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“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Cheese Enchiladas with Green Chiles

April 26, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cheese Enchiladas with Green Chiles, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Corn Tortillas, Food, Grilling, Meatless Monday, Monterey Jack Cheese, ORTEGA Enchilada Sauce, ORTEGA Salsa - Homestyle Recipe, ORTEGA Whole Green Chiles, recipes

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is Cheese Enchiladas with Green Chiles. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing ORTEGA Enchilada Sauce, ORTEGA Salsa – Homestyle Recipe, Corn Tortillas, Monterey Jack Cheese, and ORTEGA Whole Green Chiles. 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

Cheese Enchiladas with Green Chiles
Cheese enchiladas are rich in flavor; make them even better with garden style salsa and whole green chiles. Serve with pinto beans and savory Spanish rice.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (10-ounce) can ORTEGA Enchilada Sauce
1 cup ORTEGA Salsa – Homestyle Recipe
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 12 strips
1 (7-ounce) can ORTEGA Whole Green Chiles, cut into 3 strips each, 15 strips total
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
2 – Combine enchilada sauce and salsa in a medium bowl; mix well. Pour 1 1/2 cups of the sauce mixture onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3 – Heat tortillas, one at a time, in a lightly greased medium skillet over medium heat for 20 seconds on each side or until soft. Place 1 strip of cheese and 1 strip of chile in the center of each tortilla; roll up. Place seam-side down in baking pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese and chiles. Ladle remaining sauce over enchiladas; sprinkle with shredded cheese.
4 – Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove cover; bake for additional 5 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Makes 6 (2 enchilada) servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/cheese_enchiladas_with_green_chiles_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Garden Italian Salad

April 19, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Broccoli Florets, Carrot Green Pepper, Cauliflower Florets, Celery, Cherry Tomatoes, Cooking, Cucumber, Diabetes Self Management, Fat Free Italian Dressing, Food, Garden Italian Salad, Meatless Monday, mushrooms, recipes

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a Garden Italian Salad. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower Florets, Carrot Green Pepper, Celery, Cucumber, Fat Free Italian Dressing, Cherry Tomatoes, and Mushrooms. There’s 34 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 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Garden Italian Salad
Get a hearty dose of veggies with this easy and authentic Mediterranean dish!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: at least 4 hours

1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup prepared fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Directions
Yield: 5 servings
Serving size: 1 cup

1 – Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Drop in broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots and blanch for 3 minutes. Remove vegetables and run cold water over them to cool. Drain well. In a large bowl, toss together broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green pepper, celery, and cucumber. Pour dressing over mixed vegetables. Cover the bowl and allow to marinate for at least 4 hours. Add tomatoes and mushrooms just prior to serving.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 34 calories, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: <1 g, Sodium: 239 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/salads/garden-italian-salad/

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“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Vegetarian Chop Suey

April 12, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Cabbage, Chinese Seaweed, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, MAGGI Seasoning Sauce, MAGGI TASTE OF ASIA Cooking Soy Sauce, Meatless Monday, mushrooms, recipes, Soy sauce, Tofu, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Chop Suey

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a Vegetarian Chop Suey. To make this week’s recipe some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are MAGGI TASTE OF ASIA Cooking Soy Sauce, MAGGI Seasoning Sauce, Sesame Oil, Dried Shiitake Mushrooms, Bean Curd Sheet, Chinese Seaweed, Cabbage, Tofu, Roasted Peanuts and more! 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

Vegetarian Chop Suey
This dish takes less than an hour to prepare and is bursting with Asian flavors and vegetables.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups water
2 to 3 tablespoons MAGGI TASTE OF ASIA Cooking Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons MAGGI Seasoning Sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 1/2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
2 ounces dried black fungus
1 bean curd sheet
2 ounces Chinese seaweed
4 teaspoons vegetable oil – divided use
10 ounces gluten, cut into 1/4 x 1-inch sticks
1 pound cabbage, cut into 2-inch squares
4 cubes jarred preserved bean curd
10 ounces fried tofu cubes
3 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 1/2 ounces blanched or dry roasted peanuts

