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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Sweet Potato Puffs

November 27, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Chopped Pecans, Cooking, Cooking spray, Diabetes, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Egg, Food, Ground Nutmeg, Orange juice, Orange Peel, recipes, Sweet Potato Puffs, Sweet Potatoes

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is some Sweet Potato Puffs. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Sweet Potatoes, Orange Juice, Egg, Orange Peel, Ground Nutmeg, Cooking Spray, and Chopped Pecans. There’s 103 calories and 17 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 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Sweet Potato Puffs
These fluffy puffs are packed with the goodness of sweet potatoes, nutmeg, and pecans. Simple to prepare, they’re perfect as a festive holiday side!

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes

1/3 cup orange juice

1 egg, beaten

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Nonstick cooking spray

1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 1 puff

1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place potatoes in medium saucepan, add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain potatoes; place in large bowl. Mash until smooth. Add orange juice, egg, orange peel, and nutmeg; mix well.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon potato mixture in 10 mounds onto prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle pecans over tops of mounds.

3. Bake 30 minutes, or until centers are hot. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 103 calories, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 21 mg, Sodium: 14 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/sides/sweet-potato-puffs/

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Garlic Chive Mashed Potatoes

November 20, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Chives, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Fat Free Half and Half, Food, Garlic, Garlic Chive Mashed Potatoes, Long White Potatoes, Pepper, recipes, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Salt

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Garlic Chive Mashed Potatoes. These Healthy and Delicious Mashed Potatoes are made using Long White Potatoes, Garlic, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Fat Free Half and Half, Chives, Salt, and Pepper. The Dish is 85 calories and 15 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 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Garlic Chive Mashed Potatoes
Long white potatoes are in season! Combine these creamy spuds with garlic, chives, cream cheese, and a bit of salt and pepper for a comfort food that can’t be beat.

Ingredients
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes.

2 pounds long white potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
Yield: 4 1/2 cups
Serving size: 1/2 cup

1 – Place potatoes and garlic in a large pan, cover with water, place lid on pan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and boil gently for 15 minutes, or until potato slices break apart when pierced with a fork. Remove from the heat and drain well, reserving garlic cloves along with potatoes. Beat potatoes and garlic with an electric mixer until smooth. Add cream cheese and beat again. Add half-and-half and whip until fluffy. Mix in chives, salt, and pepper and serve while hot.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 85 calories, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 92 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/garlic-chive-mashed-potatoes/

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Sweet Potato Orange Cups

November 13, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Diabetes, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Ground Cinnamon, ground ginger, Mini Marshmallows, Orange Juice Apples, oranges, Raisins, recipes, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, Sweet Potato Orange Cups, Sweet Potatoes

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Sweet Potato Orange Cups. The Cups are made using Oranges, Sweet Potatoes, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Orange Juice Apples, Raisins, and Mini Marshmallows. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Sweet Potato Orange Cups
Serve as a side dish or dessert.

Recipe Ingredients:
4 small oranges
2 small cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1/4 cup Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon orange juice
1/2 cup chopped apples
1/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup mini marshmallows

Cooking Directions:
1 – Halve oranges and squeeze over small bowl to loosen centers and extract juice. Place orange halves on baking sheet. Set juice aside.
2 – Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
3 – Mix potatoes, Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend, cinnamon, ginger and orange juice together in a medium size bowl until well blended.
4 – Stir in the chopped apples and raisins.
5 – Spoon the potato mixture into the orange halves. Top with the mini marshmallows.
6 – Place filled oranges on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned and center is warm.
Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe; 1 orange cup): Calories: 120; Calories from Fat: 0; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 10mg; Total Carbs: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 21g; Protein: 1g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/sweet_potato_orange_cups_recipe.html

Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Zucchini, Tomato and Provolone Bake

November 6, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Basil Pesto Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Diabetes, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Panko Bread Crumbs, Plum Tomatoes, recipes, Sargento Sliced Reduced Sodium Provolone Cheese, Side Dishes, Zucchini Squash, Zucchini Tomato and Provolone Bake

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is a Zucchini, Tomato and Provolone Bake. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Zucchini Squash, Basil Pesto Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Panko Bread Crumbs, Plum Tomatoes, and Sargento Sliced Reduced Sodium Provolone Cheese. There’s 182 calories and 12 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Zucchini, Tomato and Provolone Bake
This delicious, low-sodium side dish can also be served as a hearty, meatless main dish. A wonderful dish for using the summer’s garden bounty of zucchini, too!

