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“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – BROCCOLI WITH ASIAN TOFU

December 9, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Broccoli, BROCCOLI WITH ASIAN TOFU, Brown Sugar, Cooking, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Ginger Root, Lite Soy Sauce, Peanut oil, recipes, Sesame Oil, Tofu

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is – BROCCOLI WITH ASIAN TOFU. Made using Tofu, Lite Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Brown Sugar, Ginger Root, Broccoli, Peanut Oil, Crushed Red Pepper, Garlic, and Sesame Seeds. Tofu done right! You can find this recipe along with all the other Diabetic Friendly Recipes at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. Check out soon to find Delicious and Healthy Diabetic Friendly Recipes. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

BROCCOLI WITH ASIAN TOFU
Ingredients

1 pkg (16 oz) firm tofu, drained
2 Tbsp lite soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp fresh ginger root, finely chopped or shredded (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
1 lb fresh broccoli, rinsed and cut into individual spears
1 Tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
4 Tbsp garlic, peeled and thinly sliced (about 8 cloves)
1 Tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Cooking spray

Directions

1 – Slice tofu into eight pieces. Place on a plate or flat surface covered with three paper towels. Top with four more paper towels. Top with another flat plate or cutting board. Press down evenly and gently to squeeze out moisture. Throw away paper towels. Replace with fresh paper towels and press again. (The more liquid you remove, the more sauce the tofu will absorb.)
2 – Place tofu in a bowl just big enough to hold all eight pieces lying on their widest side without overlapping.
In a small bowl, stir to thoroughly combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and ginger into a marinade, and stir thoroughly. Pour over tofu. Carefully turn the tofu several times to coat well. 3 3 – Set aside.
4 – Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick saute pan coated with cooking spray. Add broccoli and sautÃ© for about 5 minutes, until it turns bright green and becomes tender and crispy. Remove broccoli from pan and set aside.
5 – Heat a grill pan or flat saute pan over high heat. Drain tofu, reserving marinade. Place on grill pan to heat for about 3 minutes. Gently turn. Heat the second side for 3 minutes.
6 – At the same time, in the saute pan over medium-low heat, warm the peanut oil, crushed red pepper, and garlic until the garlic softens and begins to turn brown, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. 7 – Add broccoli and reserved marinade, and gently mix until well-coated.
8 – Place two slices of tofu on each plate with one-quarter of the broccoli and marinade mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).
NOTES:
Optional: Delicious served on top of brown rice or Asian-style noodles (soba or udon).

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings “Serving size: 2 slices tofu, with broccoli and marinade mixture
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/broccoli-with-asian-tofu

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES

December 5, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Chocolate, Chocolate Dunk Cookies, Cookies, Cooking, Desserts, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, recipes, Splenda

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES. The recipe uses Splenda Sweetner in place of Sugar. If you’re looking for Diabetic Friendly Recipes the Diabetic Gourmet site is the place to look! Entrees, Soups, Salads, Desserts and more so check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES
If you’re a fan of drop cookies, and chocolate, then you’re going to love these cookies. Everyone will rave about the Chocolate Dunk Cookies you made so don’t be surprised if they ask for this recipe!
Recipe Yield: 36

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 squares Baker’s® Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon thawed Cool Whip® Sugar Free Whipped Topping
1 teaspoon warm water

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2 – Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Chop 2 of the chocolate squares.
3 – Beat margarine, brown sugar and Splenda® Granulated Sweetener in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chopped chocolate.
4 – Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
5 – Bake cookies 11 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets one minute; remove and place on wire racks. Cool completely.
6 – Melt remaining 2 chocolate squares as directed on package. Stir in COOL WHIP® and water. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; let stand until firm.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 90
Calories from fat: 45
Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
Sodium: 90 milligrams
Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 10 grams

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/chocolate-dunk-cookies-2

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Almond French Toast with Peach Compote

December 3, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Almond French Toast with Peach Compote, Almonds, Breakfast, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Egg Whites, Food, Multigrain Bread, Peaches, recipes, Sugar Free Peach Fruit Spread, Sugar substitute

