Here are six recipes to help you through the celebrate New Year's Eve, including Chicken Picadillo and Cranberry Nut Tea Cakes. Enjoy!
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
ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES
This recipe begins, “Two favorite Fall flavors – cranberry and orange – combined in an easy to make drop cookie.”
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies/print/
Ingredients
1/4 cup stick butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.
Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
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
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
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Friday, December 31, 2021
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Tuesday Recipes
It seems that most of us, even if we aren't diabetic, have friends and family who are. Sometimes cooking for someone who is can be challenging or, at least, intimidating. But it doesn't have to be. And it also doesn't have to be bland, as anyone who has read more than one post here knows. That said, here are today's offerings, including Easy Homemade Meatloaf, Light Spinach Salad, and Greek Chicken. Enjoy!
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This recipe is courtesy of Glucerna Shakes.
Ingredients
1 pound extra lean ground sirloin
1 8-oz can Vanilla Glucerna Shake
1/2 C onion, grated
1 medium potato, grated
1/2 C dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1 10 3/4 oz can condensed Healthy Request cream of mushroom soup
3/4 C fat-free, no-sodium beef broth
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp pepper (optional)
3 C cooked egg noodles
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In large bowl, mix ground sirloin, 1/2 C Glucerna Shake, onion, potato, bread crumbs & salt. Form into 30 1 1/4-inch meatballs.
In small bowl, combine soup, remaining Glucerna Shake, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce & pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Place formed meatballs into 2-quart casserole dish. Pour soup mixture over meatballs. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Spoon meatballs & sauce over cooked noodles & serve.
Meatballs & sauce can be frozen in individual servings for quick meals.
Nutrition (fixed w/Glucerna Shake): Servings: 6
Per serving: Calories: 320; Cal. From fat: 80; total fat 9g; sat. fat 2.5 g; cholesterol 70 mg; sodium 380 mg; potassium 240 mg; carbo. 39 g; fiber 4g; Sugar 3g; protein 23g
Diabetic exhanges: 2 starch; 2 very lean mean; 1 low-fat milk; 1/2 fat
ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS WITH FRESH HERBS
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 3/4 cup
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/768.shtml
Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/76.shtml
Ingredients
2 medium carrots, sliced
4 medium zucchinis, cut into julienne strips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Place a steamer basket in 1/2 inch of water in a saucepan (water should not touch the bottom of the basket). Place carrots in the basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling.
Reduce heat and steam carrots 5 minutes. Add zucchini and steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in carrots, zucchini, thyme, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook uncovered, stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 55; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 61 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Glycemic Index: 22, Glycemic Load: 1; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat
LIGHT SPINACH SALAD
Yield: 2 servings
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/775.shtml
Source: Magic Menus for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/3.shtml
Ingredients
4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 medium orange, peeled, seeded, and sectioned
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, sliced
2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed or in strips
2 tablespoons reduced-fat salad dressing
Directions
Combine all ingredients except cheese and dressing in a large bowl; chill. Before serving, add cheese and toss with dressing.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 302; Protein: 28 g; Fat: 15 g; Cholesterol: 422 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE PIZZAS
Yield: 24 appetizers; Serving size: 1 appetizer
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/773.shtml
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml
Ingredients
4 whole-wheat or oat-bran pita pockets (6-inch rounds)
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained
1 cup chopped canned or marinated artichoke hearts, well drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Arrange the pitas on a large baking sheet and scatter a quarter of the sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts over each one, and top with some of the cheese.
Bake for about 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Cut each pizza into 6 wedges and serve hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 40; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 82 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1/3 Starch, 1/6 Medium-Fat Meat
EASY HOMEMADE MEATLOAF
Servings: 6
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
1 egg
2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped fine
2 cups lean ground round (15% fat or less)
1 teaspoon salt
2 slice bread, cubed fine
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup onion, chopped fine
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients well. Form into a loaf. Place in foil-lined 5x9 pan. Bake until done (15-20 minutes).
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258 ; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 7.5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread; 3 Lean-Meat; 1-1/2 Fat
GREEK CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4-6 servings
Source: Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook
Book Title: Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/greek-chicken.
Ingredients
4 potatoes, unpeeled, quartered
2 pounds chicken pieces, trimmed of skin and fat
2 large onions, quartered
1 whole bulb garlic, minced
3 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Place potatoes in bottom of slow cooker.
Add chicken, onions, and garlic. Sprinkle with seasonings.
Top with oil. Cover. Cook on HIGH 5-6 hours, or on LOW 9-10 hours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Fat: 6 g; Fiber: 4 g; Sodium: 358 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g; Sugars: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This recipe is courtesy of Glucerna Shakes.
Ingredients
1 pound extra lean ground sirloin
1 8-oz can Vanilla Glucerna Shake
1/2 C onion, grated
1 medium potato, grated
1/2 C dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1 10 3/4 oz can condensed Healthy Request cream of mushroom soup
3/4 C fat-free, no-sodium beef broth
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp pepper (optional)
3 C cooked egg noodles
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In large bowl, mix ground sirloin, 1/2 C Glucerna Shake, onion, potato, bread crumbs & salt. Form into 30 1 1/4-inch meatballs.
In small bowl, combine soup, remaining Glucerna Shake, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce & pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Place formed meatballs into 2-quart casserole dish. Pour soup mixture over meatballs. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Spoon meatballs & sauce over cooked noodles & serve.
