Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

Sep 19, 2017

Rich Chocolate Mousse

By ADW|2017-09-19T11:19:44-04:00Updated: September 19th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup Dutch process or unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/3 cup Equal® Spoonful™
  • 2 cups light whipped topping plus light whipped topping and chocolate Curls or cocoa for garnish

Directions

  1. Sprinkle gelatin over water in small saucepan. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is […]
Sep 19, 2017

Rice with Chicken, Spanish Style

By ADW|2017-09-19T11:04:24-04:00Updated: September 19th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Poultry, Rice|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 medium red/green peppers, cut into strips
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 1 3-lb chicken, cut into 8 pieces, skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, fat removed
  • 4 cups water Saffron or Sazón, for color
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup […]
Sep 19, 2017

Rice Pudding

By ADW|2017-09-19T10:53:15-04:00Updated: September 19th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Rice|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 2 cups fat-free milk
  • 1/2 cup SPLENDA® Granular
  • 1/2 cup dark raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F
  2. In a large bowl, combine egg substitute, milk, SPLENDA® Granular, raisins, cooked rice, vanilla and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add cinnamon and nutmeg.
  4. Pour into a 10 […]
Sep 19, 2017

Rhubarb and Apple Crumble

By ADW|2017-09-19T10:46:33-04:00Updated: September 19th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Rhubarb and Apple Crumble Ingredients

  • 3 cups peeled, cored, 3/4″ cubed Granny Smith apples
  • 2 1/2 cups 3/4″ cubed fresh red rhubarb
  • 1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful or 12 packets of Equal sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water or apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (optional)

Rhubarb and Apple Crumble Topping Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup […]
Sep 19, 2017

Red Beans & Rice

By ADW|2017-09-19T10:18:23-04:00Updated: September 19th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Rice, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 minced clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 2 cups pre-cooked red beans
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook onion, celery and garlic in margarine until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer together for 5 minutes to blend flavors.

Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat.

[…]
Sep 18, 2017

Raspberry Cheese Tarts

By ADW|2017-09-18T14:59:58-04:00Updated: September 18th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Raspberry Cheese Crust Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup SPLENDA® Granular
  • 5 tablespoons light margarine

Raspberry Cheese Filling Ingredients

  • 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat yogurt
  • 1 cup SPLENDA® Granular
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Blend crust ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Line 10 muffin cups […]
Sep 18, 2017

Quick Refrigerator Sweet Pickles

By ADW|2017-09-18T14:51:46-04:00Updated: September 18th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 5 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 cups sliced onions
  • 1 cup julienne-strip carrots
  • 2 cups vinegar
  • 36 packets Equal® or 3 tablespoons plus 1 3/4 teaspoons Equal® for Recipes

Directions

  1. Place sliced cucumbers and garlic in a glass or crockery bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan combine water, mustard […]
Sep 18, 2017

Pumpkin Roll

By ADW|2017-09-18T14:45:50-04:00Updated: September 18th, 2017|Breads & Muffins, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Pumpkin Roll Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup Equal® Spoonful or 24 packets of Equal sweetener
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Pumpkin Roll Directions

  1. Beat eggs and 1 cup Equal® for 5 minutes in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer.
  2. Stir in pumpkin and lemon juice. Blend in flour, […]
Sep 18, 2017

Protein-Packed Almond Pork Tenderloin

By ADW|2017-09-18T14:33:24-04:00Updated: September 18th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Meat|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb pork, tenderloin, lean, raw
  • 1/2 cup cooking sherry
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh chopped onion
  • 1 fresh carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium celery stalk, chopped

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together sherry, soy sauce, pepper and garlic. Pour over […]
Sep 18, 2017

Portabello Mushroom Sandwich

By ADW|2017-09-18T14:17:56-04:00Updated: September 18th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Sandwiches, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 large mushroom cap, cleaned
  • 1 Tomato slice
  • 1 Bermuda onion slice
  • 1 Eggplant slice
  • Low-fat, low-sodium cheese slice

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven to 250°F
  2. Take mushroom caps, wash and peel.
  3. Place a thick slice of tomato, onion and eggplant on the mushroom cap.
  4. Bake until soft and drain fluid. Put cheese slice on top and melt until brown in oven or toaster oven.
Go to Top