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is – Almond French Toast with Peach Compote. Wow what a Delicious and Healthy way to start your day off! Some of the ingredients you’ll need are Sugar Substitute, Peaches, Sugar Free Peach Fruit Spread, Egg Whites, Multigrain Bread, Almonds, and more! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management and more so be sure to check it out. You can also subscribe to one of my favorite Magazines, the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue filled with great Tips and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I left a link to it at the end of the post. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Almond French Toast with Peach Compote
Topped with Peach Compote, our flavorsome Almond French Toast is the ultimate Sunday morning breakfast food with the family.

Preparation time: Approximately 25 minutes.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons sucralose-based sugar substitute
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen peeled and sliced peaches, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons no-sugar-added peach fruit spread
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
3 tablespoons sucralose-based sugar substitute
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 slices multigrain bread
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Directions
1. For Peach Compote, stir 3 tablespoons sugar substitute into 1/3 cup water in medium saucepan until dissolved. Add peaches; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes or until peaches soften.

2. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons water with fruit spread in small bowl; stir into peach mixture in saucepan. Cook 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon. Cover; keep warm.

3. For Almond French Toast, combine milk and 3 tablespoons sugar substitute in large shallow dish; whisk until sugar substitute dissolves completely. Whisk in eggs, egg whites, almond extract and salt. Place bread in dish and let stand, turning once, about 3 minutes or until egg mixture is absorbed. Sprinkle both sides of bread slices evenly with almonds, pressing to adhere.

4. Spray griddle or large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Place bread slices on griddle; cook, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Serve toast topped with Peach Compote.

Yield: 4 servings.

Serving size: 1 toast slice with 1/4 cup compote.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 277 calories, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Protein: 12 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 106 mg, Sodium: 222 mg, Fiber: 7 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/breakfast/almond-french-toast-with-peach-compote/

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Diabetic Dish of the Week – Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Pork Roast

November 26, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple Cider, Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Pork Roast, Baking, Boneless Pork Loin, Cooking, Cranberries, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Granny Smith apple, Onion, recipes, Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Pork Roast. To make this healthy and delicious dish you’ll need a Boneless Pork Loin, Cranberries, Apple Cider, Granny Smith Apple, Onion, Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, and Seasonings. A delicious alternative for your Holiday Turkey or Ham and its only 240 calories and 16 net carbs! You can find this recipe at the Diabetes Self Management website where you can also find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes Management Tips, Diabetes News and more! You can also subscribe to one of my favorite Magazines the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue filled with Diabetic Friendly Recipes and Tips. I’ve left a link to subscribe to it at the end of the post. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Pork Roast
This juicy pork roast entree looks great and tastes even better. With just 240 calories and 17 grams of carbohydrate per serving, its seasonal flavors are the perfect centerpiece for your next holiday gathering!

Ingredients
1 boneless pork loin (about 2 pounds)
1 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
1/2 cup apple juice or cider
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 to 3 tablespoons water (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
Fresh thyme (optional)

Directions
1 – Place pork roast in freezer 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine cranberries and apple juice in small bowl; set aside.

2 – Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add apple; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add water, if desired, to moisten mixture.

3 – Drain cranberries, reserving juice. Stir cranberries into apple mixture; season with cinnamon, dried thyme, and pepper. Remove to medium bowl; set aside to cool slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup of fruit mixture.

4 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pork roast, fat side up, on cutting board. Insert knife horizontally into roast 1/2 inch from bottom, at long side of roast. Make long cut along bottom of roast, stopping 1/2 inch before opposite side of roast (do not cut all the way through). Open up roast; continue to cut through thicker half of roast to within 1/2 inch from bottom. Repeat until roast is an even 1/2-inch thickness all over when laid out.

5 – Spread stuffing onto roast, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Starting with short side of roast, roll up tightly. Secure with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals.

6 – Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place in roasting pan.