Meatballs & sauce can be frozen in individual servings for quick meals.
Nutrition (fixed w/Glucerna Shake): Servings: 6
Per serving: Calories: 320; Cal. From fat: 80; total fat 9g; sat. fat 2.5 g; cholesterol 70 mg; sodium 380 mg; potassium 240 mg; carbo. 39 g; fiber 4g; Sugar 3g; protein 23g
Diabetic exhanges: 2 starch; 2 very lean mean; 1 low-fat milk; 1/2 fat
ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS WITH FRESH HERBS
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 3/4 cup
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/768.shtml
Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/76.shtml
Ingredients
2 medium carrots, sliced
4 medium zucchinis, cut into julienne strips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Place a steamer basket in 1/2 inch of water in a saucepan (water should not touch the bottom of the basket). Place carrots in the basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling.
Reduce heat and steam carrots 5 minutes. Add zucchini and steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in carrots, zucchini, thyme, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook uncovered, stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 55; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 61 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Glycemic Index: 22, Glycemic Load: 1; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat
LIGHT SPINACH SALAD
Yield: 2 servings
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/775.shtml
Source: Magic Menus for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/3.shtml
Ingredients
4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 medium orange, peeled, seeded, and sectioned
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, sliced
2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed or in strips
2 tablespoons reduced-fat salad dressing
Directions
Combine all ingredients except cheese and dressing in a large bowl; chill. Before serving, add cheese and toss with dressing.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 302; Protein: 28 g; Fat: 15 g; Cholesterol: 422 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE PIZZAS
Yield: 24 appetizers; Serving size: 1 appetizer
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/773.shtml
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml
Ingredients
4 whole-wheat or oat-bran pita pockets (6-inch rounds)
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained
1 cup chopped canned or marinated artichoke hearts, well drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Arrange the pitas on a large baking sheet and scatter a quarter of the sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts over each one, and top with some of the cheese.
Bake for about 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Cut each pizza into 6 wedges and serve hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 40; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 82 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1/3 Starch, 1/6 Medium-Fat Meat
EASY HOMEMADE MEATLOAF
Servings: 6
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
1 egg
2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped fine
2 cups lean ground round (15% fat or less)
1 teaspoon salt
2 slice bread, cubed fine
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup onion, chopped fine
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients well. Form into a loaf. Place in foil-lined 5x9 pan. Bake until done (15-20 minutes).
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258 ; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 7.5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread; 3 Lean-Meat; 1-1/2 Fat
GREEK CHICKEN
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4-6 servings
Source: Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook
Book Title: Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/greek-chicken.
Ingredients
4 potatoes, unpeeled, quartered
2 pounds chicken pieces, trimmed of skin and fat
2 large onions, quartered
1 whole bulb garlic, minced
3 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Place potatoes in bottom of slow cooker.
Add chicken, onions, and garlic. Sprinkle with seasonings.
Top with oil. Cover. Cook on HIGH 5-6 hours, or on LOW 9-10 hours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Fat: 6 g; Fiber: 4 g; Sodium: 358 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g; Sugars: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
New Year's Eve
Here are six recipes to help you through the celebrate New Year's Eve, including Chicken Picadillo and Cranberry Nut Tea Cakes. Enjoy!
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
ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES
This recipe begins, “Two favorite Fall flavors – cranberry and orange – combined in an easy to make drop cookie.”
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies/print/
Ingredients
1/4 cup stick butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.
Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
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
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 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
ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES
This recipe begins, “Two favorite Fall flavors – cranberry and orange – combined in an easy to make drop cookie.”
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies/print/
Ingredients
1/4 cup stick butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.
Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
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
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
Friday, August 23, 2019
Friday Recipes
It's finally Friday. (Yay!) Here are six recipes to help you through the weekend, including Swedish Meatballs and Pumpkin Soup. Enjoy!
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
DATE NUT BREAD
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/date-nut-bread
Recipe Yield: Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup diced dried dates
1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, for topping
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
Place the dried dates and water in a small saucepan; heat over medium heat until the water simmers; reduce the heat to low and simmer, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Make a well in the center.
In another medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla until well blended. Pour into the well of the flour mixture; stir just until combined (do not over-mix), about 1 minute. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack, 5-10 minutes, then remove from the pan and place on the rack to finish cooling.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 142; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 71 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat
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
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
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
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
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
DATE NUT BREAD
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/date-nut-bread
Recipe Yield: Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup diced dried dates
1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, for topping
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
Place the dried dates and water in a small saucepan; heat over medium heat until the water simmers; reduce the heat to low and simmer, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Make a well in the center.
In another medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla until well blended. Pour into the well of the flour mixture; stir just until combined (do not over-mix), about 1 minute. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack, 5-10 minutes, then remove from the pan and place on the rack to finish cooling.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 142; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 71 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat
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
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
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
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 29, 2018
Meatballs
Meatballs are a versatile food for all occasions - spaghetti and meatballs, Swedish meatballs, meatballs as appetizers...Here are six meatball recipes to help you through the day, including Chipotle Albondigas Meatballs and Mini Meatball Appetizers with Apricot Dip. Enjoy!
MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE
Yield: 24 mini meatballs, 1 per serving.
