It's time for another Diabetic Thursday. Here are six yummy diabetic recipes to help you through the day, including Smoked Turkey Waldorf Salad and Peanut Butter Cookies. Enjoy!
SPANISH BLACK BEAN SOUP
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings (1 cup each)
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Book Title: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spanish-black-bean-soup
Ingredients
2 teaspoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, minced
1 teaspoon fresh minced oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
3 cups cooked black beans (from scratch; or canned, rinsed, and drained)
1-1/2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large stockpot, over medium-high heat, heat the 2 teaspoons chicken broth and 1 teaspoon oil. Add the garlic and onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add the oregano, cumin, and chili powder and stir for another minute. Add the red pepper and carrot and saute for 2 minutes.
Puree 1-1/2 cups of the black beans in a blender or food processor. Add the pureed beans to the pot. Add the remaining 1-1/2 cups of the whole beans, chicken broth, and red wine. Simmer and let cook for 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 149; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 134 mg; Protein: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Very Lean Meat
WARM TURKEY AND WHITE BEAN SALAD
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/warm-turkey-and-white-bean-salad
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed (used to flavor pan)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 pound cooked turkey breast, cubed
1 cup sliced roasted red peppers from jar
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 small head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
Directions
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add crushed garlic and saute 1 minute. Remove the garlic from the skillet and discard.
Add mushrooms and saute 2-3 minutes. Add turkey and saute 2 minutes. Add peppers, onions, and beans and cook 2 minutes. Add vinegar and pesto and heat thoroughly. Serve salad over lettuce. Garnish with walnuts if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 256; Fat: 8 g; Cholesterol: 26 mg; Protein: 21 g; Carbohydrates: 28 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat
SMOKED TURKEY WALDORF SALAD
Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 servings
Source: Mix 'N Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes
Book Title: Mix 'N Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/smoked-turkey-waldorf-salad
Ingredients
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 celery stalks, sliced (1 cup)
2 small red apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups)
1 tablespoon broken walnuts (1/4 ounce)
1/2 pound smoked turkey breast cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Several romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
2 slices whole-wheat bread
Directions
Mix mayonnaise and lemon juice together in a medium bowl. Add salt and pepper.
Toss celery, apples, walnuts, and turkey in the mayonnaise. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
Place lettuce leaves on 2 dinner plates and spoon salad onto leaves. Toast bread and serve with salad.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 354; Fat: 10 g; Sodium: 1427 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 40 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 3 Very Lean Meat, 1-1/2 Fruit, 1-1/2 Fat
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Recipe Yield: Yield: 24 cookies. Serving size: 2 cookies.
Source: Splenda
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/peanut-butter-cookies.
Ingredients
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup creamy style peanut butter
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Splenda Granular
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, beat margarine and peanut butter with an electric mixer until creamy, approximately 1 minute.
Add egg substitute, honey and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for approximately 1 1/2 minutes.
Add Splenda and beat on medium speed until well blended, approximately 30 seconds.
In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, beating on low speed until well blended, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mixture may be crumbly.
Roll level teaspoons of dough into balls and drop onto a lined sheet pan, about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork, pressing a crisscross pattern into each cookie. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Cool on wire rack.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: Starch 1/2; Fat 2
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FRUIT SALSA
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings; Serving Size: about 4 ounces
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Book Title: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-chicken-breasts-with-fruit-salsa.
Ingredients
Fruit Salsa:
2 cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple, packed in juice, drained
1 mango, peeled and cubed
1/2 papaya, peeled and cubed
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp finely minced cilantro
1 Tbsp minced red pepper
Grilled Chicken:
2 whole chicken breasts, boned, skinned, halved (10 oz meat each)
2 tsp olive oil
Garnish:
Kiwi slices
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat an oven broiler or outdoor grill. Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil. Grill or broil the chicken about 7 minutes per side or until no pink remains.
To serve: Place fruit salsa on a plate using a few spoonfuls per person. Top with a cooked chicken breast. Garnish with kiwi slice.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 305; Fat: 6 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sodium: 79 mg; Cholesterol: 85 mg; Protein: 32 g; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Sugars: 25 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat; 2 Fruit; 1 Fat
STEAMED GREENS WITH GINGER AND WATER CHESTNUTS
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings.
Source: AICR
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/steamed-greens-with-ginger-and-water-chestnuts
Ingredients
3 cups mixed leafy greens, e.g. bok choy (Chinese cabbage or Chinese chard), spinach, Swiss chard leaves, collards or kale, stems removed
1 tsp. peeled, finely-minced fresh ginger
1 tsp. finely-minced fresh garlic
1/2 Tbsp. sesame seed oil, or as needed
1/2 cup diced canned water chestnuts (rinsed and drained)
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Directions
Steam each type of greens separately, until tender, adding each cooked green to a large plate. (Each type takes a different length of time to cook, some as little as 30 seconds.) Sprinkle ginger and garlic over the entire batch of greens, then evenly drizzle a small amount of oil on top.
