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Monday, February 24, 2020

Double-Post Monday

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

BASIL FOCACCIA WEDGES

Yield: 12 servings.

Serving size: 2 pieces.

Source: The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen

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

Ingredients

1-1/2 Tbsp canola oil, divided

1 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/2 pkg (8 oz) sliced mushrooms

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

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

1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

2 small plum tomatoes, cut into 12 rounds total

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

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

16 pitted kalamata olives, chopped

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

WARM SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP

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

Yield: 12 servings, 2 tablespoons per serving

Source: The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook

Book link: http://diabeticgourmetcookbook.com

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Ingredients

Canola cooking spray

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 tablespoon minced onion

1 small clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup light sour cream

1-1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese

2 egg whites

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Pinch white pepper

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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

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

2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper

2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions, green part only

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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

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

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

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

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

COLORFUL TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Jennie-O

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

Ingredients

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

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

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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

1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice

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

paprika, if desired

fresh parsley, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 375F.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW POTATOES WITH SPRING PEAS

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

Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

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

Ingredients

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

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

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

1/2 fresh or frozen peas, thawed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Salt and pepper, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Place on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.

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

Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.

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

ORANGE CHERRY CLAFOUTI

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

Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 slice

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Ingredients

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

2 large eggs

3 large egg whites

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

3/4 cup low-fat milk

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 pinch Pinch of salt

Directions

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

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

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

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

TURKEY BACON BURGER

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

Makes 10 servings

Source: Jennie-O

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

Ingredients

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

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

15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 lettuce leaves

10 tomato slices

20 sweet onion slices

avocado slices, if desired

pickled jalapeno slices, if desired

mustard, if desired

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, June 16, 2017

Friday Recipes

It's Friday, time to get ready for the weekend. Here are six yummy diabetic recipes to help you through the weekend, including Mushroom Meatloaf and Angel Pecan Cupcakes. Enjoy!

TURKEY BACON BURGER

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

Makes 10 servings

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Ingredients

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

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

15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 lettuce leaves

10 tomato slices

20 sweet onion slices

avocado slices, if desired

pickled jalapeno slices, if desired

mustard, if desired

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGERS

This recipe begins, “Hearty, tasty and inexpensive, these black bean burgers taste great grilled or baked in the oven.”

From Diabetic Connect

To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/4711-black-bean-veggie-burgers

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces

1/2 onion, cut into wedges

3 cloves garlic, peeled

1 egg

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce

1/2 cup bread crumbs

Directions

If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F, and lightly oil a baking sheet.

In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.

In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.

In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.

Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.

If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 4; Calories: 198; Total Fat: 3 g; Cholesterol: 53 mg; Sodium: 607 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 33.1 g; Dietary Fiber: 9.8 g; Protein: 11.2g

EGGPLANT LASAGNA

This recipe begins, “An extra set of hands from a little helper can shave minutes off the assembly of this Eggplant Lasagna, while getting a youngster excited about digging into a veggie-centric dinner.”

Yield: 8 servings

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Ingredients

Pam Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1 large eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 1/4-inch thick lengthwise slices

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 package (20 ounces) ground turkey

3/4 cup chopped yellow onion

1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

1 can (14.5 ounces) Hunt's Original Diced Tomatoes, No Salt Added, drained

1/4 cup Hunt's Tomato Paste (or Hunt’s Organic)

1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 350F.

Spray 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; set aside.

Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush eggplant slices with oil; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.

In batches, place eggplant on grill pan. Cook each side 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. Remove and place on baking sheet lined with paper towels; pat to remove excess moisture.

Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes more or until onion is tender and turkey is crumbled and no longer pink. Drain.

Add drained tomatoes, tomato paste and basil to skillet; stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes more.

Assemble lasagna by spreading 3/4 cup meat mixture over bottom of dish. Place 3 eggplant slices over meat mixture, top with 3/4 cup meat mixture, half of ricotta cheese mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.

Repeat layers, ending with a layer of eggplant slices topped with meat mixture and remaining mozzarella cheese.

