Besides being Diabetic Thursday, it's also Double-Post Thursday. Today's double post deals with drinks (since the same-old-same-old can be pretty boring). Check out the Pumpkin Pie Milkshake and Homemade Ginger Tea. Enjoy!
FRUIT AND YOGURT SHAKE
This comes from Maureen Callahan at MyRecipes, and begins, "Perfect for a midmorning snack, this fruit and yogurt shake packs the bright flavors of pomegranate cherry juice and crushed pineapple with filling plain yogurt. It can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days, so keep extra on hand to satisfy those sugar cravings."
Yield: 4 servings; serving size: about 1 cup
This can be viewed online at https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fruit-yogurt-shake.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen sweet cherries
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup pomegranate cherry juice (such as pom)
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1 banana, peeled and sliced crosswise
Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender; puree until smooth.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 142 calories; calories from fat 13%; fat 2.1g; saturated fat 1.3g; mono fat 0.6g; poly fat 0.1g; protein 3g; carbohydrates 28g; fiber 2g; cholesterol 8mg; iron 0.3mg; sodium 38mg; calcium 95mg.
MANGO FRAPPE
When it's hot out, this just hits the spot. Refreshing, cool, nutritious - who needs soda?
Yield: 3 cups (3 Servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml
Ingredients
1 medium whole ripe mango (12 ounces), peeled and pitted
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/4 cups club soda
2 ice cubes
Directions
Puree the mango in a food processor or blender. Add the orange and lime juices; process until smooth.
Add the club soda and ice cubes; process just to blend and crush the ice. Serve at once.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: (1 cup): Calories: 83, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 27 mg, Carbohydrate: 22 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 18 g, Protein: 1 g Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit
HALLOWEEN PUNCH
This is from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list. Makes 10-1/2 cups.
Ingredients
4 cups Apple cider
1 1/2 cup Orange juice
1 cup Pineapple juice
2 tablespoons Sugar
4 cups Ginger ale
Ice cubes
Directions
Stir together the apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice and sugar in a punch bowl.
Pour in the ginger ale. Add ice cubes.
Data per 1/2-cup serving: 59 calories, 0g protein, 0g fat, 15g carbohydrates, 6mg sodium, 0g saturated fat, 0g monounsaturated fat, 0g polyunsaturated fat, 0mg cholesterol.
PUMPKIN PIE MILKSHAKE
This recipe is from Sarah Copeland in The New York Times cooking section, and posted in the Times on October 30, 2020. Sarah wrote, "As any true pumpkin lover can attest, there's more than one way to get your pie fix, and I milkshake just might be the most winning substitute: It's creamy and has the same shipped-cream topper. Add the spices you most like in your pie - go heavier on the ginger if that's your thing, or load up on cinnamon - and adjust the sweetness to your crowd's tastes. Even if you don't drink whiskey, there's a time and a place for bourbon, and this is it. Add a spash or two for the adults; they'll thank you."
Note: If you're like me, I don't have whiskey around the house, so I would opt for making this without it - especially since it is optional.
Time: 15 minutes; Yield: 4 milkshakes (about 4 1/2 cups)
To view this online, go to https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019654-pumpkin-pie-milkshake.
Ingredients
3/4 cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 (28-ounce) container premium vanilla ice cream
1/3 cup milk, plus more as needed
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
5 large ice cubes (about 1 cup)
2 to 4 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
Caramel sauce, for drizzling (optional)
Preparation
Whip the cream in a medium bown until it just holds soft peaks (whip in a chilled bowl for faster results). Place the whipped cream and four glasses in the refrigerator to chill. Stir together 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
Scoop the ice bream into a blender and pour 1/3 cup milk over the top. Add pumpkin, maple syrup, ginger, remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and ice in a blender and pulse to combine (use a spoon to stir the ingredients between pulses, if needed). Add a few more tablespoons of milk, if desired, depending on how thick you like your milkshakes, and blend until smooth. (It may seem think at first, but once poured, it will melt fairly quickly.) Pulse in the bourbon, if using, and divided among the four chillded glasses.
Spoon the whipped cream over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Drizzle with Caramel sauce, if desired.
HOMEMADE GINGER TEA
This is from Jolinda Hackett on The Spruce Eats Jolinda wrote, “Wondering how to make a simple and easy homemade ginger tea? Why go out and buy stale old tea bags when you can easily make your own fresh and homemade ginger tea at home using fresh ginger? Treat yourself to a cup of piping hot ginger tea, a healthy drink that's great for digestion.