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/meatballs-with-cranberry-barbecue-sauce
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef Brisket
1/4 pound ground beef Ribeye Steak Boneless
1/4 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
1 cup seasoned stuffing mix
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2-1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
Salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F. Combine Brisket, Ribeye, Ground Beef, stuffing mix, egg, water, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twenty-four 1-1/2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400F oven 13 to 15 minutes until 160F.
Meanwhile, prepare Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, but not brown. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries burst and mixture has reduced to thick consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer mixture to blender container. Cover, allowing steam to escape. Process until smooth. Season with salt, as desired.
Serve meatballs with barbecue sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 66; Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 0.7 g; Sodium: 108 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
View this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
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
ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP
Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings (about 2 cups each)
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/italian-meatball-soup
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 egg whites
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided
Olive oil cooking spray
4 cans (15 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
2 cups green beans, diagonally cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
8 ounces thin spaghetti, uncooked, broken into 2-to 3-inch pieces
2 medium plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Mix ground turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, 2 cloves of garlic, and 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning until well blended; shape mixture into 32 meatballs. Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add chicken broth, water, green beans, carrots, onions, remaining 2 cloves garlic, and remaining 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning to saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered until vegetables are almost tender, about 8 minutes.
Heat soup to boiling; add pasta and tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 270; Fat: 8.7 g; Sodium: 174 mg; Cholesterol: 31.7 mg; Protein: 19 g; Carbohydrates: 30.2 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread, 2 Meat, 1/2 Fat
CHIPOTLE ALBONDIGAS MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 12 servings, 1 per serving
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chipotle-albondigas-meatballs
Ingredients
1 pound Ground Beef
1/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1 large egg, slightly beaten
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions
Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 24 one-inch meatballs. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place meatballs in skillet; cook 8 minutes or until browned on all sides.
Add tomato sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once.
Serve meatballs on skewers or on platter with toothpicks. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 95; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 0.7 g; Sodium: 324 mg; Cholesterol: 41 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g
MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS WITH APRICOT DIP
Recipe Yield: Yield: 36 mini meatballs, 1 per serving
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mini-meatball-appetizers-with-apricot-dip
Ingredients
1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dip:
3/4 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
Directions
Heat oven to 400F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg whites, water, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into thirty-six 1-1/4-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400F oven 15 to 17 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat preserves, barbecue sauce and mustard in medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until sauce thickens slightly.
Add cooked meatballs and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve or keep warm in slow cooker (see tip below).
To keep meatballs warm, place in 2-1/2-quart slow cooker set on LOW. Keep covered to maintain heat. Meatballs can be held up to 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 45; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 0.1 g; Sodium: 126 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
TURKEY AND VEGGIE MEATBALLS WITH FENNEL
This is from Diabetes Self-Management. To view this online, click here.
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 6 meatballs.
Serving suggestion: Top with a lower-sodium meatless marinara sauce.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 egg whites
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Combine all ingredients except oil in large bowl; mix well. Shape into 36 (1-inch) balls.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 11 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning frequently. Use fork and spoon for easy turning. Serve immediately or cool and freeze.*
*Note: To freeze, cool completely and place in gallon-size resealable food storage bag. Release any excess air from bag and seal. Freeze bag flat for easier storage and faster thawing. This will also allow you to remove as many meatballs as needed without them sticking together. To reheat, place meatballs in a 12×8-inch microwavable dish and cook on HIGH 20 to 30 seconds or until hot.
MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE
Yield: 24 mini meatballs, 1 per serving.
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/meatballs-with-cranberry-barbecue-sauce
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef Brisket
1/4 pound ground beef Ribeye Steak Boneless
1/4 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
1 cup seasoned stuffing mix
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2-1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
Salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F. Combine Brisket, Ribeye, Ground Beef, stuffing mix, egg, water, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twenty-four 1-1/2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400F oven 13 to 15 minutes until 160F.
Meanwhile, prepare Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, but not brown. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries burst and mixture has reduced to thick consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer mixture to blender container. Cover, allowing steam to escape. Process until smooth. Season with salt, as desired.
Serve meatballs with barbecue sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 66; Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 0.7 g; Sodium: 108 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
View this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
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
ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP
Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings (about 2 cups each)
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/italian-meatball-soup
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 egg whites
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided
Olive oil cooking spray
4 cans (15 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
2 cups green beans, diagonally cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
8 ounces thin spaghetti, uncooked, broken into 2-to 3-inch pieces
2 medium plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Mix ground turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, 2 cloves of garlic, and 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning until well blended; shape mixture into 32 meatballs. Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add chicken broth, water, green beans, carrots, onions, remaining 2 cloves garlic, and remaining 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning to saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered until vegetables are almost tender, about 8 minutes.
Heat soup to boiling; add pasta and tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 270; Fat: 8.7 g; Sodium: 174 mg; Cholesterol: 31.7 mg; Protein: 19 g; Carbohydrates: 30.2 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread, 2 Meat, 1/2 Fat
CHIPOTLE ALBONDIGAS MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 12 servings, 1 per serving
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chipotle-albondigas-meatballs
Ingredients
1 pound Ground Beef
1/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1 large egg, slightly beaten
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions
Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 24 one-inch meatballs. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place meatballs in skillet; cook 8 minutes or until browned on all sides.
Add tomato sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once.
