Archive for September, 2006

Chicken Chili with Black Beans - 28g Carbs, 9g Fiber

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

Frpm Prevention Magazine
Black bean a.k.a. frijoles negros or turtle beansteam with yellow
squash, sweet green peppers, and tomatoes to add color to this chunky
chicken dish.

Consideration: Good for better blood pressure, Good for healthier
heart, Good for healthier weight, Good for lower cancer risk, Good
for lower cholesterol, High in fiber, High in folate, High in iron,
High in magnesium, High in niacin, High in omega-3 fatty acids, High
in potassium, High in protein, High in selenium, High in thiamin,
High in vitamin A, High in vitamin B6, High in vitamin C, Low in
cholesterol, Low in fat, Low in sodium
Cuisine: Mexican
Meal Type: chili
Serving Size: 5
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Banana Fingers Diabetic for Kids - 29g carbs

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

Banana Fingers

Ingredients:
1/2 of a ripe 9-inch banana
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
One slice whole wheat or oatmeal bread, toasted

Directions:
Preheat broiler. With a fork, mash banana with orange juice and cinnamon.

Spread on one side of tasted bread.

Place under the broiler until bubbling and lightly browned.

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Oatmeal Lace Pennies - 4g Carbs, 0g Fiber

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

Yield: About 5-1/2 dozen cookies
From: Quick and Easy Low-Carb Cooking by Nancy Hughes

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup granulated sugar
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted
1/2 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line cookie sheet with foil, bright side up.

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Chicken Breasts w Lime Sauce-15.5g Carbs, 0.9g Fiber, 0.9g Sugar

Friday, September 29th, 2006

Submitted by: Suzan to allrecipes.com
Rated: 4 out of 5 by 66 members
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Yields: 4 servings
"Thin, breaded chicken breasts topped with a flavorful
lime-butter sauce. Pounding the breasts doesn’t take
long and the resulting tender chicken is worth it."

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to
1/4 inch thickness
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp olive oil
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Basic Basil Infused Oil - 0g Carbs, 0g Fiber

Friday, September 29th, 2006

From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 12
Preparation time: 10 minutes

1 bunch basil
1 cup olive oil

1. Wash the basil and dry well.

2. Place the basil and oil in a blender and blend on high
speed to combine.

3. Refrigerate in a container.

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
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Veal Paprikash - 12g Carbs, 2g Fiber

Friday, September 29th, 2006

Yield: 4 servings
From: America’s Everyday Diabetes Cookbook

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb grain-fed veal scallops or
boneless beef sirloin, cut into thin strips
4 cups quartered mushrooms
1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 pepper
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chicken stock
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Shrimp and Crab Cakes - 12g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Friday, September 29th, 2006

From The Sugar Solution Diet From Prevention
Admit it, it’s been too long since you’ve had this crispy,
savory paddy cake. Use fresh or frozen seafood year-round.

2 slices white bread
1 egg white
2 Tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
1 red onion, sliced crosswise
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
1/2 lb lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and flaked
1 rib celery, finely chopped
3 scallions, white part only, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
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Pork Tenderloin Cutlets with Mustard Cream - 5.6g Carbs

Thursday, September 28th, 2006

Original Source Unknown
Servings: 6 to 8

1/4 pork tenderloins (each 3/4 to 1 lb), fat trimmed
1/2 tsp salad oil or olive oil
1 lb mushrooms, rinsed and sliced thinly
2 Tbsp minced shallots or green onion
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup liquid nonfat, nondairy creamer or whipping cream
3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire
1/2 tsp dried rubbed sage leaves
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp sugar substitute (i.e.: Equal)
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Tuscan Chicken Breasts with Polenta - 22g Carbs

Thursday, September 28th, 2006

Original Source Unknown
Servings: 8

4 cups defatted low sodium chicken broth
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 skinless chicken breast halves (3 lb)
Nonstick cooking spray
Fresh spinach leaves, steamed (optional)
Tuscan Tomato Sauce (recipe follows below)

1. In a large nonstick saucepan, heat chicken broth to a boil;
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Pea and Spinach Frittata - 18g Carbs, 4g Fiber

Thursday, September 28th, 2006

From: Diabetic Cooking Magazine via dlife

Tablespoon for tablespoon, grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
goes a lot farther than other cheeses toward boosting the
flavor of recipes.

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup water
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup torn stemmed washed spinach
6 egg whites
2 eggs
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
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