Healthy Diabetic Recipes

From Better Homes and Gardens Diabetic Living
Prep: 15 minutes
Marinate: 4 to 24 hours
Grill: 12 minutes
Rum lends a Caribbean flavor, while lemongrass tastes distinctly
Asian. And then there’s the pineapple-brown sugar twist so loved
in the South Seas. So, is it more east than west, or vice versa?
You decide! (Or simply dig in and call it delicious).

12 oz turkey breast tenderloin steaks, cut 1/2 inch thick,
or boneless turkey breast
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
3 Tbsp rum or unsweetened pineapple juice
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp finely chopped lemongrass or 2 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
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From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 12
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes

¬¬For the carrot cake:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 egg
1 egg white
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 cup grated carrots
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
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CalorieKing.com and www.arcamax.com
A savory idea for a low-fat muffin
Serves: 12 person(s)
Yield: 12 x muffins
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 30 min

2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup oat bran
1 cup apple sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup skim milk
1 cup zucchini, grated
1/3 cup basil, chopped
2 Tbsp tomato paste
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From The South Beach Diet Phase 2
Serves 2

Tofu is a versatile source of lean protein because it absorbs
flavors — so you can use it in lots of tasty ways. In this case,
we baked it in a combination of Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and
adobo sauce for a pleasantly hot kick. The baked tofu is then
used as the filling for this delicious sandwich.

1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers, divided
7 oz water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 slices crusty whole-wheat bread, toasted
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From Denise Austin’s Morning Stretch
Minty Fruit Kebabs!

It’s not too late to take advantage of all the delicious and
refreshing summer fruit still available! Packed with nutrients,
there are lots of ways to enjoy these fruits — you can eat them
whole or cut them up into a salad. If you want to mix it up,
feel free to use other fruits — pick your favorites or go with
what’s in season! Then add a sweet tang by dipping them in
this light and flavorful sauce. Eating fruit has never been
so much fun!

Makes 4 servings

Kebabs
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From Laura Dolson, Your Guide to Low Carb Diets

Most traditional broccoli salad recipes have a fair amount of carbs,
due to sugar in the dressing and raisins. I’ve attempted to reduce
the sugar, but keep the same salty-sweet flavor combination of the
classic cold broccoli salad. I do this partially by substituting
currants for the more traditional raisins. Since currants are much
smaller, you get the same little punches of sweetness with less
sugar. You can chop raisins into small pieces if you prefer.

2 large stalks of broccoli - chopped to about 5 cups of flowerettes
and peeled stem
1/2 lb bacon, cooked until crisp, drained and blotted of excess fat,
and chopped
1/4 cup finely choppped onion
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From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 1
Preparation time: 15 minutes

3 oz tofu
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of turmeric
1 Tbsp mustard
2 Tbsp pickle relish
1 Tbsp light mayonnaise
2 slices multi-grain bread

1. Mix together tofu and the remaining 5 ingredients and spread on
the bread. Cut in half and serve.

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From Eating Well Magazine
Yield: 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ease of preparation: Moderate

When you have a craving for a comforting dessert, try this pudding
cake, which forms its own rich-tasting sauce as it bakes. The coffee
flavor is subtle, but it adds complex depth to the cake’s flavor.

1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (see Ingredient notes)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar or 3 Tbsp Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
(see Ingredient notes)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
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Cajun Style Collard greens~ ~

A nutrient rich leafy green. When cooked and spiced properly, they make a tasty
and nutritious accompaniment to just about any meal. These cajun-style greens
have a bit of a kick, but you could reduce the amount of spices for a tamer
dish.

1 large bunch collard greens (about 1 lb) rinsed and chopped
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
4 medium sized tomatoes, diced OR 1 14 oz can diced
tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp hot sauce
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{This does not show the fiber however lentils are a good food for
anyone but especially good for diabetics and definitely has fiber.
Take Care,Gloria)

Submitted by Claire McLaughlin to eDiets.com
A quick lentil soup with ham is spiced with caraway, Worcestershire
and nutmeg.
Serves 8 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 480 minutes
Total time: 490 minutes

2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
3 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
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