CRANBERRY SHRIMP CEVICHE APPETIZER
November 26, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: Appetizers, Cooking, Cranberries, CRANBERRY SHRIMP CEVICHE APPETIZER, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Ground Black Pepper, Iodized Salt, Jalapeño, Lemon Juice Lime Juice, Lime Wedges, Medium Shrimp, Oregano, Parsley, recipes, Red onion, Tortilla Chips
I have a recipe for a CRANBERRY SHRIMP CEVICHE APPETIZER to pass along. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Iodized Salt, Medium Shrimp, Cranberries, Red Onion, Parsley, Jalapeno, Lemon Juice Lime Juice, Ground Black Pepper, Oregano, Tortilla Chips, and Lime Wedges. The Ceviche is 103 calories and 12 net 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
CRANBERRY SHRIMP CEVICHE APPETIZER
Serve something different this holiday season that pairs cranberries with shrimp. You can make it look dazzling by using martini glasses (or some other stemmed glassware), but you really can use any type of cup or plate. Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years parties.
Recipe Yield: 16
Ingredients
1-1/2 teaspoons iodized salt, divided
16 ounces medium raw shrimp, thawed
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 jalapeno, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or ground black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
16 ounces tortilla chips
2 limes cut into wedges
Directions
1 – Bring medium pot of water to a boil. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
2 – Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes. Immediately plunge cooked shrimp into ice water bath. Peel shrimp and place in flat dish.
3 – In food processor, combine cranberries, red onion, parsley and jalapeno. Pulse until finely chopped.
4 – Add cranberry mixture to shrimp.
5 – Add lemon juice, lime juice, remaining salt, crushed red pepper and oregano. Stir to combine ingredients thoroughly.
6 – Refrigerate for 1 hour.
7 -To assemble, spoon ceviche, about 4 to 5 shrimp each, into small clear cups or glasses.
8 – Garnish with tortilla chips and lime wedges.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 103
Fat: 1.4 grams
Saturated Fat: 0.3 grams
Fiber: 2.3 grams
Sodium: 231 milligrams
Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Protein: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 14 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/cranberry-shrimp-ceviche-appetizerSugars: 0.8 grams
Appetizer of the Week – WARM MOLE BEAN DIP SATURDAY
November 21, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: Appetizer of the Week, baking, Canola Oil, Cilantro, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Jalapeno Pepper, Mole, Onion, Pinto Beans, recipes, salsa, Salt, Shredded Reduced Fat Jack Cheese, Spices, Tomato, Tomato paste, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, WARM MOLE BEAN DIP
This week’s Appetizer of the Week is a recipe for Warm Mole Bean Dip. The recipe is made using Tomato Paste, Tomato, Salsa, Cilantro, Salt, Shredded Reduced Fat Jack Cheese, Pinto Beans, Canola Oil, Onion, Jalapeno Pepper, Spices, and Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. The Mole Dip is 100 calories and 8 net 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
WARM MOLE BEAN DIP
Recipe for Warm Mole Bean Dip
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup mild, medium or hot chunky salsa
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
3/4 cup (3 ounces), shredded, reduced-fat Jack cheese
One (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 tsp. canola oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
Directions
1 – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray and set aside.
2 – In a food processor, whirl beans until pureed but still slightly lumpy. Scoop beans into a mixing bowl and set aside.
3 – In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sautee onion and jalapeno until onion is soft, 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cocoa, cumin, and oregano, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Mix in tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds. Add contents of the pan to the pureed beans.
4 – Add tomato, salsa, cilantro and salt, to beans and mix to combine all ingredients. Spread bean mixture in an even layer in the prepared pan. Sprinkle cheese over the top.
5 – Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly and beans are heated through, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately, accompanied by a bowl of baked tortilla chips.
Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 8 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 100
Fat: 3.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Sodium: 370 milligrams
Protein: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/warm-mole-bean-dip
ALMOND BERRY MUFFINS
November 21, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: 2% Milk, ALMOND BERRY MUFFINS, Almond Extract, baking, Baking powder, Blueberries, Canola Oil, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Eggs, Food, Ground Flax Seed, Muffins, Raspberries, recipes, Salt, Splenda Sugar Blend, Wheat Pastry Flour
I have a Diabetic Friendly Recipe for Almond Berry Muffins. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Wheat Pastry Flour, Baking Powder, Ground Flax Seed, Salt, Blueberries, Raspberries, 2% Milk, Eggs, Splenda Sugar Blend, Canola Oil, and Almond Extract. The Muffins have 190 calories and 20 net carbs per Muffin. You can also find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
ALMOND BERRY MUFFINS
Fresh berries, nutty whole grains, and chewy flaxseeds combine for a delicious, lightly-sweetened muffin with a delightful texture.
