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Thursday, February 11, 2021

Diabetic Thursday

It's time for another Diabetic Thursday.

It's usually only a matter of time before a family is affected by diabetes. And one of the things that changes is how the family approaches food. There are quite a few resources, at doctors' offices, the internet (check out Diabetic Gourmet, American Diabetes Association, and Diabetes Self-Management, for starters), and your local hospitals to find helpful hints.

And now, on to today's offerings, including Turkey, Spinach and Apple Wraps and Raspberry-Almond Bar Cookies. Enjoy!

MERINGUE TARTLETS WITH PEARS AND SHAVED CHOCOLATE

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings.

View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cheesy-pesto-stuffed-mushrooms

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cheesy-pesto-stuffed-mushrooms/print/

Ingredients

1 cup water

1 cup orange juice without pulp

2 cloves

4 ripe pears - Bosc or Anjou varieties (peeled, halved and cored)

1 Tbsp. plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided

4 large, room temperature egg whites

Dash of cream of tartar

Dash of salt

2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. shaved chocolate, from a good-quality dark chocolate bar

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large baking pan, combine water, orange juice, 1 Tbsp. sugar and cloves. Add pears.

Poach pears in the oven until soft. Remove pears from liquid and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until the eggs are frothy (about 1 minute).

With the mixer at high speed, add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Beat for roughly 6 minutes or until stiff, glossy peaks form.

Drop the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet in eight 3- to 4-inch-diameter rounds, smoothing the edges.

Bake for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, but leave the meringues in the oven for about 12 hours. Do not open the oven door.

When ready to serve, gently peel the meringues off the parchment paper.

Place each pear half in a bowl and top with one meringue.

To garnish, shave chocolate from the side of the chocolate bar using a vegetable peeler.

Note, it may help if the chocolate bar is cold, so refrigerate for several minutes prior.

Garnish each meringue with 1 teaspoon shaved chocolate.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 117; Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g: Fiber: 3 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

TANGY APPLE SLAW

This recipe begins, “A take-off on the traditional creamy version of coleslaw - chopped apples add crunch and a hint of sweetness.”

Recipe Yield: Serves: 6

View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tangy-apple-slaw

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tangy-apple-slaw/print/

Ingredients

4 cups shredded green cabbage

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup chopped unpeeled apple (1 medium)

1/2 cup thinly sliced red or green bell pepper strips

2/3 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/3 cup reduced fat sour cream

3 tablespoons Equal ® Spoonful or Granulated*

1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/8 teaspoon pepper

* May substitute 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine cabbage, carrots, apple and pepper strips in medium size bowl.

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Equal, mustard, lemon juice and pepper.

Spoon Equal mixture over cabbage mixture; toss to combine.

Refrigerate, covered, 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 152; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 331 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 vegetable, 2 fat

RASPBERRY-ALMOND BAR COOKIES

This recipe begins, “An easy to make bar cookie that is filled with flavor rich raspberry spreadable fruit. This buttery treat has 31% fewer calories than the traditional recipe.”

Recipe Yield: Yield: 24 servings

View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/raspberry-almond-bar-cookies

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/raspberry-almond-bar-cookies/print/

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/8 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces

1 egg

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit

3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine flour, Equal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in egg, water and lemon peel. Mixture will be crumbly.

Press mixture evenly onto bottom of well-sprayed 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.

Remove pan from oven and spread raspberry fruit over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until raspberry fruit is bubbly. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 16 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

APPLE AND PEACH CHUTNEY TURKEY PATTIE

Recipe Yield: 4 servings.

View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-and-peach-chutney-turkey-pattie

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-and-peach-chutney-turkey-pattie/print/

Ingredients

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 apple, peeled, cored and finely diced

1/4 cup chopped green onion

1 clove garlic, finely diced

1 pound ground turkey

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/3 cup peach chutney

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In medium-size fry pan, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil.

Saute red onion, apple, green onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes, over medium-low heat.

Place ground turkey in large mixing bowl.

Add apple mixture, mustard, peach chutney, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Form into burgers.

In large fry pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil.

