It's Diabetic Thursday, the time of week to explore how truly yummy diabetic food can be. Yes, it really can taste good, as today's six recipes prove, including Chocolate Filled Cake Roll and Lemon Basil Pesto with Fresh Vegetables. Enjoy!
LEMON CAESAR SALAD
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
Source: Manitoba Canola Growers Association
Photo & Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1213.shtml
Ingredients
1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and trimmed, cut into bite size pieces
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2 oz) can anchovies
1 cup canola oil
4 thick slices whole grain bread, cut into cubes
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
dash of pepper
1 Tbsp Italian parsley, very finely chopped
Directions
In a large salad bowl, prepare lettuce and toss with tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the dressing.
Combine lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, lemon zest, freshly ground pepper and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. With processor running, add canola oil in a fine stream and continue to blend until smooth.
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Toss bread with canola oil, Parmesan cheese, pepper and Italian parsley. Spread on lightly greased baking sheet and bake about 20 minutes, until croutons are golden.
Pour desired amount of dressing over salad, add croutons and toss lightly. Top the salad with additional Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 490 ; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 46 g ; Sodium: 570 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 4.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE ROLL
Servings: 4 (1/2 cup)
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/118.shtml
Ingredients
Cake:
5 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
3 packets of Sweet'n Low
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling:
2 cups skim milk
1 package sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix
Topping:
2 teaspoons sugar-free cocoa mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Grease and line the bottom of a 10x15" jelly roll pan with waxed paper.
Beat eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.
Sprinkle sugar, Sweet'n Low and vanilla over eggs; continue beating for 2 minutes.
Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together.
Sprinkle half the mixture over batter; fold in with spatula.
Repeat with remaining flour mixture.
Spread batter evenly in pan.
Bake on center rack in oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched.
Arrange a towel on work surface and cover with aluminum foil.
Loosen edges of cake; unmold on foil.
Roll cake jelly roll style, using towel as a guide.
Leave cake rolled until it cools into jelly roll shape.
To make filling, blend milk with pudding mix according to package directions.
Refrigerate pudding until it thickens.
Unroll cake, spread evenly with pudding, and reroll.
Lightly sprinkle sugar-free cocoa over the top to decorate.
Cut into 1" slices and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 197 mg; Cholesterol: 92 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1/2 Skim Milk; 1/2 Fat; 1 Starch
BLACK BEAN AND CHORIZO SOUP
This recipe begins, "This hearty Black bean soup will warm you up on a cold day."
Yield: 10 servings. 1/2 cup per serving.
Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourment.com/recipes/html/1204.shtml
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 onion, cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
1 ancho chile, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 pasilla pepper, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 (19 oz) can black beans
1 bouquet garni (1 Tbsp each dried cilantro, oregano, marjoram wrapped in cheesecloth)*
1 lime, halved
4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp mezcal or tequila
Salt to taste
6 Tbsp chorizo, fried and crumbled
6 Tbsp low-fat buttermilk
* Bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs used to prepare soup, stock and various stews. The bouquet is boiled with other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. To make the bouquet, use 1 Tbsp each of dried cilantro, oregano and marjoram and place in cheesecloth to form a bundle.
Directions
In deep pan or pot, heat canola oil at high heat and add onion. Saute until brown and add garlic. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes and peppers. Cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Combine black beans, bouquet garni, limes and broth with mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Add mezcal or tequila, salt and discard lime halves and herbs. Cook 10 minutes. Blend and season to taste.
Garnish with buttermilk and chorizo.
Tip: If too thick, add more broth
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 7 g ; Sodium: 310 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g
LEMON BASIL PESTO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/914.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp. soft silken tofu
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" strips
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
Directions
In food processor, pulse basil and spinach until finely chopped. Add nuts and cheese. Whirl until nuts are finely chopped. Add tofu, salt and pepper. With motor running, drizzle in oil. Add lemon zest and whirl to blend. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Makes 1 cup pesto.
To serve, scoop pesto into serving bowl. Set bowl in center of a plate and arrange pepper strips and tomatoes around it. Provide toothpicks so tomatoes can be neatly dipped.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 180 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
TART CHERRY PIE
This comes from Diabetic Connect, and starts off, "Tart cherries in a sweet, creamy filling make this a pie that's sure to please."
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) cans pitted tart cherries (in water - no syrup)
1 large box cook & serve sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 small box sugar-free cherry gelatin
Sugar substitute to equal 4 teaspoon sugar
1 baked 9-inch almond flour pie crust (recipe below)
1 1/4 cups almond flour
3 packets of Splenda
4 tablespoons softened butter
Directions
Drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside.
In a saucepan, combine cherry juice and dry pudding mix. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin powder and sweetener until dissolved. Stir in the cherries; transfer to pie shell. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.
Pie Crust: Combine almond flour, splenda, and butter to form a pastry dough. Evenly spread dough in pie tin and bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes until browned.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories 176; Sodium 293 mg; Cholesterol 0; Carbohydrate 24 gm; Protein 3 gm; Fat 8 gm; Diabetic Exchange1 starch; 1/2 fruit
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS
Yield: 48 servings
Print Version & Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/788.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light butter, softened
1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
1/3 cup packed Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg
1 (12 ounce) package Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 48 mini-muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
Combine butter, Splenda Sugar Blend, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend and vanilla in large bowl; beat at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas and egg.
Gradually mix in flour mixture; stir in morsels. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan, filling cups 2/3 full.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on wire rack. Remove muffins from pans to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 35; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Diabetic Thursday
It's Diabetic Thursday, the time of week to explore how truly yummy diabetic food can be. Yes, it really can taste good, as today's six recipes prove, including Chocolate Filled Cake Roll and Lemon Basil Pesto with Fresh Vegetables. Enjoy!
LEMON CAESAR SALAD
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
Source: Manitoba Canola Growers Association
Photo & Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1213.shtml
Ingredients
1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and trimmed, cut into bite size pieces
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2 oz) can anchovies
1 cup canola oil
4 thick slices whole grain bread, cut into cubes
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
dash of pepper
1 Tbsp Italian parsley, very finely chopped
Directions
In a large salad bowl, prepare lettuce and toss with tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the dressing.
Combine lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, lemon zest, freshly ground pepper and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. With processor running, add canola oil in a fine stream and continue to blend until smooth.
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Toss bread with canola oil, Parmesan cheese, pepper and Italian parsley. Spread on lightly greased baking sheet and bake about 20 minutes, until croutons are golden.
Pour desired amount of dressing over salad, add croutons and toss lightly. Top the salad with additional Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 490 ; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 46 g ; Sodium: 570 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 4.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE ROLL
Servings: 4 (1/2 cup)
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/118.shtml
Ingredients
Cake:
5 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
3 packets of Sweet'n Low
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling:
2 cups skim milk
1 package sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix
Topping:
2 teaspoons sugar-free cocoa mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Grease and line the bottom of a 10x15" jelly roll pan with waxed paper.
Beat eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.
Sprinkle sugar, Sweet'n Low and vanilla over eggs; continue beating for 2 minutes.
Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together.
Sprinkle half the mixture over batter; fold in with spatula.
Repeat with remaining flour mixture.
Spread batter evenly in pan.
Bake on center rack in oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched.
Arrange a towel on work surface and cover with aluminum foil.
Loosen edges of cake; unmold on foil.