Cooking Directions:

1 – Combine water, cooking soy sauce, seasoning sauce and sesame oil in medium bowl.
2 – Soak mushrooms, fungus and bean curd sheet in warm water in large bowl until rehydrated. Soak seaweed in separate bowl. Drain. Remove mushroom stems; cut mushrooms in half or quarters. Coarsely chop fungus. Cut bean curd sheet into 1-inch pieces.
3 – Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add gluten; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until browned. Remove from wok.
4 – Heat remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in wok over high heat. Add cabbage, mushrooms, fungus, soaked bean curd, seaweed and preserved bean curd cubes; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Add fried gluten, fried tofu, green onions, peanuts and soy sauce mixture. Reduce heat to medium-high; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 320 Calories from Fat: 180 Total Fat: 20 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 630 mg Carbohydrates: 26 g Dietary Fiber: 11 g Sugars: 6 g Protein: 17 g.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/vegetarian_chop_suey_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Red Onion and Parmesan Tartlets

April 5, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday, Vegetarian | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Butter, Cooking, Egg yolk, Food, Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lemon juice, Meatless Monday, Onion, recipes, Red Onion and Parmesan Tartlets, Sour cream, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is Red Onion and Parmesan Tartlets. To make this week’s recipe some of the ingredients you’ll be needing All Purpose Flour, Butter, Egg Yolk, Onion, Lemon Juice, Sour Cream, Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese, and more. 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

Red Onion and Parmesan Tartlets

Recipe Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter
1 medium egg yolk
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 medium red onion
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon thyme
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese – divided use

Cooking Directions:
1 – In a large bowl sift together the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and enough water to make a firm dough.
2 – Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 1 or 2 minutes Roll out and use to line four (4 or 5-inch) tartlet tins. Prick the bases with a fork and chill while preparing the filling.
3 – Melt the butter and oil in a medium sized non-stick pan and add the onions and lemon juice. Sauté for 15 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
4 – Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
5 – Line each tartlet with parchment paper filled with baking beans. Bake 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and return to the oven for a further 5 minutes to dry out. Remove and cool slightly on a baking sheet.
6 – Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C).
7 – Mix the onions, half the Parmesan, the sour cream and thyme leaves, season with salt and ground black pepper and divide evenly between the tartlet cups. Sprinkle over the remaining Parmesan.
8 – Bake for 5 to 10 minutes until golden. Garnish with thyme leaves and serve warm or cold with a crisp green salad.
Makes 4 servings.

Tips:

* Always have a batch of pastry made in advance and store in the freezer. Defrost overnight in the fridge and use as required in recipes.
* Add a little freshly grated nutmeg to the onion mixture; it tastes great.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/red_onion_and_parmesan_tartlets_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Mini Mushroom Mac ‘n Goat Cheese

March 29, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Cavatappi Pasta, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, fresh Goat Cheese, Meatless Monday, Milk, Mini Mushroom Mac 'n Goat Cheese, mushrooms, recipes, Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is Mini Mushroom Mac ‘n Goat Cheese. To make this week’s Dish some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Cavatappi Pasta, Mushrooms, All Purpose Flour, Milk, fresh Goat Cheese, Shredded Mozzarella Cheese and more! 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

Mini Mushroom Mac ‘n Goat Cheese
Recipe Ingredients:

4 ounces (about 2 cups) cavatappi pasta, uncooked (can substitute spirals)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound assorted mushrooms (such as Portabella, crimini, shiitake and oyster), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
6 ounces fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Cooking Directions:

