Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

Aug 5, 2009

Bean Trio with Citrus Cumin Dressing

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:21:43-05:00Updated: August 5th, 2009|Diabetes Recipes, Dips & Spreads, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 (19oz) can black beans
  • 1 (19oz) can dark red kidney beans
  • 1 (15oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped small
  • 1/2 cup celery hearts chopped small
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp Splenda Granular
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 […]
Jul 25, 2009

Blackberry Twist Lemonade

By ADW|2019-07-11T11:57:14-04:00Updated: July 25th, 2009|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Make this delicious summer lemonade, with a twist!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh blackberries or unsweetened frozen blackberries, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup Splenda No Calorie Swetener, Granulated
  • 4 cups cold water

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine blackberries, lemon juice, and Splenda in a blender.
  2. Process mixture until smooth.
  3. Press mixture through a sieve into a pitcher and discard solids.
  4. Stir in water […]
Jul 20, 2009

Simple Beef or Turkey Stew

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:22:11-05:00Updated: July 20th, 2009|Meat, Poultry, Soups & Stews|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean beef or turkey breast, cubbed
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, finely minced
  • 5 cups of beef or turkey broth with fat removed
  • 5 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 12 small carrots
  • 1 […]
Jul 15, 2009

Simple Biscuits

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:22:15-05:00Updated: July 15th, 2009|Breads & Muffins, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup shortening

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Cut shortening thoroughly and add to bowl. Mix until it looks like meal.
  4. Stir in milk and mix.
  5. Round up dough on a lightly floured board.
  6. Knead lightly 20 to 25 times […]
Jul 10, 2009

Best Breakfast Oatmeal

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:22:19-05:00Updated: July 10th, 2009|Breakfast, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 3 cups skim milk
  • 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1/3 cup dried fruit bits or raisins
  • 1 medium apple
  • 3 tbsp raw, unsalted, sunflower seeds, toasted
  • 1/4 – 1/2 tablespoon maple extract
  • 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 tsp Equal for Recipes (8 to 12 packets Equal sweetener or 1/3 to 1/2 cups Equal Spoonful)
  • 2 to 3 dashes of salt
  • Ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Peal […]
Jul 10, 2009

Classic Beef Burgundy

By ADW|2017-01-10T10:12:49-05:00Updated: July 10th, 2009|Diabetes Recipes, Meat|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean beef
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp basil
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/8 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups raw carrots, diced
  • 2 cups raw mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cups potatoes, diced

Directions

  1. Dice, slice and chop tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms and potatoes.
  2. In a […]
Jul 5, 2009

Simple Bean Dip

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:22:26-05:00Updated: July 5th, 2009|Diabetes Recipes, Dips & Spreads|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked pinto beans
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1 Bag of baby carrots or 1 Bag of celery sticks

Directions

  1. Cook pinto beans according to directions on product bag.
  2. Mash pinto beans in a large bowl.
  3. Mix onion, garlic powder, cumin, oregano and salt into mashed beans until well blended.

    4. […]

Jun 28, 2009

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:22:29-05:00Updated: June 28th, 2009|Diabetes Recipes, Sauces & Syrups|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp canola or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 3 6oz can’s of tomato paste, divided
  • 1 cup Splenda Granular
  • 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp liquid smoked hickory flavoring
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Tabasco (1 additional teaspoon for a spicier sauce)

Directions

  1. Place oil […]
Jun 20, 2009

Banana Raspberry Smoothie

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:26:43-05:00Updated: June 20th, 2009|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

    Banana Raspberry Smoothie
  • 1 large ripe banana
  • 1 1/4 cups unsweetened frozen raspberries
  • 5 packets Splenda No Calorie Sweetener
  • 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk

Directions

  1. Place banana in freezer for 10 minutes or until slightly firm.
  2. Slice banana and put banana, raspberries Splenda and milk in a blender. Blend until smooth
  3. Serve immediately in 2 tall […]
Jun 10, 2009

Banana Raisin Bread

By ADW|2017-05-16T15:41:16-04:00Updated: June 10th, 2009|Breads & Muffins, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

This Banana Raisin Bread recipe is a full flavored quick bread made with ripe bananas and raisins. The ceral in this recipe adds extra crunch and beneficial nutrients. The Equal in this recipe reduces the calories but not the taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (approximately 2 medium bananas)
  • 3 tbsp 2% milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Kellogg’s Special K […]

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