Spray underside of aluminum foil with cooking spray; cover dish tightly with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 318; Protein: 22 g; Fat: 19 g; Sodium: 363 mg; Cholesterol: 72 mg; Saturated Fat: 7 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g ; Carbohydrates: 13 g

MUSHROOM MEATLOAF

Yield: 8 servings

Source: Secrets of Good-Carb Low-Carb Living

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/739.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds 95-percent-lean ground beef or ground turkey

2 cups very finely chopped fresh mushrooms

3/4 cup very finely chopped onion

3/4 cup quick-cooking (1-minute) oats

8-ounce can tomato sauce with roasted garlic or Italian herbs

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fat-free egg substitute

1/4 cup very finely chopped fresh parsley, or 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place all of the ingredients except for 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce in a large bowl, and mix well.

Coat a 9-by-5-inch meatloaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and press the mixture into the pan to form a loaf.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Spread the remaining tomato sauce over the meatloaf and bake for 30 additional minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink inside and a meat thermometer reads at least 160 degrees.

Remove the loaf from the oven, and let sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160; Protein: 20 g; Fat: 4.4 g; Sodium: 399 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.6 g; Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 3 Low-Fat Meat, 1 Vegetable

EASY-TO-BE GREEN GAZPACHO

This recipe begins, “Who said gazpacho must be made with tomatoes? The following green gazpacho makes use of leafy greens and other vegetables in a tangy combination.”

Makes 5-2/3 cups or 6 servings.

Source: AICR

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/234.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free chicken or vegetable broth

1 can (28 oz.) tomatillos, drained

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped

1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves

12 cups packed romaine or other dark green lettuce leaves, chopped

1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1/2 mild white onion, like Bermuda or Vidalia, chopped

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 Tbsp. canned diced green chilies

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 1 lime, or to taste

1/4 tsp. cumin powder

1/4 tsp. sugar

2 slices bread (crusts removed), cubed*

Salt to taste, if desired

Hot sauce to taste, if desired

1/4 cup finely minced chives, for garnish

Directions

Place first 10 ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Add oil, lime juice, cumin, sugar and bread. Blend until smooth. Let mixture stand 2 minutes to allow bread to absorb liquid. Puree again until smooth. Season to taste with salt, hot sauce and more chilies and lime juice, if desired.

Transfer to bowl or pitcher and chill until very cold.

Before serving, check seasoning and add more, as desired. Garnish with chives, if desired, and serve.

* Either white or soft whole-wheat bread can be used.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 97; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 324 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat

ANGEL PECAN CUPCAKES

Yield: 12 servings

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Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals

Ingredients

2 eggs, separated

1/4 cup hot tap water

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3/4 cup fructose

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cake flour

3/4 teaspoon low-salt baking powder

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, beat egg yolks, hot water, and vanilla together until very thick and pale.

Slowly beat in 1/2 cup fructose and set aside. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add salt, and continue beating until whites hold soft peaks.

Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup fructose to egg whites, beating until stiff but not dry. Stir 1/3 of whites into yolks, and sift flour and baking powder over egg mixture.

Add pecans and remaining whites, and gently fold until blended.

Place 12 paper liners in a 12-cup muffin pan.

Spoon batter evenly into cups, and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 112; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 27 mg; Cholesterol: 35 mg; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Glycemic Index: 30, Glycemic Load: 6; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Tuesday Recipes - and an Article

There was an article in a recent Diabetes Self-Management blog email about a new Type 2 diabetes medication that received FDA approval. According to the article, "On February 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the combination oral diabetes medication Qtern for use, along with a healthful diet and exercise, in adults with Type 2 diabetes who do not have adequate blood glucose control with dapagliflozin (10 milligrams, brand name Farxiga) or who already take dapagliflozin and saxagliptin (Onglyza)." AstraZeneca developed the drug, which is a combination of "dapagliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor, and saxagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor."

To read the article, titled "Type 2 Diabetes Medication Receives FDA Approval", in its entirety, click here.