Roll cake jelly roll style, using towel as a guide.
Leave cake rolled until it cools into jelly roll shape.
To make filling, blend milk with pudding mix according to package directions.
Refrigerate pudding until it thickens.
Unroll cake, spread evenly with pudding, and reroll.
Lightly sprinkle sugar-free cocoa over the top to decorate.
Cut into 1" slices and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 197 mg; Cholesterol: 92 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1/2 Skim Milk; 1/2 Fat; 1 Starch
BLACK BEAN AND CHORIZO SOUP
This recipe begins, "This hearty Black bean soup will warm you up on a cold day."
Yield: 10 servings. 1/2 cup per serving.
Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourment.com/recipes/html/1204.shtml
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 onion, cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
1 ancho chile, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 pasilla pepper, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 (19 oz) can black beans
1 bouquet garni (1 Tbsp each dried cilantro, oregano, marjoram wrapped in cheesecloth)*
1 lime, halved
4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp mezcal or tequila
Salt to taste
6 Tbsp chorizo, fried and crumbled
6 Tbsp low-fat buttermilk
* Bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs used to prepare soup, stock and various stews. The bouquet is boiled with other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. To make the bouquet, use 1 Tbsp each of dried cilantro, oregano and marjoram and place in cheesecloth to form a bundle.
Directions
In deep pan or pot, heat canola oil at high heat and add onion. Saute until brown and add garlic. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes and peppers. Cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Combine black beans, bouquet garni, limes and broth with mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Add mezcal or tequila, salt and discard lime halves and herbs. Cook 10 minutes. Blend and season to taste.
Garnish with buttermilk and chorizo.
Tip: If too thick, add more broth
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 7 g ; Sodium: 310 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g
LEMON BASIL PESTO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/914.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp. soft silken tofu
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" strips
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
Directions
In food processor, pulse basil and spinach until finely chopped. Add nuts and cheese. Whirl until nuts are finely chopped. Add tofu, salt and pepper. With motor running, drizzle in oil. Add lemon zest and whirl to blend. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Makes 1 cup pesto.
To serve, scoop pesto into serving bowl. Set bowl in center of a plate and arrange pepper strips and tomatoes around it. Provide toothpicks so tomatoes can be neatly dipped.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 180 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
TART CHERRY PIE
This comes from Diabetic Connect, and starts off, "Tart cherries in a sweet, creamy filling make this a pie that's sure to please."
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) cans pitted tart cherries (in water - no syrup)
1 large box cook & serve sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 small box sugar-free cherry gelatin
Sugar substitute to equal 4 teaspoon sugar
1 baked 9-inch almond flour pie crust (recipe below)
1 1/4 cups almond flour
3 packets of Splenda
4 tablespoons softened butter
Directions
Drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside.
In a saucepan, combine cherry juice and dry pudding mix. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin powder and sweetener until dissolved. Stir in the cherries; transfer to pie shell. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.
Pie Crust: Combine almond flour, splenda, and butter to form a pastry dough. Evenly spread dough in pie tin and bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes until browned.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories 176; Sodium 293 mg; Cholesterol 0; Carbohydrate 24 gm; Protein 3 gm; Fat 8 gm; Diabetic Exchange1 starch; 1/2 fruit
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS
Yield: 48 servings
Print Version & Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/788.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light butter, softened
1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
1/3 cup packed Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg
1 (12 ounce) package Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 48 mini-muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
Combine butter, Splenda Sugar Blend, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend and vanilla in large bowl; beat at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas and egg.
Gradually mix in flour mixture; stir in morsels. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan, filling cups 2/3 full.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on wire rack. Remove muffins from pans to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 35; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
LEMON CAESAR SALAD
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
Source: Manitoba Canola Growers Association
Photo & Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1213.shtml
Ingredients
1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and trimmed, cut into bite size pieces
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2 oz) can anchovies
1 cup canola oil
4 thick slices whole grain bread, cut into cubes
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
dash of pepper
1 Tbsp Italian parsley, very finely chopped
Directions
In a large salad bowl, prepare lettuce and toss with tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the dressing.
Combine lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, lemon zest, freshly ground pepper and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. With processor running, add canola oil in a fine stream and continue to blend until smooth.
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Toss bread with canola oil, Parmesan cheese, pepper and Italian parsley. Spread on lightly greased baking sheet and bake about 20 minutes, until croutons are golden.
Pour desired amount of dressing over salad, add croutons and toss lightly. Top the salad with additional Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 490 ; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 46 g ; Sodium: 570 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 4.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE ROLL
Servings: 4 (1/2 cup)
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/118.shtml
Ingredients
Cake:
5 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
3 packets of Sweet'n Low
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling:
2 cups skim milk
1 package sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix
Topping:
2 teaspoons sugar-free cocoa mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Grease and line the bottom of a 10x15" jelly roll pan with waxed paper.
Beat eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.
Sprinkle sugar, Sweet'n Low and vanilla over eggs; continue beating for 2 minutes.
Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together.
Sprinkle half the mixture over batter; fold in with spatula.
Repeat with remaining flour mixture.
Spread batter evenly in pan.
Bake on center rack in oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched.
Arrange a towel on work surface and cover with aluminum foil.
Loosen edges of cake; unmold on foil.
Roll cake jelly roll style, using towel as a guide.
Leave cake rolled until it cools into jelly roll shape.
To make filling, blend milk with pudding mix according to package directions.
Refrigerate pudding until it thickens.
Unroll cake, spread evenly with pudding, and reroll.
Lightly sprinkle sugar-free cocoa over the top to decorate.
Cut into 1" slices and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 197 mg; Cholesterol: 92 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1/2 Skim Milk; 1/2 Fat; 1 Starch
BLACK BEAN AND CHORIZO SOUP
This recipe begins, "This hearty Black bean soup will warm you up on a cold day."
Yield: 10 servings. 1/2 cup per serving.
Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourment.com/recipes/html/1204.shtml
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 onion, cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
1 ancho chile, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 pasilla pepper, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 (19 oz) can black beans
1 bouquet garni (1 Tbsp each dried cilantro, oregano, marjoram wrapped in cheesecloth)*
1 lime, halved
4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp mezcal or tequila
Salt to taste
6 Tbsp chorizo, fried and crumbled
6 Tbsp low-fat buttermilk
* Bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs used to prepare soup, stock and various stews. The bouquet is boiled with other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. To make the bouquet, use 1 Tbsp each of dried cilantro, oregano and marjoram and place in cheesecloth to form a bundle.
Directions
In deep pan or pot, heat canola oil at high heat and add onion. Saute until brown and add garlic. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes and peppers. Cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Combine black beans, bouquet garni, limes and broth with mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Add mezcal or tequila, salt and discard lime halves and herbs. Cook 10 minutes. Blend and season to taste.
Garnish with buttermilk and chorizo.
Tip: If too thick, add more broth
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 7 g ; Sodium: 310 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g
LEMON BASIL PESTO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/914.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp. soft silken tofu
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" strips
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
Directions
In food processor, pulse basil and spinach until finely chopped. Add nuts and cheese. Whirl until nuts are finely chopped. Add tofu, salt and pepper. With motor running, drizzle in oil. Add lemon zest and whirl to blend. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Makes 1 cup pesto.
