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Appetizer of the Week – Hot Shrimp with Cool Salsa

December 3, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, Cucumber, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Garlic, Green Onion, Grilling, Honey, Honeydew (melon), Hot Pepper Sauce, Hot Shrimp with Cool Salsa, Large Shrimp, Lime juice, Olive oil, Parsley, recipes, salsa, Sugar

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is a Hot Shrimp with Cool Salsa. It’s a Diabetic Friendly Marinated Shrimp with a Honeydew-Based Salsa, a true Summer Treat! This is made using Salsa, Lime Juice, Honey, Garlic, Hot Pepper Sauce, Large Shrimp, Honeydew Melon, Cucumber, Parsley, Green Onion, Sugar, Olive Oil, and Salt. 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/

Hot Shrimp with Cool Salsa
This deliciously spicy seafood dish is perfect for your Father’s Day cookout. Combining the surprisingly delightful flavors of marinated shrimp with honeydew-based salsa, this app is quick, easy and will have your guests clamoring for more!

Ingredients
1/4 cup salsa
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
2 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails intact
1 cup finely diced honeydew melon
1/2 cup finely diced unpeeled cucumber
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: about 3 to 4 large shrimp with about 1/4 cup salsa

1 – To make marinade, combine salsa, 2 tablespoons lime juice, honey, garlic, and hot pepper sauce in small bowl. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Brush shrimp with marinade; set aside.

2 – To make salsa, combine remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, melon, cucumber, parsley, onion, sugar, oil, and salt in medium bowl; mix well.

3 – Grill shrimp over medium coals 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 132 calories, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 19 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 175 mg, Sodium: 398 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snacks-appetizers/hot-shrimp-with-cool-salsa/

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Appetizer of the Week – SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

August 27, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: 95% Lean Ground Beef, Appetizer of the Week, baking, Blue cheese dressing, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Celery Sticks, Cooking, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Egg, Food, Garlic, Hot Pepper Sauce, Meatballs, Onion, Pepper, recipes, Salt, SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS. These delicious Meatballs are made using 95% Lean Ground Beef, Bread Crumbs, Egg, Onion, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Hot Pepper Sauce, Butter, Blue Cheese Dressing, and Celery Sticks. Hmmm, Appetizer or a Meal? 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/

SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS
Recipe for Spicy Buffalo-Style Meatballs from our Appetizer recipe section.

Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean ground beef
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey
Blue cheese dressing
Celery sticks

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 350F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
2 – Shape beef mixture into 32 1-inch meatballs; place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes.
3 – Meanwhile, combine hot pepper sauce, butter and honey in large bowl; mix well. Add meatballs; stir to coat.
4 – Serve with dressing and celery sticks, as desired. Makes 32 appetizer servings.
* Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef done-ness.

* Cook’s Tip: 1 package (about 18 ounces) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs can be substituted for ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook meatballs according to package directions. Continue as directed in step 3.

Recipe Yield: Makes 32 appetizer servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 33
Fat: 2 grams
Sodium: 78 milligrams
Cholesterol: 16 milligrams
Protein: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-buffalo-style-meatballs

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 comment
Tags: 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
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snacks-appetizers/peppered-shrimp-skewers/

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Diabetic Dish of the Week – Jalapeño Cheeseburgers

May 31, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: 85% Lean Ground Beef, Cilantro, Cooking, Deli-Style Reduced Fat Pepper Jack Cheese, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Grilling, Hot Pepper Sauce, Jalapeño Cheeseburgers, recipes, Tomato, Whole Grain Light Hamburger Buns

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Jalapeño Cheeseburgers. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Deli-Style Reduced Fat Pepper Jack Cheese, 85% Lean Ground Beef, Hot Pepper Sauce, Whole Grain Light Hamburger Buns, Tomato, and Cilantro. There’s 365 Calories and 14 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/

Jalapeño Cheeseburgers
If you’ll be having a barbecue, you’ll want to spice it up with our jalapeño cheeseburgers. Featuring Pepper Jack cheese and spicy patties, they’re an American classic — with a kick!

Preparation time:
5 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes.