Meanwhile, heat a small amount of the oil in a small pan over medium heat until hot. Add water chestnuts and sauté 30 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate covered with paper towels to remove excess oil. Scatter water chestnuts on top of greens.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes:
Less than 1 g. saturated fat and 1 g. dietary fiber
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 30; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 19 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Diabetic Thursday
Here are today's six recipes to try. Enjoy!
DATE NUT BREAD
Yield: 16 servings
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/391.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup diced dried dates
1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, for topping
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
Place the dried dates and water in a small saucepan; heat over medium heat until the water simmers; reduce the heat to low and simmer, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Make a well in the center.
In another medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla until well blended. Pour into the well of the flour mixture; stir just until combined (do not over-mix), about 1 minute. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack, 5-10 minutes, then remove from the pan and place on the rack to finish cooling.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 142; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 71 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Carbohydrates: 24 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat
TURKEY FAJITAS
Makes 6 fajitas, 6 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/707.shtml
Ingredients
2 tsp. fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tsp. finely chopped jalapeno pepper
3/4 pound turkey breast cutlets, diced
1/2 cup low-fat or fat-free plain yogurt
3/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
6 large (10-inch) flour tortillas, preferably whole-wheat
1 Tbsp. canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups Romaine lettuce, cut crosswise into strips
1 cup red, green or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine lime juice, garlic and jalapeno in a bowl. Add turkey, turn to coat and set aside.
Purée yogurt and cilantro in food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. (Sauce can be made ahead if refrigerated until ready to use. Remove from refrigerator early enough to bring sauce to room temperature before using.)
Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven until warm, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat until very hot. Add oil and tilt pan to coat evenly. Add turkey and stir-fry, stirring constantly, until cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer to a medium bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
On each tortilla, place a layer of shredded Romaine, and one-sixth of the turkey and the peppers. Add a spoonful of cilantro-yogurt sauce. Fold tortillas around filling and place on a serving platter. Serve with yogurt-cilantro sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 174; Protein: 18 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread/Starch, 3 Low-fat Meat
CHOCOLATE BANANA PARFAIT
Yield: 4 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/691.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 (0.8-ounce) box sugar-free chocolate pudding mix
2 medium bananas, 6 ounces each, peeled
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup reduced-fat frozen dairy whipped topping unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
4 fresh Bing cherries with stems for garnish (optional)
Directions
In a food processor or blender, combine yogurt and pudding mix until smooth.
Cut each banana into 6 pieces on the diagonal. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Place 2 banana quarters in each of 4 dessert parfait glasses or goblets.
Top with 1/4 of the pudding mix. Top each with 1 tablespoon whipped topping.
Using a fine sieve, sift a little cocoa powder on top of each serving. Sprinkle with walnuts and add a cherry on top, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 138; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 336 mg; Cholesterol: 4 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g ; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Exchanges: 1/2 bread/starch, 1 fruit
LEMONY ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Yield: 4 servings
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/32.shtml
Source: The Other Diabetes: Living and Eating Well with Type 2 Diabetes
Note: Roasted asparagus spears don't look as pretty as steamed, but the flavor is worth it.
Ingredients
1 lemon
1 pound fresh asparagus, wood stems removed
2 teaspoons olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Wash and dry the outside of the lemon. Make 2 teaspoons of lemon zest by grating the yellow outside peel with the fine side of a cheese grater. Wrap the lemon in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another use.
Toss the asparagus spears in a shallow dish with the lemon zest and olive oil.
Spread the asparagus in a heavy baking sheet; roast for 15 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, stir the asparagus to ensure even roasting. The asparagus are done when they are browned and slightly shriveled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 3 g, Carbohydrate: 5 g, Sodium: 5 mg, Potassium: 353 mg, Dietary Fiber: 1 g Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
MARINATED ARTICHOKE APPETIZERS
Yield: 24 appetizers
Serving Size: 1 appetizer
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/776.shtml
Ingredients
24 marinated artichoke quarters, drained
24 cherry or grape tomatoes
8-ounce block reduced-fat white cheddar or Swiss cheese, cut into 24 cubes
Directions
Skewer one artichoke piece, tomato, and cheese cube onto a toothpick. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 37; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 2.1 g; Sodium: 92 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg ; Saturated Fat: 0.6 g ; Carbohydrates: 1.8 g; Exchanges: 1/3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1/3 Vegetable
SPANISH BLACK BEAN SOUP
Yield: 6 servings (1 cup each)
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/402.shtml
Ingredients
2 teaspoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, minced
1 teaspoon fresh minced oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
3 cups cooked black beans (from scratch; or canned, rinsed, and drained)
1-1/2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large stockpot, over medium-high heat, heat the 2 teaspoons chicken broth and 1 teaspoon oil. Add the garlic and onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add the oregano, cumin, and chili powder and stir for another minute. Add the red pepper and carrot and saute for 2 minutes.
