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Friday, March 2, 2018

Friday Recipes

Here are today's six diabetic recipes to help you through the day, including Twice Baked Potatoes and Ham and Peas with Mint and Tarragon. Enjoy!

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED CUSTARD

Makes: 3 cups (6 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

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Ingredients

3 large eggs, slightly beaten, or 3/4 cup egg substitute

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups fat-free milk

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pinch of ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Slowly stir in the milk and vanilla.

Pour 1/2 cup of custard into each of six 5-ounce custard cups. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Set the filled custard cups in a shallow pan. Pour about 1 inch of hot water in the pan around the custard cups.

Bake on the center rack of the oven for 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the custard comes out clean. Serve hot, warm, or chilled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 cup): Calories: 82, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 108 mg, Sodium: 171 mg, Carbohydrate: 8 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 mg, Sugars: 8 g, Protein: 6 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM STROGANOFF

The recipe states, “You save about 36 grams of carbs by using Skinny Noodles Spinach Fettuccine instead of regular spinach fettuccine.”

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Skinny Noodles

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Ingredients

2 (8 oz) packages Skinny Noodles Spinach Fettuccine

2-3 Tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, diced

1 lb. portobello mushrooms, sliced

1-1/2 Cup vegetable broth

1 cup fat-free sour cream

2 Tbsp cornstarch

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Drain Skinny Noodles Spinach Fettuccine into a colander and rinse well with warm water. Drain and set aside.

Add olive oil to large skillet on medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until soft; turn heat up to medium-high, add mushrooms and cook until browned and limp. Remove to a bowl and set aside.

Add broth to the same skillet, stirring and mixing any onion/mushroom bits from skillet. Bring to a boil and cook to reduce mixture by 30 percent.

Reduce heat and add back the mushroom/onion mixture. Remove pan from heat.

Mix together the sour cream and cornstarch, and pour into the skillet to blend with the mushroom/onion mixture. Return skillet to the burner, add salt and pepper to taste and stir until the sauce thickens.

Meanwhile, microwave drained Skinny Noodles Spinach Fettuccine for 2 minutes. Drain again and top with thicken sauce.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 7 g; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH SEARED BOK CHOY, GINGER AND CILANTRO

The recipe starts off, “This Asian-inspired recipe is alive with shades of green from spinach and bok choy and distinct flavors of soy sauce, ginger and garlic. And when you arrange the bok choy over fresh spinach, the warmth gently and slightly wilts the spinach leaves. The result is a mouth-watering medley of tastes and textures. To turn this salad into a complete meal, top it with grilled or seared tofu, grilled or roasted chicken breast, or grilled or steamed shrimp.”

Yield: 4 servings.

Serving size: 2/3 cup bok choy mixture, 1 cup spinach.

Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1205.shtml

Ingredients

1 Tbsp canola oil

1 bunch bok choy, rinsed well and chopped (4 cups)

1/3 cup chopped whole green onions

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp minced fresh ginger

1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

Directions

In large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat.

Add bok choy, green onions, garlic and ginger and cook 2-3 minutes or until bok choy is tender-crisp.

Add soy sauce and pepper, stir to coat and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

Arrange spinach leaves on serving platter. Spoon bok choy mixture over spinach and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 140 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC

Servings: 4

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/7.shtml

Ingredients

1 pound raw spinach

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 fresh tomato

2 cloves garlic

Directions

Wash spinach thoroughly and drain.

Saute tomato and garlic in olive oil in a large saute pan.

Add spinach, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring a few times.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Protein: 3.9 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 94 mg; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1-1/2 Fat

TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Prep Time: 10 Minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 4 - Difficulty Level: 2

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/175.shtml

Ingredients

4 Medium potatoes, baked

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup low-fat milk

1 tbsp onion, minced

Freshly ground black pepper

Paprika

Dried Parsley Flakes

Directions

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out potatoes, leaving skins intact for restuffing.

With wire whisk, beat potatoes with cottage cheese, milk, and onion. Spoon mixture back into skins.

Sprinkle with paprika flakes and black pepper.

Bake for 10 minutes until just golden.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 73; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 316 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Exchanges: 1 Bread

HAM AND PEAS WITH MINT AND TARRAGON

Yield: Serves 4 to 6

View online with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1286.shtml

Ingredients

4 ounces ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice

3 cups peas, fresh or frozen

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, (1/2 stick), cut into 4 to 6 pieces

1/4 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped plus sprigs for garnish

2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped , plus sprigs for garnish

Salt and pepper

Directions

Bring a medium saucepan of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the peas and cook until tender, 3 to 8 minutes depending on the size of the peas.

