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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

July 1, 2020 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples, baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, Lemon juice, Lime juice, recipes

A little Lemon on your Apple…………………….

To prevent sliced apples from browning, lightly squeeze lemon or lime juice on the pieces.

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Lemon Cheesecake Bars

June 25, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | 1 Comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Egg Substitute, Fat Free Cream Cheese, Fat Free Sour Cream, Food, Lemon Cheesecake Bars, Lemon juice, Lemon Peel, Raspberries, recipes, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Sugar, Sugar substitute, Vanilla

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Lemon Cheesecake Bars. To make this week’s dish you’ll need Fat Free Cream Cheese, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Sugar, Vanilla, Lemon Juice, Lemon Peel, Egg Substitute, Fat Free Sour Cream, Sugar Substitute, and Raspberries. This will make one refreshing and light Dessert! 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 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Lemon Cheesecake Bars
These elegant cheesecake bars are the perfect way to end any springtime meal. Topped with fresh berries, these seasonal sweet treats provide all the yumminess of cheesecake without being too heavy or dense.

Ingredients
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon peel, divided
1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute
1 container (8 ounces) fat-free sour cream
5 packets sugar substitute or equivalent of 10 teaspoons sugar, divided
2 cups raspberries or other berries

Directions
Yield: 12 servings
Serving size: 1 slice cheesecake with topping (1/12 of total recipe)

1 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2 – Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer at high speed until smooth. Add lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon peel, and egg substitute; beat until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.

3 – Bake 40 minutes or until firm to touch. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

4 – Combine sour cream and 3 packets sugar substitute in medium bowl; whisk until smooth. Spoon sour cream mixture over cooled cheesecake, smoothing evenly over top; refrigerate overnight.

5 – Toss raspberries with remaining 2 packets sugar substitute 30 minutes before serving; let stand at room temperature. Just before serving, toss berries with remaining 1 teaspoon lemon peel. Spoon berry mixture on top of cheesecake.

Nutrition Information:
Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat, 1/2 Meat.
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/lemon-cheesecake-bars/

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Honey-Glazed Game Hen

June 24, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Dry Mustard, Food, Game Hen, Grilling, Ground Black Pepper, ground ginger, Honey, Honey-Glazed Game Hen, Lemon juice, Onion, recipes, Roasting, Salt, Soy sauce

I’m passing along a recipe for a Honey-Glazed Game Hen. To make this mouth watering dish you’ll be needing Honey, Soy Sauce, Lemon Juice, Dry Mustard, Ground Ginger, Game Hen, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, and Onion. 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

Honey-Glazed Game Hen
The glaze, made with honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, dry mustard and ground ginger, would be excellent with roast chicken or turkey, too.

Recipe Ingredients:
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (1 1/2 to 1 3/4-pound) game hen, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 onion, peeled and quartered

Cooking Directions:
1 – Combine honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, dry mustard and ginger in 1-cup microwave-safe measure or bowl; mix well.
2 – Microwave at HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until heated; stir to dissolve honey.
3 – Rinse game hen and pat dry. Sprinkle cavity with salt and pepper.
4 – Dip onion in honey mixture and place 2 quarters in game hen.
5 – Tie legs together with heavy string. Place game hen, breast side down, in microwave-safe roasting dish. Brush generously with honey mixture.
6 – Microwave at HIGH for 16 to 20 minutes or until juices run clean and meat near bone is no longer pink; rotate rack one-quarter turn every 5 minutes. Turn hen breast side up halfway through cooking time and glaze with remaining sauce. Remove onion from cavity and cut game hen in half.
7 – If desired, heat drippings and onion 1 1/2 to 2 minutes in microwave-safe measure; strain and serve with game hen.
Makes 2 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 of recipe): Calories: 363 Calories from Fat: 14% Carbohydrates: 41.2 g Cholesterol: 119 mg Dietary Fiber: 0.74 g Fat Total: 5.5 g Protein: 38.2 g Sodium: 1434 mg.