2 ounces (4 slices) Sargento Deli-Style Reduced Fat Pepper Jack Cheese

1 pound 85% lean ground beef

4 drops liquid hot pepper sauce

4 whole-grain, light hamburger buns

4 slices tomato

1/4 cup lightly chopped cilantro

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cheeseburger

1 – Preheat grill. Cut cheese slices into half-inch pieces. In a medium-size bowl, combine cheese, ground beef, and hot pepper sauce, and mix well. Shape meat into four equal patties. Slightly depress center of each patty. Grill burgers approximately 5 minutes on each side until meat is cooked through. Place burger on bottom of hamburger bun, top with 1 slice tomato and a quarter of the chopped cilantro. Add top bun and serve.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 365 calories, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Protein: 28 g, Fat: 21 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 77 mg, Sodium: 301 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/jalapeno-cheeseburgers/

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Spicy Red Beans and Rice

May 29, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Brown Rice, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Garlic Cloves, Green Bell Pepper, Hot Pepper Sauce, Lean Ham, No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes, Onion, recipes, Red Beans, Side Dishes, Spices, Spicy Red Beans and Rice

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Spicy Red Beans and Rice. To make this week’s recipe some of the ingredients that you’ll be needing are Onion, Garlic Cloves, Lean Ham, No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes, Red Beans, Spices, Hot Pepper Sauce, Green Bell Pepper, Brown Rice. There’s 158 calories and 21 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/

Spicy Red Beans and Rice
Brown rice helps put a healthy spin on this Creole classic. A blend of black and cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, paprika, and bay leaf adds flavor to the hearty rice and ham blend.

Ingredients
Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cooking spray

1 teaspoon corn oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 tablespoon (or 3 cloves) minced garlic

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 pound lean ham, diced

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (15 1/2 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup water

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)

1 teaspoon ground thyme

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 tablespoon paprika

1 bay leaf

2–4 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

1 green bell pepper, chopped

3 2/3 cups cooked hot brown rice

Directions
Yield: 5 1/2 cups bean mixture
Serving size: 1/2 cup bean mixture over 1/3 cup rice

1 – Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray, add oil, and warm over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ham, tomatoes, beans, water, seasoned salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, paprika, bay leaf, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Decrease to medium heat, cover, and simmer about 30 minutes; stir periodically. Remove from heat and stir in green pepper. Serve 1/2 cup bean mixture over 1/3 cup hot brown rice.
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/sides/spicy-red-beans-and-rice/

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Appetizer of the Week – Spicy Shrimp Appetizers

March 26, 2022 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, Basil, Cooking, Crushed red pepper, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Garlic, Hot Pepper Sauce, Leaf Lettuce, Olive oil, Pepper, recipes, Shelled Cooked Medium Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp Appetizers, Tomato paste

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is – Spicy Shrimp Appetizers. These are made using Water, Shelled Cooked Medium Shrimp, Tomato Paste, Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper, Olive Oil, Basil, Pepper, Hot Pepper Sauce, and Leaf Lettuce. This one has 87 calories and 2 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/

Spicy Shrimp Appetizers
Requiring just 12 minutes of preparation time, this tasty and elegant shrimp appetizers are perfect for your next garden party!
Ingredients
Preparation time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes.

2 quarts water
1 pound shelled and cooked medium frozen shrimp (21–24 count)
1/4 cup no-added-salt tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2–3 drops hot pepper sauce
24 toothpicks
3 leaf lettuce leaves for presentation

Directions
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: about 3 shrimp

1 – Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add frozen shrimp and cook approximately 3 minutes until shrimp are heated through. Drain.

2 – In a small bowl, whisk together tomato paste, garlic, crushed red pepper, olive oil, basil, black pepper, and hot sauce. Pour mixture into a large skillet and heat at a low heat, stirring constantly. Add hot, cooked shrimp and stir to coat with sauce. Place 1 toothpick in each shrimp. Serve immediately on a large plate covered with 3 lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 87 calories, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 14 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 112 mg, Sodium: 65 mg, Fiber: 0 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snacks-appetizers/spicy-shrimp-appetizers/

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Corn, Green Chile and Bacon Dip

January 29, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizers, bacon, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Corn Green Chile and Bacon Dip, Cream cheese, Diced Green Chilies, Dips, Food, Frozen Corn, Garlic, Hot Pepper Sauce, Mayonnaise, recipes, Sour cream