Serve meatballs on skewers or on platter with toothpicks. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 95; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 0.7 g; Sodium: 324 mg; Cholesterol: 41 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g
MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS WITH APRICOT DIP
Recipe Yield: Yield: 36 mini meatballs, 1 per serving
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mini-meatball-appetizers-with-apricot-dip
Ingredients
1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dip:
3/4 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
Directions
Heat oven to 400F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg whites, water, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into thirty-six 1-1/4-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400F oven 15 to 17 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat preserves, barbecue sauce and mustard in medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until sauce thickens slightly.
Add cooked meatballs and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve or keep warm in slow cooker (see tip below).
To keep meatballs warm, place in 2-1/2-quart slow cooker set on LOW. Keep covered to maintain heat. Meatballs can be held up to 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 45; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 0.1 g; Sodium: 126 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
TURKEY AND VEGGIE MEATBALLS WITH FENNEL
This is from Diabetes Self-Management. To view this online, click here.
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 6 meatballs.
Serving suggestion: Top with a lower-sodium meatless marinara sauce.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 egg whites
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Combine all ingredients except oil in large bowl; mix well. Shape into 36 (1-inch) balls.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 11 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning frequently. Use fork and spoon for easy turning. Serve immediately or cool and freeze.*
*Note: To freeze, cool completely and place in gallon-size resealable food storage bag. Release any excess air from bag and seal. Freeze bag flat for easier storage and faster thawing. This will also allow you to remove as many meatballs as needed without them sticking together. To reheat, place meatballs in a 12×8-inch microwavable dish and cook on HIGH 20 to 30 seconds or until hot.
Friday, January 19, 2018
Friday Recipes
Enjoy!
MOCHA SWIRL CHEESECAKE
This recipe begins, “Eye catching dessert of cheesecake with a coffee-chocolate mixture swirled throughout.”
Recipe Yield: 16 servings
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/mocha-swirl-cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients:
1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds
3 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
Cheesecake Ingredients:
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated**
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons Equal Spoonful or Granulated***
1-1/4 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
* May substitute 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener
** May substitute 18 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
For Crust, combine chocolate crumbs, pecans, butter and 3 tablespoons Equal. Press onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside while preparing cheesecake.
For Cheesecake, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup Equal in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Mix in eggs, egg whites, cornstarch and salt. Fold in sour cream and vanilla until combined.
Remove 1/2 cup cheesecake batter. Stir in 3 tablespoons Equal, instant coffee crystals and cocoa until well combined.
Pour half of plain batter over crust. Top with 5 spoonfuls of coffee batter. Using tip of knife or spatula, gently swirl coffee batter into cheesecake. Repeat with remaining batters.
Bake in preheated 325F oven 45 to 50 minutes or until center of cake is almost set.
Cool on wire rack. Gently run metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake. Let cheesecake cool completely.
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving.
To serve, remove side of pan. Cut cake into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 171; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 283 mg; Cholesterol: 56 mg; Protein: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 milk, 2 fat
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
View this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
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-APPLE SPINACH SALAD
View this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-apple-spinach-salad
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
6 cups moderately packed fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing or Citrus Vinaigrette
1 cup matchstick-sized pieces apple
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or toasted pecans
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta or blue cheese
Directions
Place the spinach leaves and salad dressing in a large bowl and toss to mix well. Divide the mixture between 4 salad plates.
Top the spinach on each plate with a quarter of the apples, cranberries, nuts, and cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 141; Fat: 8.3 g; Sodium: 272 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Protein: 4.7 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 1-1/2 Fat
MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT-ZUCCHINI RAGOUT
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/moroccan-chicken-with-eggplant-zucchini-ragout
Ingredients
1-1/2 to 2 pounds chicken leg quarters
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup white wine or water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
Directions
In large skillet over medium high-heat, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season leg quarters with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add leg quarters to pan, skin-side down. Brown chicken, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove chicken to plate and drain off all but 2 tablespoons oil.
Add eggplant to hot pan and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil, along with zucchini, onion and garlic. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Raise heat to high and add white wine to pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Add all other ingredients, except parsley, and place chicken legs in mixture. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes or until cooked through or until an instant read thermometer reads 170F.
To serve, place some of the eggplant ragout onto plates, top with a leg quarter and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 370; Fat: 20 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sodium: 900 mg; Protein: 28 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Sugars: 8 g
FRUIT SCONES
Yield: Makes 18; Serving Size: 1 scone
Source: Great Healthy Food - Diabetes
Book Title: Great Healthy Food - Diabetes
View at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/fruit-scones
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup soft margarine (at room temperature)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup skim milk (keep 2 teaspoons aside for brushing the tops of the scones before baking)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Sift the flours into a bowl with the baking powder and salt, tipping any leftover bran into the sifted mixture. Lightly rub in the margarine with your fingertips until the mixture has the consistency of fine bread crumbs.
Mix in the sugar and raisins (the same quantities of dried mixed peel can be used instead) and add the milk a little at a time, mixing well until a soft dough is formed.
Turn out onto a lightly floured board and roll out to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Using a 1-1/2-inch pastry cutter, cut out the scones, re-rolling the leftover dough as necessary until you have used it all.
Place the scones on a lightly greased baking sheet, brush the tops with a little skim milk to glaze, and bake near the top of the oven for 15 - 20 minutes until golden.
Cool on a wire rack until the scones are just warm, then serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 78; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat
TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA
Makes 4 servings for main course or a snack for 6 or 12 people
To view this online, go to 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 (follows).
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
MOCHA SWIRL CHEESECAKE
This recipe begins, “Eye catching dessert of cheesecake with a coffee-chocolate mixture swirled throughout.”
