Archive for July, 2007

Beef Stroganoff - 58g Carbs, 4g Fiber

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

{This is high in carbs substituting Dreamfields Pasta
or your favorite low/healthy carb pasta will help to
lower the carbs for this recipe. Take care, Gloria}

From: The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Servings: 5
Contains Wheat/Gluten
Contains Red Meat
Most Popular
Heart-Healthy

1 lb beef, lean top round steak
2 tsp oil, vegetable
3/4 Tbsp onion
1 lb mushrooms
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Pesto and Tomato Bruschetta - 11g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

From Diabetic Living Diet Online
Servings: 12
Contains Nuts
Contains Wheat/Gluten
Contains Dairy
Vegetarian
Diabetes-Friendly
Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 40 mins

24 slice baguette
1 oz cheese, Parmesan
1 cup cherry tomato
1 cup lettuce, arugula
1/4 cup cheese, Parmesan
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Giardiniera Pickled Veggies - 5g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 16
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes

2 cups distilled white vinegar
2 Tbsp sea salt
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch by 1/4-inch
by 2-inch julienne strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
16 small pearl onions, peeled (about 1 cup)
2 cups cauliflower florets, cut into 1-inch pieces (about
half a small head)
2 medium celery stalks, trimmed, peeled and cut into 1-inch
pieces (about 1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced into
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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches W Red Pepper Relish & Basil - 45g Carbs,

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

5g
Fiber

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

For the chicken:
1 cup low-fat or non-fat plain yogurt
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
10 basil leaves, chopped
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

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Catifhs Amadine - 10g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

From Eating Well Magazine
NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Sodium | Low Sat Fat | Heart
Healthy | Diabetes Appropriate
Here, catfish is garnished with a garlic-almond sauce that is
very simple to make, but tastes like it was prepared in a fine
restaurant. Tilapia fillets can be used in place of the catfish,
if desired.
Make it a meal: Enjoy with steamed green beans and whole-wheat
egg noodles tossed in parsley and butter.
Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

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Alaska Salmon W Gnocchi & Roasted Red Pepper - 25g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

From Vital Choices Newsletter
Serves 4

1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 Tbsp arrowroot* or kuzu root* powder (cornstarch if necessary)
1/4 to 1/2 whole jalapeño pepper, chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup chicken broth
1 lb potato gnocchi (dumplings) OR 4 cups cooked whole-wheat orzo
4 skinless-boneless Alaska Salmon fillets (6oz each), thawed
1 Tbsp organic extra virgin olive or macadamia nut oil
1 tspn Vital Choice Organic Salmon Marinade seasoning mix OR
lemon-pepper seasoning
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Thyme Roasted Asparagus - 5g Carbs, 2g Fiber

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

From Diabetic Living Diet
Servings: 4
Contains DairyContains Dairy
Vegetarian
Diabetes-Friendly
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Rest Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins

1 medium pepper, red, bell
2 Tbsp oil, olive
1 tsp thyme, fresh
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper, black
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Todd English’s Tomato Chutney - 39g Carbs, 5g Fiber

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes

2 tsp olive oil
1 cup diced white onions
4 large tomatoes, diced
3/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
1 tsp kosher salt

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Chili Con Carne - 23g Carbs, 6g Fiber

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes

2 rehydrated ancho chili peppers, stemmed and seeded
1 clove garlic (large)
1/3 tsp sweet paprika
1/3 tsp ground cumin
1 pinch ground cloves
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
1 cup chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
2 tsp olive oil
2/3 pound lean ground beef sirloin
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Leek & Asparagus & Herb Soup - 18g Carbs, 2g Fiber

Sunday, July 22nd, 2007

From Eating Well Magazine
NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | Low Sat
Fat | Heart Healthy | Healthy Weight
Like a bouquet of fresh vegetables, this light but soothing soup
is just the thing on a cool spring evening. It is important to cut
the green vegetables into small pieces so they cook quickly, while
retaining their bright color.
Makes 6 servings, about 1 cup each
ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Moderate

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium leeks, trimmed, washed and finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
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