From www.prevention.com
Prep Time: 20 minutes
3/4 lb peeled, cooked rock shrimp, cut in 1/2" pieces
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
4 large yellow or red tomatoes
4 leaves Bibb lettuce
4 fennel fronds (garnish)
1. In medium glass bowl, combine shrimp, fennel, lemon juice,
mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to moisten.
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From Eating Well Magazine
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ease of preparation: Easy
Cocoa- and coconut-crusted bananas are a treat for the whole family.
4 tsp cocoa
4 tsp toasted unsweetened coconut
2 small bananas, sliced on the bias
Place cocoa and coconut on separate plates. Roll each banana slice in
the cocoa, shake off the excess, then dip in the coconut.
When I made a Pavolva for my parents I substituted fat free cream
cheese for the whipped cream since my mother cannot eat "Cool Whip"
I whipped the softened cream cheese with a small amount of reduced
fat (or fat free) milk and used this instead… it was a bit hit
with a variety of berries on top!! Enjoy, Gloria
Pavlova With Fresh Berries - 8g Carbs
From The South Beach Diet Phase 3
Makes 8 Servings
Pavlova, an airy meringue covered with berries and whipped topping,
makes a glorious dessert for a special occasion. Don’t worry about
making the surface of the meringue smooth; the dips and swirls are
what make it so beautiful. Use strawberries, blueberries, or
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From Denise Austin’s Morning Stretch
Healthy Summer Stir-Fry!
You don’t need to dine out or order takeout to eat good Asian cuisine!
You can make a delicious stir-fry at home in no time! Try this recipe,
and get creative — substitute these ingredients with other meats
(or tofu) and your favorite veggies to make the perfect stir-fry.
And have it with a side of brown rice. Ready, set, fry!
Makes 2 servings
1 Tbsp canola oil
6 oz sirloin, trimmed of fat and cut into strips
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
2 cups chopped broccoli
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From Better Homes and Gardens Diabetic Living
Prep: 25 minutes
Bake: 1 hour
Makes 24 cookies
Carb Choices: 0.5
Low in fat and calories but loaded with flavor and appeal, these
light-as-air morsels are ideal to serve with fruit for dessert.
1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp instant espresso coffee powder
3 egg whites
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup granulated sugar
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From: Cinnamon Hearts
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Servings: 2 large or 4 small loaves; 40 slices
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp orange peel, grated
1/2 cup frozen egg substitute, thawed or 4 large egg whites
1 1/4 cups skim milk
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Yield: 8 servings
From: 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
8 oz asparagus, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces,
steamed until crisp tender, cooled
1 cup frozen, thawed peas
1/2 cup sliced carrots, steamed
3/4 cup (6 ounces) orzo, cooked
¬¬¬¬ Mustard-Turmeric Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
2 cups torn lettuce leaves
4 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
Combine zucchini, asparagus, peas, carrots, and orzo in bowl; pour
Mustard-Turmeric Vinaigrette over and toss. Spoon onto lettuce on
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Yield: 4 servings
From: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
1 medium leek (white part only) or 6 green onions and tops, sliced
2-3 tsp olive oil
1 lb kale, rinsed, torn into pieces
1/2 cup water
1/2 to 1 tsp vegetable bouillon crystals
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
1 to 2 slices bacon, fried crisp, drained, crumbled
Salt and pepper, to taste
Saute leek in oil in large saucepan until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add kale, water, and bouillon crystals; heat to boiling. Reduce
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From Eating Well Magazine
Yield: 2 servings
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
A delicious and quick spinach saute is a nice addition to any meal.
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp minced ginger
1 10-oz bag fresh spinach (see Ingredient note), tough stems removed
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
From Eating Well Magazine
Yield: 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ease of preparation: Easy
We use a generous amount of fiber- and vitamin C-rich bean sprouts in
this quick stir-fry that combines tender cubes of salmon and a rich
black bean-garlic sauce.
Make it a Meal: Serve with store-bought crepes and plum sauce.
1/4 cup water
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp black bean-garlic sauce (see Note)
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