Puree 1-1/2 cups of the black beans in a blender or food processor. Add the pureed beans to the pot. Add the remaining 1-1/2 cups of the whole beans, chicken broth, and red wine. Simmer and let cook for 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 149; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 134 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Very Lean Meat
DATE NUT BREAD
Yield: 16 servings
Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/391.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup diced dried dates
1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, for topping
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
Place the dried dates and water in a small saucepan; heat over medium heat until the water simmers; reduce the heat to low and simmer, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Make a well in the center.
In another medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla until well blended. Pour into the well of the flour mixture; stir just until combined (do not over-mix), about 1 minute. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack, 5-10 minutes, then remove from the pan and place on the rack to finish cooling.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 142; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 71 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Carbohydrates: 24 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat
TURKEY FAJITAS
Makes 6 fajitas, 6 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/707.shtml
Ingredients
2 tsp. fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tsp. finely chopped jalapeno pepper
3/4 pound turkey breast cutlets, diced
1/2 cup low-fat or fat-free plain yogurt
3/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
6 large (10-inch) flour tortillas, preferably whole-wheat
1 Tbsp. canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups Romaine lettuce, cut crosswise into strips
1 cup red, green or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine lime juice, garlic and jalapeno in a bowl. Add turkey, turn to coat and set aside.
Purée yogurt and cilantro in food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. (Sauce can be made ahead if refrigerated until ready to use. Remove from refrigerator early enough to bring sauce to room temperature before using.)
Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven until warm, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat until very hot. Add oil and tilt pan to coat evenly. Add turkey and stir-fry, stirring constantly, until cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer to a medium bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
On each tortilla, place a layer of shredded Romaine, and one-sixth of the turkey and the peppers. Add a spoonful of cilantro-yogurt sauce. Fold tortillas around filling and place on a serving platter. Serve with yogurt-cilantro sauce.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 174; Protein: 18 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread/Starch, 3 Low-fat Meat
CHOCOLATE BANANA PARFAIT
Yield: 4 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/691.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 (0.8-ounce) box sugar-free chocolate pudding mix
2 medium bananas, 6 ounces each, peeled
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup reduced-fat frozen dairy whipped topping unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
4 fresh Bing cherries with stems for garnish (optional)
Directions
In a food processor or blender, combine yogurt and pudding mix until smooth.
Cut each banana into 6 pieces on the diagonal. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Place 2 banana quarters in each of 4 dessert parfait glasses or goblets.
Top with 1/4 of the pudding mix. Top each with 1 tablespoon whipped topping.
Using a fine sieve, sift a little cocoa powder on top of each serving. Sprinkle with walnuts and add a cherry on top, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 138; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 336 mg; Cholesterol: 4 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g ; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Exchanges: 1/2 bread/starch, 1 fruit
LEMONY ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Yield: 4 servings
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/32.shtml
Source: The Other Diabetes: Living and Eating Well with Type 2 Diabetes
Note: Roasted asparagus spears don't look as pretty as steamed, but the flavor is worth it.
Ingredients
1 lemon
1 pound fresh asparagus, wood stems removed
2 teaspoons olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Wash and dry the outside of the lemon. Make 2 teaspoons of lemon zest by grating the yellow outside peel with the fine side of a cheese grater. Wrap the lemon in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another use.
Toss the asparagus spears in a shallow dish with the lemon zest and olive oil.
Spread the asparagus in a heavy baking sheet; roast for 15 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, stir the asparagus to ensure even roasting. The asparagus are done when they are browned and slightly shriveled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 3 g, Carbohydrate: 5 g, Sodium: 5 mg, Potassium: 353 mg, Dietary Fiber: 1 g Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
MARINATED ARTICHOKE APPETIZERS
Yield: 24 appetizers
Serving Size: 1 appetizer
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/776.shtml
Ingredients
24 marinated artichoke quarters, drained
24 cherry or grape tomatoes
8-ounce block reduced-fat white cheddar or Swiss cheese, cut into 24 cubes
Directions
Skewer one artichoke piece, tomato, and cheese cube onto a toothpick. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 37; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 2.1 g; Sodium: 92 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg ; Saturated Fat: 0.6 g ; Carbohydrates: 1.8 g; Exchanges: 1/3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1/3 Vegetable
SPANISH BLACK BEAN SOUP
Yield: 6 servings (1 cup each)
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/402.shtml
Ingredients
2 teaspoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, minced
1 teaspoon fresh minced oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
3 cups cooked black beans (from scratch; or canned, rinsed, and drained)
1-1/2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large stockpot, over medium-high heat, heat the 2 teaspoons chicken broth and 1 teaspoon oil. Add the garlic and onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add the oregano, cumin, and chili powder and stir for another minute. Add the red pepper and carrot and saute for 2 minutes.
Puree 1-1/2 cups of the black beans in a blender or food processor. Add the pureed beans to the pot. Add the remaining 1-1/2 cups of the whole beans, chicken broth, and red wine. Simmer and let cook for 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 149; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 134 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Very Lean Meat
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