Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower with Sour Cream
December 19, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Baking Potatoes, Black pepper, Cauliflower, Chives, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower with Sour Cream, recipes, Reduced Fat Sour Cream, Salt, Side Dishes
This a week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower with Sour Cream. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be using Baking Potatoes, Cauliflower, Reduced Fat Sour Cream, Chives, Salt, and Black Pepper. 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/
Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower with Sour Cream
Including cauliflower in place of some potatoes reduces the carb content of this Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower with Sour Cream to only 16 grams per serving!
Ingredients
12 ounces baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 1/4 pounds cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1 – Combine cauliflower and potatoes in large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer about 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain.
2 – Add sour cream, chives, salt, and pepper to saucepan. Using potato masher, mash until blended.
Yield: 6 servings.
Serving size: 1/2 cup.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 83 calories, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg, Sodium: 233 mg, Fiber: 3 g
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TOMATO, CHIVE AND MANGO SALSA
December 5, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: Chives, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet, Food, Ground Black Pepper, Lemon juice, Lemon Zest, Mango, Oregano Leaves, recipes, salsa, Sea salt, TOMATO CHIVE AND MANGO SALSA, Tomatoes
I have a recipe for a TOMATO, CHIVE AND MANGO SALSA to pass along. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Mango, Tomatoes, Chives, Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Oregano Leaves, Sea Salt, and Ground Black Pepper. There’s 31 calories and 7 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/
TOMATO, CHIVE AND MANGO SALSA
Recipe for Tomato, Chive and Mango Salsa from our Fruit recipe section.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh mango, diced
1-1/2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, minced
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1 – Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir.
2 – Serve or cover and refrigerate until needed.
Recipe Yield: Yield: 3 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 31
Sodium: 121 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tomato-chive-and-mango-salsa
Cranberry Sweet Potatoes
November 5, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentTags: baking, Butter., Chives, Chopped Walnuts, Cooking, Cranberries, Cranberry Juice, Cranberry Sweet Potatoes, Dijon Mustard, Food, jennie o turkey, Jennie-O, Maple Syrup, Pepper., recipes, Salt, Shallots, Side dish, Sweet Potatoes you'll be needing Sweet Potatoes
Here’s a recipe for the perfect Side Dish for the upcoming Holidays, Cranberry Sweet Potatoes. To make these Sweet Potatoes you’ll be needing Sweet Potatoes, Butter, Shallots, Cranberries, Maple Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Chopped Walnuts, Dijon Mustard, Salt, Pepper, and fresh Chives. There’s 138 calories and 22 net carbs per serving. Another good one from Jennie – O! You can find this recipe along with all the other Delicious and Healthy Recipes at the Jennie – O Turkey website. Stay Safe and Make the SWITCH in 2021! https://www.jennieo.com/
Cranberry Sweet Potatoes
Surprise your holiday guests with a new take on sweet potatoes this year! Topped with a mixture of shallots, cranberries, maple syrup and more, our Cranberry Sweet Potatoes will have them asking for seconds.
Total Time – 1 hour, 10 minutes
Serving Size – Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients
4 – sweet potatoes
1 – tablespoon butter
1/4 – cup finely chopped shallot
1 – cup cranberries
1/3 – cup maple syrup
1/4 – cup cranberry juice
1/2 – cup chopped walnuts
1 – teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste – 2
tablespoons minced fresh chives
Directions
1) Heat oven to 400°F. Scrub sweet potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Bake 1 hour or until tender.
2) In small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add shallots. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring, until tender. Stir in cranberries, syrup and cranberry juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minutes or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Stir in walnuts and mustard; heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3) When cool enough to handle, cut each potato lengthwise in half. Season each half with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with cranberry mixture. Sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition
Calories – 138
Protein – 1.7g
Carbohydrates – 24.9g
Fiber – 2.9g
Sugars – 12.6g
Fat – 3.9g
Cholesterol – 3.8mg
Sodium – 52.9mg
Saturated Fat – 0.9g
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Diabetic Dish of the Week – Shrimp, Snow Pea, and Quinoa Toss TUESDAY
August 10, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Black pepper, Chives, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Dill Weed, Food, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Orange juice, Quinoa, recipes, Salt, Shrimp, Shrimp Snow Pea and Quinoa Toss, Snow Peas, White Wine Vinegar
This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Shrimp, Snow Pea, and Quinoa Toss. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Quinoa, Shrimp, Snow Peas, Dill Weed, Chives, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, White Wine Vinegar, Olive Oil, Salt, and Black Pepper. 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, Snow Pea, and Quinoa Toss
This delightful seafood dish is packed with protein — and flavor!
Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and cooked
8 ounces (about 2 1/2 cups) snow peas, steamed and cut in half, if large
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill weed, plus additional for garnish
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 1/4 cups per serving
1 – Place quinoa in fine-mesh strainer; rinse well under cold running water. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in small saucepan; stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with fork and set aside to cool.
2 – Fluff quinoa again and place in serving bowl. Add shrimp, snow peas, dill weed, and chives. Toss gently, but well.
3 – Combine orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a cup. Pour over salad. Toss gently, but well. Garnish with dill.
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/shrimp-snow-pea-quinoa-toss/
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Appetizer of the Week – Avocado Smash
July 3, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a commentTags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Avocado, Avocado Smash, Chives, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Dijon Mustard, Food, Lime juice, Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt, recipes, Salt
This Week’s Appetizer of the Week is, Avocado Smash. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Avocado, Lime Juice, Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt, Dijon Mustard, Salt, and Fresh Chives. The Smash is 64 calories and 2 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/
Avocado Smash
This dip takes guacamole to a whole new level. Our indulgent recipe combines avocado, lime juice, Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard for an out-of-this-world dip for raw veggies such as cucumber slices, celery sticks or red bell pepper strips.
