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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

December 16, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is some Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies. ‘Tis the Season for Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies. To make these Cookies some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are All Purpose Flour, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, Light Brown Sugar, Molasses, Egg and more! The Cookies are 59 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 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
These delightful, low-carb cookies combine spicy gingerbread with rich chocolate for a combination that’s sure to become a festive favorite. Use holiday-themed cookie cutters to create fun designs, or try our modified Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Drops recipe for bite-sized treats.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon shortening
4 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
White decorating icing (optional)

Directions
Yield: About 2 dozen cookies
Serving size: 1 cookie

1 – Combine flour, cocoa, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and shortening in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Add chocolate; beat until blended. Add molasses and egg; beat until well blended.

2 – Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into disc; wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

3 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out 1 disc of dough between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with 5-inch cookie cutters; place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.

4 – Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are set. Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with icing, if desired.

* Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Drops: Decrease flour to 1 3/4 cups. Shape 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten balls slightly. Do not refrigerate before baking. Bake as directed. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 59 calories, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 9 mg, Sodium: 20 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding

December 16, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes | 1 Comment
Tags: baking, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Diabetes, Egg, Egg Whites, Equal Spoonful, Fat-Free Milk, Food, Ground Cinnamon, recipes, Salt, Stick Butter

Here’s a recipe for Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding. To make this Bread Pudding you’ll be needing Fat Free Milk, Equal Spoonful, Stick Butter, Egg, Egg Whites, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, and Cinnamon Raisin Bread. 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 2021! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
Comfort food made easy. Day-old cinnamon raisin bread is put to good use as the base of this satisfying dessert that has 34% less calories than the traditional recipe.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 cups fat-free milk
2/3 cups Equal® Spoonful*
4 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups 3/4-inch cubed day-old cinnamon raisin bread

Cooking Directions:
1 – Combine milk, Equal®, melted butter, egg, egg whites, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs.
2 – Spoon mixture into ungreased 1 1/2 quart rectangular casserole.
3 – Bake in preheated 350°F (175°C) oven 30 to 35 minutes or until pudding is set and sharp knife inserted near center comes out clean.
4 – Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 6 servings.

*May substitute 16 packets Equal sweetener.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): calories 232, protein 10 g, carbohydrate 26 g, fat 10 g, cholesterol 37 mg, sodium 405 mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/cinnamon_raisin_bread_pudding_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week – Ensalada de Grapefruit

December 4, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Apple Cider Vinegar, Avocado, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Ensalada de Grapefruit, Food, Grapefruits, Green Onions, Ground Cinnamon, Olive oil, recipes, Romaine Lettuce

This week’s Appetizer of the week is Ensalada de Grapefruit. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Romaine Lettuce, Grapefruits, Avocado, Green Onions, Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Ground Cinnamon. There’s 80 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 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Ensalada de Grapefruit
Chock-full of vitamins and minerals, this quick and easy dish is sure to please! Fresh and packed with nutritious whole foods, it takes just 15 minutes to throw together both the salad and homemade dressing.

Ingredients
Preparation time: 15 minutes

3 cups romaine lettuce, washed and torn into small pieces
2 medium grapefruits, peeled and sectioned
1/2 avocado, peeled and sliced into thin wedges
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 3/4 cup

1 – Place lettuce, grapefruit, avocado, and green onion in salad bowl and toss lightly. In a jar, shake olive oil, vinegar, and cumin together until blended. Pour over salad; toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 80 calories, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 4 mg, Fiber: 2 g

Exchanges per serving: 1/2 fruit, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 1.
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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
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Pumpkin Tartlets

November 18, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Pumpkin Tartlets. To make this week’s Dessert you’ll be needing Refrigerated Pie Crust, Solid Pack Pumpkin, Fat Free Skim Milk, Egg, Sugar Substitute, Granulated Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Vanilla, Salt, Ground Nutmeg, Ground All Spice, and Fat Free Whipped Topping. There are 122 calories, and 16 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/

Pumpkin Tartlets
Whether you’re looking for a party-perfect treat to serve up on Halloween or a dessert for your Thanksgiving table, this pumpkin-packed recipe is sure to delight!

Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1 refrigerated pie crust (half of 15-ounce package)
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons sugar substitute*
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash ground allspice
1 1/2 cups fat-free whipped topping

Directions
Yield: 12 servings
Serving size: 1 tartlet

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray 12 standard (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Unroll pie crust on clean work surface. Cut out 12 circles with 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter; discard scraps. Press one circle into each prepared muffin cup.

3. Whisk pumpkin, milk, egg, sugar substitute, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, and allspice in medium bowl until well blended. Spoon about 2 tablespoons pumpkin mixture into each tartlet shell.

4. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Bake 12 to 15 minutes more, or until knife inserted into centers comes out clean. Remove to wire rack; cool completely. Spoon 2 tablespoons whipped topping on each tartlet just before serving. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon and/or nutmeg, if desired.

*Note: This recipe was tested with sucralose-based sugar substitute.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 122 calories, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 20 mg, Sodium: 131 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/pumpkin-tartlets/

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Appetizer of the Week – Apple-Raspberry Granola Skillet

November 13, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Almond Extract, Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Apple-Raspberry Granola Skillet, Apples, Cooking, Cornstarch, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Frozen Unsweetened Raspberries, Fruit, Ground Cinnamon, Lemon juice, recipes, Reduced Fat Granola (without raisins), Sugar substitute, Vanilla, Water

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is an Apple-Raspberry Granola Skillet. To make this week’s Appetizer you’ll be needing Reduced Fat Granola (without raisins), Water, Lemon Juice, Cornstarch, Apples, Ground Cinnamon, Frozen Unsweetened Raspberries, Sugar Substitute, Vanilla, and Almond Extract. There’s 86 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 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Apple-Raspberry Granola Skillet
This seasonal granola comes together quickly and makes a perfect breakfast or snack before hitting the hiking trails. It’s a perfect way to make use of your apple-picking haul!

Ingredients
1 cup reduced-fat granola without raisins
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pound apples, cored and sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces frozen unsweetened raspberries
3 packets sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup

1. Place granola in small resealable food storage bag; seal tightly. Crush to coarse crumb texture; set aside.

2. Combine water, lemon juice, and cornstarch in small bowl; stir until cornstarch is completely dissolved.

3. Combine apples, cornstarch mixture, and cinnamon in 10-inch skillet; stir until blended. Heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute, or until thickened, stirring constantly.

4. Remove skillet from heat. Gently fold in raspberries, sugar substitute, vanilla, and almond extract. Sprinkle granola crumbs evenly over top. Let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 86 calories, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 31 mg, Fiber: 2 g
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week -Baked Pears

October 28, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Baked Pears. An easy to prepare, delicious, and Diabetic Friendly Pear Dessert Dish! Made using Bosc Pears, Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Butter, Pear Juice, and Sugar-Free Gingersnap Cookies. Only 130 calories 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/

Baked Pears
Why should apples have all the fun? Juicy Bosc pears, cinnamon, and gingersnap cookies make a divine combination in this delightful dessert! And requiring only six ingredients and a few steps, it’s perfect for even first-time chefs.

Ingredients
2 medium ripe Bosc pears, peeled, halved lengthwise and cored
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup pear juice
3 sugar-free gingersnap cookies, crushed

Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 375°F. Place pear halves, cut sides up, in glass baking dish; do not crowd. Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle over pears. Place 1/2 teaspoon butter in each pear cavity. Pour juice into dish.

2 – Bake pears 30 minutes, basting after 15 minutes. Sprinkle with crushed gingersnaps; bake 10 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 130 calories, Carbohydrates: 27 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 15 mg, Fiber: 3 g
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“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Open-Face Pear and Walnut Breakfast Sandwiches

October 25, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Diabetes Self Management, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Dried Cranberries, Food, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Meatless Monday, Multigrain Bread, Open-Face Pear and Walnut Breakfast Sandwiches, Pears, recipes, Shredded Swiss Cheese, Sugar substitute, Unsweetened Applesauce, Vegetarian, Walnuts

This week’s “Meatless Monday ” Recipe of the Week is an Open-Face Pear and Walnut Breakfast Sandwiches. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Pears, Unsweetened Applesauce, Walnuts, Sugar Substitute, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Multigrain Bread, Shredded Swiss Cheese, and Dried Cranberries. 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/

Open-Face Pear and Walnut Breakfast Sandwiches
Tired of the same old spread at breakfast? You’ll love this seasonal fall sandwich, featuring the flavors of pears, walnuts, cinnamon, and cranberries!

