Diabetes-Friendly Vegetable Recipes

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

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

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 30, 2017

Green Bean Casserole

By ADW|2017-08-30T16:12:24-04:00Updated: August 30th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • teaspoon cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1/3 cup shredded, reduced-fat Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (16 oz.) package frozen green beans, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix
  • 1 teaspoon margarine, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven at 350 °F.
  2. In a medium saucepan sauté onion in cooking oil. Add flour and […]
Aug 24, 2017

Five Bean Soup

By ADW|2017-08-24T13:14:19-04:00Updated: August 24th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Soups & Stews, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 5 (16 oz. each) packages dried beans: lima, great northern, kidney, pinto and split peas (enough for four batches of soup)
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes
  • 3 tablespoons dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon dried savory
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 1/2 quarts water
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes

Directions

  1. Combine beans; divide into four […]
Aug 24, 2017

Eggplant Lasagna

By ADW|2017-08-24T12:02:59-04:00Updated: August 24th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 large tomato, sliced very thin
  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/3 teaspoon. salt (optional)
  • 1 medium eggplant, sliced very thin
  • 8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a medium nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion […]
Aug 24, 2017

Eggplant Dip

By ADW|2017-08-24T11:19:46-04:00Updated: August 24th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Dips & Spreads, Vegetables|0 Comments

This is a great dip to use with whole-grain crackers (without hydrogenated fats/trans fat) or raw vegetables. Try “Bake to Nature” Rice Thin crackers.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant (about 1 cup), peeled
  • 1 onion, 1 tomato, 1 pepper diced (1/2 cup)
  • 1-2 Tbsp. lemon juice to taste
  • 1-2 tsp. garlic powder to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil (or ⅛ cup sliced olives)

Directions

    Aug 23, 2017

    Easy Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

    By ADW|2022-05-20T13:59:29-04:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables|0 Comments

    Ingredients

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    • 1 1/2 cup water
    • 4 medium white or yellow potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2″ thick
    • 1 cup cauliflower florets
    • 1 cup broccoli florets
    • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into coins
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 2 cup frozen, cut green beans
    • 1 can reduced fat cream of chicken soup
    • 1/2 cup skim milk
    • 1 cup shredded reduced […]
    Sep 26, 2016

    A Perfect Indian Summer BBQ

    By ADW|2023-09-25T10:50:35-04:00Updated: September 26th, 2016|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit, Poultry, Side Dishes, Vegetables|0 Comments

    As the warm days of summer slip away, there are fewer opportunities for outdoor meals and barbecues. The final beautiful days of the season are often referred to as Indian summer. Discover a perfect Indian summer meal that celebrates the essence of the season and stays within the parameters of a diabetes-friendly diet. […]

    Nov 19, 2014

    4 Delicious Diabetic Friendly Holiday Season Recipes – Appetizer to Dessert

    By ADW|2023-09-29T08:55:46-04:00Updated: November 19th, 2014|Desserts, Diabetes Management, Meat, Poultry, Vegetables|0 Comments

    There seems to be endless food temptations during the holiday season when you have diabetes. Learn how to make a few healthy dishes that are sure to please you and everyone else at the party. Consider these 4 delicious holiday season recipes, from appetizer to dessert for your upcoming gatherings and events.

    An awesome appetizer prepares […]

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