To serve, scoop pesto into serving bowl. Set bowl in center of a plate and arrange pepper strips and tomatoes around it. Provide toothpicks so tomatoes can be neatly dipped.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 180 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
TART CHERRY PIE
This comes from Diabetic Connect, and starts off, "Tart cherries in a sweet, creamy filling make this a pie that's sure to please."
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) cans pitted tart cherries (in water - no syrup)
1 large box cook & serve sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 small box sugar-free cherry gelatin
Sugar substitute to equal 4 teaspoon sugar
1 baked 9-inch almond flour pie crust (recipe below)
1 1/4 cups almond flour
3 packets of Splenda
4 tablespoons softened butter
Directions
Drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside.
In a saucepan, combine cherry juice and dry pudding mix. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin powder and sweetener until dissolved. Stir in the cherries; transfer to pie shell. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.
Pie Crust: Combine almond flour, splenda, and butter to form a pastry dough. Evenly spread dough in pie tin and bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes until browned.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories 176; Sodium 293 mg; Cholesterol 0; Carbohydrate 24 gm; Protein 3 gm; Fat 8 gm; Diabetic Exchange1 starch; 1/2 fruit
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS
Yield: 48 servings
Print Version & Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/788.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light butter, softened
1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
1/3 cup packed Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg
1 (12 ounce) package Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 48 mini-muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
Combine butter, Splenda Sugar Blend, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend and vanilla in large bowl; beat at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas and egg.
Gradually mix in flour mixture; stir in morsels. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan, filling cups 2/3 full.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on wire rack. Remove muffins from pans to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 35; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Diabetic Thursday
It's time for another Diabetic Thursday. Check out the Chunky Chicken and Vegetable Soup, go on to the Strip Steaks with Broiled Asparagus, then check out the rest of today's yummy recipes. Enjoy!
BAKED APPLES BURNETTE
Yield: 4 servings
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/743.shtml
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/24.shtml
Ingredients
4 MacIntosh or Rome apples
2 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Few drops pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Core apples and peel away about 1/2 inch of skin from top of each. Prick each a few times with a fork.
Fill each core with raisins, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and a drop of vanilla.
Place apples in a baking dish and add water mixed with orange juice.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes until apples are soft, basting occasionally with liquid. Serve warm or chilled with syrup.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 96; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 2 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit
CHUNKY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP
This came from a diabetic recipe magazine years ago; I wish I had noted it better than that. If anyone recognizes this and where it's from, please comment and let me know. (Thanks!) Serves 4.
Ingredients
1 Tbs canola oil
1 boneless skinless chicken breast (4 ounces), diced
1/2 C chopped green bell pepper
1/2 C thinly sliced celery
2 green onions, sliced
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 C water
1/2 cup sliced carrots
2 Tbs cream
1 TBS finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/8 tsp black pepper
Directions
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken; cook & stir 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Add bell pepper, celery & onions. Cook & stir 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add broth, water, carrots, cream, parsley, thyme & black pepper. Simmer 10 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Per serving: Calories 130; Total fat 8g (Sat fat 3g); Protein 9g; Carbohydrate 5g; Cholesterol 27mg; Sodium 895mg; Dietary fiber 1g; Exchange: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 Fat
MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
Yield: 10 servings. Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups. May be viewed online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1206.shtml
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
4 celery stalks, sliced
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp red pepper flakes
8 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2/3 cup lentils
1 can (19 oz) tomatoes, chopped
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 lbs cooked chicken, cubed
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1 small avocado, peeled and sliced
Directions
In Dutch oven, heat canola oil. Add garlic, onion and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender. Season with black pepper, cumin and red pepper flakes.
Add chicken stock, lentils, tomatoes and carrots. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
Add chicken, zucchini and peas.
Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Garnish with avocado slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 250; Protein: 33 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 280 mg; Cholesterol: 75 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
STRIP STEAKS WITH BROILED ASPARAGUS
Yield: 2 servings
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Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/76.shtml
Ingredients
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (8 ounces) boneless beef top loin (strip) steak, cut about 3/4-inch thick, trimmed of all fat
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cracked or coarsely ground black pepper
8 - 10 (6 ounces) thin asparagus spears, trimmed
2 teaspoons garlic-flavored olive oil or regular olive oil
Sauce:
1/2 cup low-salt beef broth
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions
Rub steak on both sides with a mixture of garlic and pepper. Place asparagus in shallow dish and drizzle with oil.
For sauce, in a medium skillet stir together broth and wine. Cook over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced in volume to 1/4 cup. Whisk in mustard. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Preheat the broiler. Spray an unheated broiler pan with cooking spray and place steak on it. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium, turning once and place asparagus into the pan next to the steak for the last two minutes of broiling.
Spoon sauce onto a plate. Cut steak in half crosswise and place atop sauce. Top with asparagus spears.
Serving size: 3 ounces cooked beef top loin steak with 2 tablespoons sauce and four spears of asparagus
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 226; Protein: 26 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 58 mg; Cholesterol: 67 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g; Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat, 1/2 Vegetable
LEMON BASIL PESTO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/914.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp. soft silken tofu
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" strips
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
Directions
In food processor, pulse basil and spinach until finely chopped. Add nuts and cheese. Whirl until nuts are finely chopped. Add tofu, salt and pepper.
With motor running, drizzle in oil. Add lemon zest and whirl to blend. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Makes 1 cup pesto.
To serve, scoop pesto into serving bowl. Set bowl in center of a plate and arrange pepper strips and tomatoes around it. Provide toothpicks so tomatoes can be neatly dipped.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 180 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
GRANNY SMITH APPLE TART
Yield: 1 tart (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/501.shtml
Ingredients
1 refrigerated fill-and-bake pie crust (7 to 7-1/2 ounces)
3 large Granny Smith apples (about 1-1/2 pounds total), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sour half-and-half, or 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Put the pie crust into a 9-inch-diameter tart pan with a removable bottom; press the crust against the fluted edge and trim off any pastry that extends over the top. Roll the trimmed dough into a ball; flatten to 1/4 inch and cut 2 or 3 shapes with a cookie cutter. Prick the tart shell in several places with the tines of a fork.
Put the sliced apples in a large bowl; drizzle them with lemon juice and toss to mix.
In a small bowl, blend the brown sugar, sour half-and-half, tapioca, and cinnamon.
Fold the brown sugar mixture into the apples until all the fruit is coated. Spoon the apples into the tart shell; arrange the dough shapes on top of the apples. Sprinkle granulated sugar over the top.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Cut in 8 equal slices. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 200; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 146 mg; Cholesterol: 8 mg; Carbohydrates: 34 g: Exchanges: 2 Other Carbohydrate, 1 Fat
BAKED APPLES BURNETTE
Yield: 4 servings
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/743.shtml
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/24.shtml
Ingredients
4 MacIntosh or Rome apples
2 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Few drops pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Core apples and peel away about 1/2 inch of skin from top of each. Prick each a few times with a fork.
Fill each core with raisins, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and a drop of vanilla.
Place apples in a baking dish and add water mixed with orange juice.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes until apples are soft, basting occasionally with liquid. Serve warm or chilled with syrup.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 96; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 2 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit
CHUNKY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP
This came from a diabetic recipe magazine years ago; I wish I had noted it better than that. If anyone recognizes this and where it's from, please comment and let me know. (Thanks!) Serves 4.