Drain the peas, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water. Return the peas and cooking water to the saucepan. Add the ham, butter, mint, and tarragon, stirring until the butter melts. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to a bowl, garnish with the mint and tarragon sprigs, and serve.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 200; Protein: 11 g;Sodium: 85 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Fat: 9 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g

Monday, May 1, 2017

Meatless Monday

It's Monday, which means it's time for Meatless Monday. Here are six diabetic and vegetarian recipes to help you through the day, including Twice Baked Potatoes and Garden Vegetable and Tempeh Saute. Enjoy!

ROASTED BABY EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Great Healthy Food - Diabetes

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Ingredients

4 baby eggplant, stalks trimmed

8 small plum tomatoes, pierced once

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Cut the baby eggplants into quarters lengthwise.

Put them into an open ovenproof dish with the tomatoes and drizzle them with the balsamic vinegar. Season, then roast in the oven for 1 hour.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 56; Protein: 2 ; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 14 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable

GARDEN VEGETABLE AND TEMPE SAUTE

Yield: 4 servings

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Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes

Ingredients

2 cups frozen stir-fry pepper blend

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1-2 teaspoons olive oil

1 package (8 ounces) tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup tomato juice

2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce

1 medium zucchini, sliced

2 cups (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Salt, to taste

Directions

Saute pepper blend and garlic in oil in large skillet 2 to 3 minutes. Add tempeh and cook 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining ingredients, except tomatoes and salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add tomato wedges; cook, covered, until softened, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 15 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 732 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Meat, 1/2 Fat

TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Prep Time: 10 Minutes - Cost: $

Servings: 4 - Difficulty Level: 2

Source: Cooking Healthy and Fast

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/175.shtml

Ingredients

4 Medium potatoes, baked

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup low-fat milk

1 tbsp onion, minced

Freshly ground black pepper

Paprika

Dried Parsley Flakes

Directions

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out potatoes, leaving skins intact for restuffing.

With wire whisk, beat potatoes with cottage cheese, milk, and onion. Spoon mixture back into skins.

Sprinkle with paprika flakes and black pepper.

Bake for 10 minutes until just golden.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 73; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 316 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Exchanges: 1 Bread

CORN MUFFINS

Servings: 12

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Ingredients

1/2 cup corn meal

1 cup flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

3/4 cup skim milk

1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

1 egg

Directions

Mix dry ingredients together.

Add lightly beaten egg, milk and butter.

Mix just until moist.

Bake in muffin tins lined with cupcake papers for 20 minutes at 400F.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 95; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 2.5 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g

IRISH WHOLE WHEAT SODA BREAD

Yield: Makes 1 Round Loaf

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Source: America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

In a large bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Add buttermilk all at once, stirring with a fork to make a soft, but slightly sticky dough.

With lightly floured hands, form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough gently for 8 to 10 times. Pat the dough into a 6-inch thick round, with a slightly flattened top.

Place dough on prepared baking sheet. With a shape knife or pizza cutter, score the top in the shape of a cross or large X. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from baking sheet onto a cooling rack immediately. Dust top with rice flour. Serve warm from the oven.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 123; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 335 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch/Bread

DUTCH APPLE CAKE

Prep Time: 20 Minutes - Cost: $

Servings: 12 - Difficulty Level: 2

Source: Sweet Inspirations - A Sugar Free Dessert Cookbook

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/160.shtml

Ingredients

1/4 cup fruit sweetener**

1/4 cup apple butter or unsweetened apple sauce

1 egg

2/3 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup diced apples

1/2 cup chopped nuts

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

Directions

Combine fruit sweetener and apple butter. Beat in egg.

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

Fold in apples and nuts.

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

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

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Tuesday Recipes

Here are six yummy diabetic recipes to help you through the day, including Philly-Style Meatloaf and Ginger Sweets. Enjoy!

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSHROOMS AND TARRAGON

Yield: 6 servings

Source: The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound assorted mushrooms (white and cremini, trimmed and sliced; shiitake, stems removed and caps sliced)

1 large shallot, finely chopped

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

6 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)

1 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup dry white wine

Directions

In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.

Add mushrooms and shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown and any liquid has been evaporated, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer mushroom mixture to bowl.

On waxed paper, combine flour, 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon, salt and pepper; use flour mixture to coat chicken, shaking off excess.

In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook until chicken is golden brown and loses its pink color throughout, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to warm platter.

Add broth, wine, remaining 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon, and mushroom mixture to skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring until browned bits are loosened from bottom of skillet. Pour sauce over chicken.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 212; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 437 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1/2 Bread/Starch

PHILLY-STYLE MEATLOAF

This recipe begins, “Bring the warmth and rich flavor of Philly into your home with this delicious meatloaf. And it only takes an hour to bake with limited amount of prep time.”