Recipe Yield: 16 servings
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/mocha-swirl-cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients:
1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds
3 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
Cheesecake Ingredients:
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated**
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons Equal Spoonful or Granulated***
1-1/4 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
* May substitute 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener
** May substitute 18 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
For Crust, combine chocolate crumbs, pecans, butter and 3 tablespoons Equal. Press onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside while preparing cheesecake.
For Cheesecake, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup Equal in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Mix in eggs, egg whites, cornstarch and salt. Fold in sour cream and vanilla until combined.
Remove 1/2 cup cheesecake batter. Stir in 3 tablespoons Equal, instant coffee crystals and cocoa until well combined.
Pour half of plain batter over crust. Top with 5 spoonfuls of coffee batter. Using tip of knife or spatula, gently swirl coffee batter into cheesecake. Repeat with remaining batters.
Bake in preheated 325F oven 45 to 50 minutes or until center of cake is almost set.
Cool on wire rack. Gently run metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake. Let cheesecake cool completely.
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving.
To serve, remove side of pan. Cut cake into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 171; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 283 mg; Cholesterol: 56 mg; Protein: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 milk, 2 fat
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
View this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
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-APPLE SPINACH SALAD
View this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-apple-spinach-salad
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
6 cups moderately packed fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing or Citrus Vinaigrette
1 cup matchstick-sized pieces apple
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or toasted pecans
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta or blue cheese
Directions
Place the spinach leaves and salad dressing in a large bowl and toss to mix well. Divide the mixture between 4 salad plates.
Top the spinach on each plate with a quarter of the apples, cranberries, nuts, and cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 141; Fat: 8.3 g; Sodium: 272 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Protein: 4.7 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 1-1/2 Fat
MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT-ZUCCHINI RAGOUT
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/moroccan-chicken-with-eggplant-zucchini-ragout
Ingredients
1-1/2 to 2 pounds chicken leg quarters
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup white wine or water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
Directions
In large skillet over medium high-heat, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season leg quarters with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add leg quarters to pan, skin-side down. Brown chicken, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove chicken to plate and drain off all but 2 tablespoons oil.
Add eggplant to hot pan and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil, along with zucchini, onion and garlic. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Raise heat to high and add white wine to pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Add all other ingredients, except parsley, and place chicken legs in mixture. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes or until cooked through or until an instant read thermometer reads 170F.
To serve, place some of the eggplant ragout onto plates, top with a leg quarter and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 370; Fat: 20 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sodium: 900 mg; Protein: 28 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Sugars: 8 g
FRUIT SCONES
Yield: Makes 18; Serving Size: 1 scone
Source: Great Healthy Food - Diabetes
Book Title: Great Healthy Food - Diabetes
View at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/fruit-scones
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup soft margarine (at room temperature)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup skim milk (keep 2 teaspoons aside for brushing the tops of the scones before baking)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Sift the flours into a bowl with the baking powder and salt, tipping any leftover bran into the sifted mixture. Lightly rub in the margarine with your fingertips until the mixture has the consistency of fine bread crumbs.
Mix in the sugar and raisins (the same quantities of dried mixed peel can be used instead) and add the milk a little at a time, mixing well until a soft dough is formed.
Turn out onto a lightly floured board and roll out to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Using a 1-1/2-inch pastry cutter, cut out the scones, re-rolling the leftover dough as necessary until you have used it all.
Place the scones on a lightly greased baking sheet, brush the tops with a little skim milk to glaze, and bake near the top of the oven for 15 - 20 minutes until golden.
Cool on a wire rack until the scones are just warm, then serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 78; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat
TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA
Makes 4 servings for main course or a snack for 6 or 12 people
To view this online, go to 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 (follows).
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 16, 2018
Tuesday Recipes
Here are today's six yummy recipes to help you through the day, including Swedish Meatballs and Coconut Custard Pie. Enjoy!
TURKEY STROGANOFF
Recipe Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-stroganoff.
Ingredients
1 pound ground lean turkey
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons arrowroot
3/4 cup Chicken Broth
3/4 cup white wine
Pinch red (cayenne) pepper
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Directions
In a large non-stick skillet, brown the turkey, about 10 minutes. Drain, remove from pan and keep warm.
Heat oil in skillet and cook onion and garlic until softened. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Stir in arrowroot, broth, and wine and bring to a simmer.
Stir until sauce thickens. Add salt, pepper and poppy seeds. Return turkey to skillet and simmer, stirring, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in yogurt.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 320; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 241 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Protein: 24 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Meat, 2 Vegetable
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
View this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
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
MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE
Yield: 24 mini meatballs, 1 per serving.
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/meatballs-with-cranberry-barbecue-sauce
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef Brisket
1/4 pound ground beef Ribeye Steak Boneless
1/4 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
1 cup seasoned stuffing mix
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2-1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
Salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F. Combine Brisket, Ribeye, Ground Beef, stuffing mix, egg, water, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twenty-four 1-1/2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400F oven 13 to 15 minutes until 160F.
Meanwhile, prepare Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, but not brown. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries burst and mixture has reduced to thick consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer mixture to blender container. Cover, allowing steam to escape. Process until smooth. Season with salt, as desired.
Serve meatballs with barbecue sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 66; Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 0.7 g; Sodium: 108 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
COCONUT CUSTARD PIE
This recipe begins, “A baked custard pie with less carbs and calories.”