Ingredients
2-1/4 cups whole grain or wheat pastry flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup fresh blueberries
2/3 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup 2% milk
2 eggs
1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2 -In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, flaxseed, and salt. Whisk to mix. Add berries and stir to coat.
3 – In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, Splenda Sugar Blend, oil, and almond extract. With a fork, beat until smooth.
4 – Pour egg mixture into berry mixture and gently mix with a fork to moisten the dry ingredients. Don’t overmix (a few lumps in the batter are normal). Dollop 1/3 cup of batter into each of the prepared muffin cups.
5 – Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes on a rack before serving.
NOTES:
Fresh berries, nutty whole grains, and chewy flaxseeds combine for a delicious, lightly-sweetened muffin with a delightful texture.
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 190
Fat: 9 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Sodium: 280 milligrams
Cholesterol: 35 milligrams
Protein: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 23 grams
Sugars: 8 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/almond-berry-muffins
Diabetic Dessert of the Week – CLASSIC CARROT CAKE
November 12, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: All-Purpose Flour, applesauce, baking, Baking powder, Baking Soda, CLASSIC CARROT CAKE, Cooking, dessert, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Egg Beaters, Egg Whites, Food, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Ground Cinnamon, Honey, recipes, Shredded Carrots, Walnuts
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a CLASSIC CARROT CAKE. Some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, Egg Beaters, Egg Whites, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Honey, Applesauce, Shredded Carrots, Walnuts and more! 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
CLASSIC CARROT CAKE
A great classic dessert and it has less carbs.
Ingredients
7/8 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup eggbeaters
3/8 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
3 tablespoons reduced fat margarine
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 1/4 cups finely shredded carrot
1/3 cup walnuts
butter flavored cooking spray
Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside.
2 – In small bowl whisk together egg whites and eggbeaters. Set aside.
3 – In large bowl beat Splenda Granulated Sweetener, margarine, honey, vanilla, applesauce, and canola oil. Mix in egg mixture, stir until well mixed. Stir in flour mixture, then carrots and walnuts.
4 – Pour into greased 8 cup loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool, ice if desired.
NOTES:
A great classic dessert and it has less carbs.
Recipe Yield: Yield: 10 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 190
Fat: 9 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Sodium: 270 milligrams
Protein: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 26 grams
Sugars: 16 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/classic-carrot-cake
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS
November 12, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: 2% Milk, All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Cooking, Creamy Peanut Butter, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Egg, Equal Spoonful, Food, Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS, Quick Oats, recipes, Salt, Stick Butter, Vanilla
I have another Diabetic Friendly Recipe to pass along, PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS. To make these Bars you’ll be needing Stick Butter, Equal Spoonful, Brown Sugar, 2% Milk, Creamy Peanut Butter, Egg, Vanilla, All Purpose Flour, Quick Oats, Baking Soda, Salt, and Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. There’s 6 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS
A bar cookie that combines two favorites – chocolate chips and peanut butter – in vanilla dough.
Ingredients
1/2 cup stick butter, softened
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick oats, uncooked
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
1 – Beat butter, Equal and brown sugar until well combined. Stir in milk, peanut butter, egg and vanilla until blended. Gradually mix in combined flour, oats, baking soda and salt until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
2 – Spread mixture evenly in well-sprayed 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven 23 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.
3 – Store in airtight container at room temperature.
NOTES:
A bar cookie that combines two favorites – chocolate chips and peanut butter – in vanilla dough.
Recipe Yield: Yield: 48 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 68
Fat: 4 grams
Sodium: 42 milligrams
Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/peanut-butter-chocolate-bars
Appetizer of the Week – INSIDE-OUT GRILLED STEAK SALAD
November 7, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: Appetizer of the Week, Assorted Vegetable Strips, baking, Boneless Beef Strip Steak, Boston Lettuce Leaves, Chopped Toasted Walnuts, Cooking, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Frozen Corn Kernels, Grilling, INSIDE-OUT GRILLED STEAK SALAD, recipes, Reduced-Fat Vinaigrette, Steak Rub
This week’s Appetizer of the Week is a INSIDE-OUT GRILLED STEAK SALAD. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Boneless Beef Strip Steak, Boston Lettuce Leaves, Assorted Vegetable Strips, Frozen Corn Kernels, Reduced-Fat Vinaigrette, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Chopped Toasted Walnuts. Al included is a recipe for the Steak Rub; Sweet Paprika, Garlic, and Cracked Black Pepper. 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
INSIDE-OUT GRILLED STEAK SALAD
Ingredients
2 beef Strip Steaks Boneless, cut 1 inch thick (about 10 ounces each)
16 Boston or butter lettuce leaves (about 4 to 5-inch diameter)
2 cups thin assorted vegetable strips, such as cucumber, red onion, carrots, bell pepper, sugar snap peas
1/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed or frozen peas or corn, thawed
1/4 cup reduced-fat or regular vinaigrette (any variety)
1/3 cup crumbled goat or blue cheese (optional)
1/3 cup toasted chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts (optional)
Rub:
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon coarse grind or cracked black pepper
Directions
1 – Combine Rub ingredients; press evenly onto beef steaks.