7 – Roast 50 to 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140°F. Transfer to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes. (Internal temperature will continue to rise 5°F to 10°F during stand time.)

8 – Meanwhile, combine reserved apple juice and broth in same skillet; cook over high heat until reduced by half. Stir into roasting pan, scraping up brown bits. Stir in reserved 1/2 cup fruit mixture.

9 – Slice roast crosswise into 8 (3/4-inch-wide) slices, removing twine as roast is cut. Serve with sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme.

Yield: 8 servings.

Serving size: 1/8 of total recipe.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 240 calories, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 70 mg, Sodium: 80 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/apple-cranberry-stuffed-pork-roast/

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Diabetic Dish of the Week -Turkey Mornay Casserole

November 19, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Broccoli, Brown Rice, Button Mushrooms, Celery, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Garbanzo Bean Flour, Mozzarella, recipes, Shredded Turkey, Turkey Mornay Casserole

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Turkey Mornay Casserole. You can make this week’s recipe with fresh ingredients or it can be prepared with Thanksgiving Day Dinner Leftovers. Some of the ingredients you” be using are Onions, Celery, Button Mushrooms, Garbanzo Bean Flour, Mozzarella, Brown Rice, Shredded Turkey, Broccoli, and more! Perfect Casserole for the up coming Holidays! You can find this recipe at the Diabetes Self Management website. At the Diabetes Self Management site you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetes Friendly Recipes, Diabetes Management Tips, Diabetes News and so much more so be sure to check it out today. You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine, one of my favorites. I’ve left a link so you can subscribe at the end of the post. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Turkey Mornay Casserole
Thanksgiving is about tradition. It’s a time to give thanks, a time for family, friends, and food. Let’s talk leftovers with this gluten-free casserole. Turkey and vegetables or just vegetables rock the dish! Take your pick.

Ingredients
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced celery
1/8 + 1/2 tsp salt, divided
12 ounces sliced button or cremini mushrooms (approximately 5 cups)
6 tbsp soy-free buttery sticks, divided (4 tbsp + 2 tbsp)
1/4 cup garbanzo bean flour
1 cup alternative milk, such as rice milk
1 cup vegetable broth
4 ounces mozzarella style shreds
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp white pepper
3 cups cooked brown rice
4 cups steamed broccoli, chopped
2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery and dash salt. Cook 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, an additional 4-5 minutes. Set aside.

3. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons margarine over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4. Add milk and broth. Whisk until smooth. Simmer 5 minutes, whisking.

5. Add cheeze. Cook an additional 5 minutes, whisking frequently.

6. Add nutmeg, pepper and salt to sauce. Set aside.

7. In a large bowl, combine rice, broccoli and turkey. Fold in the sauce and mushroom mixture.

8. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with breadcrumbs. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons cold margarine into small pieces. Sprinkle over the breadcrumbs.

9. Bake uncovered for approximately 25 minutes, until heated through and bubbling.

10. Place under broiler for a couple of minutes to brown crumbs.

Yield: Serves 6–8.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 741 calories, Carbohydrates: 94 grams, Protein: 32 grams, Fat: 26 grams, Saturated Fat: 11.7 grams, Cholesterol: 76 mg, Sodium: 470 mg, Fiber: 6.8 grams
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/turkey-mornay-casserole/

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Almost Sloppy Joes

November 12, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Almost Sloppy Joes, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diced Tomatoes., Food, Green Bell Peppers, Ground Beef, Italian Seasoning, Mexican Corn, mushrooms, recipes

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is – Almost Sloppy Joes. To make this week’s dish you’ll need; Yellow Onion, Green Bell Peppers, Italian Seasoning, Ground Beef, Mushrooms, Diced Tomatoes, Mexican Corn, and Spices. No bun needed for this Sloppy Joe, served instead in the Green Bell Peppers! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website. The Diabetes Self Management site has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more so be sure to check it out soon. I’ve also left a link to where you subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine, one of my favorites! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Almost Sloppy Joes
Placed in a green bell pepper, our Almost Sloppy Joes recipe is a unique and tasty homemade twist on stuffed peppers and Sloppy Joes.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon peeled and minced shallot
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt substitute
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound sliced white mushrooms
1 can (about 14 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) Mexican corn, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions
1. Place oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, shallot, garlic, and green peppers with herbs, salt substitute and black pepper until tender.