Cook burgers over medium heat until juices run clear, approximately 15 minutes.

Cooking time will depend on thickness of burgers. Turn once during cooking time.

Serve on whole wheat roll with side of baked chips.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 420; Fat: 26 g; Sodium: 370 mg; Cholesterol: 95 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g

TURKEY, SPINACH AND APPLE WRAP

Recipe Yield: Makes two wraps, or 2 servings

Source: AICR

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-spinach-and-apple-wrap.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise

2 tsp. honey mustard

2 whole-wheat lavash wraps or flour tortillas

2 cups (washed and dried) baby spinach leaves, loosely packed, or two large leaves of a soft leafy green lettuce

4 thin slices turkey breast (4 ounces)

1/4 Granny Smith apple, sliced paper-thin

Directions

Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Lay out both wraps. Spread the edges of each with the mayonnaise mixture. Leaving a margin free on the side closest to you, arrange a layer of greens on top of wraps. Top each layer with half the turkey. Evenly divide apple slices and lay lengthwise across turkey. Fold over the end of the wrap closest to you, then the two sides. Roll the wrap as tightly as possible toward the opposite side. Cover each wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate, seam side down, up to 4 hours before serving. When ready to serve, remove plastic wrap and cut each wrap in half, at an angle.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 234; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 294 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 2 Vegetable, 1 Fruit, 1-1/2 Fat

CHILI BANZOS

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 Servings (1/4 cup each)

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chili-banzos.

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans

Olive oil cooking spray

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce

1-2 teaspoons chili powder

1-2 teaspoons garlic powder

1-2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

2-3 dashes hot pepper sauce

Salt, to taste

Directions

Rinse beans, drain, and dry well on paper toweling.

Arrange beans in large skillet; spray generously with cooking spray. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beans begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Combine Worcestershire sauce, spices, and hot pepper sauce; pour over beans and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle lightly with salt.

Transfer beans to jelly roll pan; bake at 325 degrees F. until beans are very crisp on the outside, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring twice. Cool; store in airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 109; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 440 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Diabetic Thursday

It's time for another Diabetic Thursday.

It's usually only a matter of time before a family is affected by diabetes. And one of the things that changes is how the family approaches food. There are quite a few resources, at doctors' offices, the internet (check out Diabetic Gourmet, Diabetic Connect, and Diabetes Self-Management, for starters), and your local hospitals to find helpful hints.

And now, on to today's offerings, including Turkey Spinach and Apple Wraps and Raspberry-Almond Bar Cookies. Enjoy!

MERINGUE TARTLETS WITH PEARS AND SHAVED CHOCOLATE

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings.

View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cheesy-pesto-stuffed-mushrooms

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cheesy-pesto-stuffed-mushrooms/print/

Ingredients

1 cup water

1 cup orange juice without pulp

2 cloves

4 ripe pears - Bosc or Anjou varieties (peeled, halved and cored)

1 Tbsp. plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided

4 large, room temperature egg whites

Dash of cream of tartar

Dash of salt

2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. shaved chocolate, from a good-quality dark chocolate bar

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large baking pan, combine water, orange juice, 1 Tbsp. sugar and cloves. Add pears.

Poach pears in the oven until soft. Remove pears from liquid and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until the eggs are frothy (about 1 minute).

With the mixer at high speed, add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Beat for roughly 6 minutes or until stiff, glossy peaks form.

Drop the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet in eight 3- to 4-inch-diameter rounds, smoothing the edges.

Bake for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, but leave the meringues in the oven for about 12 hours. Do not open the oven door.

When ready to serve, gently peel the meringues off the parchment paper.

Place each pear half in a bowl and top with one meringue.

To garnish, shave chocolate from the side of the chocolate bar using a vegetable peeler.

Note, it may help if the chocolate bar is cold, so refrigerate for several minutes prior.

Garnish each meringue with 1 teaspoon shaved chocolate.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 117; Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g: Fiber: 3 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

TANGY APPLE SLAW

This recipe begins, “A take-off on the traditional creamy version of coleslaw - chopped apples add crunch and a hint of sweetness.”