”Here's how to make the tastiest and most soothing and healing ginger tea you've ever had! There's really no comparison.
“This healing ginger tea recipe actually comes from the raw food and natural health retreat center I used to work at in Thailand, where we served it to our guests bright and early every single morning, seven days a week. The secret to the perfect healing ginger tea? Lots and lots of fresh ginger, simmered for a long time to bring out the flavor, and the lime, which compliments the ginger perfectly, and plenty of natural agave nectar or honey for a refined sugar-free sweetener (or you might prefer it unsweetened, depending on your health goals - It's still delicious, I promise!). Try this simple ginger tea for an immune system boost or for an invigorating way to start the morning.
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 15 minutes; Yield: 2 servings of ginger tea
To check this out online, click here.
Ingredients
About 2 inches of fresh raw ginger (use more or less, depending on how strong you want it!)
1 1/2 to 2 cups water
1 to 2 tablespoons honey (or agave nectar, to taste)
Optional: 1/2 lime (juiced, or to taste)
Directions
First, prepare the fresh ginger by peeling it and slicing it thinly to maximize the surface area. This will help you make a very flavorful ginger tea.
Boil the ginger in water for at least 10 minutes. For a stronger and tangier tea, allow to boil for 20 minutes or more, and use more slices of ginger. You really can't over do it, so feel free to add as much ginger and simmer it for as long as you want.
Remove from heat and add lime juice and honey (or agave nectar) to taste.
The secret to making a really flavorful ginger tea is to use plenty of ginger-more than you think you will need-and also to add a bit of lime juice and honey to your ginger tea. You will also probably want to add more honey than you think you will need as well.
Enjoy your hot ginger tea! A homemade ginger tea is excellent in soothing stomach aches and in aiding digestion.
CAPPUCCINO COOLER
This was in a Weight Watchers' email several years ago. The recipe begins, “There's no need to pay the small fortune that your corner coffee bar charges for a frozen concoction when you can make this smoothie. If you like your coffee strong, omit the sugar.”
POINTS® Value: 3; Servings: 1; Preparation Time: 6 min; Cooking Time: 0 min;Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt
1/4 cup black coffee, but brewed espresso preferred, cooled to room temperature
1/4 cup ice cube(s), about 3 cubes
1/2 tsp sugar, superfine
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
In a blender, combine all ingredients; puree until smooth.
Pour into a tall, chilled glass; sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if you like.
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Thursday, July 18, 2019
Diabetic Thursday
You know the routine: If it's Thursday (and it is), then it's time for another Diabetic Thursday. Here are today's six yummy recipes to help you through the day, including Light Spinach Salad and Healthy Coleslaw. Enjoy!
TURKEY AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO GRILL
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 Servings
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-and-sun-dried-tomato-pesto-grill.
Ingredients
8 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup prepared sun-dried tomato pesto
8 slices (6 ounces) fat-free mozzarella cheese
4 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast
8 thin slices ripe tomato
Butter-flavored vegetable cooking spray
Directions
Spread each bread slice with 1 tablespoon pesto.
Top 4 slices of bread with a cheese slice, a turkey slice, and 2 tomato slices. Top with remaining cheese slices and bread.
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.
Cook sandwiches over medium to medium-low heat until browned on the bottoms, about 5 minutes.
Spray tops of sandwiches generously with cooking spray and turn.
Cook until browned on other side, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 366; Fat: 12.2 g; Sodium: 777 mg; Cholesterol: 23.5 mg; Protein: 28 g; Carbohydrates: 36 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Bread, 3 Meat, 1 Fat
LIGHT SPINACH SALAD
Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 servings
Source: Magic Menus for People with Diabetes
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/light-spinach-salad
Ingredients
4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 medium orange, peeled, seeded, and sectioned
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, sliced
2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed or in strips
2 tablespoons reduced-fat salad dressing
Directions
Combine all ingredients except cheese and dressing in a large bowl; chill. Before serving, add cheese and toss with dressing.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 302; Fat: 15 g; Fiber: 5 g; Cholesterol: 422 mg; Protein: 28 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit
MELON WITH FRESH BERRY SAUCE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/melon-with-fresh-berry-sauce
Ingredients
3-1/3 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and undrained) raspberries or blackberries
1-1/2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Sugar substitute equal to 3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 raspberries or blackberries
1/2 honeydew melon
Directions
Place 2 cups of the berries and all of the orange juice and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Pour the mixture into a wire strainer and use the back of a spoon to push the mixture through the strainer and into a bowl. Discard the seeds. Stir the sugar substitute into the berry puree and set the sauce aside.