Ingredients
1 ripe medium avocado, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chopped fresh chives (optional)
Directions
Yield: 3/4 cup
Serving size: 3 tablespoons
1 – Roughly mash avocado with fork in shallow bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.
Tip: This dip is great with raw veggies, such as cucumber slices, celery sticks, or red bell pepper strips.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 64 calories, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 182 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/avocado-smash-2/
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Healthy Egg Soufflé Recipes
May 27, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a commentTags: baking, Cheese, Chives, Cooking, EatingWell, Eggs, Food, Grilling, Healthy Egg Soufflé Recipes, Lemons, recipes, Spinach, Vegetables
From the EatingWell Website and Magazine it’s Healthy Egg Soufflé Recipes. Find some Delicious and Healthy Egg Soufflé Recipes with recipes including Chive and Goat Cheese Souffles, Cheese and Spinach Soufflés, and Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Souffles on a Bed of Mixed Greens. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. You can also subscribe to one of my favorite Magazines, the EatingWell Magazine. So find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! http://www.eatingwell.com/
Chive and Goat Cheese Souffles
This light, airy individual cheese soufflé recipe is dramatically puffed when it comes out of the oven. Serve for a healthy brunch or lunch with a spring salad of watercress, baby arugula and tender greens tossed with lemon-chive vinaigrette………….
Cheese and Spinach Soufflés
Making savory, light-as-air soufflés is way easier than you might think—seriously—with a few key ingredients and technique secrets…………..
Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Souffles on a Bed of Mixed Greens
If you’d love to wow your guests with a soufflé, but can’t stand the last-minute heat, this is your recipe. The soufflés bake once, fall, and revive on a second round in the oven. They emerge modestly puffed, soft and tender. If you are entertaining a group, the recipe can be easily doubled………..
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Diabetic Dish of the Week – Salmon with Brown Rice and Vegetables
May 25, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Asparagus, Black pepper, Brown Rice, Chives, Cooking, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Fat-Free Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, Food, Lemon juice, recipes, Salmon Fillets, Salmon with Brown Rice and Vegetables, Spinach
This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is Salmon with Brown Rice and Vegetables. Healthy is us with this week’s Recipe! To make this recipe you’ll be needing Water, Salmon Fillets, Asparagus, Brown Rice, Spinach, Fat-Free Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, Chives, Lemon Juice, and Black Pepper. The Dish is 251 calories and 22 net carbs. 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/
Salmon with Brown Rice and Vegetables
This dish combines omega-3 rich seafood, whole grains, and green vegetables for a delicious and heart-healthy meal!
Ingredients
2 cups water
12 ounces skinless salmon fillets
2 cups sliced asparagus (1-inch pieces)
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup spinach, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1/3 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
1 – Bring water to a boil in large skillet over high heat. Add salmon; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until salmon begins to flake when tested with fork. Remove salmon from skillet; cut into large pieces when cool enough to handle.
2 – Spray separate large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add asparagus; cook and stir 6 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice, spinach, and broth; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted and rice is heated through. Stir in salmon, chives, lemon juice, and pepper.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 251 calories, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 22 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 47 mg, Sodium: 62 mg, Fiber: 4 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/salmon-brown-rice-vegetables/
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Turkey, Chive and Shrimp Cakes
May 21, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products | Leave a commentTags: Chives, Cooking, Dipping Sauce, Egg Whites, Flour, Food, Jalapeno Pepper, Jennie - O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, Lime juice, Medium Shrimp, recipes, Sesame Seeds, Sugar, Switch, Turkey Chive and Shrimp Cakes, Vinegar
I have a recipe for Turkey, Chive and Shrimp Cakes. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Medium Shrimp, JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, Lime Juice, Jalapeño Pepper, Chives, Flour, and Egg Whites. Another good one from Jennie – O! You can find this recipe along with all the other Delicious and Healthy Recipes at the Jennie – O Turkey website. Stay Safe and Make the SWITCH in 2021! https://www.jennieo.com/
Turkey, Chive and Shrimp Cakes
A succulent, surf and turf appetizer with an Asian influence. Served with a tangy cilantro and sesame dipping sauce, this quick and simple Turkey, Chive & Shrimp Cakes recipe are packed with authentic flavor. Under 300 calories per serving.
Total Time – 1 Hour
Serving Size – 4 Servings
Ingredients
12 – medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
½ – (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
1 – tablespoon lime juice
1 – small jalapeño pepper, chopped
¼ – cup chopped chives
3 – tablespoons flour
2 – egg whites, lightly beaten
DIPPING SAUCE
¼ – cup white vinegar
¼ – cup sugar
¼ – cup water
1 – tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 – teaspoon sesame oil
1 – teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions
1) Combine shrimp, turkey, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, chives, flour and egg whites in bowl.
2) Spray skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of turkey mixture per cake to hot pan.
3) Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and thoroughly cooked. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.
4) To make dipping sauce, combine vinegar, sugar and water in saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat. Bring to boil. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Stir in cilantro, sesame oil and sesame seeds.
5) Serve with cakes.
Nutrition
Calories – 220
Protein – 19g
Carbohydrates – 30g
Fiber – 1g
Sugars – 13g
Fat – 2.5g
Cholesterol – 50mg
Sodium – 95mg
Saturated Fat – 0.5g
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