Recipe Yield: Serves: 8
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/coconut-custard-pie
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/coconut-custard-pie/print/
Ingredients
Pastry for single-crust 9 inch pie
4 eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup toasted flaked coconut
1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional**)
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
** For added coconut flavor use the optional coconut extract.
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. Set aside.
Beat eggs in large bowl about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Whisk in milk and remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake pie in preheated 375F oven 30 to 35 minutes or until sharp knife inserted halfway between center and edge of pie comes out clean.
Cool on wire rack. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate and serve chilled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 194; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Cholesterol: 115 mg; Protein: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 milk, 1/2 starch, 2 fat
CRANBERRY-ALMOND TARTS
This recipe begins, “Cranberries and almond nestled in a flaky pastry make a sweet ending for a holiday party.”
Recipe Yield: Servings Per Recipe: 24
Serving Size: 1 square tart
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-almond-tarts
Ingredients
1/2 (15 ounce) container refrigerated pie crusts
3/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/3 cup water
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 (8 ounce) carton non-dairy whipped topping
1/4 cup toasted almond slices
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Unroll pastry and roll to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; using a 2- inch square cookie cutter, cut out 24 squares, re-rolling pastry, if necessary.
Place squares in ungreased miniature muffin pans. Place in freezer.
Combine Splenda Granulated Sweetener and water in a saucepan, stirring until blended.
Stir in cranberries. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly 2 minutes or until berries pop.
Pour through a wire-mesh sieve, set over a bowl. Return liquid to saucepan; reserving berries.
Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Pour sauce over cranberries, tossing to coat.
Stir in almonds and almond extract. Spoon mixture into pastry shells.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is golden and filling is set. Carefully remove tarts from muffin tins; cool on a wire rack.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 2.5 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Sugars: 3 g
TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA
Makes 4 servings for main course or a snack for 6 or 12 people
To view this online, go to 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 (follows).
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
TURKEY STROGANOFF
Recipe Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-stroganoff.
Ingredients
1 pound ground lean turkey
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons arrowroot
3/4 cup Chicken Broth
3/4 cup white wine
Pinch red (cayenne) pepper
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Directions
In a large non-stick skillet, brown the turkey, about 10 minutes. Drain, remove from pan and keep warm.
Heat oil in skillet and cook onion and garlic until softened. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Stir in arrowroot, broth, and wine and bring to a simmer.
Stir until sauce thickens. Add salt, pepper and poppy seeds. Return turkey to skillet and simmer, stirring, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in yogurt.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 320; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 241 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Protein: 24 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Meat, 2 Vegetable
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
View this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
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
MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE
Yield: 24 mini meatballs, 1 per serving.
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/meatballs-with-cranberry-barbecue-sauce
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef Brisket
1/4 pound ground beef Ribeye Steak Boneless
1/4 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
1 cup seasoned stuffing mix
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2-1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
Salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F. Combine Brisket, Ribeye, Ground Beef, stuffing mix, egg, water, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twenty-four 1-1/2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400F oven 13 to 15 minutes until 160F.
Meanwhile, prepare Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, but not brown. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries burst and mixture has reduced to thick consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer mixture to blender container. Cover, allowing steam to escape. Process until smooth. Season with salt, as desired.
Serve meatballs with barbecue sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 66; Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 0.7 g; Sodium: 108 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
COCONUT CUSTARD PIE
This recipe begins, “A baked custard pie with less carbs and calories.”
Recipe Yield: Serves: 8
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/coconut-custard-pie
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/coconut-custard-pie/print/
Ingredients
Pastry for single-crust 9 inch pie
4 eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup toasted flaked coconut
1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional**)
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
** For added coconut flavor use the optional coconut extract.
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. Set aside.
Beat eggs in large bowl about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Whisk in milk and remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake pie in preheated 375F oven 30 to 35 minutes or until sharp knife inserted halfway between center and edge of pie comes out clean.
Cool on wire rack. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate and serve chilled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 194; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Cholesterol: 115 mg; Protein: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 milk, 1/2 starch, 2 fat
CRANBERRY-ALMOND TARTS
This recipe begins, “Cranberries and almond nestled in a flaky pastry make a sweet ending for a holiday party.”
Recipe Yield: Servings Per Recipe: 24
Serving Size: 1 square tart
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-almond-tarts
Ingredients
1/2 (15 ounce) container refrigerated pie crusts
3/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/3 cup water
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 (8 ounce) carton non-dairy whipped topping
1/4 cup toasted almond slices
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Unroll pastry and roll to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; using a 2- inch square cookie cutter, cut out 24 squares, re-rolling pastry, if necessary.
Place squares in ungreased miniature muffin pans. Place in freezer.
Combine Splenda Granulated Sweetener and water in a saucepan, stirring until blended.
Stir in cranberries. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly 2 minutes or until berries pop.
Pour through a wire-mesh sieve, set over a bowl. Return liquid to saucepan; reserving berries.
Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Pour sauce over cranberries, tossing to coat.
Stir in almonds and almond extract. Spoon mixture into pastry shells.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is golden and filling is set. Carefully remove tarts from muffin tins; cool on a wire rack.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 2.5 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Sugars: 3 g
TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA
Makes 4 servings for main course or a snack for 6 or 12 people
To view this online, go to 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 (follows).
