Healthy Diabetic Recipes

From: Dr. Weil
10 servings

This wonderful bean spread has gained in popularity over the past
few years. Our version has all the benefits of a more traditional
recipe, but with less olive oil. The combination of garbanzo beans
(also called chickpeas), tahini, lemon juice, cumin and garlic is
a show-stopper. This is wonderful as a sandwich spread or as a dip
with raw vegetables or pita triangles. Keep a batch in your
refrigerator all the time and you’ll never be without a nutritious
snack or lunch.

1 3/4 cups dried chickpeas (garbanzos)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup sesame tahini
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Entertaining doesn’t need to be difficult — treat your guests to
these impressive but easy appetizers.

Number of Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1 Skewer

8 medium baby spinach leaves
8 medium cherry tomatoes
8 medium greek olives, pitted
2 oz part skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 1/2-inch cubes
2 quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
2 hearts of palm stalks, rinsed, drained and cut croswise into 4 pieces
8 slices sliced turkey pepperoni
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
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I prepare my Spanish Rice much like this dish but with brown rice and
adjust the cooking time accordingly! Yummy and much healthier than
white rice!
Enjoy and take care, Gloria

Spanish Rice Picante - 44g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 5g Sugar

This easy dish is a terrific accompaniment to Mexican favorites like
tacos and enchiladas.

Number of Servings: 4
Serving Size: 3/4 cup

1 cup chopped onion
2 minced clove garlic
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This is an excellent light dessert! It was a big hit with everyone
who tried it! Take care and enjoy life! Gloria

Double-Chocolate Cream Roll - 33g Carbs, 1g Fiber

From Taste of Home’s Light & Tasty Magazine

Guests will never guess that this pretty refrigerated cake roll—with
its creamy filling and drizzles of caramel and fudge—is low in fat!
"An update of an old recipe, this version replaces the original
whipped cream filling with pudding and nondairy topping." Rose Monfort
informs from Sparta, Tennessee.

Servings: 12 // Category: Lower Fat // Method: Baked
Prep: 50 min // Total: 50 min
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I prepared this dish for a Mexican buffet for Mother’s Day! The
entire meal was a big hit … especially this dessert!
Take care and take time to enjoy life! Gloria

Tortilla Dessert Cups - 19g Carbs, Trace Fiber

From Taste of Home’s Light & Tasty Magazine

Diabetics and dessert lovers alike are "wowed" by these creamy treats.
Says Susan Miller of Wakeman, Ohio, "After finding out my mother had
diabetes, I went on a search for good recipes like this. These bites
taste so yummy, no one will ever guess they’re low in anything!"

Servings: 20 // Category: Dessert // Method: Baked
Prep: 30 min // Total: 30 min
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From Taste of Home’s Light & Tasty Magazine

A hint of balsamic vinegar gives a fresh taste to this simple side
shared by Glenda Malan. "Sliced almonds dress up green beans
tastefully when company’s coming," she relates from Lake Forest,
California. "I can’t think of an entree this dish doesn’t complement."

Servings: 6 // Category: Lower Fat //
Prep: 5 min // Cook: 15 min // Total: 20 min

1 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp olive or canola oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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There is growing evidence that chronic low-grade inflammation
contributes to the development of many diseases, including Alzheimer’s
disease, and diet can be an important factor in addressing potential
problems. The following are healthy ways to influence inflammation
through diet:

* Choose foods rich in omega-3s, including wild Alaskan salmon,
sardines, freshly ground flaxseed, and walnuts

* Incorporate fresh, organic fruits and vegetables in your meals

* Reduce your intake of polyunsaturated vegetable oils (such as
sunflower, corn and safflower oils), replacing them instead with
extra-virgin olive oil

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Submitted by: admin
From: dLife.com and Food Stamp Nutrition Connection
Works as either a side dish or a meatless main dish.

1 1/2 cup rice
3 1/2 water
1 medium chopped onion
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom, or chicken, or celery
or cheese soup
1 1/2 cups 1% milk
2 - 10oz packages frozen chopped broccoli or cauliflower or mixed
vegetables
1/2 lb grated or sliced cheese
3 Tbsp magarine or butter

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From Eating Well Magazine
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Active Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ease of preparation: Easy

Grilled eggplant is one of life’s simpler pleasures: creamy and rich.
Look for medium-size, purple eggplants with firm skins and no mushy
spots. This end-of-summer treat will be even tastier if you can find
the vegetables at a local farmstand�or in your own backyard!

2 Tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 1/2-inch slices eggplant (about 1 small)
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From Dr. Weil
This rosy, zesty salad dressing is great on a bed of leafy greens,
sliced cucumbers and fresh mozzarella cheese. It is virtually fat
free and therefore very low in calories. It also keeps well in the
refrigerator for at least a week.

Serves 8

1 small (6 oz) can of tomato paste
1 whole roasted red pepper or pimento from a jar
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp water
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp dried basil

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