Aug 24, 2017

Five Bean Soup

By |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

Festive Fruit Salad

By |2017-08-24T11:47:31-04:00Updated: August 24th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 medium nectarines, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups halved seedless red grapes
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries
  • 2 (8 oz.) cartons plain nonfat yogurt
  • 4 to 6 packets Equal® or 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 tsp Equal® for recipe 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel

Directions

  1. In a clear straight-sided bowl, layer fruits.
  2. In a small bowl […]
Aug 24, 2017

Eggplant Lasagna

By |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 |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 24, 2017

    Eggless Egg Salad Sandwiches

    By |2017-08-24T11:04:18-04:00Updated: August 24th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Sandwiches|0 Comments

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup liquid egg substitute
    • 1/4 cup chopped celery
    • 1/4 chopped onion
    • 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
    • 12 slices whole wheat bread
    • 6 lettuce leaves
    • 1 large tomato, cut into 6 thin slices

    Directions

    1. Pour egg substitute into an 8-inch nonstick skillet.
    2. Cover tightly and cook over very low heat for 10 minutes.
    3. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Cool completely.
    4. Dice egg substitute […]
    Aug 23, 2017

    Easy Pear Crisp

    By |2017-08-23T14:24:47-04:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

    Pear Crisp Topping Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup SPLENDA® Granular
    • 3 Graham Crackers
    • 1/4 cup Light Butter
    • 1 tsp. Cinnamon
    • 2 Tbsp. Flour

    Pear Crisp Filling Ingredients

    • 3 cups Peeled and Sliced Bartlett Pears
    • 2 Tbsp. Flour
    • 1/4 cup SPLEND® Granular
    • 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
    • 3 Tbsp. Water
    • 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    2. Spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
    3. Place all topping ingredients in the […]
    Aug 23, 2017

    Easy Lemon Chicken

    By |2026-02-12T09:24:13-05:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Poultry|0 Comments

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
    • 12 ounces chicken breast tenders, cut in thirds
    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
    • 1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable […]
    Aug 23, 2017

    Easy Holiday Eggnog

    By |2017-08-23T14:03:43-04:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Beverages, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

    Ingredients

    Egg Nog

    • 1 cup egg substitute
    • 1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful (or 12 packets of Equal sweetener)
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 quart 2% milk
    • 1 cup frozen light whipped topping, thawed
    • Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

    Directions

    1. Whisk together egg substitute, Equal and extracts. Stir in milk. Whisk in whipped topping until […]
    Aug 23, 2017

    Easy Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

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

    Ingredients

    CarrotCoins

    • 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 […]
    Aug 23, 2017

    Dried Cherry and Almond Scones

    By |2017-08-23T13:41:03-04:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

    Ingredients

    • 1 large egg
    • 1 large egg white
    • 1/3 cup canola oil
    • 1 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
    • 1/2 cup buttermilk
    • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
    • 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    2. Spray a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with baking spray […]
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