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Thursday, August 6, 2020

Diabetic Thursday

It's time for another Diabetic Thursday. Today's offerings include Spicy Buffalo-Style Meatballs and Warm Chicken Salad. Enjoy!

QUICK MINESTRONE

Recipe Yield: Servings: 8

Source: Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods Cookbook

Book Title: Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods Cookbook

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/quick-minestrone.

Ingredients

1/4 pound lean ham, cut into small pieces

1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed onion soup

2 cups canned tomatoes (with juice), cut into pieces

1/2 cup each: diced carrot and celery

1 medium zucchini, diced

1 large clove garlic, minced

1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

1 bay leaf

1/4 teaspoon each: dried thyme leaves, marjoram, basil and pepper

5 cups water

1 cup broken uncooked spaghetti

1 can (15 oz.) cannellini, navy or other white beans, undrained

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large soup pot, combine ham, soup, tomatoes, carrot, celery, zucchini, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, marjoram, basil, pepper and water. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.

Add spaghetti and beans with liquid and cook 30 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 2.4 g; Sodium: 871 mg; Cholesterol: 6.1 mg; Protein: 8.9 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Lean Meat, 1 Bread/Starch

SUGAR-FREE BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

This originally came from Diabetic Gourmet, though the recipe is probably more than ten years old. (It was in an email that long ago.) Unfortunately, I no longer have the link to this recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries, picked over and rinsed

1-3/4 cups plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

2 eggs

1/4 cup canola oil

3/4 cup orange juice

1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange rind

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or line with baking cups.

Lightly coat the blueberries with 2 teaspoons flour by shaking together in a paper bag.

In a large bowl, stir together 1-3/4 cups flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon. In a small bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add oil, orange juice, and grated rind. Add liquid to dry mixture and stir gently. Before the mixtures are fully combined, fold in the blueberries. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full. Bake 20-25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 muffin): Calories: 137, Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 36 mg, Sodium: 103 mg, Carbohydrate: 18 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 3 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat

ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

Recipe Yield: Makes: 8 to 12 wedges (4 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/roasted-potatoes-with-garlic-and-rosemary.

Ingredients

2 large baking potatoes or 3 medium potatoes (1-1/4 pounds total), each cut in 4 wedges

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a shallow dish or pan with nonstick pan spray.

Arrange the potato wedges in the prepared pan. Combine the oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt in a small bowl. Brush the potatoes lightly with the oil mixture.

Bake until tender and golden brown, about 1 hour, basting with oil from the pan every 15 minutes.

Notes:

Contains 3g sugars.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 136; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 155 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat

WARM CHICKEN SALAD

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4-1/2 cups (6 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/warm-chicken-salad.

Ingredients

2 cups diced cooked chicken (8 ounces)

2 cups chopped celery

1/3 cup light mayonnaise

1/4 cup slivered almonds

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons chopped pimiento

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup (about 1 ounce) grated or shredded Swiss cheese

2 cups (2-oz) fat-free or reduced-fat potato chips, coarsely crushed

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart casserole with non-stick pan spray.

Mix all the ingredients except the cheese and potato chips in a large bowl. Turn into the casserole. Top with the cheese and crushed potato chips.

Bake about 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the salad is hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 212; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 439 mg; Cholesterol: 43 mg; Protein: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Medium-Fat Meat

MARINATED ARTICHOKE APPETIZERS

Yield: 24 appetizers; Serving Size: 1 appetizer

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/marinated-artichoke-appetizers.

Ingredients

24 marinated artichoke quarters, drained

24 cherry or grape tomatoes

8-ounce block reduced-fat white cheddar or Swiss cheese, cut into 24 cubes

Directions

Skewer one artichoke piece, tomato, and cheese cube onto a toothpick. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 37; Fat: 2.1 g; Saturated Fat: 0.6 g; Sodium: 92 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1/3 Vegetable

SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

Makes 32 appetizer servings.

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/541.shtml

Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean ground beef

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg, slightly beaten

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 tablespoon honey

Blue cheese dressing

Celery sticks

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

Shape beef mixture into 32 1-inch meatballs; place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine hot pepper sauce, butter and honey in large bowl; mix well. Add meatballs; stir to coat.

Serve with dressing and celery sticks, as desired. Makes 32 appetizer servings. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef done-ness.