And now, here are today's six yummy recipes, including Sugar Free Blueberry Pie and Buffalo Style Tacos. Enjoy!

SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY PIE

Servings: 8

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

Ingredients

4 cup blueberries, fresh or thawed frozen (unsweetened)

4 teaspoons Sweet and Low

1/4 teaspoons cinnamon

1/8 teaspoons nutmeg

1 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons quick tapioca

8-10 drops liquid butter flavoring

1 pie crust

Directions

Line 10" pie plate with crust.

Pick over, wash and drain berries.

Mix next 6 ingredients together in small bowl.

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

Cover with top crust, slit for steam to escape.

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

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

TURKEY BACON BURGER

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

Makes 10 servings

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Ingredients

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

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

15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 lettuce leaves

10 tomato slices

20 sweet onion slices

avocado slices, if desired

pickled jalapeno slices, if desired

mustard, if desired

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Prep Time: 15 Minutes - Cost: $

Servings: 6; 1 serving = 1-1/4 cup - Difficulty Level: 2

Source: Gourmet Inspirations Healthy Cooking

Author: Patti Lynch

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/67.shtml

Note: If you're like me and don't keep alcohol around, feel free to substitute 3 tablespoons of water in place of the dry white wine.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons oil

6 single chicken breasts (24 oz. raw weight) skinned, boned, washed, sliced in 1/2" strips

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1/4 cup peach or apricot chutney (fruit sweetened)

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon each curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1-1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth

3 tablespoons dry white wine

2 teaspoons coconut flavoring

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil to medium high, and saute chicken pieces until brown.

Remove chicken, set aside.

Saute garlic and onion in skillet until soft, and golden.

Stir in chutney and spices and cook one minute.

Add broth and wine, and heat through, stirring constantly.

Return chicken to sauce, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.

Stir in coconut flavoring.

Serve over hot rice.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160; Protein: 19 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 44 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 3 low-fat meat; 1/3 fruit

BUFFALO STYLE TACOS

Makes 8 servings

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Ingredients

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

1/3 cup hot pepper wing sauce

8 hard corn taco shells, heated as specified on package

1 cup shredded lettuce

2 tomatoes, diced

1 avocado, sliced

1/2 cup blue cheese dressing

Directions

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

Add hot pepper sauce. Stir to combine.

Fill tacos shells with lettuce, turkey mixture, tomatoes and avocado.

Drizzle with blue cheese dressing.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 220; Protein: 14 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 260 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g

ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

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

Makes 8 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled

1 pound parsnips, peeled

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Cut carrots and parsnips in half then in half lengthwise.

Place on large rimmed baking pan toss with olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until parsnips are tender, stirring once.

Sprinkle with parsley.

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



VEGETARIAN CURRY

From Diabetic Connect

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

Ingredients

3 potatoes chopped

1 cauliflower chopped

1 1/2 cup green peas

3 tomatoes chopped

3/4 tsp tumeric

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp cumin

1 tsp curry

1 cup of water

Directions

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

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

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

What a Turkey!

When someone says turkey, do you automatically think Thanksgiving? Many people do.

Of course, you can eat turkey at any time of the year. Here are six turkey recipes to get you through the day, including Colorful Turkey Stuffed Peppers and two different turkey burger recipes. Enjoy!

TOMATILLO TURKEY CHILI

Makes 6 servings.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. canola oil

1 cup chopped onion

2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and chopped

1 large red, orange or yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 lb. lean ground turkey meat

4 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 fresh Fresno or jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely sliced

1 Tbsp. coriander

1 Tbsp. oregano

1 tsp. chili powder, or to taste

1 tsp. cumin

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups diced tomatillos or 2 (11 oz.) cans

1 cup frozen yellow corn

1 (15 oz.) can no salt added pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro

1/3 cup chopped green onions

Lime wedges for garnish

1/2 cup non-fat, plain, Greek yogurt, optional

Directions

Quick cooking directions:

In large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers and saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and saute until meat begins to brown, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic, Fresno or jalapeno peppers, coriander, oregano, chili powder and cumin. Salt and pepper to taste. Saute 2 minutes, stirring often.