Ingredients
1 Tbs canola oil
1 boneless skinless chicken breast (4 ounces), diced
1/2 C chopped green bell pepper
1/2 C thinly sliced celery
2 green onions, sliced
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 C water
1/2 cup sliced carrots
2 Tbs cream
1 TBS finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/8 tsp black pepper
Directions
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken; cook & stir 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Add bell pepper, celery & onions. Cook & stir 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add broth, water, carrots, cream, parsley, thyme & black pepper. Simmer 10 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Per serving: Calories 130; Total fat 8g (Sat fat 3g); Protein 9g; Carbohydrate 5g; Cholesterol 27mg; Sodium 895mg; Dietary fiber 1g; Exchange: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 Fat
MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
Yield: 10 servings. Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups. May be viewed online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1206.shtml
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
4 celery stalks, sliced
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp red pepper flakes
8 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2/3 cup lentils
1 can (19 oz) tomatoes, chopped
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 lbs cooked chicken, cubed
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1 small avocado, peeled and sliced
Directions
In Dutch oven, heat canola oil. Add garlic, onion and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender. Season with black pepper, cumin and red pepper flakes.
Add chicken stock, lentils, tomatoes and carrots. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
Add chicken, zucchini and peas.
Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Garnish with avocado slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 250; Protein: 33 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 280 mg; Cholesterol: 75 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
STRIP STEAKS WITH BROILED ASPARAGUS
Yield: 2 servings
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Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/76.shtml
Ingredients
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (8 ounces) boneless beef top loin (strip) steak, cut about 3/4-inch thick, trimmed of all fat
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cracked or coarsely ground black pepper
8 - 10 (6 ounces) thin asparagus spears, trimmed
2 teaspoons garlic-flavored olive oil or regular olive oil
Sauce:
1/2 cup low-salt beef broth
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions
Rub steak on both sides with a mixture of garlic and pepper. Place asparagus in shallow dish and drizzle with oil.
For sauce, in a medium skillet stir together broth and wine. Cook over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced in volume to 1/4 cup. Whisk in mustard. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Preheat the broiler. Spray an unheated broiler pan with cooking spray and place steak on it. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium, turning once and place asparagus into the pan next to the steak for the last two minutes of broiling.
Spoon sauce onto a plate. Cut steak in half crosswise and place atop sauce. Top with asparagus spears.
Serving size: 3 ounces cooked beef top loin steak with 2 tablespoons sauce and four spears of asparagus
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 226; Protein: 26 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 58 mg; Cholesterol: 67 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g; Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat, 1/2 Vegetable
LEMON BASIL PESTO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/914.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp. soft silken tofu
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" strips
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
Directions
In food processor, pulse basil and spinach until finely chopped. Add nuts and cheese. Whirl until nuts are finely chopped. Add tofu, salt and pepper.
With motor running, drizzle in oil. Add lemon zest and whirl to blend. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Makes 1 cup pesto.
To serve, scoop pesto into serving bowl. Set bowl in center of a plate and arrange pepper strips and tomatoes around it. Provide toothpicks so tomatoes can be neatly dipped.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 180 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
GRANNY SMITH APPLE TART
Yield: 1 tart (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/501.shtml
Ingredients
1 refrigerated fill-and-bake pie crust (7 to 7-1/2 ounces)
3 large Granny Smith apples (about 1-1/2 pounds total), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sour half-and-half, or 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Put the pie crust into a 9-inch-diameter tart pan with a removable bottom; press the crust against the fluted edge and trim off any pastry that extends over the top. Roll the trimmed dough into a ball; flatten to 1/4 inch and cut 2 or 3 shapes with a cookie cutter. Prick the tart shell in several places with the tines of a fork.
Put the sliced apples in a large bowl; drizzle them with lemon juice and toss to mix.
In a small bowl, blend the brown sugar, sour half-and-half, tapioca, and cinnamon.
Fold the brown sugar mixture into the apples until all the fruit is coated. Spoon the apples into the tart shell; arrange the dough shapes on top of the apples. Sprinkle granulated sugar over the top.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Cut in 8 equal slices. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 200; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 146 mg; Cholesterol: 8 mg; Carbohydrates: 34 g: Exchanges: 2 Other Carbohydrate, 1 Fat
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Diabetic Thursday
It's Diabetic Thursday, the time of week to explore how truly yummy diabetic food can be. Yes, it really can taste good, as today's six recipes prove, including Chocolate Filled Cake Roll and Lemon Basil Pesto with Fresh Vegetables. Enjoy!
LEMON CAESAR SALAD
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
Source: Manitoba Canola Growers Association
Photo & Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1213.shtml
Ingredients
1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and trimmed, cut into bite size pieces
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2 oz) can anchovies
1 cup canola oil
4 thick slices whole grain bread, cut into cubes
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
dash of pepper
1 Tbsp Italian parsley, very finely chopped
Directions
In a large salad bowl, prepare lettuce and toss with tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the dressing.
Combine lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, lemon zest, freshly ground pepper and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. With processor running, add canola oil in a fine stream and continue to blend until smooth.
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Toss bread with canola oil, Parmesan cheese, pepper and Italian parsley. Spread on lightly greased baking sheet and bake about 20 minutes, until croutons are golden.
Pour desired amount of dressing over salad, add croutons and toss lightly. Top the salad with additional Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 490 ; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 46 g ; Sodium: 570 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 4.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE ROLL
Servings: 4 (1/2 cup)
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/118.shtml
Ingredients
Cake:
5 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
3 packets of Sweet'n Low
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling:
2 cups skim milk
1 package sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix
Topping:
2 teaspoons sugar-free cocoa mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Grease and line the bottom of a 10x15" jelly roll pan with waxed paper.
Beat eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.
Sprinkle sugar, Sweet'n Low and vanilla over eggs; continue beating for 2 minutes.
Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together.
Sprinkle half the mixture over batter; fold in with spatula.
Repeat with remaining flour mixture.
Spread batter evenly in pan.
Bake on center rack in oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched.
Arrange a towel on work surface and cover with aluminum foil.
Loosen edges of cake; unmold on foil.
Roll cake jelly roll style, using towel as a guide.
Leave cake rolled until it cools into jelly roll shape.
To make filling, blend milk with pudding mix according to package directions.
Refrigerate pudding until it thickens.
Unroll cake, spread evenly with pudding, and reroll.
Lightly sprinkle sugar-free cocoa over the top to decorate.
Cut into 1" slices and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 197 mg; Cholesterol: 92 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1/2 Skim Milk; 1/2 Fat; 1 Starch
BLACK BEAN AND CHORIZO SOUP
This recipe begins, "This hearty Black bean soup will warm you up on a cold day."
Yield: 10 servings. 1/2 cup per serving.
Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourment.com/recipes/html/1204.shtml
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 onion, cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
1 ancho chile, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 pasilla pepper, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 (19 oz) can black beans
1 bouquet garni (1 Tbsp each dried cilantro, oregano, marjoram wrapped in cheesecloth)*
1 lime, halved
4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp mezcal or tequila
Salt to taste
6 Tbsp chorizo, fried and crumbled
6 Tbsp low-fat buttermilk
* Bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs used to prepare soup, stock and various stews. The bouquet is boiled with other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. To make the bouquet, use 1 Tbsp each of dried cilantro, oregano and marjoram and place in cheesecloth to form a bundle.
