Diabetic Dessert of the Week – MIXED BERRY KEBABS WITH LEMON-GINGER YOGURT DIP
August 4, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Fresh Blackberries, fresh Blueberries, Fresh Raspberries, ground ginger, Lemon juice, MIXED BERRY KEBABS WITH LEMON-GINGER YOGURT DIP, Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a MIXED BERRY KEBABS WITH LEMON-GINGER YOGURT DIP . Included is the recipe for the Dip along with the Kabob. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Ground Ginger, Lemon Juice, Fresh Blackberries, Fresh Raspberries, and Fresh Blueberries. There’s 80 calories and 11 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 2022! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
MIXED BERRY KEBABS WITH LEMON-GINGER YOGURT DIP
Recipe for Mixed Berry Kebabs with Lemon-Ginger Yogurt Dip from our Desserts recipe section.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
1/2 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
2 packets Splenda No Calorie Sweetener
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Kabobs Ingredients
1/3 cup fresh blackberries
1/3 cup fresh raspberries
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
2 each skewers
Directions
Mix dip ingredients together until smooth.
Skewer berries to make two kabobs. Serve each kabob with 1/4 cup yogurt dip.
Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 servings
Serving size: 1 kabob and 1/4 cup yogurt
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 80
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 6 grams
Carbohydrates: 14 grams
Sugars: 10 grams
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Diabetic Dish of the Week – Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry With Peanuts
July 19, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Broccoli Florets, Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry With Peanuts, Cooking, Corn starch, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Fat-Free Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, Food, Garlic Powder, ground ginger, recipes, Red Bell Pepper, Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves, Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts
This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry With Peanuts. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Fat Free Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth, Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce, Corn Starch, Salt, Ground Ginger, Garlic Powder, Nonstick Cooking Spray, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves, Broccoli Florets, Red Bell Pepper, and Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts. There’s 231 calories and 5 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/
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry With Peanuts
Looking for a quick, easy, and nourishing meal for busy weeknights? This low-carb chicken stir-fry is ready before you can say “Dinnertime!”
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2 x 1/4-inch strips
1 cup small broccoli florets
1 cup red bell pepper strips
1/4 cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
1. Combine 1 cup chicken broth with soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, ginger, and garlic powder in small container. Stir until smooth; set aside.
2. Lightly coat large skillet with cooking spray; heat over high heat until hot. Add oil; tilt skillet to coat bottom of skillet. Add chicken; stir fry 2 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet.
3. Add remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth to skillet; bring to a boil. Add broccoli and bell pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 minutes, or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
4. Increase heat to high. Add chicken to skillet. Stir sauce and add to skillet. Bring to a boil; boiling 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in peanuts.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 231 calories, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 31 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 69 mg, Sodium: 686 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/chicken-and-broccoli-stir-fry-with-peanuts/
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Appetizer of the Week -Peppered Shrimp Skewers
July 9, 2022 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, Bell Peppers, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Food, ground ginger, Hot Pepper Sauce, Ketchup, Large Raw Shrimp, Peppered Shrimp Skewers, recipes, Reduced Fat Peanut Butter, Roasting, Snow Peas, Teriyaki Sauce, Water
This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Peppered Shrimp Skewers. One of my favorite foods, Shrimp! To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Teriyaki Sauce, Ketchup, Water, Reduced Fat Peanut Butter, Hot Pepper Sauce, Ground Ginger, Large Raw Shrimp, Bell Peppers, and Snow Peas. There’s 79 calories and 6 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/
Peppered Shrimp Skewers
Great as an appetizers, these simple seafood skewers combine shrimp, bell peppers, and snap peas with a spicy peanut butter-based dressing for a satisfying low-carb start to your meal.
Ingredients
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons dry sherry or water
2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
32 large raw shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and deveined, with tails on
2 large yellow bell peppers
32 fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
Directions
Yield: 16 servings
Serving size: 1 skewer
1 – Soak 16 (12-inch) wooden skewers in water at least 20 minutes before assembling kabobs.
2 – Preheat broiler. Coat rack of broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3 – Combine teriyaki sauce, ketchup, sherry, peanut butter, pepper sauce, and ginger in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.
4 – Cut each bell pepper lengthwise into 4 quarters; remove stems and seeds. Cut each quarter crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Thread 2 shrimp, 2 bell pepper pieces, and 2 sugar snap peas onto each skewer; place on prepared pan. Brush with teriyaki sauce mixture.