Here’s a Delicious sounding Appetizer that I came across and passing along – Corn, Green Chile and Bacon Dip. To make this Dip you’ll be needing Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Mayonnaise, Hot Pepper Sauce, Garlic, Frozen Corn, Diced Green Chilies, and Bacon. Be sure to bring the Chips! 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

Corn, Green Chile and Bacon Dip
This delicious dip is a breeze to prepare and sure to be a hit at your next party or family get together. Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite selection of crackers.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Cooking Directions:
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce and garlic in medium bowl. Fold in corn, chiles and bacon.
Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Makes 3 cups.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/corn_green_chile_and_bacon_dip_recipe.html

Spinach, Crab, and Artichoke Dip

January 19, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizers, Cooking, Crab Meat, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Frozen Spinach, Hot Pepper Sauce, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Melba Toast, recipes, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Spinach Crab and Artichoke Dip

I’ve got a Delicious and Healthy Appetizer for your upcoming Super Bowl Party – Spinach, Crab, and Artichoke Dip. Made using Crab Meat, Frozen Spinach, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, a jar of Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Hot Pepper Sauce, and Melba Toast. 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/

Spinach, Crab, and Artichoke Dip
This delicious low-carb artichoke dip is perfect for pairing with whole-grain crackers! Featuring real crabmeat, spinach, artichoke hearts and hot sauce, it packs a lot of flavor into a small portion.

Ingredients
1 can (6 1/2 ounces) crabmeat, drained and shredded
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed nearly dry
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 jar (about 6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Melba toast or whole grain crackers (optional)

Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 1/4 cup

1 – Pick out and discard any shell or cartilage from crabmeat. Combine crabmeat, spinach, cream cheese, artichokes, and hot pepper sauce in 1 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover; cook on high 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until heated through, stirring after 1 hour. Serve with melba toast, if desired.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 99 calories, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 29 mg, Sodium: 295 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snacks-appetizers/spinach-crab-artichoke-dip/

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Appetizer of the Week – Black Bean Dip

December 25, 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, Black Bean Dip, Chili powder, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Garlic, Green Onions, Hot Pepper Sauce, Lime juice, Low Sodium Black Beans, Olive oil, Parsley, recipes, Roasted Red Peppers

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is a Black Bean Dip. To make this week’s recipe you’ll need Low Sodium Black Beans, Garlic, Green Onions, Parsley, Roasted Red Peppers, Olive Oil, Chili Powder, Lime Juice, and Hot Pepper Sauce. 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/

Black Bean Dip
This dip is easy to pull off for a crowd because you can make a big batch of it. It’s relatively inexpensive to whip up and can be served on crusty bread, with chips or pretzels, fresh vegetables, or by itself.

Ingredients
1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium black beans, undrained
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup minced green onions
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/4 cup roasted red pepper or pimientos
1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste) or olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 2 tablespoons

1 – Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender, process until smooth. Serve with vegetables, if desired.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 37 calories, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 109 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/black-bean-dip/

Holiday Cheese Log

December 18, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: blue cheese crumbles, CooksRecipes, Garlic, Green Onions, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Holiday Cheese Log, Hot Pepper Sauce, Low Fat Cream Cheese, Parsley Pecans, Red Bell Pepper

Here’s another Cheese Log recipe, Holiday Cheese Log. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Parsley Pecans, Red Bell Pepper, Low Fat Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Eggs, Green Onions, Garlic, and Hot Pepper Sauce. 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

Holiday Cheese Log
Always a party favorite, finely chopped hard-boiled egg bumps up the nutrition factor in this nut and fresh herb-coated cheese log.

Recipe Ingredients:
3/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup roasted pecans, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
3 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
6 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Cooking Directions:
1 – In small bowl, combine parsley, pecans, and red bell pepper. Set aside.
2 – In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and blue cheese until blended. Stir in eggs, onions, garlic, and red pepper sauce until blended.
3 – Shape mixture into a 10-inch log. Roll in reserved parsley mixture. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.
Makes 2 cups cheese spread.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/holiday_cheese_log_recipe.html