Directions
In deep pan or pot, heat canola oil at high heat and add onion. Saute until brown and add garlic. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes and peppers. Cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Combine black beans, bouquet garni, limes and broth with mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Add mezcal or tequila, salt and discard lime halves and herbs. Cook 10 minutes. Blend and season to taste.
Garnish with buttermilk and chorizo.
Tip: If too thick, add more broth
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 7 g ; Sodium: 310 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g
LEMON BASIL PESTO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/914.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp. soft silken tofu
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" strips
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
Directions
In food processor, pulse basil and spinach until finely chopped. Add nuts and cheese. Whirl until nuts are finely chopped. Add tofu, salt and pepper. With motor running, drizzle in oil. Add lemon zest and whirl to blend. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Makes 1 cup pesto.
To serve, scoop pesto into serving bowl. Set bowl in center of a plate and arrange pepper strips and tomatoes around it. Provide toothpicks so tomatoes can be neatly dipped.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 180 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
TART CHERRY PIE
This comes from Diabetic Connect, and starts off, "Tart cherries in a sweet, creamy filling make this a pie that's sure to please."
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) cans pitted tart cherries (in water - no syrup)
1 large box cook & serve sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 small box sugar-free cherry gelatin
Sugar substitute to equal 4 teaspoon sugar
1 baked 9-inch almond flour pie crust (recipe below)
1 1/4 cups almond flour
3 packets of Splenda
4 tablespoons softened butter
Directions
Drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside.
In a saucepan, combine cherry juice and dry pudding mix. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin powder and sweetener until dissolved. Stir in the cherries; transfer to pie shell. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.
Pie Crust: Combine almond flour, splenda, and butter to form a pastry dough. Evenly spread dough in pie tin and bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes until browned.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories 176; Sodium 293 mg; Cholesterol 0; Carbohydrate 24 gm; Protein 3 gm; Fat 8 gm; Diabetic Exchange1 starch; 1/2 fruit
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS
Yield: 48 servings
Print Version & Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/788.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light butter, softened
1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
1/3 cup packed Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg
1 (12 ounce) package Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 48 mini-muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
Combine butter, Splenda Sugar Blend, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend and vanilla in large bowl; beat at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas and egg.
Gradually mix in flour mixture; stir in morsels. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan, filling cups 2/3 full.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on wire rack. Remove muffins from pans to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 35; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
LEMON CAESAR SALAD
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
Source: Manitoba Canola Growers Association
Photo & Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1213.shtml
Ingredients
1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and trimmed, cut into bite size pieces
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2 oz) can anchovies
1 cup canola oil
4 thick slices whole grain bread, cut into cubes
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
dash of pepper
1 Tbsp Italian parsley, very finely chopped
Directions
In a large salad bowl, prepare lettuce and toss with tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the dressing.
Combine lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, lemon zest, freshly ground pepper and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. With processor running, add canola oil in a fine stream and continue to blend until smooth.
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Toss bread with canola oil, Parmesan cheese, pepper and Italian parsley. Spread on lightly greased baking sheet and bake about 20 minutes, until croutons are golden.
Pour desired amount of dressing over salad, add croutons and toss lightly. Top the salad with additional Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 490 ; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 46 g ; Sodium: 570 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 4.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE ROLL
Servings: 4 (1/2 cup)
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/118.shtml
Ingredients
Cake:
5 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
3 packets of Sweet'n Low
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling:
2 cups skim milk
1 package sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix
Topping:
2 teaspoons sugar-free cocoa mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Grease and line the bottom of a 10x15" jelly roll pan with waxed paper.
Beat eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.
Sprinkle sugar, Sweet'n Low and vanilla over eggs; continue beating for 2 minutes.
Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together.
Sprinkle half the mixture over batter; fold in with spatula.
Repeat with remaining flour mixture.
Spread batter evenly in pan.
Bake on center rack in oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched.
Arrange a towel on work surface and cover with aluminum foil.
Loosen edges of cake; unmold on foil.
Roll cake jelly roll style, using towel as a guide.
Leave cake rolled until it cools into jelly roll shape.
To make filling, blend milk with pudding mix according to package directions.
Refrigerate pudding until it thickens.
Unroll cake, spread evenly with pudding, and reroll.
Lightly sprinkle sugar-free cocoa over the top to decorate.
Cut into 1" slices and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 197 mg; Cholesterol: 92 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1/2 Skim Milk; 1/2 Fat; 1 Starch
BLACK BEAN AND CHORIZO SOUP
This recipe begins, "This hearty Black bean soup will warm you up on a cold day."
Yield: 10 servings. 1/2 cup per serving.
Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourment.com/recipes/html/1204.shtml
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 onion, cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
1 ancho chile, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 pasilla pepper, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 (19 oz) can black beans
1 bouquet garni (1 Tbsp each dried cilantro, oregano, marjoram wrapped in cheesecloth)*
1 lime, halved
4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp mezcal or tequila
Salt to taste
6 Tbsp chorizo, fried and crumbled
6 Tbsp low-fat buttermilk
* Bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs used to prepare soup, stock and various stews. The bouquet is boiled with other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. To make the bouquet, use 1 Tbsp each of dried cilantro, oregano and marjoram and place in cheesecloth to form a bundle.
Directions
In deep pan or pot, heat canola oil at high heat and add onion. Saute until brown and add garlic. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes and peppers. Cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Combine black beans, bouquet garni, limes and broth with mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Add mezcal or tequila, salt and discard lime halves and herbs. Cook 10 minutes. Blend and season to taste.
Garnish with buttermilk and chorizo.
Tip: If too thick, add more broth
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 7 g ; Sodium: 310 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g
LEMON BASIL PESTO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/914.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp. soft silken tofu
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" strips
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
Directions
In food processor, pulse basil and spinach until finely chopped. Add nuts and cheese. Whirl until nuts are finely chopped. Add tofu, salt and pepper. With motor running, drizzle in oil. Add lemon zest and whirl to blend. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Makes 1 cup pesto.
To serve, scoop pesto into serving bowl. Set bowl in center of a plate and arrange pepper strips and tomatoes around it. Provide toothpicks so tomatoes can be neatly dipped.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 180 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
TART CHERRY PIE
This comes from Diabetic Connect, and starts off, "Tart cherries in a sweet, creamy filling make this a pie that's sure to please."
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) cans pitted tart cherries (in water - no syrup)
1 large box cook & serve sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 small box sugar-free cherry gelatin
Sugar substitute to equal 4 teaspoon sugar
1 baked 9-inch almond flour pie crust (recipe below)
1 1/4 cups almond flour
3 packets of Splenda
4 tablespoons softened butter
Directions
Drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside.
In a saucepan, combine cherry juice and dry pudding mix. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin powder and sweetener until dissolved. Stir in the cherries; transfer to pie shell. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.
Pie Crust: Combine almond flour, splenda, and butter to form a pastry dough. Evenly spread dough in pie tin and bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes until browned.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories 176; Sodium 293 mg; Cholesterol 0; Carbohydrate 24 gm; Protein 3 gm; Fat 8 gm; Diabetic Exchange1 starch; 1/2 fruit
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS
Yield: 48 servings
Print Version & Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/788.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light butter, softened
1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
1/3 cup packed Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg
1 (12 ounce) package Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 48 mini-muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
Combine butter, Splenda Sugar Blend, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend and vanilla in large bowl; beat at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas and egg.