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
Friday, January 12, 2018
Friday Recipes
It's Friday, the end of the work week for many of us. Here are six recipes to help you through the weekend, including Turkey Stroganoff and Swedish Meatballs. Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE SWIRL CHEESECAKE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 16 servings
This recipe begins, “New York-style cheesecake swirled with a rich chocolate mixture. Serve with fresh raspberries.”
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chocolate-swirl-cheesecake
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chocolate-swirl-cheesecake/print/
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
4 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
Cheesecake Ingredients:
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated**
2 eggs
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted, slightly cooled
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
Chocolate curls (optional)
* May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener
* May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener
** May substitute 18 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
For Crust, mix vanilla wafer crumbs, butter and 2 tablespoons Equal. Press onto bottom and 1/2-inch up side of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated 325F oven 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack while preparing cheesecake.
For Cheesecake, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup Equal in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Mix in eggs, egg whites and cornstarch. Fold in sour cream and vanilla until combined. Remove 1/2 cup cheesecake batter. Pour remaining batter over baked crust.
Add melted chocolate and fat-free milk to 1/2 cup reserved cheesecake batter; mix well. Place spoonfuls of chocolate mixture on top of cheesecake. Using tip of knife or spatula, gently swirl chocolate batter into cheesecake.
Bake in preheated oven 45 to 50 minutes or until center of cake is almost set. Cool on wire rack. Gently run metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake. Let cheesecake cool completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving. To serve, remove side of pan. Garnish top of cheesecake with chocolate curls, if desired. Cut cake into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 164; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 235 mg; Cholesterol: 57 mg; Protein: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 milk, 2 fat
TURKEY STROGANOFF
Recipe Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-stroganoff.
Ingredients
1 pound ground lean turkey
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons arrowroot
3/4 cup Chicken Broth
3/4 cup white wine
Pinch red (cayenne) pepper
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Directions
In a large non-stick skillet, brown the turkey, about 10 minutes. Drain, remove from pan and keep warm.
Heat oil in skillet and cook onion and garlic until softened. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Stir in arrowroot, broth, and wine and bring to a simmer.
Stir until sauce thickens. Add salt, pepper and poppy seeds. Return turkey to skillet and simmer, stirring, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in yogurt.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 320; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 241 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Protein: 24 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Meat, 2 Vegetable
VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BROWN RICE
This is from Diabetes Self-Management.
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 1 1/4 cups.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 jalapeño pepper,* minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups fat-free vegetable broth
1 can (about 14 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup no-salt-added canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, jalapeño, and garlic; cook and stir 7 minutes.
Add broth, tomatoes, rice, beans, oregano, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Uncover; cook 10 minutes or until thickened.
Ladle chili into bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.
*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 137 calories, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 378 mg, Fiber: 5 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat.
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
View this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
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
SUN-DRIED TOMATO TURKEY SALAD
Recipe Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 3-4 ounces turkey, about 1 cup vegetables
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/sun-dried-tomato-turkey-salad
Ingredients
1 pound deli turkey, sliced 1 inch thick and cubed
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced carrots
3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
1 teaspoon prepared pesto
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions
In a salad bowl, combine the turkey, zucchini, celery, green onions, and carrots. Toss to mix.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add the mayonnaise mixture to the turkey and mix well.
Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 235; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 1431 mg; Cholesterol: 52 mg; Protein: 26 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 3 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Polyunsaturated Fat
HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
This recipe begins, “A combination of chopped hazelnuts and hazelnut syrup is used to make these scrumptious biscotti. They’ll keep fresh for 5 days making them ideal gifts during the holidays.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: 48 servings
Serving size: 1 biscotti
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/hazelnut-biscotti.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/2 cup canola oil
2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons sugar free hazelnut syrup
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
2 tablespoons Mini Chocolate Chips, melted (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with baking spray and set aside.
Spread hazelnuts in a shallow pan and toast in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove hazelnuts from the oven and cool.
Mix the oil, Splenda Granulated Sweetener and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add hazelnut syrup and mix well. Set aside.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nonfat dry milk in a medium mixing bowl.
Pour the flour mixture into the oil and egg mixture and stir until blended. Add hazelnuts and mix until just blended. Refrigerate dough 1 hour or until stiff.
Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a log approximately 3 1/2 inches wide by 12 inches long. Place the logs on the prepared sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Cut the loaves with a sharp knife into 48 slices, approximately 1/2 inch wide. Cool completely.
If desired, lay slices on their sides and drizzle with melted chocolate chips.
Store in airtight containers. Cookies will stay fresh up to 5 days.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 60; Fat: 3.5 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 30 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Sugars: 2 g
CHOCOLATE SWIRL CHEESECAKE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 16 servings
This recipe begins, “New York-style cheesecake swirled with a rich chocolate mixture. Serve with fresh raspberries.”
View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chocolate-swirl-cheesecake
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chocolate-swirl-cheesecake/print/
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
4 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
Cheesecake Ingredients:
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated**
2 eggs
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted, slightly cooled
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
Chocolate curls (optional)
* May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener
* May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener
** May substitute 18 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
For Crust, mix vanilla wafer crumbs, butter and 2 tablespoons Equal. Press onto bottom and 1/2-inch up side of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated 325F oven 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack while preparing cheesecake.
For Cheesecake, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup Equal in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Mix in eggs, egg whites and cornstarch. Fold in sour cream and vanilla until combined. Remove 1/2 cup cheesecake batter. Pour remaining batter over baked crust.
