Diabetic Thursday

It's Diabetic Thursday, time to check out how yummy diabetic food really can be. Today's six diabetic recipes include Bun-Less Cheddar Burgers and Quesadillas. Enjoy!

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE IN GINGERSNAP CRUST

Recipe Yield: 16 servings

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Ingredients

Crust:

1-1/4 cups gingersnap crumbs

3 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted

3 tablespoons Equal Spoonful*

Cheesecake:

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

1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful**

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)

2 eggs

2 egg whites

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 teaspoons vanilla

Topping:

1 cup reduced-fat sour cream

2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful***

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

* May substitute 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener

** May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

For Crust, combine gingersnap crumbs, 3 tablespoons Equal and butter. Press onto bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Bake in preheated 325F oven 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack while preparing cheesecake.

For Cheesecake, beat cream cheese, 1-1/4 cups Equal, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Mix in pumpkin. Mix in eggs and egg whites. Mix in cornstarch and vanilla until blended.

Pour cheesecake mixture over baked crust. Bake in preheated oven 40 to 45 minutes or until center of cake is almost set. Cool on wire rack 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine sour cream, 2 tablespoons Equal and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Gently spread over top of cheesecake. Return to oven and bake 3 to 4 minutes until sour cream mixture is set. Remove cheesecake to wire rack. Gently run metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake. Let cheesecake cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. To serve, remove side of pan. Cut cake into wedges.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 196; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 271 mg; Cholesterol: 64 mg; Protein: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 milk, 2-1/2 fat

BUN-LESS CHEDDAR BURGERS

This recipe begins, “Skip the bun and instead, wrap this juicy cheeseburger in lettuce for a low-carb meal.”

This is from Diabetic Connect and can be found at http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/general/3084-cheddar-turkey-burgers.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

6 slices of reduced-fat cheddar cheese

6 large lettuce leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except for cheddar cheese and lettuce leaves; mix well. Form into 6 equal-sized patties.

Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and cook the patties over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear and no pink remains.

Once cooked, remove from skillet and place one slice of cheese on top of each patty.

Add your favorite condiments (onions, tomato slices, pickles, etc.).

Wrap each patty in a lettuce leaf and serve.

Nutritional Facts: Servings: 6; Calories - 182; Total Fat - 5 g; Sat Fat - 3 g; Cholesterol - 86 mg; Sodium - 298 mg; Carbohydrates - 1 g; Dietary Fiber - 0 g; Protein - 33 g

GREEN BEANS AND RED ONION SALAD

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/green-beans-and-red-onion-salad

Recipe Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

1 10-oz package French-cut green beans

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

4 tablespoons non-fat Italian dressing

Directions

Cook green beans according to package directions, drain and place in serving dish; toss gently with red onion slices and dressing and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes:

This picnic salad is perfect to pack along for a meal alfresco. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 30; Sodium: 150 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Vegetable

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/corn-and-black-bean-salad

Recipe Yield: Makes 4 cups. Serving size about 1/2 cup.

Ingredients

1 (15-oz.) can cooked black beans, drained

1 (10-oz.) can corn kernels, drained

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

2 green onions, sliced

2 tablespoon minced parsley

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

In large bowl, toss together ingredients, except pepper. Generously sprinkle salad with pepper. Cover and refrigerate 2-24 hours before serving.

Note:

Purple black beans, golden sweet corn and diced red and green bell pepper make a colorful medley in this easy salad. Make it ahead and refrigerate; it keeps up to 5 days.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 60 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Protein: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat

QUESADILLAS

Recipe Yield: 8 servings (2 wedges)

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Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking

Ingredients

1 cup shredded Mexican Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or brick cheese

1 green onion, minced

1-3 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies (to taste)

4 (8-inch) flour tortillas

Chunky salsa, for topping or dip

Directions

In a medium bowl, toss together the cheese, green onion, and chilies; set aside.

Spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat.

When hot, add 1 tortilla and sprinkle it with one-fourth of the cheese mixture.

When the cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute, fold the tortilla in half.

Continue cooking until lightly browned and crisp on both sides, about 1 minute.

Transfer to a cutting board.

Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Cut into 4 wedges with a knife or pizza cutter and serve immediately with the salsa.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 134; Fat: 6 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 211 mg; Cholesterol: 12 mg; Protein: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Sugars: 1 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat

ORANGE TAPIOCA

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-tapioca

Recipe Yield: Serves: 4 (1 Serving = 1/2 Cup)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

Ingredients

1-1/2 cup fat-free milk

3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca

1 large egg, beaten, or 1/4 cup egg substitute

1 tablespoon sugar

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 orange, peeled, seeded, and diced

Directions

Combine the milk, tapioca, egg, sugar, and salt in a small non-stick saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.

Remove from the heat. Add the orange juice slowly, stirring constantly. Return to the heat, stirring until the mixture boils again. Remove from the heat.

Let cool 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the vanilla and diced orange. Chill well before serving, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 117; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 98 mg; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Other Carbohydrate