Note: Honey should not be fed to infants under one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for children and adults.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/game/honey-glazed_game_hen_recipe.html

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Grilled Spiced Halibut, Pineapple, and Pepper Skewers

June 16, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Bell Peppers, Boneless Skinless Halibut Steaks, Chili powder, Cooking, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Garlic, Grilled Spiced Halibut Pineapple and Pepper Skewers, Grilling, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Ground Cumin, Lemon juice, Pineapple, recipes

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is Grilled Spiced Halibut, Pineapple, and Pepper Skewers. It’s Grilling Season! To make this week’s dish you’ll be needing Lemon Juice, Garlic, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Boneless Skinless Halibut Steaks, Pineapple, and Bell Peppers. 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 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Grilled Spiced Halibut, Pineapple, and Pepper Skewers
Put a tropical twist on your next barbecue with these spicy skewers!

Ingredients
2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 pound boneless skinless halibut steak, about 1 inch thick
1/2 small pineapple, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 24 pieces
1 large green or red bell pepper, cut into 24 pieces

Directions
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 2 skewers

1 – Combine lemon juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves in large resealable food storage bag; knead until blended.

2 – Rinse fish; pat dry. Cut into 12 (1- to 1 1/4-inch) cubes. Add fish to bag. Press out air; seal. Turn gently to coat fish with marinade. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour. Soak 12 (6- to 8-inch) wooden skewers in water while fish marinates.

3 – Alternately thread 2 pieces pineapple, 2 pieces pepper, and 1 piece fish onto each skewer.

4 – Prepare grill for direct cooking. Spray grid with nonstick cooking spray. Place grid 4 to 6 inches above heat. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place skewers on grid. Cover or tent with foil; grill 3 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat or until grill marks appear on bottom. Turn skewers over; grill 3 to 4 minutes more or until fish begins to flake when tested with fork.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 84 calories, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 12 mg, Sodium: 23 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/grilled-spiced-halibut-pineapple-and-pepper-skewers/

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Diabetic Dish of the Week – Pesto Pasta with Scallops

May 19, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Asparagus, Basil, Black pepper, Cherry Tomatoes, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Fat Free Sour Cream, Food, Garlic, Large Sea Scallops, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Pesto, Pesto Pasta with Scallops, recipes, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, Whole Wheat Rotini

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Pesto Pasta with Scallops. This one is made using Whole Wheat Rotini, Olive Oil, Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, Black Pepper, Large Sea Scallops, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Salt, Pesto, Fat Free Sour Cream, Red Pepper Flakes, and Basil. 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 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Pesto Pasta with Scallops
One bite of this high-fiber pasta salad will transport you straight to the Mediterranean coast!

Ingredients
8 ounces whole wheat rotini or other curly whole wheat pasta
5 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
12 ounces asparagus (about 20 asparagus), cut into 2-inch-pieces
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
12 ounces large sea scallops
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons prepared pesto
3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil for garnish

Directions
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: about 1 to 1 1/4 cups

1 – Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting any salt or fat. Set aside and keep warm.

2 – Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Cook asparagus 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss in tomatoes and turn heat to low. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, cover and continue cooking about 5 additional minutes. (Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.) Add asparagus and tomatoes to pasta and keep warm.

3 – Toss scallops with 1 teaspoon oil, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in large bowl. (Do not marinate.)

4 – In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and sprinkle with salt. Cook about 3 minutes per side until scallops are opaque.

5 – Combine pesto and sour cream in small bowl; add to vegetable and pasta mixture, mix well. Add red pepper flakes, if desired. Arrange scallops on top and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 314 calories, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Protein: 17 g, Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 19 mg, Sodium: 383 mg, Fiber: 5 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/pesto-pasta-with-scallops/

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Nectarine and Berry Tart

April 30, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Cornstarch, dessert, Equal, Food, Frozen Unsweetened Blueberries, Ground Allspice., Lemon juice, Lemon Rind, Nectarine and Berry Tart, Nectarines, Pastry Pie Crust, Raspberries, recipes

I’ve got a recipe from the CooksRecipes website for a Nectarine and Berry Tart. Its made using Pastry Pie Crust, Nectarines, Raspberries, Frozen Unsweetened Blueberries, Lemon Juice, Cornstarch, Equal, Lemon Rind, and Ground Allspice. 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 recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Nectarine and Berry Tart
A seasonal dessert with eye-appeal. Fresh blueberries, strawberries and nectarines are enrobed in prepared pie pastry. This ‘bakery like’ tart is easy to make and tastes great.

