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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

January 9, 2022 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Canola Oil, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, Olive oil, recipes, Roasting

Olive Oil or Canola Oil…..

Use olive or canola oil. Research has shown that the use of olive oil is linked to a lower risk for obesity and cardiovascular problems. If olive oil seems too expensive or you don’t like the taste, canola oil can be a good second choice. Canola oil does contain some healthy omega 3 oils and has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels. It is a low-flavor, healthier alternative to corn, soy or vegetable oil and animal fats like butter.

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Pecan-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

January 6, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Almond Extract, baking, Baking powder, Cake, Canola Oil, Cinnamon, Cooking, Cranberries, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Egg Substitute, Flour, Light Margarine, Milk, Pecan-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake, Pecans, recipes, Salt, Splenda

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Pecan-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Light Margarine, Cranberries, Brown Sugar Blend Splenda, Pecans, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Cinnamon, Baking Powder, Egg Substitute, Milk, Almond Extract, Canola Oil, and Fat-Free Nondairy Whipped Topping. This isn’t your average Upside Down Cake! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Pecan-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
Featuring the flavors of peak-season pecans and cranberries, this moist and delicious flipped cake is the perfect complement for your holiday table! And with only 17 grams of carb per serving, it’s easier to leave room in your meal plan for a decadent slice.

Ingredients
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes.

2 tablespoons light margarine
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup Brown Sugar Blend Splenda, No Calorie Sweetener, granular
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup Splenda, No Calorie Sweetener, granular
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
1 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup Enova or canola oil
Fat-free nondairy whipped topping (optional)

Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 1/10th of cake

* Heat oven to 350°F. Melt light margarine in microwave or over low heat in small skillet on stove. Pour melted margarine into a 9-inch nonstick round cake pan, and use a pastry brush to evenly spread the margarine across the bottom of the pan. In a small bowl, combine cranberries, Brown Sugar Blend Splenda, and pecans. Pour mixture over melted margarine in an even layer. In another small bowl, combine Splenda (white), flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and stir well with a spoon. Add liquid egg substitute, milk, almond extract, and oil, and stir until batter is smooth. Pour batter over fruit and nut mixture evenly. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly brown on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes, then carefully invert using protective gloves onto a serving plate and remove pan. Allow cake to cool. Cut into 10 slices and top each with 1 tablespoon fat-free nondairy whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 165 calories, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 289 mg, Fiber: 4 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/pecan-cranberry-upside-down-cake/

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Mini Cornbread Muffins

January 2, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Baking powder, Baking Soda, Canola Oil, Cholesterol-Free Egg Substitute, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Flour, Food, Ground Cornmeal, Low Fat Buttermilk, Mini Cornbread Muffins, recipes, Salt, Sugar

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Mini Cornbread Muffins. To make these Muffins you’ll be needing Ground Cornmeal, Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Sugar, Cholesterol Free Egg Substitute, Canola Oil, and Low Fat Buttermilk. 160 calories and 20 carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Mini Cornbread Muffins
You can’t have a real Southern meal without fresh cornbread to accompany your main course. These miniature muffins are the perfect complement to a hearty home-cooked meal — serve them up straight out of the oven and your guests won’t know what hit ’em!

Ingredients
1 cup stone ground cornmeal*
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cholesterol-free egg substitute
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup low-fat buttermilk

Directions
Yield: 9 servings
Serving size: 2 muffins

1 – Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2 mini-muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.

2 – Mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in large mixing bowl.

3 – Mix egg substitute, oil, and milk in medium bowl. Add to flour mixture; stir until just blended.

4 – Spoon batter into mini-muffin tins. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned, and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

*Note: Stone ground cornmeal makes muffins with a rustic, authentic taste, and is found in grocery stores and health food stores.

Note: Freeze extra muffins in well-sealed freezer bag.

Yield: 9 servings.