Cook's Tip: 1 package (about 18 ounces) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs can be substituted for ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook meatballs according to package directions. Continue as directed in step 3.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 78 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Carbohydrates: 1 g

SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

Makes 32 appetizer servings.

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/541.shtml

Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean ground beef

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg, slightly beaten

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 tablespoon honey

Blue cheese dressing

Celery sticks

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

Shape beef mixture into 32 1-inch meatballs; place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine hot pepper sauce, butter and honey in large bowl; mix well. Add meatballs; stir to coat.

Serve with dressing and celery sticks, as desired. Makes 32 appetizer servings. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef done-ness.

Cook's Tip: 1 package (about 18 ounces) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs can be substituted for ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook meatballs according to package directions. Continue as directed in step 3.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 78 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Carbohydrates: 1 g

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Thursday Recipes

Here are today's six recipes. Enjoy!

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER PUREE

Yield: 4 servings

Serving size: 3/4 cup

Source: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/87.shtml

Online Recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/629.shtml

Ingredients

8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 head)

4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled

1/3 cup buttermilk or equivalent buttermilk powder

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 teaspoon butter

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Snipped fresh chives for garnish

Directions

Place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. (Alternatively, place florets and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on High for 3 to 5 minutes.)

Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add buttermilk, 2 teaspoons oil, butter, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy.

Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garnish with chives, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 342 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Fat

ORANGE CRANBERRY BREAD

Yield: 1 loaf (18 slices)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/412.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 medium orange

2 teaspoons margarine, melted

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

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut aluminum foil to fit the bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan and spray the sides of the pan with nonstick pan spray.

Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.

Grate the zest from the orange and set aside. Cut the orange in half and squeeze the juice into a measuring cup. Add the grated zest and melted margarine to the juice and add enough hot water to make 1 cup.

Stir the liquids into the dry ingredients. Add the egg, vanilla, cranberries, and walnuts; stir to mix.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the top of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.

If time permits, let stand overnight for easy slicing. Cut the loaf into 18 slices.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Cholesterol: 12 g; Sodium: 109 mg; Fat: 3 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat

FRESH CRANBERRY AND WILD RICE STUFFING

This recipe, from Diabetic Gourmet, can be found online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/184.shtml. This is for 4 servings.

Ingredients

1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked

1 cup water

1/4 cup raisins, dark or golden

5 scallions, chopped

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 cup celery, or fennel bulb, chopped

1 cup fresh cranberries

1 tablespoon orange rind-grated

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Put the wild rice in a saucepan.

Add the water and raisins and cook over medium heat for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender. Drain.

Saute the onions and celery (or fennel bulb) in the oil until tender.

Add the cranberries, orange rind, thyme and rice.

Serve as a side dish; this stuffing goes great with poultry dishes such as cornish game hen, as well as lighter pork dishes such as pan seared pork loin.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 135; Sodium: 111 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 2 Starch/Bread

ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

Yield: 8 to 12 wedges (4 servings)

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/804.shtml

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

Ingredients

2 large baking potatoes or 3 medium potatoes (1-1/4 pounds total), each cut in 4 wedges

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a shallow dish or pan with nonstick pan spray.

Arrange potato wedges in the prepared pan. Combine the oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt in a small bowl. Brush the potatoes lightly with the oil mixture.

Bake until tender and golden brown, about 1 hour, basting with oil from the pan every 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 136; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 155 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat

BAKED POTATO PANCAKES

Found online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/436.shtml Makes about 16 pancakes or 8 servings.

Ingredients

Canola oil cooking spray

6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled

2 large carrots, scraped

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely minced

1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped

2 large eggs, beaten

1 Tbsp. canola oil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

reduced-fat sour cream or applesauce (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray large non-stick baking sheet with oil spray. Coarsely grate potatoes and carrots. Place them in large sieve. Set sieve into a large bowl so it nestles securely. Squeeze vegetables to wring out as much liquid as possible. If vegetables still feel wet, pat dry with paper towels, then transfer them to a mixing bowl. Stir in flour, parsley, onion, eggs, oil, salt and pepper, making sure ingredients are well combined.