Recipe Ingredients:
Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
5 cups sliced nectarines
1 cup raspberries or sliced strawberries
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries, partially thawed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup Equal® Spoonful*
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Cooking Directions:
1 – Roll pastry on floured surface into 12-inch circle. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet.
2 – Toss nectarines and berries with lemon juice in large bowl. Sprinkle fruit with combined cornstarch, Equal®, lemon peel and allspice. Toss to coat.
3 – Arrange fruit mixture over pastry, leaving 2-inch border around edge of pastry. Bring edge of pastry toward center, overlapping as necessary.
4 – Bake tart in preheated 425°F (220°C) oven 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden and fruit is tender. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 8 servings.

*May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of tart): calories 188, protein 2 g, carbohydrate 29 g, fat 7 g, cholesterol 5 mg, sodium 101 mg.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/nectarine-and-berry-pie-diabetic-recipe.html

Honey Lemon-Glazed Cornish Hens with California Walnut Rice Stuffing

April 29, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Butter, California Walnuts, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Cornish Hens, Food, Honey, Honey Lemon-Glazed Cornish Hens with California Walnut Rice Stuffing, Leeks, Lemon juice, Lemon Rind, Long Grain Rice, Parsley, recipes, Salt and Pepper, Thyme

Passing along a delicious sounding recipe for Cornish Hens, Honey Lemon-Glazed Cornish Hens with California Walnut Rice Stuffing. To make this Dish you’ll be needing Butter, Leeks, Long Grain Rice, California Walnuts, Parsley, Lemon Rind, Thyme, Salt and Pepper, Cornish Hens, Honey, and Lemon Juice. 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 recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Honey Lemon-Glazed Cornish Hens with California Walnut Rice Stuffing
This recipe is festive enough for company, but simple enough for weekday meals.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped leeks or shallots
2 2/3 cups cooked long-grain parboiled white or brown rice
1 cup chopped toasted California Walnuts
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind
4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
4 Cornish hens, about 1 1/2 pound each
1/4 cup liquid honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Cooking Directions:
1 – In large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add leeks; sauté until just tender. Stir in rice, walnuts, parsley, lemon rind and thyme. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
2 – Rinse Cornish hens and pat dry; season inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff cavity with rice mixture. Tuck wings underneath and tie legs together. Place with breast side up in large roasting pan.
3 – Bake in 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour or until juices run clear, basting several times with pan drippings.
4 – In small bowl, whisk together honey and lemon juice. Brush Cornish hens with honey glaze during last 15 minutes of cooking; baste several times with glaze and pan drippings. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes; remove string.
Makes 4 servings.

Tip: The stuffing can also be enjoyed as a side dish with chicken, pork or fish. Place in casserole dish, adding 2/3 cup chicken broth. Cover and bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 20 minutes or until heated through.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/game/honey_lemon-glazed_cornish_hens_with_california_walnut_rice_stuffing_recipe.html

Irresistible Lemon Chiffon Pie

April 23, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert | 1 Comment
Tags: Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Evaporated milk, Food, Graham cracker crust, Grated Lemon Rind, Irresistible Lemon Chiffon Pie, Lemon Extract, Lemon juice, Pie, recipes, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Water

I have another Dessert recipe to pass along to you, Irresistible Lemon Chiffon Pie. This one is made using Evaporated Milk, Water, Lemon Juice, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Grated Lemon Rind, Lemon Extract, and Graham Cracker Crust. 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 recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Irresistible Lemon Chiffon Pie
A quick and easy lemon pie bursting with lemon flavor. The perfect ending to a meal.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (0.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust

Cooking Directions:
1 – Pour evaporated milk in a mixing bowl; place in freezer until ice crystals form (about 30 minutes).
2 – Sprinkle gelatin over water and lemon juice in a small saucepan; let stand 1 minute. Stir in Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until gelatin dissolves. Stir in lemon rind and lemon extract.
3 – Beat evaporated milk at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form (about 5 minutes). Gradually add gelatin mixture, beating at high speed until mixture is combined. Do not over beat.
4 – Pour mixture into crust; cover and chill 1 hour or until set.
Makes 8 servings.