2 – Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145F) to medium (160F) doneness, turning occasionally.
3 – Carve steaks into slices. Place lettuce leaves on serving platter. Evenly layer vegetables onto lettuce leaves. Top evenly with steak. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with cheese and nuts, if desired.
4 – To pan-broil steaks, preheat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook steaks 12 to 15 minutes for medium rare (145F) to medium (160F) doneness, turning occasionally.
NOTES:
Grilled Strip steaks wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves and topped with your favorite veggies.
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 hand-held salads, 2 per serving
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 121
Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 0.7 grams
Sodium: 117 milligrams
Cholesterol: 43 milligrams
Protein: 16 grams
Carbohydrates: 3 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/inside-out-grilled-steak-salad
GRILLED SALSA STEAK APPETIZER
November 7, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: Appetizers, Beef Flat Iron Steaks, Cilantro, Cilantro Leaves, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, GRILLED SALSA STEAK APPETIZER, Grilling, Guacamole, recipes, Thick and Chunky Salsa
I have another Steak Appetizer to pass along, GRILLED SALSA STEAK APPETIZER. To make this Appetizer you’ll be using Beef Flat Iron Steaks, Thick and Chunky Salsa, Cilantro, Guacamole, and Cilantro Leaves. The Grilled Salsa Steaks are 59 calories and 5 carbs per serving. You can also 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
GRILLED SALSA STEAK APPETIZER
Ingredients
2 beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks (about 8 ounces each)
1 cup prepared thick-and-chunky salsa, divided
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
24 large corn tortilla chips
1/2 cup prepared guacamole
24 fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Directions
1 – Place beef steaks and 1/2 cup salsa in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours. Combine remaining 1/2 cup salsa and chopped cilantro, as desired; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2 – Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
3 – Carve steaks into thin slices; cut slices into bite-size pieces. Arrange chips on platter. Top each chip evenly with reserved salsa mixture, beef and guacamole. Garnish with cilantro leaf, if desired. Serve immediately.
4 – One pound beef top loin steaks or top sirloin, cut 3/4 inch thick may be substituted for flat iron steaks. Grill top loin steaks 10 to 12 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 10 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill top sirloin steak 13 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 8 to 13 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
Recipe Yield: Makes 24 appetizers.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 59
Fat: 3 grams
Sodium: 134 milligrams
Cholesterol: 12 milligrams
Protein: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 5 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-salsa-steak-appetizer
Diabetic Dish of the Week – ROTINI WITH GROUND BEEF AND SPINACH
November 3, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: Basil, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Dreamfields Rotini, Food, Garlic, Ground Beef, No Salt Tomato Sauce, Olive oil, Onion, Oregano, recipes, Red Pepper Flakes, ROTINI WITH GROUND BEEF AND SPINACH, Salt, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Spinach Leaves
This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is Rotini with Ground Beef and Spinach. The Dish is made using Dreamfields Rotini, Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic, Ground Beef, No Salt Tomato Sauce, Oregano, Spinach Leaves, Basil, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, and Shredded Parmesan Cheese. 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
ROTINI WITH GROUND BEEF AND SPINACH
A 10-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach thawed and well-drained can be substituted for fresh spinach. Recipe for Rotini with Ground Beef and Spinach from our Main Courses recipe 
section.
Ingredients
1 box Dreamfields Rotini, Penne Rigate or Elbows
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 pound (90%) lean ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) no salt added tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (10 ounces) spinach leaves, shredded
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt (optional)
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
1 – Cook pasta according to package directions.
2 – Meanwhile, heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beef; cook until no longer pink, stirring and breaking beef into pieces.
3 – Stir in tomato sauce and oregano. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add spinach, basil and red pepper flakes; continue cooking 3 minutes. Season with salt, if desired.
4 – Drain pasta. Add to skillet; toss with beef mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
NOTES:
A 10-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach thawed and well-drained can be substituted for fresh spinach.
