 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
And now, here are six recipes to try. Enjoy!
ORANGE TAPIOCA
Serves: 4 (1 Serving = 1/2 Cup)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/361.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 large egg, beaten, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 orange, peeled, seeded, and diced
Directions
Combine the milk, tapioca, egg, sugar, and salt in a small non-stick saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
Remove from the heat. Add the orange juice slowly, stirring constantly. Return to the heat, stirring until the mixture boils again. Remove from the heat.
Let cool 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the vanilla and diced orange. Chill well before serving, at least 2 hours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 117; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 98 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Other Carbohydrate
ISLAND SALAD
Yield: 2 servings
Source: Mix 'n Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/13.shtml
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/724.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 head Boston lettuce (or similar)
1 cup canned hearts of palm, drained and sliced
2 Tablespoons Paul Newman's Oil and Vinegar Salad Dressing
Directions
Wash and dry lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces.
Place in salad bowl. Add hearts of palm and dressing.
Toss and serve with the fish.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 113; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 480 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Fat
NEW POTATOES WITH OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC
Serves: 4 (1 Serving = About 3 potatoes)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/358.shtml
Ingredients
12 small new potatoes (1 pound total)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
Directions
Peel off a 1/2-inch strip of skin around the center of each potato.
Place the potatoes in a steamer set over simmering water. Cover and steam until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and reserve.
Heat the oil and garlic in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the potatoes in one layer. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and roll them in the oil mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 123; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 153 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CARBONARA
Serves: 6 (1 Serving = 1/2 Cup)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/357.shtml
Ingredients
1 spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
6 strips bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce the squash in several place with a fork. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until soft.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Split the squash lengthwise; remove the seeds. Using a fork, shred the squash strands into a bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients to the hot spaghetti squash; toss and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving; Calories: 82; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 366 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
This recipe comes fromDiabetes Self-Management. Prep Time: 5 minutes; Chilling Time: 2 hours; Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1/8 of the pie.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 package (2.1 ounces) sugar-free, fat-free chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling
2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons Polaner Sugar Free Raspberry Preserves
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup reduced-calorie, nondairy whipped topping
1 eight-inch reduced-fat, graham cracker piecrust
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Combine pie filling with skim milk in a bowl, and whisk using a hand whisk or electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add raspberry preserves and almond extract and mix 1 minute more. Using a spatula, fold in nondairy whipped topping. Pour mixture into the piecrust and refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Top with fresh berries just before serving, arranging berries evenly on top of the pie.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 197, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 365 mg, Fiber: 1 g; Exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 2.
ZUCCHINI LEMON BREAD
Serving: 1/2-inch thick slice. Also contains 1g dietary fiber and 6g sugars
Yields one 18-slice loaf.
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/355.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed shredded peeled zucchini
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup canola or corn oil
2 large eggs, or 1/2 cup egg substitute
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick pan spray.
Combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini, walnuts, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
Combine the milk, oil, and eggs; add to the dry ingredients and mix until the dry ingredients are moistened. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the bread stand in the pan for 5 minutes; turn the loaf out onto a wire cooling rack. When cool, cut in 18 slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 206 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat
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