Add tomatillos, corn, beans and broth. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for a minimum of 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Divide chili among six serving bowls. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, lime wedges and yogurt, optional.

Slow cooking directions:

In medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute onion and turkey until turkey almost cooked through, but still slightly pink, about 5 minutes.

In slow cooker, add turkey-onion mixture and remaining ingredients except cilantro, green onions, lime and yogurt. Stir until combined. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Divide chili among six serving bowls. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, lime wedges and yogurt, optional.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 256; Protein: 19 g; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g

COLORFUL TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS

Yield: 4 servings

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Source: Jennie-O

Ingredients

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

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

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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

1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice

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

paprika, if desired

fresh parsley, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 375F.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WILD RICE AND TURKEY SALAD

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup wild rice

1/4 cup green onions, chopped

1-1/2 cup water

1/4 cup olive oil

2 cups turkey, cooked and chopped

2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar

1 cup celery, chopped

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

1/3 cup raisins

1 apple, chopped

Chopped pecans, for garnish

Directions

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

Cut the turkey into bite-size pieces.

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss.

Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Sprinkle on the pecans just before serving.

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

TURKEKY VEGGIE SNACKS

This recipe begins, “This is a Biggest Loser Approved recipe.”

Yield: 9 servings

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Ingredients

12-ounces Jennie-O Deli Favorites Oven Roasted, Reduced Sodium Turkey Breast, from the service deli, makes 28 cubes

28 cherry tomatoes, halved

12-ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, cubed

1 English cucumber, cubed

28 basil leaves

28 (5-inch) skewers

Non-fat Italian dressing or balsamic vinegar for dipping, if desired

Directions

Thread turkey cube, tomato half, cheese, cucumber, tomato half and basil leaf on each skewer.

Serve with no-fat dressing or balsamic vinegar for dipping, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160; Protein: 14 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 490 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g ; Carbohydrates: 14 g

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY BURGER

From Diabetic Connect

http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/1846-southwestern-turkey-burger

This recipe begins, “Serve burgers wrapped in lettuce for a low-carb, gluten-free meal.” Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients

12 ounces ground turkey

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon canola oil spray

1/2 medium avocado, cut into 6 slices

1/2 small tomato, sliced

Optional: 2 tablespoons sour cream

4 green lettuce leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the ground turkey, cumin, and garlic in a bowl and mix well. Form into two patties. Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Mist both sides of each burger with canola oil spray. Cook in the skillet 3-1/2 minutes. Transfer to a pre-heated 350 degree F oven and bake five minutes or until cooked through.

Let stand five minutes to cool slightly. Place each burger on a piece of leaf lettuce. Top each burger with three slices of avocado, tomato, a tablespoon of sour cream and the remaining slices of leaf lettuce.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 2; Calories – 384; Total Fat – 25g; Saturated Fat – 6g; Sodium – 111mg; Carbohydrates – 6g; Fiber – 4g; Sugars – 1g; Protein – 35g

TURKEY BACON BURGER

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

Makes 10 servings

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Ingredients

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

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

15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 lettuce leaves

10 tomato slices

20 sweet onion slices

avocado slices, if desired

pickled jalapeno slices, if desired

mustard, if desired

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Thursday Recipes

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

BASIL FOCACCIA WEDGES

Yield: 12 servings.

Serving size: 2 pieces.

Source: The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen

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Ingredients

1-1/2 Tbsp canola oil, divided

1 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/2 pkg (8 oz) sliced mushrooms

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

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

1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

2 small plum tomatoes, cut into 12 rounds total

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

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

16 pitted kalamata olives, chopped

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

WARM SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP

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

Yield: 12 servings, 2 tablespoons per serving

Source: The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook

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Ingredients

Canola cooking spray

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 tablespoon minced onion

1 small clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup light sour cream

1-1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese

2 egg whites

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Pinch white pepper

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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

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

2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper

2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions, green part only

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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

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

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

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

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

COLORFUL TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Jennie-O

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

Ingredients

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

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

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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

1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice

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

paprika, if desired

fresh parsley, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 375F.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW POTATOES WITH SPRING PEAS

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

Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

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Ingredients

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

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

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

1/2 fresh or frozen peas, thawed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Salt and pepper, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Place on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.