Recipe Yield: Serves: 6

View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tangy-apple-slaw

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tangy-apple-slaw/print/

Ingredients

4 cups shredded green cabbage

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup chopped unpeeled apple (1 medium)

1/2 cup thinly sliced red or green bell pepper strips

2/3 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/3 cup reduced fat sour cream

3 tablespoons Equal ® Spoonful or Granulated*

1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/8 teaspoon pepper

* May substitute 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine cabbage, carrots, apple and pepper strips in medium size bowl.

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Equal, mustard, lemon juice and pepper.

Spoon Equal mixture over cabbage mixture; toss to combine.

Refrigerate, covered, 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 152; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 331 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 vegetable, 2 fat

RASPBERRY-ALMOND BAR COOKIES

This recipe begins, “An easy to make bar cookie that is filled with flavor rich raspberry spreadable fruit. This buttery treat has 31% fewer calories than the traditional recipe.”

Recipe Yield: Yield: 24 servings

View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/raspberry-almond-bar-cookies

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/raspberry-almond-bar-cookies/print/

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/8 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces

1 egg

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit

3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine flour, Equal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in egg, water and lemon peel. Mixture will be crumbly.

Press mixture evenly onto bottom of well-sprayed 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.

Remove pan from oven and spread raspberry fruit over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until raspberry fruit is bubbly. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 16 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

APPLE AND PEACH CHUTNEY TURKEY PATTIE

Recipe Yield: 4 servings.

View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-and-peach-chutney-turkey-pattie

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-and-peach-chutney-turkey-pattie/print/

Ingredients

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 apple, peeled, cored and finely diced

1/4 cup chopped green onion

1 clove garlic, finely diced

1 pound ground turkey

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/3 cup peach chutney

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In medium-size fry pan, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil.

Saute red onion, apple, green onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes, over medium-low heat.

Place ground turkey in large mixing bowl.

Add apple mixture, mustard, peach chutney, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Form into burgers.

In large fry pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil.

Cook burgers over medium heat until juices run clear, approximately 15 minutes.

Cooking time will depend on thickness of burgers. Turn once during cooking time.

Serve on whole wheat roll with side of baked chips.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 420; Fat: 26 g; Sodium: 370 mg; Cholesterol: 95 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g

TURKEY, SPINACH AND APPLE WRAP

Recipe Yield: Makes two wraps, or 2 servings

Source: AICR

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-spinach-and-apple-wrap.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise

2 tsp. honey mustard

2 whole-wheat lavash wraps or flour tortillas

2 cups (washed and dried) baby spinach leaves, loosely packed, or two large leaves of a soft leafy green lettuce

4 thin slices turkey breast (4 ounces)

1/4 Granny Smith apple, sliced paper-thin

Directions

Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Lay out both wraps. Spread the edges of each with the mayonnaise mixture. Leaving a margin free on the side closest to you, arrange a layer of greens on top of wraps. Top each layer with half the turkey. Evenly divide apple slices and lay lengthwise across turkey. Fold over the end of the wrap closest to you, then the two sides. Roll the wrap as tightly as possible toward the opposite side. Cover each wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate, seam side down, up to 4 hours before serving. When ready to serve, remove plastic wrap and cut each wrap in half, at an angle.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 234; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 294 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 2 Vegetable, 1 Fruit, 1-1/2 Fat

CHILI BANZOS

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 Servings (1/4 cup each)

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chili-banzos.

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans

Olive oil cooking spray

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce

1-2 teaspoons chili powder

1-2 teaspoons garlic powder

1-2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

2-3 dashes hot pepper sauce

Salt, to taste

Directions

Rinse beans, drain, and dry well on paper toweling.

Arrange beans in large skillet; spray generously with cooking spray. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beans begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Combine Worcestershire sauce, spices, and hot pepper sauce; pour over beans and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle lightly with salt.

Transfer beans to jelly roll pan; bake at 325 degrees F. until beans are very crisp on the outside, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring twice. Cool; store in airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 109; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 440 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Diabetic Thursday

It's time for another Diabetic Thursday.