Serving size: 2 muffins.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 160 calories, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 420 mg, Fiber: 3 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/mini-corn-bread-muffins/

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – BROCCOLI RABE SAUTE

December 12, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Broccoli Rabe, BROCCOLI RABE SAUTE, Canola Oil, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Garlic Cloves, recipes, Roasted Red Peppers, Roasting, Salt, Slivered Almonds

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is BROCCOLI RABE SAUTE. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Canola Oil, Broccoli Rabe, Garlic Cloves, Salt, Roasted Red Peppers, and Slivered Almonds. There’s 110 calories and 11 carbs per serving. You can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

BROCCOLI RABE SAUTE
Combining red and green vegetables is both festive and healthful. Sometimes rapini can taste a little bitter. If your rapini is on the bitter side, drizzle a tablespoon or so of balsamic vinegar on top of it. Recipe for Broccoli Rabe Saute from our Side Dish recipe section.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
3 bunches rapini (broccoli rabe), about 3 1/4 lb (1.5 kg), rinsed, trimmed and cut into 3-inch (7.6 cm) pieces
3 large garlic cloves, minced or crushed
1/2 tsp salt (2 mL)
1-1/2 (375 mL) cups diced roasted red bell pepper, from one 12-oz jar (341mL)
3 Tbsp slivered almonds, toasted (45 mL)

Directions

1 – Heat very large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add canola oil to pan; add rapini, garlic and salt. Toss well, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until rapini are tender, turning a few times while cooking.
2 – Add roasted pepper and toasted almonds, toss and serve.
NOTES:
Combining red and green vegetables is both festive and healthful. Sometimes rapini can taste a little bitter. If your rapini is on the bitter side, drizzle a tablespoon or so of balsamic vinegar on top of it.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 1 cup (250 mL).

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 110
Fat: 5 grams
Fiber: under 1 grams
Sodium: 55 milligrams
Protein: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/broccoli-rabe-saute

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

December 2, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking powder, Baking Soda, Canola Oil, Chopped Hazelnuts, Cooking, dessert, Eggs, Food, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Mini Chocolate Chips, Nonfat Dry Milk, recipes, Sugar Free Hazelnut Syrup, White Granulated Sugar

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Chopped Hazelnuts, Canola Oil, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, White Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Sugar Free Hazelnut Syrup, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Nonfat Dry Milk, and Mini Chocolate Chips. There’s 60 calories and 6 carbs per serving. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti
A combination of chopped hazelnuts and hazelnut syrup is used to make these scrumptious biscotti. They’ll keep fresh for 5 days making them ideal gifts. Recipe for Hazelnut Biscotti from our Desserts recipe section.

Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/2 cup canola oil
2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons sugar free hazelnut syrup
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
2 tablespoons Mini Chocolate Chips, melted (optional)

Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with baking spray and set aside.
2 – Spread hazelnuts in a shallow pan and toast in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove hazelnuts from the oven and cool.
3 – Mix the oil, Splenda Granulated Sweetener and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add hazelnut syrup and mix well. Set aside.
4 – Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nonfat dry milk in a medium mixing bowl.
5 – Pour the flour mixture into the oil and egg mixture and stir until blended. Add hazelnuts and mix until just blended. Refrigerate dough 1 hour or until stiff.
6 – Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a log approximately 3 1/2 inches wide by 12 inches long. Place the logs on the prepared sheet 2 inches apart.
7 – Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes.
8 – Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Cut the loaves with a sharp knife into 48 slices, approximately 1/2 inch wide. Cool completely.
9 – If desired, lay slices on their sides and drizzle with melted chocolate chips.
10 – Store in airtight containers. Cookies will stay fresh up to 5 days.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 60
Fat: 3.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Sodium: 30 milligrams
Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 6 grams
Sugars: 2 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/hazelnut-biscotti

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Pork With Spicy Orange Cranberry Sauce

November 30, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Boneless Pork Chops, Canola Oil, Chili powder, Cooking, Cranberry sauce, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Grated Orange Peel, Ground Allspice., Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cumin, Pepper, Pork With Spicy Orange Cranberry Sauce, recipes, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Pork With Spicy Orange Cranberry Sauce. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Ground Allspice, Salt, Pepper, Boneless Pork Chops, Canola Oil, Cranberry Sauce, Grated Orange Peel, Ground Cinnamon, and Red Pepper Flakes. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Pork With Spicy Orange Cranberry Sauce
Packed with the cold-weather flavors of cranberry, orange, and cinnamon, this satisfying dish is quick and easy to throw together for supper on a busy weeknight!

Ingredients
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 boneless pork chops (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 pork chop and 1/4 cup sauce

1. Combine chili powder, cumin, allspice, salt, and black pepper in small bowl; mix well. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of pork chops.

