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Friday, March 28, 2014

GARBANZO GUACAMOLE

1 can (15-oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 garlic clove, halved

3/4 cup chopped onion

1 1/2 cups ( approx. 1 large) peeled, cubed avocado

1 can (4 1/2-oz) chopped green chiles, drained

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 cup seeded, chopped tomato

1/2 cup chopped green onions

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add beans, lemon juice, and garlic. Process 20 seconds stopping once to scrape down sides. Add the onion, avocado, green chiles, salt, and pepper; pulse 10 times or until chunky.


Cover and chill for 1 hour.


Transfer chilled mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the tomato and green onions.


Serve with baked tortilla chips.


Yield: 3 cups dip.

Per 1/2 cup serving: 119 calories, 6.7 g fat (0.9g saturated, 4 g monunsatured, 1.3 g polyunstaturated) 3 g protein, 13.4 g carbs, 4.9 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 52 mg calcium, 362 mg sodium









from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca

Thursday, March 27, 2014

PORK GUMBO

1 (1 lb) pork loin roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

nonstick cooking spray

1 tbsp butter

2 tbsp white whole-wheat flour

1 cup water

1 can (16-oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 pkg (10-oz) frozen cut okra

1 pkg (10-oz) frozen succotash

1 beef bouillon cube

1 tsp hot pepper sauce

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 bay leaf

Spray a Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add the pork; cook, stirring, 4 minutes or until browned. Remove pork from pan.


Add the butter to the Dutch oven; stir in the flour. Cook, stirring, until roux is browned; whisk in the water.


Add the pork back into the pan along with the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15-20 minutes.


Remove bay leaf and discard before serving.


Yield: 4 servings








from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

JONAH'S FISH

3 tbsp melted butter

1 onion, sliced thin

1 1/2 lbs fresh red snapper or orange roughy

1/2 cup light mayonnaise

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

pinch of oregano

fresh chopped parsley

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


Pour butter over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or dish; arrange the onion slices evenly over the bottom of pan.


Place fish in a single layer on top of the onions.


Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and salt together; spread evenly over the fish.


Sprinkle the oregano and parsley, to taste, over the top.


Bake fish at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes until fish flakes easily.



Note: This is just a stock photo, not this actual recipe.







from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca

Monday, March 24, 2014

CHICKEN AND SQUASH

2 (approx 1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

3/4 lb yellow squash, sliced

3/4 lb zucchini squash, sliced

1 medium tomato, chopped

Heat the butter and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the butter melts; season chicken with half the salt and pepper and add to skillet.


Cook chicken in the skillet until lightly browned on each side, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet to a warm platter and cover to keep warm.


Pour fat from skillet and add the squashes and tomato; stir and cook a couple minutes until squash starts to soften. Reduce heat to low.


Add the chicken back into the skillet, partially cover and cook about 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken to warm platter and cover to keep warm and moist.


Increase heat to high and continue to cook veggies until liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes.


Arrange the veggies around the chicken to serve.







from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca

Friday, March 21, 2014

SPRING ROLLS with CHILI and CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Note: This is a recipe from Diabetic Connect. I don't eat these as they have chicken so I cannot recommend them one way or the other. They did have 4 stars, though, and I will say the nutritional facts look good.


  • 3.5 oz egg noodles




  • 2 tbsp olive oil




  • 2 cloves garlic,crushed




  • 2 boned and skinned chicken breasts




  • 6-8 spring onions, finely sliced




  • 1 large carrot, grated




  • 4 oz bean sprouts




  • 1 tsp dried chilli flakes




  • 20 spring roll wrappers




  • 2 eggs beaten




  • dipping sauce




  • 2 tbsps honey




  • 2 tbsp chilli sauce




  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro







  1. cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water for 3-4mins. drain them well, then cut into 2 in lengths.




  2. heat 1 tsp oil in a frying pan. add garlic and fry gently for 1 min. add chicken strips and contd to fry for 3 mins until cooked. stir in spring onions, carrot, beansprouts, and chilli flakes and contd to cook for 1 min.