Gradually mix in flour mixture; stir in morsels. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan, filling cups 2/3 full.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on wire rack. Remove muffins from pans to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 35; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Diabetic Thursday
It's Thursday, which means it's time for six diabetic recipes to try. This was first posted in my Diabetic Delights blog on August 4.
Okay, before getting to today's recipes, here's a news update: According to an article in Diabetes Self-Management, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new injectable diabetes medication for adult use for Type 2 diabetes. The article, titled “New Type 2 Diabetes Medication Approved by FDA”, states that Adlyxin (generic name lixisenatide) joins a number of other medicines (Victoza [liraglutide], Byetta [exenatide], Bydureon [exenatide], Tanzeum [albiglutide], and Trulicity [dulaglutide]) “as a member of the class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists.” To read the article in its entirety, click here.
And now, for today's six recipes. Enjoy!
GARLIC SNOW PEAS WITH CILANTRO
This recipe begins, “Ready in less than 5 minutes, this oh-so-simple dish is perfect for the busiest of days.”
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size 1/2 cup
Source: The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1264.shtml
Ingredients
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
3 cups fresh (or frozen and thawed) snow peas, patted dry and trimmed
4 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
Working in two batches, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add half of the snow peas; cook 3 minutes or until just beginning to brown on edges, using two utensils to toss easily. Add half of garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Set aside on a separate plate.
Repeat with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil, snow peas, and garlic. When cooked, return the reserved snow peas to skillet; add salt and cilantro, and toss gently, yet thoroughly. Serve immediately for peak flavors.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 45; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 2.5 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 4 g
ELBOWS WITH FRESH SPINACH
This recipe begins, “Delicious as a side dish or for a light summer lunch.”
Serves 6
Source: Dreamfields Healthy Carb Pasta
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/718.shtml
Ingredients
8 ounces Dreamfields Elbows
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 ounces spinach (fresh or frozen)
4 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Directions
Prepare Dreamfields Elbows according to package directions.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes.
If using fresh spinach, coarsely chop. If using frozen spinach, thaw and drain.
Place spinach in saute pan and cook until wilted, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toss spinach with tomatoes and hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 193; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 111 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g
GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH BASIL
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/229.shtml
Ingredients
1 small eggplant, cut in half lengthwise, then into thick chunks
1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then in thick chunks
1 yellow summer squash, cut into thick, diagonal slices
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into eighths
1 small red onion, sliced and cut into 8 wedges
2 Tbsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil (or 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. dried), divided
1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. non-fat mayonnaise
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Directions
Thread 8 skewers with alternating pieces of the vegetables. Place vegetables in a shallow pan large enough to hold the skewers.
Make marinade by whisking together in a small bowl the vinegar, oil and all but 1 tablespoon fresh basil (or all but 1 teaspoon dried). Pour over vegetables. Let stand 10 minutes, occasionally turning skewers so marinade coats all sides.
Meanwhile, make dressing. Place yogurt, mayonnaise, the remaining 1 tablespoon fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried) and lemon juice in a blender and mix at low speed until smooth. Transfer to small pitcher.
Grill vegetables, adjusting height of rack to avoid charring. Serve vegetables as a side dish, as a sandwich filling in pita halves, or on sliced French bread or bruschetta. Pass basil-yogurt dressing to use as a topping.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: 99 calories; 7 g. total fat; less than 1 g. saturated fat; 8 g. carbohydrate; 2 g. protein; 1 g. dietary fiber; 39 mg. Sodium; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Fat
GRILLED ARTICHOKES
Yield: Makes 6 servings; 2 artichoke halves per serving
View: http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/383.shtml
Ingredients
6 medium Ocean Mist Farms artichokes
1 lemon, sliced
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary, mint, basil or tarragon
1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
Directions
Rinse artichokes in cold water. With a sharp knife, cut off the top 1/3 of artichoke. Cut off just the base of the stem, leaving most of the stem in place. Turn artichokes stem side up and cut in half lengthwise starting at the stem. With spoon or knife, scrape out the fuzzy choke in the center and discard.
In saucepot heat 3 inches of water to boiling. Add artichokes, lemon slices, garlic cloves. Return to boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover, simmer until artichokes are just tender when base is pierced with a fork, 15 minutes to 20 minutes, depending on size. Drain well.
Combine all remaining ingredients in 9x13x2-inch glass baking dish. Add drained artichokes, cut side down. Cover and refrigerate until ready to grill. (Can be done a day ahead.)
To grill: Lift artichokes from marinade, reserving marinade, and place on grill over hot coals, cut side up. Cook until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Brush with marinade, then turn and cook until cut side is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. Brush with marinade. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrients Per Serving: calories: 173; total fat: 9.0g; saturated fat: 1.2g; % calories from fat: 40%; protein: 7g; carbohydrates: 23g; cholesterol: 0mg; dietary fiber: 10g; sodium: 465mg; Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Fat
LEMON BASIL PESTO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/914.shtml
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp. soft silken tofu
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" strips
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
Directions
In food processor, pulse basil and spinach until finely chopped. Add nuts and cheese. Whirl until nuts are finely chopped. Add tofu, salt and pepper. With motor running, drizzle in oil. Add lemon zest and whirl to blend. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Makes 1 cup pesto.
To serve, scoop pesto into serving bowl. Set bowl in center of a plate and arrange pepper strips and tomatoes around it. Provide toothpicks so tomatoes can be neatly dipped.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 180 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
Yield: 4 dozen cookies
Serving size: 1 cookie
Source: Equal
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1254.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated *
1 cup unsweetened applesauce **
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons stick butter, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1 cup raisins
*May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener
** Apple butter may be substituted for the unsweetened applesauce for a slightly spicier version.
Directions
Combine Equal, applesauce, brown sugar, butter, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer until well blended. Stir in combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually mix in oats and raisins until well combined.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto sprayed baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden in color. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 63; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 43 mg; Cholesterol: 8 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat
Okay, before getting to today's recipes, here's a news update: According to an article in Diabetes Self-Management, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new injectable diabetes medication for adult use for Type 2 diabetes. The article, titled “New Type 2 Diabetes Medication Approved by FDA”, states that Adlyxin (generic name lixisenatide) joins a number of other medicines (Victoza [liraglutide], Byetta [exenatide], Bydureon [exenatide], Tanzeum [albiglutide], and Trulicity [dulaglutide]) “as a member of the class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists.” To read the article in its entirety, click here.
And now, for today's six recipes. Enjoy!
GARLIC SNOW PEAS WITH CILANTRO
This recipe begins, “Ready in less than 5 minutes, this oh-so-simple dish is perfect for the busiest of days.”
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size 1/2 cup
Source: The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1264.shtml
Ingredients
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
3 cups fresh (or frozen and thawed) snow peas, patted dry and trimmed
4 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
Working in two batches, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add half of the snow peas; cook 3 minutes or until just beginning to brown on edges, using two utensils to toss easily. Add half of garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Set aside on a separate plate.
Repeat with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil, snow peas, and garlic. When cooked, return the reserved snow peas to skillet; add salt and cilantro, and toss gently, yet thoroughly. Serve immediately for peak flavors.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 45; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 2.5 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 4 g
ELBOWS WITH FRESH SPINACH
This recipe begins, “Delicious as a side dish or for a light summer lunch.”
