Diabetic Thursday

Since it's Thursday, it's Diabetic Thursday. Here are today's six diabetic recipes for you to try out, including Chocolate Cheesecake! Enjoy!

RAISIN-PUMPKIN MUFFINS

Serves: 12

See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/997.shtml

Ingredients

3/4 cup canned pumpkin

6 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 egg

2 egg whites

1 tablespoon light molasses

2 teaspoons vanilla

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/2 cup raisins

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine pumpkin, oil, egg, egg whites, molasses and vanilla. Stir in a combined flour, Equal, raisins, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt just until all ingredients are moistened. Spoon batter into muffin cups.

Bake in preheated 375F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes.

Remove muffins from pan and cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 149; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 224 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1-1/2 fat

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

This recipe begins, “This delicious chocolate cheesecake is not only greatly reduced in fat, but also has 76% less carbohydrates than the traditional recipe. It will become a favorite!”

Yield: 16 servings

See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/989.shtml

Crust Ingredients:

1/2 cup finely ground almonds

Cheesecake Ingredients:

3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced fat cream cheese, softened

1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

2 eggs

2 egg whites

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup reduced fat sour cream

2 teaspoons vanilla

4 ounces (4 squares) semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Fresh raspberries, optional

Fresh mint, optional

* May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener.

Directions

For Crust, spray bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Sprinkle almonds over bottom, patting gently onto pan; set aside.

For Cheesecake, beat cream cheese and Equal in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Mix in eggs, egg whites and salt. Fold in sour cream and vanilla until combined. Gently mix in chocolate until blended. Pour batter over crust.

Bake in preheated 325F oven 40 to 45 minutes or until center of cake is almost set. Cool on wire rack. Gently run metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake.

Let cheesecake cool completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. To serve, remove side of pan. Garnish top of cheesecake with fresh raspberries and mint, if desired. Cut cake into wedges.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 197; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 16 g; Sodium: 231 mg; Cholesterol: 67 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 milk, 3 fat

ITALIAN SPINACH PIE

Options: Substitute 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers for the roasted peppers.

Makes: 8 servings

Source: Kraft

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/627.shtml

Ingredients

1 container (16 oz.) Breakstone's or Knudsen 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained

1 cup Kraft Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

4 eggs, lightly beaten

1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, well drained, chopped

1/3 cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 tsp. dried oregano leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mix all ingredients until well blended.

Pour into greased 9-inch pie plate.

Bake 40 min. or until center is set.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Protein: 15 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 450 mg; Cholesterol: 125 mg; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable + 2 Lean Meat

CURRIED CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS

Makes 6 servings.

See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/988.shtml

Ingredients

6 chicken breast halves, skinned

6 ounces dried apricots, cut in half

1/4 cup raisins

1 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon light margarine, melted

2 tablespoons minced onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ginger

1 bay leaf, broken

1/4 cup skim milk

Directions

In small bowl, place apricots and raisins. Add orange juice and let sit 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In small dish, place margarine. Add onion, garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, ginger and bay leaf; stir to mix well.

In greased 2-quart shallow baking dish, arrange chicken in single layer. Spread spice mixture evenly over chicken. With slotted spoon, remove apricots and raisins from orange juice and arrange in dish with chicken. To orange juice, add skim milk; pour over chicken.

Cover and bake in 350F. oven about 1 hour, removing cover after 45 minutes and cooking uncovered for final 15 minutes.

If desired, garnish with red cherries and serve with rice.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 230; Protein: 21 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 300 mg; Cholesterol: 64 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g

BROILED TOMATOES PARMESAN

Yield: 4 Servings (1/2 tomato)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/888.shtml

Ingredients

2 medium ripe tomatoes (12 to 14 ounces total)

1 clove garlic, minced

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup fresh soft bread crumbs, or 1 slice bread, crumbled

1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese (preferably imported)

Directions

Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Gently squeeze out and discard the seeds. Place the tomatoes cut side up on a broiler pan prepared with non-stick pan spray.

Combine the garlic, oil, basil, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush evenly over the cut surfaces of the tomatoes. Broil 6 inches from the heat source until hot, about 5 minutes.

While the tomatoes are broiling, combine the crumbs and cheese in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the tops of the hot tomatoes. Return to the broiler until the crumbs are browned, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 60; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 62 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

HAM AND PEPPER FRITTATA

Yield: 4 servings

Serving size: 1/4 of recipe

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Author: Sandra Woodruff, Christopher Saudek

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/468.shtml

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or canola oil

1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper

1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1 cup diced, lean, reduced-sodium ham

2 teaspoons dried parsley

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

2 cups fat-free egg substitute

1 cup shredded, reduced-fat, white Cheddar or Swiss cheese

Directions

Coat a large ovenproof skillet with the olive oil and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, ham, parsley, and black pepper and saute for several minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the ham is beginning to brown. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the skillet.

Pour the egg substitute over the skillet mixture and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook without stirring for about 6 minutes, until the eggs are almost set (the edges will be cooked but the top will still be runny).

Remove the lid from the skillet and wrap the handle in aluminum foil (to prevent it from becoming damaged under the broiler). Place the skillet under a preheated broiler and broil for a couple of minutes, until the eggs are set but not dry. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and broil for another minute to melt the cheese. Cut the frittata into 4 wedges and serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 222; Protein: 28 g; Fat: 8.3 g; Sodium: 690 mg; Cholesterol: 32 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat