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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Orange Endive Salad

June 28, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | 1 Comment
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This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is a Orange Endive Salad. A low carb side that’s bursting with flavor, Orange Endive Salad. To make this Salad you’ll be needing Garlic, Endive, Navel Orange, Red Onion, Rosemary, Orange Juice, Red Wine Vinegar, Grainy Mustard, and Olive Oil. Enjoy! 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/

Orange Endive Salad
Bursting with the juicy flavor of navel oranges, this low-carb salad will satisfy your taste buds without doing a number on your blood sugar! Topped with a quick and easy homemade dressing, you have full control over what goes into this dish.

Ingredients
Preparation time: 20 minutes

1 garlic clove, cut in half
1 head curly endive, washed, dried, and torn into pieces
3 small heads Belgian endive, washed, dried, and sliced into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned, with each section cut into 3 pieces
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions
Yield: about 8 cups
Serving size: 1 cup

1 – Rub the inside of a salad bowl with the cut surfaces of the garlic clove. Discard garlic. Place all greens in the bowl. Add orange pieces, onion, and rosemary. In small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, and mustard. Add the oil while continuing to whisk to create an emulsified mixture. Pour dressing over salad, toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 72 calories, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: <1 g, Sodium: 51 mg, Fiber: 5 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/salads/orange-endive-salad/

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Chilled Fresh Tomato Basil Soup TUESDAY

June 9, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | 2 Comments
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Here’s a recipe for a Chilled Fresh Tomato Basil Soup. To make this refreshing Soup you’ll need Tomatoes, Green Bell Peppers, Cucumber, Fresh Basil, Peperoncinis, Water, Red Wine Vinegar, Salt, Parsley, and Extra Light Olive Oil. It’s only 95 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 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Chilled Fresh Tomato Basil Soup
Pay a visit to your local farmers’ market to snatch up fresh, in-season ingredients for this cool and refreshing summer soup! Once you’re ready, just combine and chill for peak flavors.

Ingredients
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup finely chopped peperoncinis
1 cup water
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup

1 – Combine all ingredients in medium bowl and chill 30 minutes for peak flavors.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 95 calories, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 464 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/chilled-fresh-tomato-basil-soup/

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Diabetic Dish of the Week – Holiday Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

December 17, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a recipe for Holiday Stuffed Beef Tenderloin. Perfect main dish for your Holiday Table, Holiday Stuffed Beef Tenderloin. Made using Beef Tenderloin, Shallots, Cremini Mushrooms, Garlic, Thyme, Parsley, Red Wine Vinegar, Bread Crumbs, Salt and Pepper. Only 195 calories and 4 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetes Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Holiday Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Looking for a diabetes-friendly meal for the holidays?
Luckily, we have a family-friendly alternative: low-carb Beef Tenderloin.

Ingredients
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 shallots, minced
1 package (8 ounces) sliced cremini mushrooms
3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus additional for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, plus additional for garnish
1/4 cup dry sherry or red wine vinegar
2 to 3 pounds beef tenderloin
1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs*
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 425°F.

2 – Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add mushrooms, cook and stir 8 minutes or until softened. Stir in 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon thyme and 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley; cook and stir 1 minute.

3 – Pour dry sherry into skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil 2 minutes or until sherry is reduced by about half. Cool slightly.

4 – Cut beef tenderloin lengthwise. (Do not cut all the way through). Open up beef; cover with plastic or waxed paper. Pound using meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness.

5 – Stir bread crumbs into mushroom mixture; spread evenly onto center of beef, leaving 1-inch border around edges. Roll up beef jelly-roll style. Secure with kitchen string at 1-inch intervals. Place beef on rack in shallow roasting pan.

6 – Combine remaining 2 teaspoons oil, 2 cloves garlic, salt and pepper in small bowl. Rub mixture evenly over beef.

7 – Roast 35 to 40 minutes for medium rare (135°F) or until desired doneness is reached. Remove roast to carving board; tent loosely with foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes before carving and serving. Sprinkle with additional thyme and parsley, if desired.

*Note: To make fresh bread crumbs, tear 1 slice bread into pieces; process in food processor until coarse crumbs form.

Yield: 8 servings.

Serving size: 1/8 of recipe.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 195 calories, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 21 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 59 mg, Sodium: 381 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/holiday-stuffed-beef-tenderloin/

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