Spoon small mounds of the mixture on the baking sheet to form 2 1/2-inch pancakes, leaving 1 inch between each. Bake latkes until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning once with spatula. Pancakes can also be made in a pan, preferably non-stick, with a light coating of canola oil spray on the bottom. Heat pan to high, then reduce to medium or medium-high heat. Transfer cooked pancakes to warm plates or a serving platter and serve at once. If desired, serve with low-fat sour cream or applesauce.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 251; Protein:6 g; Sodium: 185 mg; Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 50 g; Exchanges: 3-1/2 Starch/Bread, 1 Lean Meat

SUMMER GARDEN PILAF

Yield: 7 servings; Serving size: 3/4 cup

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/784.shtml

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or canola oil

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1/3-inch dice) zucchini

1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

3 cups cooked brown rice

Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place the oil in a large deep nonstick skillet and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, corn, red bell pepper, onion, and oregano. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Periodically place a lid over the skillet if it becomes too dry. (The steam released from the cooking vegetables will moisten the skillet.)

Add the rice and salt to the skillet mixture and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, for a couple of minutes, until the mixture is heated through. Add a tablespoon or two of water if the mixture seems too dry. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3.3 g; Sodium: 138 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 2.9 g; Saturated Fat: 0.4 g; Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 1-1/4 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Diabetic Thursday

By now, you've no doubt read (on this blog, per chance?) that diabetic food does not have to be boring by any stretch of the imagination. Here's another round of recipes to prove that. Enjoy!

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER PUREEYield: 4 servings

Serving size: 3/4 cup

Source: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/87.shtml

Online Recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/629.shtml

Ingredients

8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 head)

4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled

1/3 cup buttermilk or equivalent buttermilk powder

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 teaspoon butter

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Snipped fresh chives for garnish

Directions

Place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. (Alternatively, place florets and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on High for 3 to 5 minutes.)

Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add buttermilk, 2 teaspoons oil, butter, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy.

Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garnish with chives, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 342 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Fat

ORANGE CRANBERRY BREAD

Yield: 1 loaf (18 slices)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/412.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 medium orange

2 teaspoons margarine, melted

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

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut aluminum foil to fit the bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan and spray the sides of the pan with nonstick pan spray.

Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.

Grate the zest from the orange and set aside. Cut the orange in half and squeeze the juice into a measuring cup. Add the grated zest and melted margarine to the juice and add enough hot water to make 1 cup.

Stir the liquids into the dry ingredients. Add the egg, vanilla, cranberries, and walnuts; stir to mix.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the top of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.

If time permits, let stand overnight for easy slicing. Cut the loaf into 18 slices.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 108; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Cholesterol: 12 g; Sodium: 109 mg; Fat: 3 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat

FRESH CRANBERRY AND WILD RICE STUFFING

This recipe, from Diabetic Gourmet, can be found online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/184.shtml. This is for 4 servings.

Ingredients

1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked

1 cup water

1/4 cup raisins, dark or golden

5 scallions, chopped

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 cup celery, or fennel bulb, chopped

1 cup fresh cranberries

1 tablespoon orange rind-grated

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Put the wild rice in a saucepan.

Add the water and raisins and cook over medium heat for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender. Drain.

Saute the onions and celery (or fennel bulb) in the oil until tender.

Add the cranberries, orange rind, thyme and rice.

Serve as a side dish; this stuffing goes great with poultry dishes such as cornish game hen, as well as lighter pork dishes such as pan seared pork loin.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 135; Sodium: 111 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 2 Starch/Bread

ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

Yield: 8 to 12 wedges (4 servings)

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/804.shtml

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

Ingredients

2 large baking potatoes or 3 medium potatoes (1-1/4 pounds total), each cut in 4 wedges

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a shallow dish or pan with nonstick pan spray.

Arrange potato wedges in the prepared pan. Combine the oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt in a small bowl. Brush the potatoes lightly with the oil mixture.

Bake until tender and golden brown, about 1 hour, basting with oil from the pan every 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 136; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 155 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat

BAKED POTATO PANCAKES

Found online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/436.shtml Makes about 16 pancakes or 8 servings.

Ingredients

Canola oil cooking spray

6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled

2 large carrots, scraped

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely minced

1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped

2 large eggs, beaten

1 Tbsp. canola oil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

reduced-fat sour cream or applesauce (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray large non-stick baking sheet with oil spray. Coarsely grate potatoes and carrots. Place them in large sieve. Set sieve into a large bowl so it nestles securely. Squeeze vegetables to wring out as much liquid as possible. If vegetables still feel wet, pat dry with paper towels, then transfer them to a mixing bowl. Stir in flour, parsley, onion, eggs, oil, salt and pepper, making sure ingredients are well combined.