1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 – Cook pasta according to package directions.
3 – While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a single layer of mushrooms and cook, without stirring, for about 5 minutes or until mushrooms become red-brown on one side. Flip mushrooms and cook about 5 minutes more, until other side is same color.
4 – Melt butter in a large saucepan and stir in flour. Cook for a minute or two to slightly toast flour.
5 – Stir in salt and whisk in milk. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to slightly thicken sauce, for about five minutes.
6 – Remove sauce from heat, whisk in cheeses, rosemary and thyme and stir to melt.
7 – Stir in mushrooms and pasta and divide between four (1-cup) ramekins.
8 -Place ramekins on baking sheet and bake until cheese bubbles around edges, about 15 to 20 minutes Remove from oven and let rest for about five minutes Serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/mini_mushroom_mac_n_goat_cheese_recipe.html

“Meatless” Monday Recipe of the Week – Cherry-Orange Oatmeal

March 22, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cherry-Orange Oatmeal, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries, Mandarin Orange Segments in Light Syrup, Meatless Monday, Old Fashioned Oats, recipes, Sugar substitute, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

This week’s “Meatless” Monday Recipe of the Week is Cherry-Orange Oatmeal. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Mandarin Orange Segments in Light Syrup, Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries, Water, Old-Fashioned Oats, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, and Sugar Substitute. Start your morning off healthy! 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/

Cherry-Orange Oatmeal
Looking for a hearty breakfast to start the day? You can’t go wrong with a comforting bowl of this stick-to-your-ribs recipe!

Ingredients
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments in light syrup, drained, divided
1 cup fresh pitted cherries or frozen dark sweet cherries, divided
2 cups water
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar substitute*

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

1. Set aside eight orange segments and four cherries for garnish.

2. Combine water, remaining orange segments and cherries, oats, cocoa and sugar substitute in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on high 2 minutes. Stir; microwave 4 minutes.

3. Divide mixture evenly among four serving bowls. Garnish with reserved oranges and cherries.

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

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 150 calories, Carbohydrates: 39 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 6 mg, Fiber: 3 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/breakfast/cherry-orange-oatmeal/

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“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Smoky Fiesta Rice

March 15, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Meatless Monday, Olives, Peas, Peppers, recipes, Rice, Smoky Fiesta Rice, Squash, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is Smoky Fiesta Rice. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Vegetable Oil, Yellow Onions, Log Grained White Rice, Garlic, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Red Bell Peppers, Yellow Squash, Green Peas, Olives, Salt, Green Onions, and Cotija Cheese. 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

Smoky Fiesta Rice
Recipe Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2/3 cup yellow onions, 1/2-inch diceCooksrecipes 2
3/4 cup long grained white rice
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 1/3 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo, puréed
3/4 cup red bell peppers, 1/2-inch dice
3/4 cup yellow squash, 1/2-inch dice
3/4 cup green peas, frozen
2/3 cup California Ripe Olives, sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled

Cooking Directions:
1 – Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a medium saucepot over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
2 – Stir in rice and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes until just golden. Add garlic, cook for 1 minutes, then pour in water and chipotle purée. Bring to boil, then turn heat down to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
3 – In a separate sauté pan, heat remaining 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat. Add peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
4 – Stir in squash and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn heat down to low, stir in peas and olives and cook until heated through. Season with salt.
5 – Toss sautéed vegetables with cooked rice. Garnish with green onions and cotija cheese just before serving.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 263; Calories From Fat: 30; Total Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 9mg; Total Carbs: 39g; Protein: 7g; Sodium: 799mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/smoky_fiesta_rice_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Baked Portabella with Cheddar-Garlic Mashed Potatoes

March 8, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Baked Portabella with Cheddar-Garlic Mashed Potatoes, baking, Black pepper, Butter, Chives, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Meatless Monday, Portabella Mushrooms, recipes, Salt, Shredded Cheddar Cheese

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a Baked Portabella with Cheddar-Garlic Mashed Potatoes. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Butter, Portabella Mushrooms, Salt, Black Pepper, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, and Chives. 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