This is from Diabetic Connect.

View this online at http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/6672-philly-style-meatloaf

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1 egg

1 dash ground black pepper

1 cup soft bread crumbs

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup steak sauce, (e.g. Heinz 57)

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, egg, black pepper and bread crumbs. Pour in the milk, 3 tablespoons of the steak sauce, onion and green bell pepper.

Place the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and shape into a loaf. Brush the top with the remaining steak sauce.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until done. Allow to stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 6; Calories – 286; Carbohydrates – 9.5g; Total Fat – 17.9g; Protein – 20.9g; Sodium – 805mg; Dietary Fiber - 0.9g

OLD-FASHIONED TOMATO SOUP

Yield: 4 servings

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. butter

1 onion, finely chopped

2 large garlic cloves, chopped

1 can (28-oz.) diced tomatoes

1 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. dried thyme

1/8 tsp. ground mace

Pinch of cayenne pepper

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

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 Tbsp. snipped dill, for garnish (optional)

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GINGER SWEETS

Servings: 24 Cookies

Source: Sweet Inspirations - A Sugar Free Dessert Cookbook

Author: Patti Lynch

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/164.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup fruit sweetener **

1/2 cup margarine

1 egg

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

2 tsp ginger

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

**To make this fruit sweetener, mix together 1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate (thawed) and 1/4 cup granulated fructose.

Directions

In a large bowl, cream together first four ingredients. Beat for 3 minutes. Combine dry ingredients separately and add slowly to beaten mixture, continuing to beat. Stir in nuts.

On baking sheet, which has been coated with non-stick spray, drop cookies by spoonfuls about 2-inches apart. Bake at 350F for 8 minutes. Remove from sheet with metal spatula.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 85 mg; Cholesterol: 11 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread; 1 Fat

TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Prep Time: 10 Minutes - Cost: $

Servings: 4 - Difficulty Level: 2

Source: Cooking Healthy and Fast

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/175.shtml

Ingredients

4 Medium potatoes, baked

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup low-fat milk

1 tbsp onion, minced

Freshly ground black pepper

Paprika

Dried Parsley Flakes

Directions

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out potatoes, leaving skins intact for restuffing.

With wire whisk, beat potatoes with cottage cheese, milk, and onion. Spoon mixture back into skins.

Sprinkle with paprika flakes and black pepper.

Bake for 10 minutes until just golden.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 73; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 316 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Exchanges: 1 Bread

NUTTY BANANA BREAD

Serving Size: 1 (3/4 inch) slice

Serves: 12

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Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/3 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup applesauce

1-1/4 cups mashed bananas

1 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Spray one 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray coating.

In a large bowl, blend together the eggs, buttermilk, applesauce, and bananas. Sift together the Splenda Granulated Sweetener, flour, baking soda, and salt; mix into banana mixture. Stir in pecans. Spread batter into prepared pan.

Bake 1 hour, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Calories from Fat: 45; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 270 mg; Cholesterol: 35 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Wednesday Recipes

Here are six diabetic recipes to help you through the day, including Mom's Southern Pecan Pie and Cranberry Orange Bread. Enjoy!

MOM'S SOUTHERN PECAN PIE

Servings: 10

Source: Sweet Inspirations - A Sugar Free Dessert Cookbook

Author: Patti Lynch

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/162.shtml

Ingredients

1 unbaked pie shell

1 cup fruit sweetener **

1 envelope plain gelatin

1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce

3 tbsp water

2 tbsp cornstarch

3 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp very strong coffee or espresso (prepared, not grounds)

24 pecan halves

**To make this fruit sweetener, mix together 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate (thawed) and 1/2 cup granulated fructose.



Directions

Prepare pastry and place in 9-inch pie pan. In large bowl, combine fruit sweetener, gelatin and apple sauce. Beat with electric mixer.

In small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth. Add cornstarch to fruit sweetener mixture and blend. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla and coffee. Pour mixture into pie shell. Decorate top with pecan halves. Bake 30-40 minutes (until custard is set) at 375° F. Cool slightly before cutting.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 211; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 69 mg; Cholesterol: 82 mg; Carbohydrates: 28 g; Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1 Bread; 2 Fat

STOVETOP SHEPHERD'S PIE

Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 2/3 cup.

This is from Diabetes Self/Management.