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

Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.

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

ORANGE CHERRY CLAFOUTI

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

Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 slice

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Ingredients

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

2 large eggs

3 large egg whites

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

3/4 cup low-fat milk

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 pinch Pinch of salt

Directions

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

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

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

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

TURKEY BACON BURGER

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

Makes 10 servings

Source: Jennie-O

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

Ingredients

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

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

15 slices of chopped, uncooked Jennie-O Turkey Bacon

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 lettuce leaves

10 tomato slices

20 sweet onion slices

avocado slices, if desired

pickled jalapeno slices, if desired

mustard, if desired

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Thursday Recipes

It's been one of those days, which, of course, means posting later than I'd planned. But no matter...here are today's six diabetic recipes to get you through the rest of the day. Enjoy!

WILD RICE

Yield: 4-5 servings

Source: Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook

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Ingredients

1 cup wild rice, or wild rice mixture, uncooked

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

1/2 cup diced onions

1/2 cup diced green, or red, peppers

1 tablespoon oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2-1/2 cups 98% fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

Layer rice and vegetables in slow cooker.

Pour oil, salt, and pepper over vegetables. Stir.

Heat chicken broth. Pour over ingredients in slow cooker.

Cover. Cook on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until rice is soft and liquid is absorbed.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 157; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 370 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g; Exchanges: 2 Starch

CUSTARD PEACH TART

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided

4 tablespoons cold margarine, cut into pieces

2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

1 egg, separated

2 eggs

3 tablespoons sugar substitute*

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup fat-free (skim) milk

Fat-free whipped topping (optional)

Caramel syrup (optional)

3/4 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed and drained

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 tablespoons water just until moistened, adding additional water if necessary. Shape dough into disc.

Roll out dough into 11-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Place dough in 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Turn under edge of dough. Pierce bottom and side of dough with fork. Beat egg white with fork; lightly brush egg white onto bottom and side of crust. Discard remaining egg white. Place tart pan on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Meanwhile, whisk egg yolk, 2 eggs, sugar substitute, vanilla, nutmeg, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in large bowl until blended. Microwave milk 1 minute on HIGH or until hot. (Do not boil.) Whisk milk into egg mixture until blended. Arrange peach slices in crust; pour egg mixture over peaches.

Bake 25 to 27 minutes or until set. Remove to wire rack; cool to room temperature. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with whipped topping and caramel sauce, if desired.

*Note: This recipe was tested with sucralose-based sugar substitute.

Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 130, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 80 mg, Sodium: 165 mg, Fiber: 1 g; Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat.

GREEK CHICKEN

Yield: 4-6 servings

Source: Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/760.shtml

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; Protein: 27 g; Fat: 6 g ; Sodium: 358 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat

SUMMER RADISH SALAD

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons chives, raw and chopped

2 tablespoons parsley, dried or fresh

1 teaspoon lite soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

4 cups radish, sliced

Directions

Mix all ingredients together well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 46; Protein: 0.8 g; Fat: 2.6 g; Sodium: 49 mg; Carbohydrates: 5 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat

GARLIC CHICKEN BREASTS

Yield: 4 servings

Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/762.shtml

Ingredients

Vegetable oil cooking spray

2 teaspoons olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

4 teaspoons brown sugar

4 (3 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Directions

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Line a shallow roasting pan with foil; spray the foil with cooking spray.

Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes or until it begins to soften. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar until well mixed.