2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pork; cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until barely pink in center.

3. Combine cranberry sauce, orange peel, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes in small bowl; mix well. Serve sauce with pork chops.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 276 calories, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 51 mg, Sodium: 204 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/pork-with-spicy-orange-cranberry-sauce/

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SHRIMP AND SKINNY NOODLES SOUP

October 16, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Broccoli Florets, Canola Oil, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Garlic, Ginger, recipes, Red Bell Pepper Medium Shrimp, Red Pepper Flakes, Sesame Oil, SHRIMP AND SKINNY NOODLES SOUP, Skinny Noodles Spaghetti, Vegetable Stock

Here’s a recipe for SHRIMP AND SKINNY NOODLES SOUP. To make this Soup you’ll be needing Skinny Noodles Spaghetti, Garlic, Ginger, Canola Oil, Broccoli Florets, Red Bell Pepper Medium Shrimp, Vegetable Stock, Red Pepper Flakes, and Sesame Oil. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

SHRIMP AND SKINNY NOODLES SOUP

Ingredients

1 (8 oz) package Skinny Noodles Spaghetti, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp minced ginger
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Cup broccoli florets
1 Cup diced red bell pepper
8 oz cooked medium sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 (14 oz) cans vegetable stock (to add more flavor, mix 1 can of chicken broth and 2 cans of vegetable stock)
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp sesame oil

Directions

1 – In large saucepan cook the garlic and ginger in canola oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
2 – Add broccoli and red bell pepper. Cover and cook for 4 minutes or until crisp and tender.
3 – Add shrimp and cook for 1 minute.
4 – Carefully add the broth with red pepper flakes and sesame oil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
5 – Add Skinny Noodles Spaghetti and let simmer for 3 minutes.
6 – Remove from heat and serve.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 190
Fat: 10 grams
Fiber: 12 grams
Protein: 13 grams
Carbohydrates: 9 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/shrimp-and-skinny-noodles-soup

SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY BANNOCK

September 30, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking powder, Blueberries, Canola Oil, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Flour, Food, Frozen Blueberries, Ground Cinnamon, Quick bread, recipes, Salt, Skim Milk, SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY BANNOCK, Water, Wheat Flour

I came across a delicious sounding Pastry Recipe, SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY BANNOCK. I ‘ve never heard of this one but it is described as a flat quick bread that is often cut into wedges, like scones. So if you like Scones, you’ll like this! Plus it’s Diabetic Friendly, 130 calories. To make these Bannocks you’ll be needing Wheat Flour, All Purpose Flour, Frozen Blueberries, Baking Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Skim Milk, Water, and Canola Oil. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY BANNOCK
Bannock is a flat quick bread that is often cut into wedges, like scones. This is a whole-wheat, baked version of a traditional Aboriginal recipe. Canola oil helps produce a light and tender crumb for this blueberry bannock recipe.

Recipe Yield: 8

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat flour (250 mL)
1 cup all-purpose flour (250 mL)
3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (175 mL)
2 Tbsp baking powder (30 mL)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (2 mL)
1/8 tsp salt (.5 mL)
1/2 cup skim milk (125 mL)
1/2 cup water (125 mL)
1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)

Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2 – In bowl, combine flours, blueberries, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
3 – Stir in milk, water and canola oil and, using hands, moisten all ingredients, handling dough as little as possible.
4 – Turn dough out of bowl and place on lightly floured surface.
5 – Using hands, form disc about 1/2-inch (1-cm) thick and about 9-10 inches (22-25 cm) in diameter. If necessary, sprinkle with flour to keep dough from sticking. Cut into 8 wedges.
6 – Place wedges on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bannock is golden brown.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 130
Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Sodium: 340 milligrams
Protein: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 24 grams
https://beatcancer2010.wordpress.com/2019/05/19/sugar-free-blueberry-bannock/

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – ZUCCHINI ROLL-UPS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND FETA CHEESE

September 20, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Bell Peppers, Black pepper, Canola Oil, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Feta Cheese, Food, Lemon juice, Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week, recipes, Vegetarian, Zucchini

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is ZUCCHINI ROLL-UPS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND FETA CHEESE. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Zucchini, Bell Peppers, Canola Oil, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Lemon Juice, Ground Black Pepper, Arugula, and Basil Leaves. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