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Ingredients

8 ounces lean ground turkey

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

3 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 2/3 cups water, divided

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

1 1/4 cups fat-free (skim) milk

1 1/3 cups instant mashed potatoes

2 ounces shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Coat skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add turkey. Cook, stirring to break up meat, until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels if necessary; set aside.

Add onion and bell pepper to skillet. Cook 4 minutes or until onion is translucent, stirring frequently. Add cooked turkey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 1/3 cup water, cumin, and ground red pepper. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Cover; set aside.

Bring remaining 1 1/3 cups water and salt, if desired, to a boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and potatoes. (Do not whisk.) Spoon mashed potatoes evenly over turkey mixture. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Place skillet over medium-low heat. Cover; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 289, Carbohydrates: 47 g, Protein: 16 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 31 mg, Sodium: 253 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Exchanges per serving: 3 Bread/Starch, 1 Meat.

CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD

Servings: 16

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/177.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup QUAKER Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)

2 tablespoons fructose

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

3/4 cup skim milk

3/4 cup egg substitute or 3 whole eggs

1/3 cup unsweetened orange juice

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

1/2 cup chopped cranberries, fresh or frozen

1/4 cup chopped nuts* (optional)

Directions

Heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour 9x5-inch loaf pan. Combine first 6 ingredients; mix well. Set aside.

Beat milk, egg substitute, orange juice, vegetable oil and orange peel until mixed thoroughly. Add to dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.

*To toast nuts for extra flavor, spread evenly in small baking pan. Bake in 350F oven 7 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 130; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 80 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread, 1 Fat

TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Prep Time: 10 Minutes - Cost: $

Servings: 4 - Difficulty Level: 2

Source: Cooking Healthy and Fast

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/175.shtml

Ingredients

4 Medium potatoes, baked

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup low-fat milk

1 tbsp onion, minced

Freshly ground black pepper

Paprika

Dried Parsley Flakes

Directions

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out potatoes, leaving skins intact for restuffing.

With wire whisk, beat potatoes with cottage cheese, milk, and onion. Spoon mixture back into skins.

Sprinkle with paprika flakes and black pepper.

Bake for 10 minutes until just golden.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 73; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 316 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Exchanges: 1 Bread

BONELESS BUFFALO WINGS

Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 2 oz. chicken per serving

Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

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Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Pinch cayenne

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/2 pound chicken tenders

Dressing Ingredients:

1/2 cup reduced-fat blue cheese dressing

1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise

3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Celery Sticks

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a shallow bowl, combine the hot sauce, cayenne, and paprika. Roll the chicken tenders in the mixture.

Place the chicken tenders on a small nonstick baking sheet.

Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes until chicken is tender.

Combine the dressing ingredients.

Serve the dressing with the chicken and celery sticks.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 192; Protein: 14 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 572 mg; Cholesterol: 42 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 2 Medium-fat Meat

NEAPOLITAN MEATBALLS

This comes from Diabetic Connect.

To view this online, go to http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/2219-neapolitan-meatballs

Ingredients

1/2 cup bulgur

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

8 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes

4 cups diced plum tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)

2 cups cubed whole-wheat country bread

1 large egg

1 large egg white

1 pound 93%-lean ground beef

1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Directions

Place bulgur in a medium bowl and cover generously with hot water. Let soak for 30 minutes. Drain in a fine sieve, pressing to remove excess liquid.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 1 minute. Stir in canned tomatoes and plum tomatoes; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Partially cover and let simmer while you prepare meatballs.

Place bread in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak for a few minutes. Drain and squeeze out moisture.

Whisk egg and egg white in a large bowl. Add the bulgur, the bread, beef, Parmesan, cinnamon, pepper and salt. Gently combine with a potato masher and/or your hands. Form into 20 oval meatballs about 2 inches long.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; blot with paper towels. Brown the remaining meatballs.

Mash the simmering tomato sauce with a potato masher to break down any large chunks of tomato. Add the meatballs to the sauce. Simmer over low heat, partially covered, for 50 minutes.

Taste the sauce and add sugar, if it seems tart, and additional pepper to taste. Serve the meatballs with the sauce.

Makes 8 servings, 2 – 3 meatballs each.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 1; Per serving: 283 calories; 11 g fat (4 g sat, 4 g mono); 73 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrate; 23 g protein; 5 g fiber; 687 mg sodium; 271 mg potassium. 1 Carbohydrate Serving; Exchanges1/2 starch; 1 vegetable; 2 1/2 lean meat

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Wednesday Recipes

Here are today's six diabetic recipes. Enjoy!

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED CUSTARD

Makes: 3 cups (6 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/596.shtml

Ingredients

3 large eggs, slightly beaten, or 3/4 cup egg substitute

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups fat-free milk

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pinch of ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Slowly stir in the milk and vanilla.