Add melted chocolate and fat-free milk to 1/2 cup reserved cheesecake batter; mix well. Place spoonfuls of chocolate mixture on top of cheesecake. Using tip of knife or spatula, gently swirl chocolate batter into cheesecake.
Bake in preheated oven 45 to 50 minutes or until center of cake is almost set. Cool on wire rack. Gently run metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake. Let cheesecake cool completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving. To serve, remove side of pan. Garnish top of cheesecake with chocolate curls, if desired. Cut cake into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 164; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 235 mg; Cholesterol: 57 mg; Protein: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 milk, 2 fat
TURKEY STROGANOFF
Recipe Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-stroganoff.
Ingredients
1 pound ground lean turkey
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons arrowroot
3/4 cup Chicken Broth
3/4 cup white wine
Pinch red (cayenne) pepper
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Directions
In a large non-stick skillet, brown the turkey, about 10 minutes. Drain, remove from pan and keep warm.
Heat oil in skillet and cook onion and garlic until softened. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Stir in arrowroot, broth, and wine and bring to a simmer.
Stir until sauce thickens. Add salt, pepper and poppy seeds. Return turkey to skillet and simmer, stirring, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in yogurt.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 320; Fat: 17 g; Sodium: 241 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Protein: 24 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Meat, 2 Vegetable
VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BROWN RICE
This is from Diabetes Self-Management.
Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 1 1/4 cups.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 jalapeño pepper,* minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups fat-free vegetable broth
1 can (about 14 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup no-salt-added canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, jalapeño, and garlic; cook and stir 7 minutes.
Add broth, tomatoes, rice, beans, oregano, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Uncover; cook 10 minutes or until thickened.
Ladle chili into bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.
*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 137 calories, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 378 mg, Fiber: 5 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat.
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
View this at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs
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
SUN-DRIED TOMATO TURKEY SALAD
Recipe Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 3-4 ounces turkey, about 1 cup vegetables
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/sun-dried-tomato-turkey-salad
Ingredients
1 pound deli turkey, sliced 1 inch thick and cubed
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced carrots
3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
1 teaspoon prepared pesto
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions
In a salad bowl, combine the turkey, zucchini, celery, green onions, and carrots. Toss to mix.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add the mayonnaise mixture to the turkey and mix well.
Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 235; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 1431 mg; Cholesterol: 52 mg; Protein: 26 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 3 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Polyunsaturated Fat
HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
This recipe begins, “A combination of chopped hazelnuts and hazelnut syrup is used to make these scrumptious biscotti. They’ll keep fresh for 5 days making them ideal gifts during the holidays.”
Recipe Yield: Yield: 48 servings
Serving size: 1 biscotti
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/hazelnut-biscotti.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/2 cup canola oil
2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons sugar free hazelnut syrup
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
2 tablespoons Mini Chocolate Chips, melted (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with baking spray and set aside.
Spread hazelnuts in a shallow pan and toast in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove hazelnuts from the oven and cool.
Mix the oil, Splenda Granulated Sweetener and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add hazelnut syrup and mix well. Set aside.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nonfat dry milk in a medium mixing bowl.
Pour the flour mixture into the oil and egg mixture and stir until blended. Add hazelnuts and mix until just blended. Refrigerate dough 1 hour or until stiff.
Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a log approximately 3 1/2 inches wide by 12 inches long. Place the logs on the prepared sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Cut the loaves with a sharp knife into 48 slices, approximately 1/2 inch wide. Cool completely.
If desired, lay slices on their sides and drizzle with melted chocolate chips.
Store in airtight containers. Cookies will stay fresh up to 5 days.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 60; Fat: 3.5 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 30 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Sugars: 2 g
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Thursday Recipes
Here are today's six recipes to help you through the day, including Chicken Picadillo and Cranberry Nut Tea Cakes. Enjoy!
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
ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES
This recipe begins, “Two favorite Fall flavors – cranberry and orange – combined in an easy to make drop cookie.”
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies/print/
Ingredients
1/4 cup stick butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.
Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
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
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix/print/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
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Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 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
ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES
This recipe begins, “Two favorite Fall flavors – cranberry and orange – combined in an easy to make drop cookie.”
Recipe Yield: 24 cookies
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-cranberry-cookies/print/
Ingredients
1/4 cup stick butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.
Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
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
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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
CRUNCHY SNACK MIX
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online : https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/crunchy-snack-mix
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup unsweetened oven-toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or Crispix
1-1/2 cups unsweetened oven-toasted wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
1 cup (1 ounce, or about 90) thin pretzel sticks
1/2 cup (1 ounce, or about 32) reduced-fat tiny cheese crackers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the margarine in a shallow baking pan; stir in the salt and Worchestershire sauce.
Add the cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Stir to coat the pieces with margarine.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 301 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Sugars: 1 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
BAKED EGG ROLLS
This recipe begins, “Serve the egg rolls as part of any get together where you want to offer an impressive and delicious appetizer. Don’t worry if your first egg roll doesn’t look perfect; you’ll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.”
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 servings
View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls
Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-egg-rolls/print/
Ingredients
1 cooked pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
Cooking spray
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
16 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro, and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
Working with one 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place the wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork tenderloin mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up.
Place the egg rolls seam side down on a plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam side down in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Turn the egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 200 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
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