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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Wednesday Recipes

Enjoy!

TERIYAKI TOFU KABOBS

Yield 4 servings

Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

Author: Hope Warshaw and Robyn Webb

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/330.shtml

Serving Size: 2 skewers

Ingredients

8 bamboo skewers

3/4 pound extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 32 cubes

1 red pepper, cut into 16 squares

1 cup canned pineapple chunks, reserve 1/2 cup juice

1 tablespoon lite soy sauce

1 clove garlic

2 teaspoons minced ginger

Directions

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes to keep them from burning as you cook the skewers.

Meanwhile, put the tofu, red pepper, and pineapple chunks in a plastic bag or container with a lid. Add reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Drain, reserving marinade to baste. Thread the tofu, red pepper, and pineapple on the skewers.

Prepare an outdoor grill or oven broiler with the rack set 6 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil the kabobs about 5 minutes per side, basting with the marinade. Serve with brown rice.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 107; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 147 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg ; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1 Very Lean Meat

TOMATO AND MINT TABBOULEH

Yield: 12 side-dish servings

Source: The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/695.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups bulgur wheat

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1-1/2 cups boiling water

1 pound ripe tomatoes (3 medium), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 medium cucumber (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

3 green onions, chopped

3/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

In medium bowl, combine bulgur, lemon juice, and boiling water, stirring to mix. Let stand until liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.

To bulgur mixture, add tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, parsley, mint, oil, salt, and pepper, stirring to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors or up to 4 hours.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg ; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread

VEGETABLE BOUNTY ROTINI

Makes 6 servings.

Source: Dreamfields Healthy Carb Pasta

Author: Jim Coleman

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/769.shtml

Ingredients

1 box uncooked Dreamfields Rotini

2 tablespoons olive oil

3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, button or baby portabella)

1 small onion, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 small to medium zucchini, cut lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

2 small to medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

4 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1/3 cup dry white wine

1/2 cup crumbled creamy goat cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes until mushrooms have released most of their liquid, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini, yellow squash and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until squash are crisp tender, stirring frequently.

Add wine to skillet. Continue cooking and stirring 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in goat cheese and basil. Add pasta; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper as desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 333; Protein: 12 g; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 73 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 8 g; Carbohydrates 54g

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

salt and pepper, to taste

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

BRUSCHETTA

Servings: 12

Source: Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1.shtml

Ingredients

Seasoning Oil

1/3 cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic, crushed

6 fresh basil leaves, chopped

1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes

Tomato Topping

1-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 loaf French Bread (8 ounces), spit horizontally

Small fresh basil leaves for garnish

Directions

Prepare seasoning oil: Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic, basil and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring, 5 to 7 minutes or until garlic is golden. Cool the oil and strain.

Meanwhile, prepare tomato topping: Stir together tomatoes, basil, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

Heat oven to 500 degrees F.

Brush cut sides of split bread with about 2 tablespoons seasoning oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake in heated 500 degree F. oven 3 to 5 minutes or until golden.

Slice toasted bread into 2-inch widths and arrange on a large serving platter. Spoon tomato topping over and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 126; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 211 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2 Fat

MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD

Servings: 5

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/4.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup Italian dressing (low-calorie)

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Combine Italian dressing and pepper in a medium bowl; stir well.

Add cucumber, onion, radishes, and parsley.

Toss gently to coat.

Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Serve salad and enjoy.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 21; Protein: Trace g; Fat: Trace g; Sodium: 5 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: Free

Monday, August 22, 2016

Monday Recipes

Here are today's six diabetic recipes to help start your week off. Enjoy!

ASPARAGUS AND EDAMAME SALAD

This quick and easy Asparagus and Edamame Salad, features fresh vegetables tossed with a simple lemon vinaigrette.

Makes 8 servings

Source: Jennie-O

View online with photo and print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1334.shtml

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces

8 cups green leaf lettuce leaves, torn

1 cup sliced radishes

1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced

1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

1 hard-boiled egg, chopped

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

Directions

Bring medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.

Add asparagus and cook 1 minute or until crisp tender.