Baked Portabella with Cheddar-Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter
24 (about 2.5-ounces each) Portabella mushrooms (stems reserved for other use)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound 5 ounces shredded cheddar cheese – divided use
3 quarts well-seasoned hot garlic mashed potatoes
Thinly sliced chives, for garnish

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
2 – Melt butter.
3 – Brush each portabella cap with butter; season well with salt and ground black pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet pan.
4 – Bake at 500°F (260°C) until mushrooms are tender, about 8 minutes; reserve.
5 – Stir 1 pound 2 ounces cheese into mashed potatoes until incorporated thoroughly.
6 – Fill each Portabella cap with 1/2 cup mashed potatoes; sprinkle top with 1/2 tablespoon reserved cheese.
7 – Heat mushrooms in 500°F (260°C) oven until heated through, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with chives.
Makes 24 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/baked_portabella_with_cheddar-garlic_mashed_potatoes_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Honey Mustard Vegetable Scramble

March 1, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, CooksRecipes, Eggs, Food, Honey Mustard, Honey Mustard Vegetable Scramble, Meatless Monday, recipes, Scrambled eggs, Vegetables, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a Honey Mustard Vegetable Scramble. To make this Scramble some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Carrots, Onions, Peppers, Eggs, Honey Mustard, Seasoning, Whole Wheat Pita Bread and more! 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

Honey Mustard Vegetable Scramble
Delicious, wholesome honey-mustard flavored scrambled eggs, loaded with sautéed vegetables, served in warm whole wheat pita bread.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 teaspoon butter or cooking oil or cooking spray
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup chopped onions
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon skim milk
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 whole wheat pita breads, halved
Additional honey mustard
Lettuce leaves for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:

1 – In 10-inch omelet pan or skillet, heat butter until just hot enough to sizzle a drop of water. Add carrots, onions, and peppers. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but not brown.
2 – In medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, mustard, salt, if desired, and pepper until blended. Pour over vegetables. Continue cooking over medium heat. As mixture begins to set, gently draw an inverted pancake turner completely across bottom and sides of pan, forming large soft curds. Continue until eggs are thickened and no visible liquid egg remains.
3 – To serve, spread each pita half with mustard, line with lettuce leaves, and spoon in about 1/2 cup of egg mixture.

Makes 2 to 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/honey_mustard_vegetable_scramble_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Lentil Burgers

February 22, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Carrot, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Dried Lentils, Egg, Fat-Free Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, Food, Hot Pepper Sauce, Kaiser Rolls, Lentil Burgers, Meatless Monday, mushrooms, recipes, Spices, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is Lentil Burgers. To make these “Meatless” Burgers some of the ingredients that you’ll be needing are Fat-Free Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, Dried Lentils, Carrot, Mushrooms, Egg, Spices, Hot Pepper Sauce, Kaiser Rolls and more! The Burger is 124 calories and 20 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/

Lentil Burgers
This vegetarian burger is low in calories but high in flavor! A dill and cucumber sauce tops a hearty lentil- and mushroom-based patty.

Ingredients
1 can (about 14 ounces) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
1 small carrot, grated
1/4 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms
1 egg
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce (optional)
Kaiser rolls

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 Lentil Burger with about 1 tablespoon sauce (without roll)

1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in lentils; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed. Cool to room temperature.

2. Place lentils, carrot and mushrooms in food processor or blender; process until finely chopped but not smooth. (Some whole lentils should still be visible.) Stir in egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic and thyme. Refrigerate, covered, 2 to 3 hours.

3. Shape lentil mixture into four (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook patties over medium-low heat about 10 minutes or until browned on both sides.

4. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine yogurt, cucumber, mint, dill, black pepper, salt and hot pepper sauce, if desired, in small bowl. Serve sauce over burgers.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 124 calories, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 54 mg, Sodium: 166 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/lentil-burgers/

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