Healthy Diabetic Recipes

Fiber

From The Washington Post
8 servings

Here, the flavors of olives, artichokes, roasted red peppers and
feta cheese transport me to a small, sunbaked taverna somewhere
overlooking the Mediterranean. Give me a grilled fish and a
pitcher of cold white wine, and I would be set.

Wheat berry is the whole grain of wheat, before it has been
processed into bran, germ or flour. Some recipes call for
soaking the berries before cooking. But I’ve never had any
trouble cooking them in less than an hour in lightly salted
water. They have a lightly nutty flavor and are pleasant to
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From The Washington Post
8 servings

Barley might be a top candidate for the title of least-appreciated
grain. And hulled barley, the least-refined form of the grain,
contains much more beneficial fiber and nutrients than the more
readily available pearl barley, which has gone through several
scrubbings to remove the grain’s hull and give it a pearl-like
appearance.

Hulled barley has a mildly nutty taste and a pleasantly chewy
texture, making it an easy companion for dried fruits, herbs
and aromatic vegetables. It’s available at some Whole Foods
Markets (79 cents per pound) or online, where it sells for a
little more than $1 a pound.
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From: www.pbs.org/everydayfood
Serves 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

This salmon recipe utilizes a combination of spices — ginger,
turmeric, and coriander — for unique results that draw on the
flavors of India.

1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp coarse salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grainy or Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon finely minced shallot
1 small clove garlic, peeled and forced through a press
2 teaspoons each finely chopped parsley, basil and mint
1/8 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/4 pounds salmon fillet

Place the orange juice, vinegar, mustard, oil, shallot,
garlic, herbs, salt and pepper in a jar. Close lid and
shake well to blend.

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Spicy Cauliflower Tapas

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 large head cauliflower, separated into flowerets
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
coarse salt ( optional)

Heat olive oil in a small skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Remove from
heat and cool completely.
Using a large saucepan, place cauliflower in a steamer rack over boiling water.
Cover and cook until firm but tender. Place into a glass medium-sized bowl.
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Later… Christine
"A heart at peace gives life to the body."

Submitted by Karen to eDiets.com
This soup incorporates cooked pasta, and a melange of chopped
vegetables in a complex tomato and chicken broth.
Serves 5 to 6 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

2 cups chicken stock
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup tomato juice
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 Tbsp white sugar **Note
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrots
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From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes

2 tangelos, peeled, pitted and sectioned
1/2 pineapple, cored and cut into chunks
1 medium banana, sliced
2 Tbsp orange juice
1 tsp chopped, fresh mint

1. Mix the fruit in a bowl.

2. Sprinkle with the orange juice and chopped mint.

Nutrition Facts
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From www.wildoats.com
Total Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 8

4 lb extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Juice of 2 lemons
2 garlic cloves, minced
sprinkle of salt
3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss shrimp with red pepper flakes,
lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Arrange on a baking sheet and
place in oven. Roast 4 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and
opaque. Serve warm with wedges of lemon and Cocktail Sauce.
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From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Want to make your salad dishes a little more exciting this
holiday season? Simple enough. Here’s what you do: gather up
all of the traditional salad fixings you can find. Your head
of iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, croutons, diced carrots,
your ranch or bleu cheese dressings. Got everything? Okay, now
toss them all aside…
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes

For the vinaigrette:
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp finely chopped shallots
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