  3. preheat oven to 400F. brush spring roll wrappers on one side with a little beaten egg. spoon a little filling on to each wrapper and roll up. make sure filling is completely enclosed. brush each spring roll with a little oil and place on baking sheet. bake for 10-12mins or until golden.




  4. in small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the dip. serve with spring rolls.




  5. makes 20. use filo pastry as substitute if spring roll wrappers unavail.






Servings

10

Calories

60

Protein

5g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fiber

1g

Fat

2g

Saturated fat

0

Sodium

17mg












from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca

Thursday, March 20, 2014

CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP



  • 12 ounce(s) chicken, breast

  • 2 teaspoon oil, olive

  • 3 clove(s) garlic, minced

  • 2 can(s) broth, chicken, less sodium

  • 3 cup(s) mushrooms, fresh, sliced

  • 1 3/4 cup(s) water

  • 2 medium carrot(s), cut into matchstick strips

  • 2 cup(s) kale, purple or green

  • 1 teaspoon tarragon, dried

  • 1 package(s) tortellini, cheese-filled, refrigerated


Rinse chicken; pat dry. Cut the chicken into 3/4-inch pieces. In a Dutch oven heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken and garlic in hot oil for 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in chicken broth, mushrooms, water, carrots, kale (if using), and tarragon.

Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 2 minutes. Add tortellini. Simmer, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes more or until tortellini is tender. Stir in the spinach (if using).



Note: This soup has an excellent carb to protein ratio of 27 carbs to 21 protein per serving.


The basis of this is a recipe from Everyday Health.








from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

BAKED PARMESAN HALIBUT

1 lb halibut (or salmon fillets)

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/2 tbsp vinegar

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp oregano

dash of freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth

1 green onion

1 oz grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.


Rinse the fish in cold water; drain and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a shallow baking dish; brush with the mustard.


In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, oil, oregano, and pepper. Pour mixture over the halibut steaks. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.


Drain the marinade off the fish and discard.


Pour the chicken broth into the baking dish and top the fish with the chopped green onion and the Parmesan cheese.


Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.








from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

SALMON CAESAR SALAD

4 (4-oz each) skinless salmon fillets

1/3 cup lite creamy Caesar salad dressing, divided

8 cups tightly packed torn romaine lettuce

1/2 cup seasoned whole-grain croutons

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Very lightly oil the bottom of a square baking dish.


Place the fish, in a single layer, in the prepared baking dish. Brush with 2 tablespoons of the Caesar dressing. Bake at 375 degrees 15 to 17 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.


Toss the lettuce and croutons together with the remaining Caesar dressing. Divide lettuce equally onto 4 serving plates. Top each salad with a piece of salmon and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.









from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca

Saturday, March 8, 2014

HAM PECAN PINWHEELS

1 pkg (8-oz) fat-free or low-fat cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup light mayonnaise

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup chopped pecans

8 to 10 slices deli ham

Beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and garlic in a bowl until smooth; stir in the pecans.


Lay out the ham slices and spread about 3 tablespoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on each slice. Roll slices up tightly, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut rolls into bite-size pieces.







from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

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Monday, March 3, 2014

GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Note: This recipe contains honey. If you are having a serious problem with your blood sugar please take that into consideration.

1 1/2 cups (low-sugar or sugar-free) Italian salad dressing

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/3 cup honey

2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1 pkg (12-oz) whole-grain fettuccine noodles

1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets

3 medium carrots, sliced into thin coins

2 celery ribs, sliced thin

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

2 cans (2.25-oz each) sliced ripe olives, drained


In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the salad dressing, vinegar, honey,oregano, basil, and pepper.


Cut each chicken piece into four strips and add to the dressing mixture. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to marinate.


Drain and discard marinade; grill chicken over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear.


Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to the package directions; drain and cool. Cut into bite-size pieces and set aside.


In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, olives, and fettuccine; pour dressing (below) over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the chicken.


DRESSING:

1 1/2 cups (low-sugar or sugar free) Italian salad dressing

1 tsp garlic salt

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp Italian seasoning


Combine ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.


Serves 6.









from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca