Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Recipe for Diabetics
August 30, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Black Beans, Cilatro, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Frozen Corn, Green Bell Pepper, Green Onions, Ground Cumin, Olive oil, Quinoa, Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Recipe for Diabetics, recipes, Red Wine Vinegar, Tomato
This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is a Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Recipe for Diabetics. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Quinoa, Black Beans, Red Wine Vinegar, Frozen Corn, Green Bell Pepper, Tomato, Green Onions, Cilantro, Salt, Pepper, Ground Cumin, and Olive Oil. Side Dish or a Meal? 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/
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Recipe for Diabetics
Ready in under an hour, this Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is low in calories and chock-full of fiber — and flavor!
Ingredients
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes (cooking and cooling).
1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 green onions (green and white parts), chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
Yield: 11 servings
Serving size: about 3/4 cup
1 – Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a two-quart saucepan. Add quinoa and bring back to a boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 12 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water. Remove from heat and fluff. Let cool slightly.
2 – While the quinoa is cooking, toss beans with vinegar, corn, green pepper, tomato, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, salt, black pepper, cumin, and oil. Add the cooled quinoa to the vegetables and drizzle the dressing over salad. Toss to combine. This salad may be made one day ahead, covered, and chilled.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 170 calories, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 190 mg, Fiber: 4 g
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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 CommentTags: Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Endive, Food, Garlic, Grainy Mustard, Navel Orange, Olive oil, Orange Endive Salad, Orange juice, recipes, Red onion, Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Side dish
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 CommentsTags: Chilled Fresh Tomato Basil Soup, Cooking, Cucumber, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Extra Light Olive Oil, Food, fresh basil, Green Bell Peppers, Parsley, Peperoncinis, recipes, Red Wine Vinegar, Salt, Tomatoes, Water
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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