Recipe Yield: Makes 6 main dish servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 401
Calories from fat: 54
Fat: 11 grams
Saturated Fat: 4 grams
Fiber: 8 grams
Sodium: 178 milligrams
Cholesterol: 49 milligrams
Protein: 27 grams
Carbohydrates: 0 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/rotini-with-ground-beef-and-spinach
VANILLA CREAM PUFFS
October 29, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: 1% Low Fat Milk, baking, Butter, Chocolate Sauce, Cooking, Custard, dessert, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Egg Yolks, Eggs, Flour, Food, recipes, Salt, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener - Granulated, VANILLA CREAM PUFFS, Vanilla extract, Water
I have another Diabetic Friendly Dessert Recipe to pass along, VANILLA CREAM PUFFS. The Puffs are made using Water, Salt, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener – Granulated, Butter, Flour, and Eggs. Also included is the recipe for the Custard which you’ll be using Splenda No Calorie Sweetener – Granulated, Cornstarch, 1% Low Fat Milk, Egg Yolks, Vanilla Extract, and Chocolate Sauce. 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
VANILLA CREAM PUFFS
Ingredients
Cream Puffs Ingredients
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/4 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
Custard Filling Ingredients
2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup commercial chocolate sauce
Directions
1 – Cream Puff Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2 – Combine water, salt, Splenda Granulated Sweetener and butter in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until butter melts. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a smooth ball. The mixture resembles mashed potatoes. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
3 – Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed with an electric mixer. Scrap down the sides of bowl occasionally and beat until batter is smooth.
4 – Spoon mixture heaping tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between puffs.
5 – Bake immediately for 35 minutes or until puffs are golden brown and have a crisp shell. (Do not open the oven door during the first 15 minutes of baking time.) Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.
6 – Custard Filling Directions: Combine Splenda Granulated Sweetener and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 6 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Cook 1 additional minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir about 1/4 the hot mixture into egg yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and strain mixture through a sieve; cover the surface of the custard with wax paper or plastic wrap to prevent a film from forming on the surface.
7 – Cut tops off and fill with 2 1/2 tablespoons custard; replace tops and drizzle with 1 tablespoon chocolate sauce. Serve immediately.
8 – Storage: Store baked unfilled cream puff shells in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 24 hours or freeze up to 2 months.
NOTES:
Fluffy pastry shells filled with a thick vanilla custard and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 ServingsServing Size: 1 cream puff
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 200
Fat: 9 grams
Saturated Fat: 4.5 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 180 milligrams
Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Protein: 6 grams
Carbohydrates: 24 grams
Sugars: 12 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/vanilla-cream-puffs
Appetizer of the Week – TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA
October 17, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: Appetizer of the Week, Canola Oil, Cooking, Curry Powder, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt, Food, Fresh Mint, Garlic Cloves, Lime juice, recipes, Red onion, Reduced Fat Coconut Milk, Salt, Skinless and Boneless Chicken Breast, TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA
This week’s Appetizer of the Week is a recipe for TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt, Reduced Fat Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Garlic Cloves, Salt, Canola Oil, Skinless and Boneless Chicken Breast, Red Onion, Fresh Mint, and Lime Juice. The Dish is 121 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA
Ingredients
1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, divided
1/3 cup reduced fat coconut milk, divided
2 tsp. curry powder, mild or hot
1-2 finely chopped garlic cloves
3/4 tsp. sea salt, divided
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 lb. skinless and boneless chicken breast
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
12 (8-inch) bamboo skewers
Directions
1 – In wide, shallow bowl or deep plate, combine 2 tablespoons of yogurt with 2 tablespoons of coconut milk, curry powder, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in oil.
2 – Cut chicken lengthwise into 12 strips. Insert skewer into bottom of one chicken strip and work it up lengthwise to top. Repeat with remaining chicken. Place skewers in curry marinade and using your fingers, make sure it coats them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours.
3 – Arrange marinated chicken on paper toweling and blot dry, removing all excess marinade. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat, then coat with cooking spray. Or heat stovetop griddle. Arrange skewers in one layer in pan and cook for 2 minutes, browning chicken. Using tongs, turn skewers and brown on another side, 2 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until it is opaque and hot around skewer at thickest part of chicken. Transfer skewers to serving plate.
4 – While chicken cooks, prepare the Raita. In bowl, combine remaining yogurt and coconut milk with onions, mint, lime juice and remaining salt. When possible, make Raita 30 minutes before serving chicken to allow its flavors to develop and meld. Serve it the day it is made.
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings for main course or a snack for 6 or 12 people
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 121
Fat: 7 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Sodium: 297 milligrams
Protein: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/tandoori-chicken-skewers-with-mint-raita
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