Spoon small mounds of the mixture on the baking sheet to form 2 1/2-inch pancakes, leaving 1 inch between each. Bake latkes until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning once with spatula. Pancakes can also be made in a pan, preferably non-stick, with a light coating of canola oil spray on the bottom. Heat pan to high, then reduce to medium or medium-high heat. Transfer cooked pancakes to warm plates or a serving platter and serve at once. If desired, serve with low-fat sour cream or applesauce.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 251; Protein:6 g; Sodium: 185 mg; Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 50 g; Exchanges: 3-1/2 Starch/Bread, 1 Lean Meat

SUMMER GARDEN PILAF

Yield: 7 servings; Serving size: 3/4 cup

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/784.shtml

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or canola oil

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1/3-inch dice) zucchini

1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

3 cups cooked brown rice

Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place the oil in a large deep nonstick skillet and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, corn, red bell pepper, onion, and oregano. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Periodically place a lid over the skillet if it becomes too dry. (The steam released from the cooking vegetables will moisten the skillet.)

Add the rice and salt to the skillet mixture and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, for a couple of minutes, until the mixture is heated through. Add a tablespoon or two of water if the mixture seems too dry. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3.3 g; Sodium: 138 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 2.9 g; Saturated Fat: 0.4 g; Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: 1-1/4 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Weekday Meals

Sometimes, our weeks can really get pretty hectic to the point that it's difficult to fix a nutritious meal that's both delicious and doesn't take forever to make. But meals that satisfy all three can be had. That said, Enjoy!

YOGURT PARFAIT BREAFAST POPSICLES

This one comes from one of my favorite emailing sites, thekitchn. If you haven't already signed up for the great emails from thekitchn or it's brother site, Apartment Therapy, you're missing some really cool stuff.

TheKitchn's Faith Durand starts off, “Your eyes do not deceive you. This is breakfast that you can eat one-handed while walking to the bus stop, and it's got just as much going for it a bowl of yogurt with granola and fruit. In fact, it is a bowl of yogurt — just in frozen, easily-grabbable popsicle form. Time to dig out those popsicle molds!” The writer uses Greek yogurt for these, but writes that regular non-Greek yogurt can be used, too. Just don't thin out the regular yogurt.

She also writes, “If you're short on time or short on berries, you can also substitute a fruit jam or preserves. You'll need about a cup of preserves for these popsicles.” As for the granola, “Use any granola you like here. These popsicles are especially handy for using up a handful of leftover granola that's gone a bit stale. Once layered into the popsicles and frozen, the granola softens to the consistency of soft oatmeal cookies —and yes, that's just as delicious as you're hoping it will be.” Makes 6 popsicles.

You can view this recipe online here, along with photos of these incredible breakfast popsicles.

1 1/2 pints strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped (around 3 cups chopped)

1/4 cup sugar (or honey)

1 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 to 1/2 cup milk

2 to 3 tablespoons honey

3/4 cups granola

Combine the strawberries and sugar (or honey) in a small saucepan and stir gently to combine. Let the berries macerate on the counter for at least 10 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and syrupy.

Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a r. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the strawberries are thick and jammy. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. You should have about 1 cup of jammy fruit. (At this point, the strawberries can be refrigerated for up to a week.)

When ready to assemble the popsicles, whisk together the yogurt, 1/4 cup of the milk, and 2 tablespoons of honey. The yogurt should be thick, but pourable (roughly the consistency of regular yogurt). If needed, whisk in a little more milk. Taste and add more honey if desired.

Scoop out 1/4 cup of the yogurt mixture and stir it into the granola. This will help the granola freeze into the popsicles.

Arrange 6 popsicle molds (1/2 cup capacity) on your work surface. Pour a generous spoonful of yogurt into the bottom of each mold. Add a scoop of granola and then a spoonful or two of strawberries. Continue layering yogurt, granola, and strawberries until the molds are filled. Tap the molds lightly agains the counter or use a popsicle stick to work out any air bubbles between the layers.

Insert popsicle sticks into each mold and place the popsicles in the freezer. Freeze until solid, at least 6 hours.

To unmold, run the popsicle molds under hot running water for a few seconds and gently easy the popsicles out of the molds. Popsicles will keep in the freezer for several weeks.