5 – Broil skewers 4 inches from heat 3 minutes; turn. Brush with teriyaki sauce mixture; broil 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Discard any remaining teriyaki sauce mixture.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 79 calories, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 10 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 66 mg, Sodium: 245 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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BOLD THAI BURGER
July 6, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: BOLD THAI BURGER, Cooking, Diabetes, Food, Green Onion, Grilling, Ground Beef, ground ginger, Hoisin sauce, Hot Sauce, Peanut butter, recipes
I’m passing along a recipe for a BOLD THAI BURGER. Made with 96% lean Ground Beef and combined with green onion, ground ginger and hot sauce. Then the Burger is topped with a sauce that combines combine peanut butter, hoisin sauce, and lime juice. That’s what makes it a BOLD THAI BURGER! It’s only 273 calories and 23 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 2022! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
BOLD THAI BURGER
A unique hamburger topped with the flavors of Thailand, including peanut butter, lime juice and hoisin sauce. Recipe for Bold Thai Burger from our Sandwiches recipe section.
Ingredients
1 pound 96% lean Ground Beef
1 cup shredded Napa cabbage
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon hot chili sauce
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Salt and pepper
4 whole wheat or white hamburger buns, split
Directions
1 – Combine cabbage and 1 tablespoon lime juice in medium bowl; set aside.
2 – Combine Ground Beef, green onion, ground ginger and hot sauce in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
3 – Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160F, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
4 – Meanwhile, combine peanut butter, hoisin sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and sesame oil in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
5 – Place 1 burger on bottom half of each bun; top evenly with peanut butter mixture and cabbage mixture. Close sandwiches.
NOTES:
A unique hamburger topped with the flavors of Thailand, including peanut butter, lime juice and hoisin sauce.
Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 273
Fat: 7 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 4.5 grams
Sodium: 416 milligrams
Cholesterol: 65 milligrams
Protein: 27 grams
Carbohydrates: 27 grams
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Strawberry Blueberry Salsa
July 24, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a commentTags: Blueberries, Carrot, Cider Vinegar, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Green Bell Pepper, ground ginger, Jalapeno Pepper, Onion, recipes, salsa, Strawberries, Strawberry Blueberry Salsa
Here’s a recipe for a Strawberry Blueberry Salsa. To make this Salsa you’ll be needing Strawberries, Blueberries, Green Bell Pepper, Carrot, Onion, Cider Vinegar, Jalapeño Pepper*, and Ground Ginger. The Salsa is 19 calories and 4 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/
Strawberry Blueberry Salsa
You’ll love this fresh and fruity homemade salsa! Featuring peak-season berries, it’s a cinch to prepare and the perfect accompaniment to chicken, pork, or fish.
Ingredients
3/4 cup chopped strawberries
1/3 cup chopped blueberries
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped carrot
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced jalapeño pepper*
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1/4 of total recipe
1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Let stand 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve with grilled chicken, pork, or fish.
*Note: Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 19 calories, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 2 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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Gingerbread Cake
December 10, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Uncategorized | 3 CommentsTags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking powder, Baking Soda, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Eggs, Food, Gingerbread Cake, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, ground ginger, Molasses, recipes, Salt, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Unsweetened Applesauce, Vegetable Oil
I have another Diabetic Friendly Holiday Dessert to pass along, Gingerbread Cake. To make this cake you’ll be needing Unsweetened Applesauce, Molasses, Vegetable Oil, Eggs, All Purpose Flour, Splenda Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, and Ground Cloves. 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 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Gingerbread Cake
Who can resist a warm freshly baked gingerbread cake? This is a reduced calorie version that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.
Recipe Ingredients:
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray Bundt pan with butter-flavored cooking spray. Set aside.
2 – Pour applesauce, molasses, and vegetable oil into a large mixing bowl. Add eggs. Stir well.
3 – Blend remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Mix well.
4 – Add dry ingredients to the applesauce mixture. Stir well.
5 – Pour cake batter into prepared pan.
6 – Bake in preheated 350°F (175°C) oven 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven.
7 – Cool cake in pan on a wire rack approximately 20 minutes. Invert cake onto serving plate. Serve warm or cool.
Makes 12 servings.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with sautéed apples or non-dairy topping.
Place 1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated Sweetener in a blender. Blend covered, on high approximately 30 seconds. Sprinkle the finely ground Splenda over the cake like powdered sugar.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories: 170; Calories from Fat: 45; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 240mg; Total Carbs: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 11g; Protein: 3g.
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