It's usually only a matter of time before a family is affected by diabetes. And one of the things that changes is how the family approaches food. There are quite a few resources, at doctors' offices, the internet (check out Diabetic Gourmet, Diabetic Connect, and Diabetes Self-Management, for starters), and your local hospitals to find helpful hints.

And now, on to today's offerings, including Turkey Spinach and Apple Wraps and Raspberry-Almond Bar Cookies. Enjoy!

MERINGUE TARTLETS WITH PEARS AND SHAVED CHOCOLATE

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings.

View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cheesy-pesto-stuffed-mushrooms

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cheesy-pesto-stuffed-mushrooms/print/

Ingredients

1 cup water

1 cup orange juice without pulp

2 cloves

4 ripe pears - Bosc or Anjou varieties (peeled, halved and cored)

1 Tbsp. plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided

4 large, room temperature egg whites

Dash of cream of tartar

Dash of salt

2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. shaved chocolate, from a good-quality dark chocolate bar

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large baking pan, combine water, orange juice, 1 Tbsp. sugar and cloves. Add pears.

Poach pears in the oven until soft. Remove pears from liquid and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until the eggs are frothy (about 1 minute).

With the mixer at high speed, add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Beat for roughly 6 minutes or until stiff, glossy peaks form.

Drop the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet in eight 3- to 4-inch-diameter rounds, smoothing the edges.

Bake for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, but leave the meringues in the oven for about 12 hours. Do not open the oven door.

When ready to serve, gently peel the meringues off the parchment paper.

Place each pear half in a bowl and top with one meringue.

To garnish, shave chocolate from the side of the chocolate bar using a vegetable peeler.

Note, it may help if the chocolate bar is cold, so refrigerate for several minutes prior.

Garnish each meringue with 1 teaspoon shaved chocolate.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 117; Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g: Fiber: 3 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

TANGY APPLE SLAW

This recipe begins, “A take-off on the traditional creamy version of coleslaw - chopped apples add crunch and a hint of sweetness.”

Recipe Yield: Serves: 6

View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tangy-apple-slaw

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tangy-apple-slaw/print/

Ingredients

4 cups shredded green cabbage

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup chopped unpeeled apple (1 medium)

1/2 cup thinly sliced red or green bell pepper strips

2/3 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/3 cup reduced fat sour cream

3 tablespoons Equal ® Spoonful or Granulated*

1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/8 teaspoon pepper

* May substitute 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine cabbage, carrots, apple and pepper strips in medium size bowl.

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Equal, mustard, lemon juice and pepper.

Spoon Equal mixture over cabbage mixture; toss to combine.

Refrigerate, covered, 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 152; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 331 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 vegetable, 2 fat

RASPBERRY-ALMOND BAR COOKIES

This recipe begins, “An easy to make bar cookie that is filled with flavor rich raspberry spreadable fruit. This buttery treat has 31% fewer calories than the traditional recipe.”

Recipe Yield: Yield: 24 servings

View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/raspberry-almond-bar-cookies

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/raspberry-almond-bar-cookies/print/

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/8 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces

1 egg

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit

3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine flour, Equal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in egg, water and lemon peel. Mixture will be crumbly.

Press mixture evenly onto bottom of well-sprayed 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.

Remove pan from oven and spread raspberry fruit over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until raspberry fruit is bubbly. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 16 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

APPLE AND PEACH CHUTNEY TURKEY PATTIE

Recipe Yield: 4 servings.

View online: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-and-peach-chutney-turkey-pattie

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-and-peach-chutney-turkey-pattie/print/

Ingredients

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 apple, peeled, cored and finely diced

1/4 cup chopped green onion

1 clove garlic, finely diced

1 pound ground turkey

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/3 cup peach chutney

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In medium-size fry pan, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil.

Saute red onion, apple, green onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes, over medium-low heat.

Place ground turkey in large mixing bowl.

Add apple mixture, mustard, peach chutney, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Form into burgers.

In large fry pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil.

Cook burgers over medium heat until juices run clear, approximately 15 minutes.