Recipe Notes

You can substitute 1 1/4 cups of regular yogurt for the Greek yogurt. As long as it's pourable, there's no need to thin the yogurt any further.

The strawberries can be replaced with an equal amount of any other fruit.

You can also substitute 1 cup any flavor of jam or fruit preserves for the berries. Skip the jam-making step and proceed with assembling the popsicles.

AVOCADO, BEAN AND CORN SALSA

This is from Fiona Haynes, About.com's Low Fat Cooking's guide. She writes, “This is a colorful, nutritious and delicious fresh salsa which makes a great accompaniment to baked tortilla chips, chicken and fish dishes or as topping for tacos.” Prep Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 10 minutes; makes 6 servings.

Ingredients:

1/2 avocado, diced

1 cup frozen sweet corn, thawed

1 cup kidney beans, black beans or pinto beans

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1/2 large tomato, seeded and chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1/4 cup lime juice

2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro

Preparation:

Combine avocado, corn, beans, onion, tomato, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Per Serving: Calories 110, Calories from Fat 32, Total Fat 3.5g (sat 0.5g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 78mg, Carbohydrate 15.9g, Fiber 3.8g, Protein 3.7g

CHERRY TOMATO FOCACCIA

This is from the July/August 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 61. The recipe starts out with, “This bread is hearty enough to be served with a salad for a light lunch or supper.” Serves 8.

Topping

1/4 cup shelled roasted pistachios

1/4 cup olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)

1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary

2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved

Focaccia

3 1/2 cups bread flour

1 Tbs. sugar

2 1/2 tsp. instant yeast

2 tsp. salt

Olive oil, for greasing baking sheet

To make Topping: Pulse pistachios in food processor until ground, but with some larger pieces. Transfer to bowl, and stir in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary.

To make Focaccia: Stir together flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and 1 1/4 cups water in bowl. Knead dough in bowl 5 minutes. Cover bowl with towel, and let rise 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Generously grease rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Stretch dough into 12- x 11-inch rectangle in sheet pan. Let dough rise 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 450°F. Dimple dough with fingers. Whisk 2 Tbs. water into pistachio mixture, and brush onto dough. Press tomato halves cut-side up into dough. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and bottom.

nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 329; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 11 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 48 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 589 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 3 g; Vegan

ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

This is from Diabetic Gourmet. Yield: 8 to 12 wedges (4 servings)

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/804.shtml

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

Ingredients

2 large baking potatoes or 3 medium potatoes (1-1/4 pounds total), each cut in 4 wedges

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a shallow dish or pan with nonstick pan spray.

Arrange potato wedges in the prepared pan. Combine the oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt in a small bowl. Brush the potatoes lightly with the oil mixture.

Bake until tender and golden brown, about 1 hour, basting with oil from the pan every 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 136; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 155 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat

LIGHT LEMON CAKE

Also from Diabetic Gourmet. Yields 20 servings. See online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/840.shtml

Ingredients

1 box (1 pound, 2.25 ounces) white or lemon cake mix

1 cup water

1/2 cup nonfat or light sour cream

1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute

2 packages (4-serving size each) sugar-free lemon gelatin mix

1 cup boiling water

1 cup cold tap water

Frosting:

2 cups nonfat or light whipped topping

3/4 cup light lemon yogurt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the cake mix, water, sour cream, and egg substitute in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.

Coat a 9-by-13 inch pan with cooking spray and spread the mixture evenly in the pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or just until the top springs back when lightly touched and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Let the cake cool to room temperature. Then, using a fork, poke holes in the cake at 1/2-inch intervals. Place the gelatin mix in a medium bowl and add the boiling water. Whisk for 2 minutes or until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the cold water. Slowly pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, allowing it to be absorbed.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

To make the frosting, place the whipped topping in a small bowl and fold in the yogurt. Spread the frosting over the cake and chill for an additional hour before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving); Calories: 138; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 218 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates; 26g; Exchanges: 2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat

VEGAN PUMPKIN RISOTTO

I think this came from About.com, but I'm not completely sure, since it's been kicking around my email account for more than five years with not note. The person who sent this wrote, “A vegetarian and vegan twist on classic Italian risotto - pumpkin! Why not? Pumpkin adds a sweet and unique flavor perfect for fall, as a vegetarian Thanksgiving entree, or anytime. This Italian risotto recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.”