Sunday’s Pork Roast Dinner Recipe – Grilled Greek-Style Pork Roast with Yogurt Sauce

April 12, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Boneless Pork Loin Roast, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Cucumber, Food, Garlic, Grilled Greek-Style Pork Roast with Yogurt Sauce, Grilling, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Oregano, recipes, Red onion, Roasting, Spices, Sunday’s Pork Roast Dinner Recipe, Yogurt

This week’s Sunday’s Pork Roast Dinner Recipe is a Grilled Greek-Style Pork Roast with Yogurt Sauce. To make this week’s dish you’ll be needing a Boneless Pork Loin Roast, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Oregano, Garlic, Yogurt, Cucumber, Red Onion, and Spices. A Delicious Pork Roast with a Yogurt Sauce, Dinner is served! 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 recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Grilled Greek-Style Pork Roast with Yogurt Sauce
Lemon, garlic and oregano are the ‘trinity’ of Mediterranean cooking. And this culinary triumvirate marries perfectly with pork. If desired, thinly slice leftovers and tuck into pita pocket bread, topped with Yogurt Sauce. Serve roast with Italian bread, marinated tomatoes, rice pilaf and roasted asparagus.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (3-pound) boneless pork loin roast
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Cooking Directions:
1 – Place pork in large self-sealing bag. Add olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper and 6 garlic cloves to bag; seal bag and toss gently to combine thoroughly. Refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.
2 – Remove pork from marinade; discarding marinade.
3 – Prepare medium-hot banked fire in covered kettle-style grill.
4 – Grill pork over indirect heat, away from fire, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until internal temperature reads 150°C to 155°F (approximately 65°C).
5 – Let rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve with Yogurt Sauce.
6 – For Yogurt Sauce: Stir together yogurt, cucumber, onion, 1 garlic clove, coriander, salt and red pepper flakes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories 250 calories Protein 35 grams Fat 10 grams Sodium 290 milligrams Cholesterol 85 milligrams Saturated Fat 3 grams Carbohydrates 4 grams Fiber 0 grams.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/pork/grilled_greek-style_pork_roast_with_yogurt_sauce_recipe.html

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Bulgur with Asparagus and Spring Herbs

March 31, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Asparagus, Boiling, Bulgur, Bulgur with Asparagus and Spring Herbs, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food, Frozen Peas, Italian Parsley, Lemon juice, Mint, Orange juice, recipes

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is – Bulgur with Asparagus and Spring Herbs. I’ve got one fantastic side dish for this week’s recipe, Bulgur with Asparagus and Spring Herbs. Made using Bulgur, Asparagus, Frozen Peas, Italian Parsley, Mint, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Salt and Pepper. 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 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Bulgur with Asparagus and Spring Herbs
Bulgur is a whole grain that’s high in fiber and protein. It’s also a good source of iron, magnesium, and B vitamins…

Ingredients
2/3 cup uncooked bulgur
2 cups sliced asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup

1 – Prepare bulgur according to package directions, omitting any salt or fat. Drain well.

2 – Steam asparagus in steamer basket over boiling water 3 to 4 minutes or until bright green and crisp-tender. Cool under cold running water, drain well, and blot with paper towels.

3 – Combine bulgur, asparagus, peas, parsley, and mint in large bowl. Whisk lemon juice, orange juice, oil, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Pour over bulgur mixture; toss gently.

Note: Bulgur is a whole grain that’s high in fiber and protein. It’s also a good source of iron, magnesium, and B vitamins.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 148 calories, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 98 mg, Fiber: 7 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/bulgur-with-asparagus-and-spring-herbs/

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