ZUCCHINI ROLL-UPS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND FETA CHEESE

Ingredients

5 medium zucchini (about 8 oz/250 g each), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch (0.6-cm) slices*
1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, cut in half and seeded
1/2 medium red bell pepper, roasted and peeled, or use jarred*
2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (75 mL)
1 Tbsp lemon juice (15 mL)
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste (0.5 mL)
2 cups baby arugula leaves (2 oz/500 mL lightly packed) (60 g)
1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves (75 mL)
toothpicks

Directions

1 – Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
2 – Set aside outermost slices of zucchini for another use. Brush inner slices of zucchini and bell pepper halves with canola oil on both sides. Grill until just tender, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill to cool and slice pepper halves into thin strips. Zucchini and pepper may be made day ahead and stored in airtight container in refrigerator.
3 – In small bowl of food processor or mini-processor, place roasted red pepper, feta cheese and lemon juice. Process until mixture reaches spreadable consistency. It will not become completely smooth. Stir in black pepper.
4 – Spread about 3/4 tsp (4 mL) of feta mixture onto zucchini slice. Place a few slices of bell pepper about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) from end of zucchini slice, along with a few arugula leaves and one small or half of large basil leaf. Roll up and insert toothpick to hold roll. Repeat with rest of zucchini slices.
5 – Serve immediately or store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to one day. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
* Tips: Five medium zucchini yields just the right number of slices. Buy an extra zucchini if you would like to have some room for error. You can use jarred roasted red pepper instead of preparing your own but be sure to rinse and drain it really well to avoid extra liquid in the spread.

NOTES:
Tender, grilled zucchini makes a delicious wrapper for crisp, colorful vegetables, fresh herbs and a creamy feta spread – all rolled into beautiful, bite-sized bundles. It is a true veggie celebration with grilled, roasted and fresh produce in each mouthwatering bite.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings (24 roll-ups).Serving size: 3 roll-ups.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 70
Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 135 milligrams
Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Protein: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 4 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/zucchini-roll-ups-with-roasted-red-pepper-and-feta-cheese

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Shrimp Fajita Salad

August 17, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Bell Peppers, Canola Oil, Cilantro, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Garlic, Hot Salsa., Iceberg Lettuce, lime, Nonstick Cooking Spray, Onions, Prepared Salsa, recipes, Shrimp, Shrimp Fajita Salad, Tortilla Chips

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Shrimp Fajita Salad. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Bell Peppers, Onions, Nonstick Cooking Spray, Canola Oil, Garlic, Shrimp, Prepared Salsa, Lime, Iceberg Lettuce, Cilantro, Tortilla Chips, and Hot Salsa. There’s 183 calories and 11 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Shrimp Fajita Salad
Perfect for a light summer lunch al fresco, this dish is ready in under 25 minutes!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 12 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes.

1 medium red bell pepper (2–3 inches in diameter)
1 medium green bell pepper (2–3 inches in diameter)
1 medium onion (2–3 inches in diameter)
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound cooked, peeled shrimp (50 count/pound)
¼ cup prepared salsa (mild or hot)
Juice of 1 lime
4 cups sliced iceberg lettuce
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
16 baked bite-size tortilla chips (use gluten-free corn chips for a gluten-free dish)
1 tablespoon hot salsa (optional)

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup lettuce, 1 cup shrimp mixture

1 – Remove stems, seeds, and cores of the red and green peppers. Cut each into long thin strips. Peel onion, remove ends, and cut in half. Quarter onion and slice into thin pieces, separating them. Spray a large skillet with a thick layer of nonstick cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat. Add canola oil and garlic. Sauté quickly, then add peppers and onions, stirring frequently. Once the peppers are beginning to soften, add shrimp, salsa, and lime juice. Stir rapidly to heat ingredients evenly, about a minute. Remove mixture from heat. Spread 1 cup sliced lettuce on each of four shallow salad bowls or plates. Place ¼ of the shrimp mixture on each of the lettuce beds. Distribute cilantro equally on tops of each salad. Crush the tortilla chips in a small plastic bag with your hands to make irregularly sized crumbs. Sprinkle chip crumbs on top of each salad. Garnish each serving with a dab of hot salsa, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 183 calories, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 173 mg, Sodium: 282 mg, Fiber: 3 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/salads/shrimp-fajita-salad/

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