Recipe Ingredients:
1 pound (about 4 small) zucchini squash
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko bread crumbs – divided use
1 pound plum tomatoes (about 5 medium), cut into 1/4-inch slices
8 slices Sargento Sliced Reduced Sodium Provolone Cheese

Cooking Directions:
1 – Wash zucchini but do not dry. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices; transfer to a microwave-safe casserole dish. Cover with lid. Cook in microwave oven three to four minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain in colander; rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Transfer to clean kitchen towel or paper towels to dry. Toss zucchini with pesto sauce and pepper.
2 – Sprinkle 1/2 cup bread crumbs in bottom of 8 or 9-inch baking dish. Spoon half of zucchini mixture evenly over crumbs. Arrange half of tomato slices over zucchini; top with four slices cheese. Repeat layering with remaining zucchini mixture, tomatoes, cheese and bread crumbs.
3 – Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 8 (side-dish) servings.

Tips:

* Pesto and panko brands vary in sodium content. This nutrition information is based on Buitoni and Kikkoman brands.
* Try ladling warm marinara sauce over individual servings for a delicious main dish.
* If preferred, regular provolone cheese can be used.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories 182; Protein 10g; Carbohydrates 14g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Total Fat 9.8g; Saturated Fat 4.4g; Monounsaturated Fat 3.7g; Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g; Cholesterol 18 mg; Vitamin A 87RE; Vitamin C 27mg; Calcium 229mg; Iron 2mg; Sodium 268mg
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/sidedish/zucchini_tomato_and_provolone_bake_recipe.html

Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Butternut Squash Oven Fries

October 30, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Butternut squash, Butternut Squash Oven Fries, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Garlic Powder, Ground Red Pepper, recipes, Salt, Vegetable Oil

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Butternut Squash Oven Fries. To prepare the dish you’ll need Garlic Powder, Salt, Ground Red Pepper, Butternut Squash, and Vegetable Oil. Easy to prepare and it’s only 129 calories and 24 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 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Butternut Squash Oven Fries
These crispy fries provide a tasty alternative to your typical white potato version. Serve alongside turkey burgers for a filling and delicious meal that will keep everyone going from kickoff through the fourth quarter.

Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch thin slices
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions
Yield: 4 servings

1 – Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine garlic powder, salt, and ground red pepper in small bowl; set aside.

2 – Place squash on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasoning mix; gently toss to coat. Arrange in single layer.

3 – Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until squash just begins to brown, stirring frequently.

Preheat broiler. Broil 3 to 5 minutes or until fries are browned and crisp. Spread on paper towels to cool slightly before serving.
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/butternut-squash-oven-fries/

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 129 calories, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 155 mg, Fiber: 5 g

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Sweet Home Sausage-Pear Dressing

October 23, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Black pepper, Celery, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Dried Thyme, Egg Substitute, Food, Pear, Poultry Seasoning, recipes, Reduced Fat Margarine, Sweet Home Sausage-Pear Dressing, Turkey Sausage Links, Yellow onion

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Sweet Home Sausage-Pear Dressing. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Celery, Yellow Onion, Cooking Spray, Turkey Sausage Links, Pear, Reduced Fat Margarine, Dried Thyme, Poultry Seasoning, Black Pepper, Water, Egg Substitute, and Dry Corn Bread Stuffing. There’s 134 calories and 12 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 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Sweet Home Sausage-Pear Dressing
Looking to bump the flavor of your holiday turkey up a notch? You can’t go wrong with this savory stuffing, featuring the spiciness of sausage and the sweetness of in-season pears.

Ingredients
1 cup very thinly sliced celery
3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
Nonstick cooking spray
6 fully cooked turkey sausage links, finely chopped
1 ripe medium pear, diced
1/3 cup reduced-fat margarine, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute
3 cups dry corn bread stuffing

Directions
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 3/4 cup

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; coat with cooking spray and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent, stirring frequently. Add sausage, pears, 1/4 cup margarine, thyme, if desired, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Stir until margarine is melted. Remove from heat.

2. Stir in water and egg substitute. Gently stir in cornbread stuffing, fluffing lightly with fork. Coat 13×9-inch glass baking pan with cooking spray. Add cornbread mixture; cover and bake 40 minutes, or until knife inserted comes out clean.

3. Remove from oven. Place remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon margarine in small microwavable bowl and microwave on high 20 to 30 seconds, or until just melted. Drizzle evenly over all.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 134 calories, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 9 mg, Sodium: 356 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/sides/sweet-home-sausage-pear-dressing/

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Fall Fruit Compote THURSDAY

October 20, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Allspice, Apples, Bananas, Cinnamon, Cooking, Dark Raisins, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Dried Pears, Fall Fruit Compote, Food, Nutmeg, Orange juice, Orange Zest, Pears, recipes, Seedless Grapes

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is a Fall Fruit Compote. Nothing but good things in this recipe! To make the dish you’ll be needing; Pears, Apples, Seedless Grapes, Bananas, Dark Raisins, Orange Zest, Dried Pears, Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg, and Orange Juice. Starting the Fall Season off right! 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/

Fall Fruit Compote
Ring in the arrival of autumn with this delightful dessert!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20–25 minutes.

