Archive for September, 2006

Apple Mango Crisp - 28g Carbs, 3g Fiber

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

From Better Homes and Gardens Diabetic Living
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 h 15 mins

Cooking spray, non-stick
3/4 cup flour, all-purpose
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ, toasted
1/2 cup sugar, brown (packed)
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/4 cup butter, unsalted
4 apples, Granny Smith
2 apples, sweet
3 Tbsp lime juice
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Grilled Vegetables - 23g Carbs, 6g Fiber

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes

1 eggplant, sliced 1/3" thick
1 summer squash, sliced 1/3" thick
1 green or red pepper, quartered and seeded
1 onion, sliced 1/3" thick
4 large whole mushrooms
1/2 cup Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat the grill.
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Frittata with Spinach and Leeks - 6g Carbs, < 1g Fiber

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

From The American Institute for Cancer Research AICR
Yield: 4 servings

4 eggs
4 egg whites
1/2-1 Tbsp canola oil
2-3 cloves (or to taste), minced
3 cups fresh spinach
1 large leek (tough outer leaves removed), thinly sliced
1 Tbsp fresh chives, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg whites
and set aside. Carefully spread canola oil over entire
surface of a nonstick skillet and heat pan on medium until
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Stuffed Mushrooms - 5g Carbs, 0g Fiber, 1g Sugar

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

Yield: 10 servings
From: The Diabetes Snack, Munch, Nibble, Nosh Book

1 lb large white mushrooms (about 10-12),
cleaned and well dried with paper towels
2 Tbsp chopped chives or thinly sliced green onion tops
2 Tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 Tbsp fat-free sour cream
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
5 Tbsp Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2-3 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)

Preheat the broiler. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Trim the mushroom stems. Pull out the stems, chop, and reserve.
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Ham and Cheese Puffs - 10g Carbs, 0g Fiber, 1g Sugar

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

Yield: 10 servings
From: The Diabetes Snack, Munch, Nibble, Nosh Book

1 (7-1/2 oz) pkg reduced-fat refrigerator buttermilk
biscuits or rolls
3 Tbsp seasoned tomato sauce
2 Tbsp chopped reduced-fat ham or Canadian bacon
2 Tbsp reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a small baking
sheet with nonstick spray coating. Set aside.

Open the biscuit carton, and separate the
biscuits. Place them on the baking sheet.

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Baked Egg Rolls - 21g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 1g Sugar

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

Yield: 12 servings
From: The Diabetes Snack, Munch, Nibble, Nosh Book

1 Tbsp lite soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp rice or white vinegar
1/4 tsp packed brown sugar
2 tsp Asian sesame oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion tops
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
2 cups finely chopped Chinese cabbage
1 cup small cooked shrimp, chopped
12 egg roll wrappers
Nonstick cooking spray

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Four-Way Onion Soup - 27g Carbs, 3g Fiber

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
No two ways about it, there are few soup fixings as delicious
and all-purpose as the fresh onion. From French Onion to Cheese
and Onion, this veggie rules the soup chapter of every recipe
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes

1 Tbsp olive oil
4 large Vidalia onions, or other sweet onions, sliced
into 1/4" rounds
1 bunch scallions, white parts only, sliced into rounds
4 large shallots, chopped
2 cups chicken broth or beef broth
Salt to taste
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Silver Bells Spinach Dip - 2g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 1g Sugar

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

From: dlife
A great dip for veggies or chips.

1 10-oz pkg frozen chopped spinach or broccoli, thawed
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp fresh minced mint
1 cup low-fat sour cream
Fresh ground pepper to taste

Let the packaged spinach defrost. Once defrosted, drain all
the water until spinach is completely dry. Add all ingredients
to the spinach by hand and mix together. Put in refrigerator
for 2 hours. Serve with bread, crackers, vegetables, pita wedges,
breadsticks.
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Curried Yogurt Dip - 10g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Tradition calls for this side sauce to be served with flat-baked
South Asian naan bread. But why restrict yourself? A spicy yogurt
dip makes an equally satisfying addition to everything from
potato chip plates to buffalo wings platters and even, surprisingly
enough, chicken or beef dishes…
Serves: 8
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes

2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup minced onion
2 tsp curry powder

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Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb - 2g Carbs, 0g Fiber

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 8
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

2 cups dry red wine
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup chopped, fresh rosemary
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 lb boneless, lean leg of lamb
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

1. Whisk together the red wine, garlic, rosemary, mustard and
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