Remove the seeds and rind from the melons. Cut each melon piece into 3 long wedges and then cut each wedge in half crosswise to make a total of 12 shorter wedges. Using a sharp knife, slice each melon wedge lengthwise toward the point without cutting completely to the end and open each wedge into fan shape.
Place 2 tablespoons of the sauce on each of 6 dessert plates. Top the sauce on each plate with a cantaloupe and honeydew fan and garnish with some of the remaining fresh berries. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 0.2 g; Fiber: 3.3 g; Sodium: 41 mg; Protein: 1.6 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate
HEALTHY COLESLAW
Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup each)
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Book Title: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/healthy-coleslaw.
Ingredients
Dressing:
1 cup non-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Slaw:
1 pound (1 small head) green cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/4 cup raisins or currants
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
Add the cabbage, carrots, poppy seeds, and raisins.
Mix well until the dressing completely coats the cabbage.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 58; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 36 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Sugars: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Recipe Yield: Makes: 6 Servings (1 cup each)
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-casserole.
Ingredients
1-3/4 cups stuffing mix
5 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, melted
1 can (10-3/4 ounce) low-fat cream of chicken soup
2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breast
4 ounces non-fat milk
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli florets, thawed
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place stuffing mix and melted margarine in a mixing bowl and combine completely.
Spread and pat all but 3/4 cup of the stuffing mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish coated with non-stick cooking spray.
In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
Pour chicken mixture over stuffing mixture layer. Top with remaining 3/4 cup of stuffing mixture.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 257; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 795 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 2 Meat, 1 Fat
MANGO FRAPPE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 3 cups (3 Servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/mango-frappe.
Ingredients
1 medium whole ripe mango (12 ounces), peeled and pitted
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/4 cups club soda
2 ice cubes
Directions
Puree the mango in a food processor or a blender. Add the orange and lime juices; process until smooth.
Add the club soda and ice cubes; process just to blend and crush the ice. Serve at once.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 83; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 27 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Sugars: 18 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit
TURKEY AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO GRILL
Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 Servings
Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/turkey-and-sun-dried-tomato-pesto-grill.
Ingredients
8 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup prepared sun-dried tomato pesto
8 slices (6 ounces) fat-free mozzarella cheese
4 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast
8 thin slices ripe tomato
Butter-flavored vegetable cooking spray
Directions
Spread each bread slice with 1 tablespoon pesto.
Top 4 slices of bread with a cheese slice, a turkey slice, and 2 tomato slices. Top with remaining cheese slices and bread.
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.
Cook sandwiches over medium to medium-low heat until browned on the bottoms, about 5 minutes.
Spray tops of sandwiches generously with cooking spray and turn.
Cook until browned on other side, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 366; Fat: 12.2 g; Sodium: 777 mg; Cholesterol: 23.5 mg; Protein: 28 g; Carbohydrates: 36 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Bread, 3 Meat, 1 Fat
LIGHT SPINACH SALAD
Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 servings
Source: Magic Menus for People with Diabetes
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/light-spinach-salad
Ingredients
4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 medium orange, peeled, seeded, and sectioned
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, sliced
2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed or in strips
2 tablespoons reduced-fat salad dressing
Directions
Combine all ingredients except cheese and dressing in a large bowl; chill. Before serving, add cheese and toss with dressing.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 302; Fat: 15 g; Fiber: 5 g; Cholesterol: 422 mg; Protein: 28 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit
MELON WITH FRESH BERRY SAUCE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings
Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/melon-with-fresh-berry-sauce
Ingredients
3-1/3 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and undrained) raspberries or blackberries
1-1/2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Sugar substitute equal to 3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 raspberries or blackberries
1/2 honeydew melon
Directions
Place 2 cups of the berries and all of the orange juice and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Pour the mixture into a wire strainer and use the back of a spoon to push the mixture through the strainer and into a bowl. Discard the seeds. Stir the sugar substitute into the berry puree and set the sauce aside.
Remove the seeds and rind from the melons. Cut each melon piece into 3 long wedges and then cut each wedge in half crosswise to make a total of 12 shorter wedges. Using a sharp knife, slice each melon wedge lengthwise toward the point without cutting completely to the end and open each wedge into fan shape.