2 ripe pears, cut in small chunks, unpeeled
2 apples, cored and cut in small chunks, unpeeled
1 cup seedless grapes
1 medium-size ripe banana, sliced
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 dried pear halves, chopped
Grated zest from skin of 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup orange juice

Directions
Yield: about 6 cups
Serving size: 1/2 cup

1 – Combine all ingredients in a large pot and stir. Simmer over low heat 20 to 25 minutes or until fruit is tender. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 102 calories, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: <1 g, Sodium: 2 g, Fiber: 3 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/fall-fruit-compote/

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Greens and Broccoli Salad with Peppy Vinaigrette

October 16, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Balsamic vinegar, Broccoli Florets, Chicken Bouillon Granules, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Greens and Broccoli Salad with Peppy Vinaigrette, Leaf Lettuce, mushrooms, Radishes, recipes, Spices, Sun Dried Tomato Halves

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Greens and Broccoli Salad with Peppy Vinaigrette. To make this week’s Recipe you’ll be needing Sun Dried Tomato Halves, Leaf Lettuce, Broccoli Florets, Mushrooms, Radishes, Balsamic Vinegar, Chicken Bouillon Granules, Spices, and more! There’s 54 calories and 7 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 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Greens and Broccoli Salad with Peppy Vinaigrette
Chock-full of fresh veggies, and weighing in at only 54 calories per serving, this Greens and Broccoli Salad is perfect for a light lunch.

Ingredients
4 sun-dried tomato halves (not packed in oil)
3 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup sliced radishes
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon dried chervil or dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1/4 of total recipe

1 – Pour boiling water over tomatoes in small bowl to cover. Let stand 5 minutes; drain.

2 – Chop tomatoes. Combine tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli, mushrooms, and radishes in large salad bowl.

3 – Combine 2 tablespoons water, vinegar, oil, bouillon granules, chervil, mustard, and red pepper in jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Add to salad; toss gently.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 54 calories, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 79 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/salads/greens-and-broccoli-salad-with-peppy-vinaigrette/

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Sweet Whipped Turnips

October 9, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple, carrots, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Ground Pepper, Low Calorie Margarine, Nutmeg, recipes, Salt, Skim Milk, Splenda Brown Sugar, Sweet Whipped Turnips, Turnips, Water

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Sweet Whipped Turnips. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Turnips, Carrots, Apple, Water, Low Calorie Margarine, Skim Milk, Splenda Brown Sugar, Nutmeg, Ground Pepper, and Salt. One delicious Side Dish and it’s only 94 calories and 13 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 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Sweet Whipped Turnips
Turnips are nutrient-rich cruciferous veggies. If you like them plain, you’ll love them all dressed up in this simple and flavorful recipe! Apples, nutmeg and a bit of brown sugar blend give this whipped root vegetable mixture delightfully sweet undertones!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes.

1 pound turnips
1 pound carrots
1 apple, about 3 inches in diameter
6 cups water
2 tablespoons low-calorie margarine
1/3 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dash salt

Directions
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup

1 – Peel turnips and carrots and chop into chunks. Peel and core apple and chop into chunks. Place turnip, carrot, and apple chunks in a 3-quart saucepan. Add 6 cups water and bring to a boil. After boil is reached, reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes or until all pieces are tender. Remove from heat, pour into a colander and let drain completely. Place turnip, carrot, and apple mixture in a food processor (or use handheld mixer and large bowl), combine with all remaining ingredients, and whip until desired consistency (add additional tablespoon of milk if desired).

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 94 calories, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: <1 g, Cholesterol: <1 mg, Sodium: 180 mg, Fiber: 4 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/sweet-whipped-turnips/

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Squash and Corn

October 2, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: bacon, Cooking, Corn Oil, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Frozen Corn, Onion, recipes, Roasted Green Chilies, Side Dishes, Squash and Corn, Zucchini

This Week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Squash and Corn. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Zucchini, Green Chilies, Corn Oil, Onion, Bacon Bits, Frozen Corn, Water, and Salt. There’s 65 calories and 9 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 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Squash and Corn
Packed with zucchini, fresh corn, and a kick from sliced chilies, this side adds a burst of flavor for any meal. Perfect for pairing with pork, chicken, or seafood.

Ingredients
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20–25 minutes.

1 pound zucchini, sliced lengthwise
3 roasted green chilies, peeled and seeded (banana peppers were used in testing; alternatively, half a 4 1/2-ounce can of roasted, diced chilies can be used)
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon corn oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon real bacon bits
2 cups frozen corn, thawed (fresh corn cut from the cob can also be used)
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Yield: 4 cups
Serving size: 1/2 cup

1 – Dice zucchini into 1/2-inch pieces. Thinly slice chilies. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, add oil, and warm over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add bacon bits and corn and cook 2–3 minutes more, stirring frequently. Add water, squash, chilies, and salt; stir to mix. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 10–15 minutes, or until corn and zucchini are tender; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 65 calories, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: <1 g, Cholesterol: <1 mg, Sodium: 91 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/sides/squash-and-corn/

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