Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

Sep 21, 2017

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

By ADW|2017-09-21T13:00:10-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-size sweet potatoes
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons Equal® for Recipes or 6 packets Equal® sweetener or 1/4 cup Equal® Spoonful™
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
  • Salt and white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or 4 teaspoons flaked coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease potatoes; pierce with tines of fork. Place potatoes in baking pan […]
Sep 21, 2017

Tuscan Bean Salad with Gorgonzola Bruschetta

By ADW|2017-09-21T12:52:39-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Salads, Vegetables|0 Comments

Bruschetta Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (2-ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 16 slices French baguette (1 pound loaf), each 1/2-inch thick

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 (19-ounce each) cans cannelloni beans (or Great Northern Beans), rinsed, drained
  • 2 medium fennel bulbs, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 4 medium plum tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup light or fat free mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup […]
Sep 21, 2017

Turkey Sandwich

By ADW|2017-09-21T12:42:42-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Poultry, Sandwiches|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces low-sodium turkey
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • 1 Tbsp. low-fat mayonnaise or mustard
  • 2 slices whole-grain bread (rye, pumpernickel, sourdough)

Directions

  1. Spread mayo or mustard on one (or 2 if preferred) slices of bread.
  2. Set turkey on 1 slice of bread topped with lettuce and tomato.
  3. Top sandwich with 2nd slice of bread and enjoy! Be sure to bulk it up with non-starchy veggies […]
Sep 21, 2017

Turkey Pockets Al Greco

By ADW|2017-09-21T12:37:05-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Poultry|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 pita pockets
  • 1 cup seeded and chopped tomato
  • 1 cup seeded and sliced cucumber
  • 2 ounces feta cheese

Directions

  1. Over medium-high heat, saute ground turkey in a lightly oiled skillet with ½ cup […]
Sep 21, 2017

Tropical Pineapple Chicken

By ADW|2017-09-21T11:55:19-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Poultry|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 10 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1/2 cup no calorie sweetener, granulated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the pineapple (with juice/ liquids), SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, lemon juice and dry mustard in a small bowl. Mix all together. Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9×13 […]
Sep 21, 2017

Thai Steak Salad

By ADW|2017-09-21T11:53:48-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Meat, Salads|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 lemon grass, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1/3 cup fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup no calorie sweetener, granulated
  • 1 1/2 pounds (1 inch thick) steak fillet
  • 1 head leaf lettuce – rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 […]
Sep 21, 2017

Tarragon Dijon Mustard Sauce

By ADW|2017-09-21T11:37:22-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Meat|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz.) jar Dijon Mustard
  • 2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 2 teaspoons SPLENDA® Granular

Stove Top Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients.
  2. Heat on low-medium heat stirring frequently until warm, approximately 5 minutes.

Microwave Directions

  1. In small microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients.
  2. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, or until warm.
Sep 21, 2017

Tangy Sweet & Sour Meatloaf

By ADW|2017-09-21T11:32:38-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Meat|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar blend
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup no calorie sweetener, granulated
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, ground […]
Sep 21, 2017

Sylvia Wood’s Southern Stir-Fry Veggies

By ADW|2017-09-21T11:32:11-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) package collard greens
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cup no calorie sweetener, granulated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. Remove and discard stems from greens. Tear leaves into 1 to 2 inch pieces.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a large Dutch oven; add greens and return […]
Sep 21, 2017

Sylvia Wood’s Sassy Catfish

By ADW|2017-09-21T11:14:53-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Seafood|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup no calorie sweetener, granulated
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup Sylvia’s Hot Sauce®*
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 stalks celery, cut julienne style
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets catfish
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sylvia’s Secret Seasoning®
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

*Hot sauce or salt-free herb seasoning may be substituted for Sylvia’s Hot […]

Go to Top