Cooking time will depend on thickness of burgers. Turn once during cooking time.

Serve on whole wheat roll with side of baked chips.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 420; Fat: 26 g; Sodium: 370 mg; Cholesterol: 95 mg; Protein: 23 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g

MUSHROOM & CHICKEN SKILLET

This is fromDiabetes Self-Management and can be viewed online here.

Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1 1/2 cups.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 can (about 14 ounces) fat-free chicken broth

1/4 cup hot water

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

2 cups uncooked instant rice

8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) 98% fat-free cream of celery soup, undiluted

Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Cook chicken in broth and water in 12-inch nonstick skillet until mixture comes to a full boil. Stir in thyme and rice. Place mushrooms on top. (Do not stir mushrooms into rice.) Cover skillet; turn off heat and let stand 5 minutes.

Stir in soup; cook over low heat 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Tip: Serve with mixed greens salad and sliced fresh strawberries.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 277 calories, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 32 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 67 mg, Sodium: 774 mg, Fiber: 2 g

Exchanges per serving: 2 Bread/Starch, 3 Meat.

TURKEY, SPINACH AND APPLE WRAP

Recipe Yield: Makes two wraps, or 2 servings

Source: AICR

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-spinach-and-apple-wrap.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise

2 tsp. honey mustard

2 whole-wheat lavash wraps or flour tortillas

2 cups (washed and dried) baby spinach leaves, loosely packed, or two large leaves of a soft leafy green lettuce

4 thin slices turkey breast (4 ounces)

1/4 Granny Smith apple, sliced paper-thin

Directions

Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Lay out both wraps. Spread the edges of each with the mayonnaise mixture. Leaving a margin free on the side closest to you, arrange a layer of greens on top of wraps. Top each layer with half the turkey. Evenly divide apple slices and lay lengthwise across turkey. Fold over the end of the wrap closest to you, then the two sides. Roll the wrap as tightly as possible toward the opposite side. Cover each wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate, seam side down, up to 4 hours before serving. When ready to serve, remove plastic wrap and cut each wrap in half, at an angle.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 234; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 294 mg; Protein: 20 g; Carbohydrates: 27 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 2 Vegetable, 1 Fruit, 1-1/2 Fat

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Diabetic Thursday

It's Diabetic Thursday. If you've ever wondered if diabetic food can be interesting, today's post will prove how good diabetic food can be. Here are six recipes to help you through the day, including Chipotle Pepper Jack Sliders and 15-Minute Chili. Enjoy!

TURKEY BREAST PROVENCAL WITH VEGETABLES

Yield: 12 servings

Source: The National Turkey Federation

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/507.shtml

Ingredients

1 Cup TURKEY BROTH or reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/4 Cup dry white wine

1/4 Cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 Head garlic, cloves separated, unpeeled

1 Bag (10 ounces) frozen whole petite onions

2 Teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed

1 Teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 Teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

1/4 Teaspoon black pepper

6 plum tomatoes, quartered

1 Box (9 ounces) frozen or fresh artichoke hearts, slightly thawed

10 ounces frozen or fresh asparagus spears, slightly thawed

1 Can (3-1/4 ounces) pitted black olives, drained

As needed olive oil, salt and black pepper

1 (4-1/2 pounds) BONE-IN TURKEY BREAST

Directions

In 9-X 13-inch baking pan combine broth, wine, lemon juice, garlic, onions, rosemary, thyme, salt, fennel seeds and pepper. Cover pan with foil. Heat 20 minutes in a preheated 325 degree F oven.

Remove pan from oven. Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, asparagus and olives in a pile in the center of the pan.

Rub turkey breast with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place turkey breast, breast side up, on top of vegetables. Float foil over top of turkey and roast 1 hour. Remove foil and roast an additional 1 hour or until food thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast registers 170 degrees F. Baste turkey and vegetables frequently with pan juices.

Remove turkey and vegetables to a serving platter. Reserve 6 cloves of garlic and pan juices.

Remove any skin from reserved garlic. Combine garlic with pan juices in food processor bowl, fitted with metal blade. Process 30 to 60 seconds until mixture is smooth. Reheat sauce to piping hot.