Immediately plunge in ice water; drain completely.

In large bowl, toss together lettuce leaves, asparagus, radishes, fennel, edamame, mint and egg.

In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and sugar.

Drizzle desired amount over salad and toss.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 160 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Saturated Fat: 2.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g

TOMATO AND MINT TABBOULEH

Yield: 12 side-dish servings

Source: The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/695.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups bulgur wheat

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1-1/2 cups boiling water

1 pound ripe tomatoes (3 medium), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 medium cucumber (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

3 green onions, chopped

3/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

In medium bowl, combine bulgur, lemon juice, and boiling water, stirring to mix. Let stand until liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.

To bulgur mixture, add tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, parsley, mint, oil, salt, and pepper, stirring to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors or up to 4 hours.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread

SQUASH MEDLEY

Yield: 8 servings

Source: Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/77.shtml

Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/758.shtml

Ingredients

8 (up to 8 ounces total) summer squash, each about 4-inch long, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped

1/4 cup sliced green onions

Half a small sweet green pepper, chopped

1 chicken bouillon cube

1/4 cup hot water

4 slices bacon, fried and crumbled

1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs

Directions

Sprinkle squash with salt.

In slow cooker, layer half the squash, tomatoes, onions, and pepper. Repeat layers.

Dissolve bouillon in hot water. Pour into slow cooker.

Top with bacon. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top.

Cover. Cook on LOW 4-6 hours.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 47; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 339 mg; Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

VEGETABLE BOUNTY ROTINI

Makes 6 servings.

Source: Dreamfields Healthy Carb Pasta

Author: Jim Coleman

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/769.shtml

Ingredients

1 box uncooked Dreamfields Rotini

2 tablespoons olive oil

3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, button or baby portabella)

1 small onion, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 small to medium zucchini, cut lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

2 small to medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

4 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1/3 cup dry white wine

1/2 cup crumbled creamy goat cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes until mushrooms have released most of their liquid, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini, yellow squash and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until squash are crisp tender, stirring frequently.

Add wine to skillet. Continue cooking and stirring 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in goat cheese and basil. Add pasta; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper as desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 333; Protein: 12 g; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 73 mg; Cholesterol: 7 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 8 g; Carbohydrates 54g

MINI CHOCOLATE MINT CHEESECAKES

This recipe begins, “Serve a decadent cheesecake to each of your guests at your next dinner party. They'll be calling you the Host of the Year.” If you're like me, once you read through this, you'll definitely want to try this out!

Makes 24 servings

Source: Jennie-O

View online with photo and print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1337.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup crushed gluten-free chocolate wafer cookies

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg or 1/4 cup egg substitute

1/3 cup chocolate chips, melted

1/3 cup chopped crème de menthe mint candy wafers

1/3 cup sour cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup sweetened whipped cream

Directions

Heat oven to 325F.

In small bowl, combine crushed cookie crumbs and melted butter.

Press cookie crumb mixture into bottom of individual small tart dishes custard cups or mini muffin cups.

In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until blended.

Add egg. Blend in melted chocolate, chopped candy, sour cream and vanilla.

Pour evenly over crumbs.

Bake 20 minutes.

Cool. Refrigerate until serving.

Before serving, top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 25 mg; Saturated Fat: 3.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

MEXICAN TURKEY FRITTATA

This recipe begins, “This flavorful egg and turkey frittata recipe will wake up your taste buds.”

Makes 9 servings

Source: Jennie-O

View online with photo and print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1339.shtml

Ingredients

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

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 cups sliced small mushrooms

1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped

3 cups egg substitute or 12 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup shredded low-fat Mexican blend cheese

1/3 cup sliced green onions

Directions

Heat oven to 350F.

Mist 8 x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

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

Sprinkle with cumin; stir to mix.

In large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, green pepper, mushrooms and chipotle peppers.

Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are cooked.

In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and cilantro until well mixed.

Stir in turkey, cheese, mushroom mixture and green onions.

Spoon mixture into baking dish.



tional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Protein: 24 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 300 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g