2. Add beef and cook until no longer pink. Spoon off excess fat. Add mushrooms. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and corn; cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 to 4 minutes. Add parsley.

Yield: Makes 8 servings.

Serving size: 1 cup sloppy joe mixture (without side salad).

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 217 calories, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Protein: 14 g, Fat: 11 g, Cholesterol: 38 mg, Sodium: 215 mg, Fiber: 3 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/almost-sloppy-joes/

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Rosemary Roast Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables

November 5, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Baby Carrots, Baking, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Parsnips, Pork Tenderloin, recipes, Red Bell Pepper, Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, Rosemary Roast Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is – Rosemary Roast Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables. Your Comfort Food Pork is here with this week’s recipe of Rosemary Roast Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables. You’ll need 2 small Pork Tenderloins, Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, Parsnips, Baby Carrots, Red Bell Pepper, Yellow Onion, and Seasoning. Keep everybody coming back for more with this dish! You can this recipe at the Diabetes Self Management website where you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetes Friendly Recipes, Diabetes Management Tips, Diabetes News and more so be sure to check it out soon. You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine, one of my favorites. In fact I just received the latest issue and it was packed with great Holiday Recipes. I’ve left a link at the end of the post where you can subscribe to it. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Rosemary Roast Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables
This roast pork tenderloin is the perfect weeknight dinner. Not only is it delicious, but the whole meal is cooked in one pan so you’ll have less cleanup and more time to unwind afterward.

Ingredients
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3 large parsnips, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices
2 cups baby carrots
1 red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium sweet or yellow onion, cut into wedges
2 small pork tenderloins (12 ounces each)
2 tablespoons Dijon or spicy Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
3/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray large shallow roasting pan or jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2 – Combine broth and oil in small bowl. Combine parsnips, carrots, and 3 tablespoons broth mixture in prepared pan; toss to coat. Roast vegetables 10 minutes.

3 – Add bell pepper, onion, and remaining broth mixture to pan; toss to coat. Push vegetables to edges of pan. Place pork in center of pan; spread with mustard. Sprinkle pork and vegetables with rosemary, salt, if desired, and black pepper.

4 – Roast 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and internal temperature of pork reaches 155°F. Transfer pork to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes. Cut pork crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; serve with vegetables and any juices from pan.

Yield: 6 servings.

Serving size: 3 ounces pork plus 2/3 cup vegetables.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 218 calories, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 73 mg, Sodium: 202 mg, Fiber: 3 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/rosemary-roast-pork-tenderloin-and-vegetables/

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Maple and Apple Pork Chops

October 29, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples, Boneless Pork Chops, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Lite Maple Syrup., Maple and Apple Pork Chops, recipes

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is – Maple and Apple Pork Chops. Fall is here along with this week’s recipe of Maple and Apple Pork Chops! Made using Boneless Pork Chops, Apples, and Lite Maple Syrup. Some Wild Rice or Baked Potato would go great with this recipe as sides! You can find this recipe at the Diabetes Self Management website where you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes Management Tips, Diabetes News and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. It’s one of my favorites, each issue packed with Diabetes Management Tips and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link at the end of the post to subscribe to it. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Maple and Apple Pork Chops
Preparation time: 3 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
4 boneless pork chops (about 1 pound)
2 small apples (2–2 1/2 inches in diameter)
1/8 cup lite, maple-flavored syrup
1/8 cup water

Directions
Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat, then add pork chops to pan so that they are not touching each other. Brown pork chops on both sides, approximately 2 minutes on each side. Core apples (leaving skin on), then dice to yield approximately 1 1/2 cups. Sprinkle apples into hot skillet. In a small bowl, combine maple-flavored syrup and water and stir until well combined. Pour liquid into skillet, and cover. Cook approximately 5–7 minutes on medium heat until pork chops are cooked through and internal temperature is 160˚F.