Place 2 tablespoons of the sauce on each of 6 dessert plates. Top the sauce on each plate with a cantaloupe and honeydew fan and garnish with some of the remaining fresh berries. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 0.2 g; Fiber: 3.3 g; Sodium: 41 mg; Protein: 1.6 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate
HEALTHY COLESLAW
Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup each)
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Book Title: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/healthy-coleslaw.
Ingredients
Dressing:
1 cup non-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Slaw:
1 pound (1 small head) green cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/4 cup raisins or currants
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
Add the cabbage, carrots, poppy seeds, and raisins.
Mix well until the dressing completely coats the cabbage.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 58; Fat: 1 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 36 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Sugars: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Recipe Yield: Makes: 6 Servings (1 cup each)
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-casserole.
Ingredients
1-3/4 cups stuffing mix
5 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, melted
1 can (10-3/4 ounce) low-fat cream of chicken soup
2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breast
4 ounces non-fat milk
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli florets, thawed
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place stuffing mix and melted margarine in a mixing bowl and combine completely.
Spread and pat all but 3/4 cup of the stuffing mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish coated with non-stick cooking spray.
In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
Pour chicken mixture over stuffing mixture layer. Top with remaining 3/4 cup of stuffing mixture.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 257; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 795 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 2 Meat, 1 Fat
MANGO FRAPPE
Recipe Yield: Yield: 3 cups (3 Servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/mango-frappe.
Ingredients
1 medium whole ripe mango (12 ounces), peeled and pitted
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/4 cups club soda
2 ice cubes
Directions
Puree the mango in a food processor or a blender. Add the orange and lime juices; process until smooth.
Add the club soda and ice cubes; process just to blend and crush the ice. Serve at once.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 83; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 27 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Sugars: 18 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Diabetic Delights
Today's offerings first hit my email inbox from Diabetic Gourmet. While they may say "diabetic", the taste says wow. Enjoy!
MANGO FRAPPE
When it's hot out, this just hits the spot. Refreshing, cool, nutritious - who needs soda?
Yield: 3 cups (3 Servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml
Ingredients
1 medium whole ripe mango (12 ounces), peeled and pitted
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/4 cups club soda
2 ice cubes
Directions
Puree the mango in a food processor or blender. Add the orange and lime juices; process until smooth.
Add the club soda and ice cubes; process just to blend and crush the ice. Serve at once.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: (1 cup): Calories: 83, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 27 mg, Carbohydrate: 22 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 18 g, Protein: 1 g Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit
DOUG'S FLOWER POWER CAESAR SALAD
This salad keeps for 3 days in a glass (not metal) bowl in the refrigerator, if well covered.
Yield: 6 servings
Online at http://www.diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/5.shtml
Ingredients
3 cups broccoli flowerets
3 cups cauliflower flowerets
1 cup sliced red cabbage
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup Lighter Caesar Dressing or bottled low-fat Caesar dressing
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
Wash vegetables well; drain thoroughly. Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl and mix well. (Optional: Steam the veggies for 3 or 4 minutes if your prefer them softer.)
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 68; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 2.2 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/4 Low-fat Milk
SWEET POTATO PIE
Yield: 1 pie (8 servings)
Source: "The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml
Ingredients
3 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg yolk
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large sweet potatoes (1-1/2 pounds total), cooked, peeled, and mashed
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
3 large egg whites
1 prepared 9-inch pie shell, unbaked
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Beat together the margarine, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in the sweet potatoes and milk; mix again.
Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them into the sweet potato mixture; pour into the pie shell. Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and cut the pie in 8 equal slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 slice): Calories: 291, Fat: 13 g, Cholesterol: 28 mg, Sodium: 313 mg, Carbohydrate: 38 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 17 g, Protein: 7 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2 Fat
SAUTEED SPINACH
Servings: 4
Online at http://www.diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/18.shtml
Ingredients
1 pound raw spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 fresh tomato
2 cloves garlic
Directions
Wash spinach thoroughly and drain.
Saute tomato and garlic in olive oil in a large saute pan. Add spinach, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 108; Protein: 3.9 g; Sodium:94 mg; Fat: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1-1/2 Fat
CINNAMON GINGER COOKIES
Makes: 30 Cookies
Source: "The Best Diabetes Cookbook"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/25.shtml
Ingredients
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoon margarine, melted
2 tablespoon molasses
2 tablespoon 2% yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
1-1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick vegetable spray.
In bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, margarine, molasses, yogurt and vanilla until well mixed.
Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into bowl just until combined.
Using teaspoon, form dough into small balls and baking on baking sheet. Press flat with fork; sprinkle with 1-1/2 teaspoon brown sugar. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (2 Cookies): Calories: 76, Carbohydrate: 12 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 68 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg; Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/3 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat
HAWAIIAN BURGERS
serves 4
Online at http://www.diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/25.shtml
Ingredients1 pound extra-lean ground beef
4 slices fresh pineapple, or canned, unsweetened, water packed variety
1 clove garlic, minced
2 scallions, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
4 slices- 1 ounce each french bread
Directions
Mix the beef, garlic, scallions, ginger, and soy sauce together and form in 4 patties of equal size about 3/4" thick.
Grill or broil 4" from souce of heat, for 7 minutes for medium-rare turning once. Grill longer for well done burgers.
While burgers are grilling, brush 4 slices of fresh or canned water-packed unsweetened pineapple with 1 teaspoon Worcestshire sauce.
Grill until pineapple is heated through and seared with grill marks, about 6 minutes (2 minutes for canned pienapple).
Serve each patty open-face on a 1 oz toasted slice of French bread, topped with grilled slice, and garnished with 1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):Calories: 282; Protein: 20 g; Sodium: 401 mg; Fat: 13 g; Carbohydrates: 23 g
LEMONY ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Yield: 4 servings
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/32.shtml
Source: The Other Diabetes: Living and Eating Well with Type 2 Diabetes
Note: Roasted asparagus spears don't look as pretty as steamed, but the flavor is worth it.
Ingredients
1 lemon
1 pound fresh asparagus, wood stems removed
2 teaspoons olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Wash and dry the outside of the lemon. Make 2 teaspoons of lemon zest by grating the yellow outside peel with the fine side of a cheese grater. Wrap the lemon in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another use.
Toss the asparagus spears in a shallow dish with the lemon zest and olive oil.
Spread the asparagus in a heavy baking sheet; roast for 15 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, stir the asparagus to ensure even roasting. The asparagus are done when they are browned and slightly shriveled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 3 g, Carbohydrate: 5 g, Sodium: 5 mg, Potassium: 353 mg, Dietary Fiber: 1 g Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
TACO SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING
Serves 8
Online at http://www.diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/41.shtml
Ingredients
8 tortillas
1 teaspoon powdered mustard
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 cups romaine lettuce
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 cups turkey, chopped and cooked
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
Toast the tortillas on a baking sheet in a 400F oven for about 10 minutes.
While hot, sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese. Cool and break into bite-size pieces.
Chop the lettuce and arrange it in the bottom of a salad bowl.
Make the cumin dressing by combining the salt, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, mustard, cumin, water and oil in a bowl or jar.
Heat the turkey in a skillet with the cumin seeds. Sprinkle chunks of turkey over the lettuce. Add the tomato pieces and cheese. Pour on the cumin dressing and top with tortilla chips.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 205; Protein: 17 g; Fat: 11 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1 Fat; 1/2 Bread/Starch; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat
MANGO FRAPPE
When it's hot out, this just hits the spot. Refreshing, cool, nutritious - who needs soda?
Yield: 3 cups (3 Servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml
Ingredients
1 medium whole ripe mango (12 ounces), peeled and pitted
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/4 cups club soda
2 ice cubes
Directions
Puree the mango in a food processor or blender. Add the orange and lime juices; process until smooth.
Add the club soda and ice cubes; process just to blend and crush the ice. Serve at once.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: (1 cup): Calories: 83, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 27 mg, Carbohydrate: 22 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 18 g, Protein: 1 g Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit
DOUG'S FLOWER POWER CAESAR SALAD
This salad keeps for 3 days in a glass (not metal) bowl in the refrigerator, if well covered.
Yield: 6 servings
Online at http://www.diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/5.shtml
Ingredients
3 cups broccoli flowerets
3 cups cauliflower flowerets
1 cup sliced red cabbage
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup Lighter Caesar Dressing or bottled low-fat Caesar dressing
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
Wash vegetables well; drain thoroughly. Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl and mix well. (Optional: Steam the veggies for 3 or 4 minutes if your prefer them softer.)