Place chicken breast halves in the prepared pan. Spread garlic mixture evenly over chicken.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, no longer pink, and its juices run clear.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 253; Protein: 25 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 5 mg; Cholesterol: 129 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g; Exchanges: 6 Lean Meat, 1 Fat, 1/2 Fruit

TURKEY BACON BURGER

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

Makes 10 servings

Source: Jennie-O

View online with photo and print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1323.shtml

Ingredients

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

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

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 lettuce leaves

10 tomato slices

20 sweet onion slices

avocado slices, if desired

pickled jalapeno slices, if desired

mustard, if desired

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Wednesday Recipes

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

STRAWBERRY-PEACH COOLER

Yield: 2 servings

Serving size: 1 cup

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

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/737.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup dry-pack unsweetened frozen strawberries

2/3 cup dry-pack unsweetened frozen peaches

3/4 cup orange juice

Directions

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

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

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

Transfer the peaches and strawberries to a blender container.

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

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

TURKEY BACON BURGER

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

Makes 10 servings

Source: Jennie-O

View online with photo and print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1323.shtml

Ingredients

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

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

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 lettuce leaves

10 tomato slices

20 sweet onion slices

avocado slices, if desired

pickled jalapeno slices, if desired

mustard, if desired

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COLORFUL STUFFED PEPPERS

Yield: 4 servings

View online with photo and print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1321.shtml

Ingredients

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

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

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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

1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice

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

paprika, if desired

fresh parsley, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 375F.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CREAM OF POTATO SOUP

Yield: 6 servings

Source: "Cooking with the Diabetic Chef" by Chris Smith

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/23.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 medium onion, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1 quart chicken stock

1 pound potatoes, peeled and quartered

1/2 teaspoon marjoram

1 cup low-fat (1%) milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

4 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add the chicken stock, potatoes, marjoram, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cover to cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Place the mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth. Whisk in the milk until the mixture is then enough. Add the salt and pepper and mix well. Serve with 1 tablespoon of parsley overtop of each bowl.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (About 1 cup): Calories: 121, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 6 mg, Sodium: 296 mg, Carbohydrate: 19 g, Protein: 5 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat

CHICKEN SOUP WITH LIME AND CILANTRO

Yield: 5 cups

Serving size: 1 cup

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/687.shtml

Ingredients

1 quart Homemade Chicken Broth or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 whole chicken breast, skinned, boned, and split, or 2 skinless, boneless breast halves (about 3/4 pound)

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/4 cup coarsely cilantro leaves

Directions

Bring the broth to a simmer in a large saucepan.

Add the chicken; cover and simmer over low heat until it is just cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove and shred the chicken. Return it to the broth; add the lime juice and bring the soup to a boil.

Ladle into soup bowls; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 102; Protein: 18 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 126 mg; Cholesterol: 41 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g; Exchanges: 2 Lean Meat

SIMPLE CHICKEN MOLE

In a Mexican mole sauce, the chocolate isn't even sweetened. Sliced red peppers, sauteed onions and grated carrots are delicious accompaniments for this chicken with chocolatey sauce.

Makes 4 servings.

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/686.shtmlIngredients

1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 3 oz. each

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 clove minced garlic

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. ground coriander

1-1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp. chipotle or regular chili powder

1/4 cup no-sodium diced tomatoes with juice

2 Tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted for 3-4 minutes

2 Tbsp. raisins

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed

Salt, to taste

2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

In large skillet, heat tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken to pan and saute, turning once, until cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and place in oven to keep warm.

Add remaining oil to pan. Add onion to skillet and saute for 3 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add cumin, coriander, cocoa powder and chili powder, stirring to coat onions well. Add tomatoes, almonds, raisins, broth and salt. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Transfer to blender and puree until smooth, adding more chicken broth if needed, for desired consistency. Place chicken on serving dish and pour sauce over top. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 21 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 280 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

Monday, August 15, 2016

Monday Recipes

Did you know that getting your flu shot might save your life, especially if you have Type 2 diabetes? That's what an article in Diabetes Self-Management states. The article, “Flu Vaccine May Reduce Death Rate, Risk of Hospital Stays in Type 2 Diabetes”, is well worth reading.

And now, here are today's six diabetic recipes. Enjoy!

WARM MOLE BEAN DIP

Yield: Makes 8 servings.

