Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

Aug 31, 2017

Home Style Chicken Soup

By ADW|2017-08-31T13:24:23-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Poultry, Soups & Stews|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 diced carrots
  • 1 chopped medium onion
  • 2 chopped stalks of celery
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 oz uncooked noodles
  • 2 cooked and cubed skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Put carrots, onion, celery, and broth into a dutch oven. Heat to boiling.
  2. Cover and boil gently about 10 minutes. Add noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender.
  3. Add chicken and salt. Heat […]
Aug 31, 2017

Hit the Spot Lemon Water

By ADW|2017-08-31T13:16:23-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 4 lemons, sliced
  • 1½ cups firmly packed fresh mint or basil leaves
  • 6 to 8 cups bottled water or tap water
  • 6 to 8 cups ice cubes
  • Fresh mint or basil sprigs

Directions

  1. Place lemon slices in a large pitcher.
  2. Carefully rub the 1 1/2 cups mint leaves between the palms of your hands to slightly bruise the leaves. Add to the […]
Aug 31, 2017

High Fiber Muffin

By ADW|2017-08-31T13:06:29-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Breads & Muffins, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats (oatmeal)
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 cup chopped apples (no skin)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup bran
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar or agave
  • 2 eggs or 4 egg whites or 1/2 cup egg substitutes

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Use butter […]
Aug 31, 2017

Hearty Corn Cakes

By ADW|2017-08-31T11:47:32-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Breads & Muffins, Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Add 1 cup frozen corn kernels to batter or add 1 drained 4 ½ oz. can peeled and chopped green chilies.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 7 tablespoons SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 3/4 cup stone ground yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 large egg whites

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F […]
Aug 31, 2017

Heart Healthy Asian Tuna Steak

By ADW|2017-08-31T11:39:19-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Seafood|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb tuna filets
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger root, grated (or 2 tsp ground ginger)
  • 3 tbsp chopped scallions

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients (except the tuna) in a sealable plastic bag or stainless steel bowl.
  2. Place fish into the bag or bowl. […]
Aug 31, 2017

Healthy Turkey Salad Pockets

By ADW|2017-08-31T09:21:57-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Poultry, Salads|0 Comments

You may substitute 1 (16-oz) package frozen Oriental-Style Vegetables, cooked and drained, for the fresh vegetables listed below. Stir fry chicken, ginger root and garlic in all of the vegetable oil about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Combine chicken broth, Equal®, soy sauce, cornstarch and sesame oil until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. […]

Aug 31, 2017

Guacamole Dip

By ADW|2017-08-31T13:00:49-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Sauces & Syrups, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1 tsp. cumin (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • Hot sauce to taste

Directions

  1. Mash avocados and add the rest of the ingredients until well blended.
  2. Use baked tortilla chips to dip and serve immedately.

Food Exchanges: 3 Meat, 1 Fruit.

Aug 31, 2017

Grilled Fish with Pineapple-Cilantro Sauce

By ADW|2017-08-31T08:57:28-04:00Updated: August 31st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Seafood|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 (20-ounce) can sliced pineapple in juice, drained, reserving juice
  • 2/3 cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful or 3 packets Equal sweetener
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 grilled halibut, haddock or salmon steaks/fillets (about 4-ounces each)=

Directions

  1. Cut pineapple […]
Aug 30, 2017

Grilled Asian Steak Salad

By ADW|2017-08-30T16:36:50-04:00Updated: August 30th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Meat, Salads|0 Comments

Asian Steak Salad Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce, lite
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon SPLENDA® Granular
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco® Sauce*

*Tabasco® is a registered trademark of McIlhenny Co.

Asian Steak Salad Dressing Directions

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, […]
Aug 30, 2017

Green Treasure Salad

By ADW|2017-08-30T16:19:11-04:00Updated: August 30th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green apple
  • 1 cup green grapes
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup lemon yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Directions

  1. Core and seed the apple, and cut into 4 pieces.
  2. Mix together apple, grapes, marshmallows, yogurt, and almonds.
  3. Serve immediately.

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

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