Healthy Diabetic Recipes

From www.diabetesselfmanagement.com
If you received one of those fancy fruit baskets for the holidays,
you may still have a pear or two waiting to be eaten. Why not use
one in this delicious salad, which balances soft, sweet pear with
the tang of blue cheese and the crunch of walnuts? Tossed with
deeply-colored lettuce and rice vinegar, this salad makes an
excellent light lunch or an elegant first course at dinner.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Yield: about 11 cups

1 head red or green leaf lettuce, deveined (optional) and
torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups of lettuce)
1 fresh pear, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
5 Tbsp crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
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From: Better Homes and Gardens
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes

1 8-oz carton plain yogurt
1/2 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 Tbsp lemon juice or cider vinegar
2 tsp prepared horseradish
2 tsp grated onion
2 to 3 tsp curry paste or 1 to 2 tsp curry powder
Green onion top (optional)
2 to 4 large artichokes
1 lemon, halved

1. Rinse artichokes under cold running water. Peel off and discard
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{The recipe did not say how much is a serving size… but my
guess is about 1 to 2 Tbsp. The fat can be lessened by
using non fat sour cream and a friendly type of margarine
for heart health. Take care, Gloria}
From: Better Homes and Gardens
Makes 1 1/2 cups
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes

1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla)
2 Tbsp margarine or butter
1 8-oz carton dairy sour cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
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From: Kansas Wheat Commission
Yield: Makes 12 servings

A carb-controlled dessert the whole family can enjoy.

1/3 cup margarine
1/4 cup brown sugar replacement (Sugar Twin Brown)
1 tsp sugar replacement (Splenda or Sugar Twin)
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup raisins, or finely chopped fresh apple
1 tsp grated orange zest (peel)
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Makes: 4 Servings
From: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

1 small red pepper
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 4)
1 oz sliced prosciutto (4 thin slices)
2 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 equal-sized pieces
1 egg white
2 Tbsp water
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tsp vegetable oil

Preheat oven to broil. Spray a baking sheet
with non-stick vegetable pan spray.

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From: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
by Hope Warshaw and Robyn Webb
Serving Size: 2 (7-inch)kabobs or 1 (12-inch) kabob
Total Servings: 4

1/2 cup dry sherry
1 tsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 Tbsp tamari soy sauce
2 Tbsp pineapple juice concentrate
1 lb fresh sea scallops or shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large mango, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 papaya, peeled and cut into wedges
1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into large squares

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Makes: 6 Servings
From: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine by Betty Marks

1 cup long-grain brown rice
2 cups water
1 tsp low-sodium chicken bouillon granules
2 Tbsp slivered almonds or pine nuts
2 Tbsp grated lemon zest

In a medium-size saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil.
Turn off heat and let rice stand in water, covered, 6 hours.
When ready to cook, add bouillon granules and bring to a boil.
Cook 10 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Drain, if necessary. Add almonds and lemon zest. Let stand a
few minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.
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Makes: 4 to 6 Servings
From: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

12 oz ground veal
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tsp crushed garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp chili sauce or ketchup
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tsp chili powder
1 3/4 cups tomato sauce

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From: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible by
Hope Warshaw and Robyn Webb
Serving Size: 2 skewers, Total Servings: 4

8 bamboo skewers
3/4 lb extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 32 cubes
1 red pepper, cut into 16 squares
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, reserve 1/2 cup juice
1 Tbsp lite soy sauce
1 clove garlic
2 tsp minced ginger

1. Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes to keep them from burning
as you cook the skewers.

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Serves: 8 or 9
From: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

Burgers:
2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
1/3 cup chopped red onions
1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
2 Tbsp cornmeal
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt

Sauce:
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