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

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 small tomato, seeded and chopped

1/2 cup mild, medium or hot chunky salsa

2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste

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

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

2 tsp. canola oil

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. dried oregano

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEST COAST CHICKEN BREAST

Serving size is 1 stuffed chicken breast half. Contains 1g Dietary Fiber and 1 g Sugars.

Serves: 4

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/348.shtml

Ingredients

4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)

1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, well drained

1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 slice whole wheat bread, crumbled to make soft crumbs

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a shallow baking dish with olive oil-flavored non stick pan spray.

Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness. Combine the tomatoes, basil, and garlic in a small bowl. Spread the tomato mixture evenly over the chicken breasts; roll up and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.

Combine the oil, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl; brush evenly over the chicken rolls. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Press the crumbs onto the chicken rolls so they adhere.

Bake 15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the crumbs are browned.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 198; Protein: 26 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 118 mg; Cholesterol: 69 mg; Carbohydrates: 5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 4 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat

BEEF TENDERLOIN MARSALA WITH SHIITAKE-LEEK COMPOTE

Makes 8 servings

View online with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1303.shtml

Ingredients

1 beef Tenderloin Roast Center-Cut (about 2 pounds)

1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil

2 medium shallots, chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 cup Marsala

1 can (14 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

SHIITAKE-LEEK COMPOTE:

6 medium leeks, cleaned, white and light green parts only, cut lengthwise in half

2 tablespoons butter, divided

2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms

3/4 cup dry white wine

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat oven to 425F.

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place beef roast in skillet; brown evenly. Remove roast from skillet. Place on rack in shallow roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

In same skillet, add shallots and garlic; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Add Marsala; cook and stir 6 to 7 minutes or until reduced by half. Add broth and parsley; bring to a boil. Pour into roasting pan around roast; brush surface of roast with broth mixture.

Insert ovenproof thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425F oven 35 to 45 minutes for medium rare; 45 to 50 minutes for medium. Baste with cooking liquid halfway through roasting.

Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135F for medium rare; 145F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10 to 15F to reach 145F for medium rare; 160F for medium.)

Pour pan drippings into small saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove sauce from heat. Set aside.

To prepare Shiitake-Leek Compote, slice leeks crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Melt 1-1/2 teaspoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; cook, covered, 10 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.

Add mushrooms, wine and thyme; cook, covered, 5 minutes.

Uncover skillet; continue cooking 10 minutes or until leeks are tender.

Stir in sauce; cook until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper.

Carve roast into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Serve with Shiitake-Leek Compote.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 333; Protein: 27 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 345 mg; Cholesterol: 77 mg ; Saturated Fat: 5 g ; Dietary Fiber: 2 g ; Carbohydrates: 21 g

TURKEY BACON BURGER

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

Makes 10 servings

Source: Jennie-O

View online with photo and print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1323.shtml

Ingredients

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

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

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 lettuce leaves

10 tomato slices

20 sweet onion slices

avocado slices, if desired

pickled jalapeno slices, if desired

mustard, if desired

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PINEAPPLE CAKE

Yield: 18 servings

Source: The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook

View online:http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/538.shtml

Ingredients

5 egg whites

1 can (20 oz. ) water packed pineapple (crushed, drained)

1 yellow reduced fat cake mix

1 tablespoon sugar or equivalent alternative sweetener

Directions

Beat egg whites with electric mixer until foamy. Add drained pineapple then cake mix.

Spread mix in a floured 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with sugar or sweetener.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch

ICED MOCHA SHERBET

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/24.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/576.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups evaporated non-fat milk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 tablespoons carob powder

1 tablespoon crystalline fructose

2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate

1 tablespoon instant coffee granules

1 tablespoon part-skim ricotta cheese

Directions

Mix all ingredients together in blender and turn into metal trays.

Place in freezer and stir with fork from time to time to break up ice crystals.

When ready to serve, process again so the sherbet is soft.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 12; Protein: 8g; Sodium: 117mg; Cholesterol: 5mg; Fat: 0.5g; Carbohydrates: 22g