Serves 6
Source: Dreamfields Healthy Carb Pasta
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/718.shtml
Ingredients
8 ounces Dreamfields Elbows
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 ounces spinach (fresh or frozen)
4 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Directions
Prepare Dreamfields Elbows according to package directions.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes.
If using fresh spinach, coarsely chop. If using frozen spinach, thaw and drain.
Place spinach in saute pan and cook until wilted, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toss spinach with tomatoes and hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 193; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 111 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g
GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH BASIL
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/229.shtml
Ingredients
1 small eggplant, cut in half lengthwise, then into thick chunks
1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then in thick chunks
1 yellow summer squash, cut into thick, diagonal slices
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into eighths
1 small red onion, sliced and cut into 8 wedges
2 Tbsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil (or 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. dried), divided
1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. non-fat mayonnaise
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Directions
Thread 8 skewers with alternating pieces of the vegetables. Place vegetables in a shallow pan large enough to hold the skewers.
Make marinade by whisking together in a small bowl the vinegar, oil and all but 1 tablespoon fresh basil (or all but 1 teaspoon dried). Pour over vegetables. Let stand 10 minutes, occasionally turning skewers so marinade coats all sides.
Meanwhile, make dressing. Place yogurt, mayonnaise, the remaining 1 tablespoon fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried) and lemon juice in a blender and mix at low speed until smooth. Transfer to small pitcher.
Grill vegetables, adjusting height of rack to avoid charring. Serve vegetables as a side dish, as a sandwich filling in pita halves, or on sliced French bread or bruschetta. Pass basil-yogurt dressing to use as a topping.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: 99 calories; 7 g. total fat; less than 1 g. saturated fat; 8 g. carbohydrate; 2 g. protein; 1 g. dietary fiber; 39 mg. Sodium; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Fat
GRILLED ARTICHOKES
Yield: Makes 6 servings; 2 artichoke halves per serving
View: http://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/383.shtml
Ingredients
6 medium Ocean Mist Farms artichokes
1 lemon, sliced
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary, mint, basil or tarragon
1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
Directions
Rinse artichokes in cold water. With a sharp knife, cut off the top 1/3 of artichoke. Cut off just the base of the stem, leaving most of the stem in place. Turn artichokes stem side up and cut in half lengthwise starting at the stem. With spoon or knife, scrape out the fuzzy choke in the center and discard.
In saucepot heat 3 inches of water to boiling. Add artichokes, lemon slices, garlic cloves. Return to boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover, simmer until artichokes are just tender when base is pierced with a fork, 15 minutes to 20 minutes, depending on size. Drain well.
Combine all remaining ingredients in 9x13x2-inch glass baking dish. Add drained artichokes, cut side down. Cover and refrigerate until ready to grill. (Can be done a day ahead.)
To grill: Lift artichokes from marinade, reserving marinade, and place on grill over hot coals, cut side up. Cook until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Brush with marinade, then turn and cook until cut side is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. Brush with marinade. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrients Per Serving: calories: 173; total fat: 9.0g; saturated fat: 1.2g; % calories from fat: 40%; protein: 7g; carbohydrates: 23g; cholesterol: 0mg; dietary fiber: 10g; sodium: 465mg; Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Fat
LEMON BASIL PESTO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/914.shtml
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp. soft silken tofu
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" strips
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
Directions
In food processor, pulse basil and spinach until finely chopped. Add nuts and cheese. Whirl until nuts are finely chopped. Add tofu, salt and pepper. With motor running, drizzle in oil. Add lemon zest and whirl to blend. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Makes 1 cup pesto.
To serve, scoop pesto into serving bowl. Set bowl in center of a plate and arrange pepper strips and tomatoes around it. Provide toothpicks so tomatoes can be neatly dipped.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 180 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
Yield: 4 dozen cookies
Serving size: 1 cookie
Source: Equal
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1254.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated *
1 cup unsweetened applesauce **
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons stick butter, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1 cup raisins
*May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener
** Apple butter may be substituted for the unsweetened applesauce for a slightly spicier version.
Directions
Combine Equal, applesauce, brown sugar, butter, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer until well blended. Stir in combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually mix in oats and raisins until well combined.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto sprayed baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden in color. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 63; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 43 mg; Cholesterol: 8 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Diabetic Thursday
Finally: Thursday, and I'm posting before noon! Here are today's recipes. Enjoy!
LEMON CAESAR SALAD
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
Source: Manitoba Canola Growers Association
Photo & Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1213.shtml
Ingredients
1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and trimmed, cut into bite size pieces
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2 oz) can anchovies
1 cup canola oil
4 thick slices whole grain bread, cut into cubes
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
dash of pepper
1 Tbsp Italian parsley, very finely chopped
Directions
In a large salad bowl, prepare lettuce and toss with tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the dressing.
Combine lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, lemon zest, freshly ground pepper and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. With processor running, add canola oil in a fine stream and continue to blend until smooth.
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Toss bread with canola oil, Parmesan cheese, pepper and Italian parsley. Spread on lightly greased baking sheet and bake about 20 minutes, until croutons are golden.
Pour desired amount of dressing over salad, add croutons and toss lightly. Top the salad with additional Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 490 ; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 46 g ; Sodium: 570 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 4.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE ROLL
Servings: 4 (1/2 cup)
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/118.shtml
Ingredients
Cake:
5 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
3 packets of Sweet'n Low
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling:
2 cups skim milk
1 package sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix
Topping:
2 teaspoons sugar-free cocoa mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Grease and line the bottom of a 10x15" jelly roll pan with waxed paper.
Beat eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.
Sprinkle sugar, Sweet'n Low and vanilla over eggs; continue beating for 2 minutes.
Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together.
Sprinkle half the mixture over batter; fold in with spatula.
Repeat with remaining flour mixture.
Spread batter evenly in pan.
Bake on center rack in oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched.
Arrange a towel on work surface and cover with aluminum foil.
Loosen edges of cake; unmold on foil.
Roll cake jelly roll style, using towel as a guide.
Leave cake rolled until it cools into jelly roll shape.
To make filling, blend milk with pudding mix according to package directions.
Refrigerate pudding until it thickens.
Unroll cake, spread evenly with pudding, and reroll.
Lightly sprinkle sugar-free cocoa over the top to decorate.
Cut into 1" slices and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 197 mg; Cholesterol: 92 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1/2 Skim Milk; 1/2 Fat; 1 Starch
BLACK BEAN AND CHORIZO SOUP
This hearty Black bean soup will warm you up on a cold day.
Yield: 10 servings. 1/2 cup per serving.
Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourment.com/recipes/html/1204.shtml
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 onion, cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
1 ancho chile, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 pasilla pepper, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 (19 oz) can black beans
1 bouquet garni (1 Tbsp each dried cilantro, oregano, marjoram wrapped in cheesecloth)*
1 lime, halved
4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp mezcal or tequila
Salt to taste
6 Tbsp chorizo, fried and crumbled
6 Tbsp low-fat buttermilk
* Bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs used to prepare soup, stock and various stews. The bouquet is boiled with other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. To make the bouquet, use 1 Tbsp each of dried cilantro, oregano and marjoram and place in cheesecloth to form a bundle.
Directions
In deep pan or pot, heat canola oil at high heat and add onion. Saute until brown and add garlic. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes and peppers. Cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Combine black beans, bouquet garni, limes and broth with mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Add mezcal or tequila, salt and discard lime halves and herbs. Cook 10 minutes. Blend and season to taste.