To serve, pass sauce to pour over turkey and vegetables.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 289; Protein: 36 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 349 mg; Cholesterol: 100 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g

CHIPOTLE PEPPER JACK SLIDERS

This recipe begins, “Lean ground beef mini-burgers, or sliders, are kicked up with chipotle chili and topped with spicy pepper jack cheese.”

Makes 8 sliders (mini-burgers)

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1227.shtml

Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)

9 small whole wheat hamburger buns, split, divided

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder

2 slices pepper Jack cheese, cut in quarters

Directions

Tear one hamburger bun into pieces. Place in food processor or blender container. Cover; pulse on and off, to form fine crumbs.

Combine bread crumbs, beef, garlic and chili powder in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into eight 1/2-inch thick mini patties.

Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 10 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160F, turning occasionally. Evenly top with cheese during last minute of grilling.

Place burgers on bottoms of remaining eight buns. Top with desired Toppings. Close sandwiches.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 201; Protein: 16 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 266 mg; Cholesterol: 40 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g

APPLE AND PEACH CHUTNEY TURKEY PATTIE

Yield: 4 servings.

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1312.shtml

Ingredients

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 apple, peeled, cored and finely diced

1/4 cup chopped green onion

1 clove garlic, finely diced

1 pound ground turkey

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/3 cup peach chutney

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In medium-size fry pan, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil. Saute red onion, apple, green onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes, over medium-low heat.

Place ground turkey in large mixing bowl. Add apple mixture, mustard, peach chutney, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Form into burgers.

In large fry pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil. Cook burgers over medium heat until juices run clear, approximately 15 minutes. Cooking time will depend on thickness of burgers. Turn once during cooking time. Serve on whole wheat roll with side of baked chips.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 420; Protein: 23 g; Fat: 26 g; Sodium: 370 mg; Cholesterol: 95 mg; Carbohydrates: 25 g

SIMPLE CHICKEN MOLE

In a Mexican mole sauce, the chocolate isn't even sweetened. Sliced red peppers, sauteed onions and grated carrots are delicious accompaniments for this chicken with chocolatey sauce.

Makes 4 servings.

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/686.shtmlIngredients

1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 3 oz. each

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 clove minced garlic

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. ground coriander

1-1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp. chipotle or regular chili powder

1/4 cup no-sodium diced tomatoes with juice

2 Tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted for 3-4 minutes

2 Tbsp. raisins

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed

Salt, to taste

2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

In large skillet, heat tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken to pan and saute, turning once, until cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and place in oven to keep warm.

Add remaining oil to pan. Add onion to skillet and saute for 3 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add cumin, coriander, cocoa powder and chili powder, stirring to coat onions well. Add tomatoes, almonds, raisins, broth and salt. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Transfer to blender and puree until smooth, adding more chicken broth if needed, for desired consistency. Place chicken on serving dish and pour sauce over top. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 21 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 280 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

15-MINUTE CHILI

Serving Size: 1 cup

Serves 4

Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/236.shtml

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey

1 (15 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 can low-fat, low sodium chicken broth

1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained (flavored with chilies if you can find it)

1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

In a large non-stick saucepan, brown the ground turkey until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 293; Protein: 33 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 596 mg; Cholesterol: 63 mg ; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Exchanges: 2 Starch, 4 Very Lean Meat

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE

Servings: 10

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/188.shtml

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Ingredients

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell

1 cup fruit sweetener

1 tablespoon cornmeal

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoon cornstarch

3 eggs

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoon very strong coffee or espresso, prepared

24 pecan halves

Directions

Prepare pastry and place in 9" pie pan.

In large bowl, combine fruit sweetener, cornmeal and applesauce.

Beat with an electric mixer.

In a small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth.

Add to fruit sweetener mixture and blend.

Beat in eggs, one at a time.

Stir in the vanilla and coffee.

Pour mixture into pie shell.

Decorate top with pecan halves.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until custard is set, at 375F.

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 Bread, 1 Fruit, 2 Fat