Pour 1/2 cup of custard into each of six 5-ounce custard cups. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Set the filled custard cups in a shallow pan. Pour about 1 inch of hot water in the pan around the custard cups.

Bake on the center rack of the oven for 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the custard comes out clean. Serve hot, warm, or chilled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 cup): Calories: 82, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 108 mg, Sodium: 171 mg, Carbohydrate: 8 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 mg, Sugars: 8 g, Protein: 6 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM STROGANOFF

The recipe states, “You save about 36 grams of carbs by using Skinny Noodles Spinach Fettuccine instead of regular spinach fettuccine.”

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Skinny Noodles

Visit Skinny Noodles: http://diabeticgourmet.com/skinnynoodles

Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1290.shtml

Ingredients

2 (8 oz) packages Skinny Noodles Spinach Fettuccine

2-3 Tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, diced

1 lb. portobello mushrooms, sliced

1-1/2 Cup vegetable broth

1 cup fat-free sour cream

2 Tbsp cornstarch

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Drain Skinny Noodles Spinach Fettuccine into a colander and rinse well with warm water. Drain and set aside.

Add olive oil to large skillet on medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until soft; turn heat up to medium-high, add mushrooms and cook until browned and limp. Remove to a bowl and set aside.

Add broth to the same skillet, stirring and mixing any onion/mushroom bits from skillet. Bring to a boil and cook to reduce mixture by 30 percent.

Reduce heat and add back the mushroom/onion mixture. Remove pan from heat.

Mix together the sour cream and cornstarch, and pour into the skillet to blend with the mushroom/onion mixture. Return skillet to the burner, add salt and pepper to taste and stir until the sauce thickens.

Meanwhile, microwave drained Skinny Noodles Spinach Fettuccine for 2 minutes. Drain again and top with thicken sauce.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 7 g; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH SEARED BOK CHOY, GINGER AND CILANTRO

The recipe starts off, “This Asian-inspired recipe is alive with shades of green from spinach and bok choy and distinct flavors of soy sauce, ginger and garlic. And when you arrange the bok choy over fresh spinach, the warmth gently and slightly wilts the spinach leaves. The result is a mouth-watering medley of tastes and textures. To turn this salad into a complete meal, top it with grilled or seared tofu, grilled or roasted chicken breast, or grilled or steamed shrimp.”

Yield: 4 servings.

Serving size: 2/3 cup bok choy mixture, 1 cup spinach.

Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1205.shtml

Ingredients

1 Tbsp canola oil

1 bunch bok choy, rinsed well and chopped (4 cups)

1/3 cup chopped whole green onions

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp minced fresh ginger

1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

Directions

In large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat.

Add bok choy, green onions, garlic and ginger and cook 2-3 minutes or until bok choy is tender-crisp.

Add soy sauce and pepper, stir to coat and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

Arrange spinach leaves on serving platter. Spoon bok choy mixture over spinach and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 140 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC

Servings: 4

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/7.shtml

Ingredients

1 pound raw spinach

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 fresh tomato

2 cloves garlic

Directions

Wash spinach thoroughly and drain.

Saute tomato and garlic in olive oil in a large saute pan.

Add spinach, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring a few times.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Protein: 3.9 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 94 mg; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1-1/2 Fat

TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Prep Time: 10 Minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 4 - Difficulty Level: 2

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/175.shtml

Ingredients

4 Medium potatoes, baked

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup low-fat milk

1 tbsp onion, minced

Freshly ground black pepper

Paprika

Dried Parsley Flakes

Directions

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out potatoes, leaving skins intact for restuffing.

With wire whisk, beat potatoes with cottage cheese, milk, and onion. Spoon mixture back into skins.

Sprinkle with paprika flakes and black pepper.

Bake for 10 minutes until just golden.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 73; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 316 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Exchanges: 1 Bread

HAM AND PEAS WITH MINT AND TARRAGON

Yield: Serves 4 to 6

View online with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1286.shtml

Ingredients

4 ounces ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice

3 cups peas, fresh or frozen

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, (1/2 stick), cut into 4 to 6 pieces

1/4 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped plus sprigs for garnish

2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped , plus sprigs for garnish

Salt and pepper

Directions

Bring a medium saucepan of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the peas and cook until tender, 3 to 8 minutes depending on the size of the peas.

Drain the peas, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water. Return the peas and cooking water to the saucepan. Add the ham, butter, mint, and tarragon, stirring until the butter melts. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to a bowl, garnish with the mint and tarragon sprigs, and serve.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 200; Protein: 11 g;Sodium: 85 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Fat: 9 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g