Yield: 4 servings.

Serving size: 3 1/2 ounces meat.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 262 calories, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 29 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 80 mg, Sodium: 88 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/maple-and-apple-pork-chops/

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Butternut Squash and Apple Gratin

October 22, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Butternut squash, Butternut Squash and Apple Gratin, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Dried Cranberries, Food, Gala Apples, recipes, Side Dishes, Walnuts

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is – Butternut Squash and Apple Gratin. Fall side dishes at its best with this week’s recipe of Butternut Squash and Apple Gratin. Made using Butternut Squash, Gala Apples, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, Spices, Brown Sugar, Orange Juice, and Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs. You can find this recipe along with all the other Diabetic Friendly Recipes at the Diabetes Self Management website. You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. I love this Magazine, look forward to each issue. Always packed with Healthy and Delicious Recipes along with Diabetes Management Tips, Diabetes News and more! I left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Butternut Squash and Apple Gratin
Packed with nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium, this gratin makes a healthy and elegant side dish. And combining butternut squash, apples, cranberries and walnuts, it’s the quintessential fall food!

Ingredients
3 cups diced peeled butternut squash
1 1/2 cups diced peeled firm Gala apple
3 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs*
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.

2 – Steam squash in steamer basket over boiling water 5 minutes or until tender.

3 – Combine butternut squash, apple, cranberries, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, if desired, and pepper in large bowl; gently mix. Pour in orange juice. Spoon evenly into prepared pie plate.

4 – Cover and bake 20 minutes or until squash and apple are fork-tender.

5 – Meanwhile, combine bread crumbs and butter in small bowl; mix well. Sprinkle evenly over apple mixture. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

*Note. To make fresh bread crumbs, tear 1 slice bread into pieces; process in food processor until coarse crumbs form.

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 150 calories, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 70 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/sides/butternut-squash-and-apple-gratin/

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Spinach Crêpes

October 15, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Egg Substitute, Fat-Free Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, Flour, Food, Frozen Spinach, recipes, Reduced Fat Shredded Swiss Cheese, Spices, Spinach Crêpes

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is Spinach Crêpes. Made using Egg Substitute, Fat-Free Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, Flour, Spices, Reduced Fat Shredded Swiss Cheese, Frozen Spinach, and Reduced-Sodium Tomato Sauce. And there you have it, Breakfast is served! The recipe comes from the Diabetes Self Management website where you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetes Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and much more. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Spinach Crêpes
Ingredients
2 cups egg substitute
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 package (5 ounces) reduced-fat shredded Swiss cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1 can (8 ounces) reduced-sodium tomato sauce

Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Pour in 1/4 cup egg substitute, tilting pan to coat surface. Cook until lightly browned and set, about 1 minute. Flip crêpe; cook about 15 seconds. Slide crêpe onto dinner plate and cover with waxed paper.

2 – Repeat, spraying skillet as needed, until 8 crêpes are cooked and stacked with waxed paper.

3 – Heat 3/4 cup of the chicken broth until boiling. Mix remaining 1/4 cup broth with the flour, stirring until smooth. Whisk flour mixture into hot broth, stirring until thick. Reduce heat. Add nutmeg, pepper and cheese and cook, stirring, until cheese melts.

4 – Combine spinach with the broth-cheese mixture.

5 – With the browned side of the crêpe down, spread 3 tablespoons of the filling on one third of the crêpe. Repeat until 8 crêpes are filled and rolled.

6 – Lay crêpes in a sprayed 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Spread tomato sauce over crêpes. Bake at 375°F 25 to 30 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings.

Serving size: 2 crêpes.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 310 calories, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 29 g, Fat: 16 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 31 mg, Sodium: 466 mg, Fiber: 3 g

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