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 68; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 2.2 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/4 Low-fat Milk
SWEET POTATO PIE
Yield: 1 pie (8 servings)
Source: "The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml
Ingredients
3 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg yolk
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large sweet potatoes (1-1/2 pounds total), cooked, peeled, and mashed
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
3 large egg whites
1 prepared 9-inch pie shell, unbaked
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Beat together the margarine, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in the sweet potatoes and milk; mix again.
Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them into the sweet potato mixture; pour into the pie shell. Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and cut the pie in 8 equal slices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 slice): Calories: 291, Fat: 13 g, Cholesterol: 28 mg, Sodium: 313 mg, Carbohydrate: 38 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 17 g, Protein: 7 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2 Fat
SAUTEED SPINACH
Servings: 4
Online at http://www.diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/18.shtml
Ingredients
1 pound raw spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 fresh tomato
2 cloves garlic
Directions
Wash spinach thoroughly and drain.
Saute tomato and garlic in olive oil in a large saute pan. Add spinach, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 108; Protein: 3.9 g; Sodium:94 mg; Fat: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1-1/2 Fat
CINNAMON GINGER COOKIES
Makes: 30 Cookies
Source: "The Best Diabetes Cookbook"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/25.shtml
Ingredients
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoon margarine, melted
2 tablespoon molasses
2 tablespoon 2% yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
1-1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick vegetable spray.
In bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, margarine, molasses, yogurt and vanilla until well mixed.
Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into bowl just until combined.
Using teaspoon, form dough into small balls and baking on baking sheet. Press flat with fork; sprinkle with 1-1/2 teaspoon brown sugar. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (2 Cookies): Calories: 76, Carbohydrate: 12 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 68 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg; Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/3 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat
HAWAIIAN BURGERS
serves 4
Online at http://www.diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/25.shtml
Ingredients1 pound extra-lean ground beef
4 slices fresh pineapple, or canned, unsweetened, water packed variety
1 clove garlic, minced
2 scallions, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
4 slices- 1 ounce each french bread
Directions
Mix the beef, garlic, scallions, ginger, and soy sauce together and form in 4 patties of equal size about 3/4" thick.
Grill or broil 4" from souce of heat, for 7 minutes for medium-rare turning once. Grill longer for well done burgers.
While burgers are grilling, brush 4 slices of fresh or canned water-packed unsweetened pineapple with 1 teaspoon Worcestshire sauce.
Grill until pineapple is heated through and seared with grill marks, about 6 minutes (2 minutes for canned pienapple).
Serve each patty open-face on a 1 oz toasted slice of French bread, topped with grilled slice, and garnished with 1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):Calories: 282; Protein: 20 g; Sodium: 401 mg; Fat: 13 g; Carbohydrates: 23 g
LEMONY ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Yield: 4 servings
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/32.shtml
Source: The Other Diabetes: Living and Eating Well with Type 2 Diabetes
Note: Roasted asparagus spears don't look as pretty as steamed, but the flavor is worth it.
Ingredients
1 lemon
1 pound fresh asparagus, wood stems removed
2 teaspoons olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Wash and dry the outside of the lemon. Make 2 teaspoons of lemon zest by grating the yellow outside peel with the fine side of a cheese grater. Wrap the lemon in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another use.
Toss the asparagus spears in a shallow dish with the lemon zest and olive oil.
Spread the asparagus in a heavy baking sheet; roast for 15 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, stir the asparagus to ensure even roasting. The asparagus are done when they are browned and slightly shriveled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 3 g, Carbohydrate: 5 g, Sodium: 5 mg, Potassium: 353 mg, Dietary Fiber: 1 g Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
TACO SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING
Serves 8
Online at http://www.diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/41.shtml
Ingredients
8 tortillas
1 teaspoon powdered mustard
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 cups romaine lettuce
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 cups turkey, chopped and cooked
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
Toast the tortillas on a baking sheet in a 400F oven for about 10 minutes.
While hot, sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese. Cool and break into bite-size pieces.
Chop the lettuce and arrange it in the bottom of a salad bowl.
Make the cumin dressing by combining the salt, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, mustard, cumin, water and oil in a bowl or jar.
Heat the turkey in a skillet with the cumin seeds. Sprinkle chunks of turkey over the lettuce. Add the tomato pieces and cheese. Pour on the cumin dressing and top with tortilla chips.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 205; Protein: 17 g; Fat: 11 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1 Fat; 1/2 Bread/Starch; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat
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