Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

Sep 15, 2017

Low Fat Tiramisu

By ADW|2017-09-15T10:01:34-04:00Updated: September 15th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 3 (1-ounce) slices fat-free pound cake
  • 2 tablespoon Kahlua
  • 1/3 cup marscarpone cheese
  • 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup low calorie whipped topping
  • Fresh raspberries or strawberries

Directions

  1. Drizzle the cake slices with the Kahlua. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine the cheeses, sugar, cocoa powder and […]
Sep 15, 2017

Lime Cooler

By ADW|2017-09-15T09:52:45-04:00Updated: September 15th, 2017|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (6-oz) frozen limeade (or 3/4 cup freshly squeezed limeade)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 6 cups chilled club soda
  • 1 cup pineapple, sliced

Directions

  1. Mix Limeade, water lemon juice, club soda and pineapple until well blended.
  2. Serve Chilled.

Food Exchanges: 1/2 fruit.

Sep 14, 2017

Jamaican Curried Rice

By ADW|2017-09-14T15:40:05-04:00Updated: September 14th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Rice|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Equal® Spoonful (or 6 packets of Equal sweetener)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup salted cashews

Directions

  1. Heat oil in medium skillet. […]
Sep 14, 2017

Italian-Mexican Vegetable Bake

By ADW|2017-09-14T15:23:11-04:00Updated: September 14th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 oz.) package frozen Italian beans
  • 1 ½ cups cooked and drained garbanzo beans
  • 1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, drained
  • Dash of hot sauce
  • 1 16-ounce can low-sodium corn
  • 1 16-ounce can low-sodium tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. In a casserole dish mix all ingredients except cheese.
  2. Top with cheese. Bake at 350°F for […]
Sep 14, 2017

Instant Cocoa Mix

By ADW|2017-09-14T14:49:25-04:00Updated: September 14th, 2017|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1/2 cup lower-fat powdered nondairy creamer
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 10 packets Equal® sweetener or 1 tablespoon Equal® for Recipes
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Coca Mix Directions

  1. For cocoa mix, stir together milk powder, nondairy creamer, cocoa powder, Equal® and, if desired, cinnamon.
  2. Cover and store in an airtight container.
  3. For each serving, in a […]
Sep 14, 2017

Indian Taco

By ADW|2017-09-14T14:36:02-04:00Updated: September 14th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 4 cups red beans or pinto beans, dried
  • Water to cover
  • 1 cup onion
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups of green cabbage
  • 5 cups of lettuce, chopped
  • 3 1/3 cup tomato, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, part skim, grated
  • 2 1/2 cup lowfat […]
Aug 31, 2017

Iced Orange Cappuccino

By ADW|2017-08-31T14:03:35-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Cappuccino can be frozen in ice cube trays; the cubes can be used with cappuccino so it will not be diluted. Also, the ice cubes can be processed in a blender or food processor to make cappuccino slush.

Ingredients

  • Zest from 1 medium orange, cut into ½-inch strips
  • 7 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups drip grind espresso coffee
  • 3 […]
Aug 31, 2017

Hot Spiced Tomato Juice

By ADW|2017-08-31T13:57:53-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 46-ounce can low-sodium tomato juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sweet basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 3 drops Tabasco sauce

Directions

  1. Put all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over low heat. Pour the hot juice into mugs.
  2. Serve immediately.

Food Exchanges: 1 serving is free.

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Aug 31, 2017

Hot Cocoa

By ADW|2017-08-31T13:51:17-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1 packet artificial sweetener

Directions

  1. Heat skim milk. Stir in cocoa and artificial sweetener.
  2. Serve immediately.

Food Exchanges: 1 skim milk.

Nutritional Info (per serving):
Aug 31, 2017

Hot and Cold Tuna Salad With Fennel Vinaigrette

By ADW|2017-08-31T13:36:29-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Salads, Seafood|0 Comments

If desired, fish can be broiled rather than grilled for the same amount of time.

Fennel Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 to 1/3 Equal® Spoonful™
  • 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Fennel Vinaigrette Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in covered jar; […]

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