Ingredients
2 pears, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar substitute*
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 slices multigrain bread
1/3 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
Chopped dried cranberries

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 slice bread with 1/4 cup topping

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine pears, applesauce, walnuts, sugar substitute, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl.

2. Toast bread; place on nonstick baking sheet. Top evenly with pear mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 8 minutes, or until cheese melts.

3. Garnish with cranberries.

*This recipe was tested with sucralose-based sugar substitute.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 194 calories, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 3 mg, Sodium: 139 mg, Fiber: 5 g
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MOLASSES COOKIES

October 21, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Baking Soda, Cookies, Cooking, Dark molasses, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Egg white, Food, Ground Allspice., Ground Cinnamon, ground ginger, MOLASSES COOKIES, recipes, Salt, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, Trans Free Margarine, Whole Wheat Pastry Flour

Here’s a recipe for Molasses Cookies, and see look and sound incredible! To make these Cookies you’ll be needing Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Ground Allspice, Salt, Trans Free Margarine, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, Dark molasses, and Egg White. There’s 70 calories and 10 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 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

MOLASSES COOKIES
This whole grain cookie, with the rich flavor of dark molasses, goes great with a glass of cold milk. Recipe for Molasses Cookies from our Dessert recipe section.

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 pinch Pinch of salt
1/2 cup trans-free margarine
1/4 cup SPLENDA Brown Sugar Blend
1/4 cup dark molasses
1 egg white

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat several cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray. On a sheet of waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt. Stir with a fork to blend. Set aside.
2 – In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat margarine until smooth. Add SPLENDA Brown Sugar Blend, molasses, and egg white. Mix slowly to incorporate, then beat until smooth. Gradually stir in the reserved flour mixture until well blended. Dough will be soft but not sticky.
3 – Using your palms, roll dough into 3/4-inch balls (1 level teaspoon). Place, separated, on prepared pans. Use the back of a fork to press down on tops of cookies in an X, making a crosshatch pattern.
4 – Bake for 8 minutes, or until edges are set. Let stand on the sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool. Continue until all the dough is baked.
NOTES:
This whole grain cookie, with the rich flavor of dark molasses, goes great with a glass of cold milk.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 23 servings

Serving size: 3 cookies

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 70
Fat: 3 grams
Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 130 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
Sugars: 3 grams
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“Meatless Monday Recipe of the Week – Moroccan Spiced Millet

October 18, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Tags: California Ripe Olives, Cashews, Cayenne pepper, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Green Chard, Ground Cinnamon, Kosher salt, Meatless Monday, Millet, Minced Garlic, Moroccan Spiced Millet, Olive oil, Orange Zest, recipes, Roma Tomatoes

This week’s “Meatless Monday Recipe of the Week is a Moroccan Spiced Millet. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Olive Oil, Green Chard, Kosher Salt, Minced Garlic, Roma Tomatoes, Millet, California Ripe Olives, Cashews, Orange Zest, Ground Cinnamon, and Cayenne Pepper. 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 2021! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Moroccan Spiced Millet
Recipe courtesy of California Ripe Olives.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 quarts (4 ounces) coarsely chopped green chard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 ounces Roma tomatoes, seeded and sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
2 1/2 cups warm cooked millet
1 cup California Ripe Olives, wedged
1/3 cup coarsely chopped toasted cashews
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Cooking Directions:
1 – Heat oil in a medium sized sauté pan over medium high heat. Add chard and sauté until wilted and tender for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, stir in garlic and tomatoes and cook for 1 more minute. Set aside and keep warm.
2 – In a large mixing bowl combine cooked millet, California Ripe Olives and cashews. Season with orange zest, cinnamon and cayenne.
3 – Spoon chard mixture onto serving plate. Top with millet and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 316; Total Fat: 12g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 46g; Fiber: 11g; Protein: 9g; Sodium: 903mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/moroccan_spiced_millet_recipe.html