Healthy Diabetic Recipes

Peanut Butter Bread Pudding

1/4 cup Peter Pan® reduced-fat peanut butter
8 slices day old reduced-calorie bread
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O® sugar-free vanilla cook and serve pudding mix
2 cups skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8X8 inch baking dish with butter-flavored
cooking spray.

Evenly spread peanut butter on bread. Fold each piece of bread in half and break
into pieces.

In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mix, skim milk, and vanilla extract. Mix
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Chicken, Fennel and Mushroom Soup

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 bulb fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup cream sherry
1 1/2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken soup base
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Orecchiette-Spinach Soup

1 cup water
3 14 oz. cans low-salt fat-free chicken broth
1 1/2 cups orecchiette or gnocchi pasta shells
1 10 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed
1 cup chopped, seeded tomato
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
6 teaspoons parmesan cheese

Peeling Tomatoes: Cut out the stem; plop tomatoes into boiling water for about 1
minute; remove from water with a slotted spoon and immediately drop into a bowl
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Herb and Garlic Fish

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground celery seed
1 pound fish fillets

Mix dressing and seasonings.
Place fish on greased grill over medium coals or rack of broiler pan 2 to 4
inches from heat. Brush with 1/2 of the dressing mixture. Grill or broil 5 to 8
minutes. Turn; brush with remaining dressing mixture. Continue grilling or
broiling 5 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
Makes 4 servings.
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Mojo Verde

This green, herb-flavored sauce is good on almost anything.

2 tbsps. cider vinegar or wine vinegar
2 tbsps. extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, washed and dried
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves, washed and dried
2 cups diced green bell peppers (1 1/2 medium pepper)
2 tsps. sliced almonds, toasted
3 slices French bread, 1/2-inch thick, lightly toasted and cubed
1 fresh green serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste

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TAKEN FROM: AMERICA’S EVERYDAY DIABETES COOKBOOK
MAKES ABOUT ONE DOZEN
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 F

GREASED COOKIE SHEET

2/3 CUP UNCOOKED OAT BRAN CEREAL
1/4 CUP OLD-FASHIONED ROLLED OATS
3TBSP. ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1/2 TSP BAKING POWDER
3TBSP SOFTENED MARGARINE
1/4 CUP FIRMLY PACKED BROWN SUGAR
1 EGG WHITE,LIGHTLY BEATEN
2 TSP WATER
1/4 TSP VANILLA
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From Eating Well Magazine
The essence of fresh rosemary blends with deep fruit flavors
to make this recipe quite special. The sauce is also
well-suited to chicken or beef.
Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 cup ruby port or cherry juice
1/2 cup pitted sweet dried cherries
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp cornstarch
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From Diabetic Living Diet
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Rest Time: 4 hr Total
Time: 1 hr 10 mins

2 lb chicken, pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)
2 tsp orange peel
1/2 cup(s) orange juice
1 Tbsp ginger, fresh
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin, ground
1/2 tsp coriander, ground
1/4 tsp pepper, red, crushed
1/8 tsp salt
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From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
6 cups water
36 baby artichokes (about 5 lb)
4 oz diced bacon (optional)
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 cups vegetable broth or water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
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From Eating Well Magazine
NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Sodium | Low Sat Fat |
Heart Healthy | Diabetes Appropriate | Healthy Weight
Need a little summertime flavor? Try this swift recipe
and enjoy a barbecue indoors.
Make it a meal: Serve with Vinegary Coleslaw and cornbread.
Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 1/2-1 3/4 lb bone-in, 3/4-inch-thick pork rib chops, trimmed of fat
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
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