Ingredients:

1 onion. diced

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cups arborio (risotto) rice

1 cup white wine

4 cups vegetable broth

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated or minced

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tbsp chopped fresh basil

1 tbsp margarine

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Sautee the onion in olive oil over medium heat for three to five minutes, or until soft. Add the rice. Allow to cook, stirring, for a minute or two. Slowly add the wine. Start to add the vegetable broth, 1/2 cup at a time. Allow the moisture to cook off before adding the next 1/2 cup. Stir frequently. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well, and cook for just a few minutes, until heated through.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

More Diabetic Recipes

Many people, upon learning that they have diabetes, have three immediate questions: How will this change my life? What medications will I need to take? What can I safely eat?

The first two questions are best answered by your doctor, nurse-practitioner, or health care provider, while the third question can be answered by the Registered Dietician that your health care provider has hopefully put you in touch with.

One website that I discovered with my better-half was first diagnosed is Diabetic Gourmet.

Here are some yummy recipes. Enjoy!

ORANGE CRANBERRY BREAD

Yield: 1 loaf (18 slices)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/412.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 medium orange

2 teaspoons margarine, melted

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

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut aluminum foil to fit the bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan and spray the sides of the pan with nonstick pan spray.

Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.

Grate the zest from the orange and set aside. Cut the orange in half and squeeze the juice into a measuring cup. Add the grated zest and melted margarine to the juice and add enough hot water to make 1 cup.

Stir the liquids into the dry ingredients. Add the egg, vanilla, cranberries, and walnuts; stir to mix.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the top of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.

If time permits, let stand overnight for easy slicing. Cut the loaf into 18 slices.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 108; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Cholesterol: 12 g; Sodium: 109 mg; Fat: 3 g

Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat

Find great DESSERT recipes at:

http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/Desserts

RECIPE FROM THE ARCHIVE:

Fresh Cranberry and Wild Rice Stuffing

http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/184.shtml

ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

Yield: 8 to 12 wedges (4 servings)

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/804.shtml

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

Ingredients

2 large baking potatoes or 3 medium potatoes (1-1/4 pounds total), each cut in 4 wedges

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a shallow dish or pan with nonstick pan spray.

Arrange potato wedges in the prepared pan. Combine the oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt in a small bowl. Brush the potatoes lightly with the oil mixture.

Bake until tender and golden brown, about 1 hour, basting with oil from the pan every 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 136; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 155 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat

Find great MAIN DISH recipes at:

http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/Main_Courses

RECIPE FROM THE ARCHIVE:

Baked Potato Pancakes

http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/436.shtml

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE

Yield: 8 servings

Source: Splenda

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1000.shtml

Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie

3 cups 1-inch rhubarb pieces or 1 package (16-ounces) frozen unsweetened rhubarb, thawed, undrained

3/4 cup water

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 cups sliced strawberries

1-2/3 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

* May substitute 40 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Pierce bottom and side of pastry with fork. Bake in preheated 375F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until pastry is golden. Cool on wire rack.

Cook rhubarb in large covered saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes or until rhubarb releases liquid. Combine water, flour, cornstarch and lemon juice. Stir into rhubarb. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened and rhubarb is almost tender, stirring frequently. Stir in strawberries. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Stir Equal and nutmeg into fruit mixture. Spoon into baked crust. Bake in 350F oven 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Cover edge of crust with aluminum foil if browning too quickly. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 175; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 64 mg; Cholesterol: 5 mg; Fat: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat

Find great MUFFIN recipes at:

http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/Breads/Muffins

ANOTHER RECIPE TO TRY:

Fruit Scones

http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/616.shtml

Raisin-Pumpkin Muffins

Yield: 12 servings

Source: Equal

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/997.shtml

Ingredients

3/4 cup canned pumpkin

6 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 egg

2 egg whites

1 tablespoon light molasses

2 teaspoons vanilla

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/2 cup raisins

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine pumpkin, oil, egg, egg whites, molasses and vanilla. Stir in a combined flour, Equal, raisins, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt just until all ingredients are moistened. Spoon batter into muffin cups.

Bake in preheated 375F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove muffins from pan and cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 149; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 224 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Fat: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1-1/2 fat

Find great DINNER recipes at:

http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/Main_Courses

ANOTHER RECIPE TO TRY:

Pumpkin Risotto

http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/612.shtml