Garnish with buttermilk and chorizo.
Tip: If too thick, add more broth
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 7 g ; Sodium: 310 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g
LEMON BASIL PESTO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/914.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp. soft silken tofu
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" strips
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
Directions
In food processor, pulse basil and spinach until finely chopped. Add nuts and cheese. Whirl until nuts are finely chopped. Add tofu, salt and pepper. With motor running, drizzle in oil. Add lemon zest and whirl to blend. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Makes 1 cup pesto.
To serve, scoop pesto into serving bowl. Set bowl in center of a plate and arrange pepper strips and tomatoes around it. Provide toothpicks so tomatoes can be neatly dipped.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 180 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
TART CHERRY PIE
This comes from Diabetic Connect, and starts off, "Tart cherries in a sweet, creamy filling make this a pie that's sure to please."
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) cans pitted tart cherries (in water - no syrup)
1 large box cook & serve sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 small box sugar-free cherry gelatin
Sugar substitute to equal 4 teaspoon sugar
1 baked 9-inch almond flour pie crust (recipe below)
1 1/4 cups almond flour
3 packets of Splenda
4 tablespoons softened butter
Directions
Drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside.
In a saucepan, combine cherry juice and dry pudding mix. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin powder and sweetener until dissolved. Stir in the cherries; transfer to pie shell. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.
Pie Crust: Combine almond flour, splenda, and butter to form a pastry dough. Evenly spread dough in pie tin and bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes until browned.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories 176; Sodium 293 mg; Cholesterol 0; Carbohydrate 24 gm; Protein 3 gm; Fat 8 gm; Diabetic Exchange1 starch; 1/2 fruit
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS
Yield: 48 servings
Print Version & Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/788.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light butter, softened
1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
1/3 cup packed Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg
1 (12 ounce) package Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 48 mini-muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
Combine butter, Splenda Sugar Blend, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend and vanilla in large bowl; beat at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas and egg.
Gradually mix in flour mixture; stir in morsels. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan, filling cups 2/3 full.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on wire rack. Remove muffins from pans to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 35; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
LEMON CAESAR SALAD
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
Source: Manitoba Canola Growers Association
Photo & Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1213.shtml
Ingredients
1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and trimmed, cut into bite size pieces
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2 oz) can anchovies
1 cup canola oil
4 thick slices whole grain bread, cut into cubes
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
dash of pepper
1 Tbsp Italian parsley, very finely chopped
Directions
In a large salad bowl, prepare lettuce and toss with tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the dressing.
Combine lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, lemon zest, freshly ground pepper and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. With processor running, add canola oil in a fine stream and continue to blend until smooth.
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Toss bread with canola oil, Parmesan cheese, pepper and Italian parsley. Spread on lightly greased baking sheet and bake about 20 minutes, until croutons are golden.
Pour desired amount of dressing over salad, add croutons and toss lightly. Top the salad with additional Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 490 ; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 46 g ; Sodium: 570 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 4.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE ROLL
Servings: 4 (1/2 cup)
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/118.shtml
Ingredients
Cake:
5 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
3 packets of Sweet'n Low
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling:
2 cups skim milk
1 package sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix
Topping:
2 teaspoons sugar-free cocoa mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Grease and line the bottom of a 10x15" jelly roll pan with waxed paper.
Beat eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.
Sprinkle sugar, Sweet'n Low and vanilla over eggs; continue beating for 2 minutes.
Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together.
Sprinkle half the mixture over batter; fold in with spatula.
Repeat with remaining flour mixture.
Spread batter evenly in pan.
Bake on center rack in oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched.
Arrange a towel on work surface and cover with aluminum foil.
Loosen edges of cake; unmold on foil.
Roll cake jelly roll style, using towel as a guide.
Leave cake rolled until it cools into jelly roll shape.
To make filling, blend milk with pudding mix according to package directions.
Refrigerate pudding until it thickens.
Unroll cake, spread evenly with pudding, and reroll.
Lightly sprinkle sugar-free cocoa over the top to decorate.
Cut into 1" slices and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 197 mg; Cholesterol: 92 mg; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1/2 Skim Milk; 1/2 Fat; 1 Starch
BLACK BEAN AND CHORIZO SOUP
This hearty Black bean soup will warm you up on a cold day.
Yield: 10 servings. 1/2 cup per serving.
Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourment.com/recipes/html/1204.shtml
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 onion, cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
1 ancho chile, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 pasilla pepper, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 (19 oz) can black beans
1 bouquet garni (1 Tbsp each dried cilantro, oregano, marjoram wrapped in cheesecloth)*
1 lime, halved
4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp mezcal or tequila
Salt to taste
6 Tbsp chorizo, fried and crumbled
6 Tbsp low-fat buttermilk
* Bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs used to prepare soup, stock and various stews. The bouquet is boiled with other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. To make the bouquet, use 1 Tbsp each of dried cilantro, oregano and marjoram and place in cheesecloth to form a bundle.
Directions
In deep pan or pot, heat canola oil at high heat and add onion. Saute until brown and add garlic. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes and peppers. Cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Combine black beans, bouquet garni, limes and broth with mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Add mezcal or tequila, salt and discard lime halves and herbs. Cook 10 minutes. Blend and season to taste.
Garnish with buttermilk and chorizo.
Tip: If too thick, add more broth
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 7 g ; Sodium: 310 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g
LEMON BASIL PESTO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/914.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
2 Tbsp. soft silken tofu
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" strips
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
Directions
In food processor, pulse basil and spinach until finely chopped. Add nuts and cheese. Whirl until nuts are finely chopped. Add tofu, salt and pepper. With motor running, drizzle in oil. Add lemon zest and whirl to blend. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Makes 1 cup pesto.
To serve, scoop pesto into serving bowl. Set bowl in center of a plate and arrange pepper strips and tomatoes around it. Provide toothpicks so tomatoes can be neatly dipped.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 180 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g
TART CHERRY PIE
This comes from Diabetic Connect, and starts off, "Tart cherries in a sweet, creamy filling make this a pie that's sure to please."
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) cans pitted tart cherries (in water - no syrup)
1 large box cook & serve sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 small box sugar-free cherry gelatin
Sugar substitute to equal 4 teaspoon sugar
1 baked 9-inch almond flour pie crust (recipe below)
1 1/4 cups almond flour
3 packets of Splenda
4 tablespoons softened butter
Directions
Drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside.
In a saucepan, combine cherry juice and dry pudding mix. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin powder and sweetener until dissolved. Stir in the cherries; transfer to pie shell. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.
Pie Crust: Combine almond flour, splenda, and butter to form a pastry dough. Evenly spread dough in pie tin and bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes until browned.
Nutritional Facts: Servings: 8; Calories 176; Sodium 293 mg; Cholesterol 0; Carbohydrate 24 gm; Protein 3 gm; Fat 8 gm; Diabetic Exchange1 starch; 1/2 fruit
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS
Yield: 48 servings
Print Version & Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/788.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light butter, softened
1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
1/3 cup packed Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg
1 (12 ounce) package Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 48 mini-muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
Combine butter, Splenda Sugar Blend, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend and vanilla in large bowl; beat at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas and egg.
Gradually mix in flour mixture; stir in morsels. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan, filling cups 2/3 full.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on wire rack. Remove muffins from pans to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 35; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g
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