Friday, August 7, 2009

Cabbage Rolls DE-CONSTRUCTED or Stuffed Cabbage UN-Stuffed

Ingredients

1# ground turkey
1# ground beef
2 eggs
1/4-1/2 c. milk
1/2-3/4 c. oats
1 pkg meatloaf seasoning mix
(OR Meatloaf mixture of your choice)

1 (28oz) can tomato puree
3 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
2 Tbs brown sugar
1 bag shredded Coleslaw mix

Preheat oven to 375.

Mix first 6 ingredients until combined. Form into small loaves; place into a casserole dish, leaving a little space around each.

Mix tomato, paprika, onion & garlic powder, seasoned salt & brown sugar. Add salt & pepper to taste. Stir in shredded cole slaw until coated. Spread cabbage tomato mixture over the meat loaves. Bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes until meat is cooked completely.

Mexican Chicken Soup

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
5 c. fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 c. bottled thick & chunky salsa
1 (9oz) pkg frozen, diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
1 c. rinsed, drained no-salt added canned black beans
1 c. uncooked instant rice
1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
3/4 c. coarsely crushed low-fat baked tortilla chips

Bring broth & salsa to boil over high heat. Add chicken, beans & rice; cover, reduce heat to low & cook 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat & stir in cilantro & lime juice.

Spoon soup evenly into bowls. Sprinkle each with 2 Tbs chips.

Servings: 6
Serving size: 2 c.
Calories (g) - 245
Fat (g) - 3.6
Carbohydrates (g) - 26.5
Fiber (g) - 2.5
Protein (g) - 25.6
Sodium (mg) - 816
Exchanges - 1-1/2 starch / 3 very lean meat

Waldorf Pilaf

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
1-1/2 c. fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 c. apple juice
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 (6.2oz) pkg fast-cooking recipe long grain wild rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
3/4 c. finely chopped apple
1/3 c. chopped pecans, toasted
3 Tbs chopped fresh parsley

Combine first 4 ingredients & 1 Tbs seasoning from seasoning packet in a saucepan; discard remaining seasoning.

Bring to a boil; add rice. Cover, reduce heat & simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed & rice is tender.

Remove rice mixture from heat; stir in apple, pecans & parsley.

Servings: 10
Serving size: 1/2 c.
Calories (g) - 100
Fat (g) - 3.0
Carbohydrates (g) - 16.6
Fiber (g) - 1.1
Protein (g) - 2.7
Sodium (mg) - 163
Exchanges - 1 starch / 1/2 fat

Skillet Cabbage

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
2 Tbs margarine
1 c. chopped onion (about 1)
4 carrots, scraped & cut into thin slices
6 c. chopped cabbage (about 1 head)
1/2 c. fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp liquid calorie-free sweetener

Melt margarine in skillet. Suate onion & carrot 5 minutes unitl crisp-tender. Stir in cabbage & remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat & simmer 11 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 c.
Calories (g) - 85
Fat (g) - 4.1
Carbohydrates (g) - 11.4
Fiber (g) - 3.7
Protein (g) - 2.3
Sodium (mg) - 325
Exchanges - 2 vegetable / 1 fat

Chinese Chicken Salad

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
1/4 c. sesame seeds, toasted & divided
6 c. shredded, cooked chicken breast
1 c. chopped green onions
1/2 c. fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbs bottled minced ginger
1 Tbs Chinese mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp "measures like sugar" calorie-free sweetener
1 tsp coriander
1 head green leaf lettuce, shredded

Combine 2 Tbs sesame seeds & next 9 ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.

Arrange lettuce on a large platter. Spoon chicken mixture over lettuce; sprinkle with 2 Tbs sesame seeds.

Servings: 6
Serving size: 3/4 c. chicken & 1 c. lettuce
Calories (g) - 279
Fat (g) - 7.7
Carbohydrates (g) - 5.1
Fiber (g) - 1.8
Protein (g) - 45.4
Sodium (mg) - 357
Exchanges - 1 vegetable / 6 very lean meat

Cherry Tomato-Cucumber Salad

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
1/4 c. plain fat-free yogurt
2 Tbs crumbled feta cheese
1/4 tsp salt
Dash of pepper
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1-1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucmber, quartered lengthwise & sliced crosswise (about 1-1/2 c.)

Combine first 5 ingredients. Add tomato & cucumber; toss gently. Serve immediately.

Servings: 4
Serving size: 3/4 c.
Calories (g) - 44
Fat (g) - 1.4
Carbohydrates (g) - 6.1
Fiber (g) - 1.4
Protein (g) - 2.5
Sodium (mg) - 222
Exchanges - 1 vegetable

Italian-Style Salad

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
1 (10oz) bag Italian salad greens (about 6 cups)
1/2 c. roasted red pepper in water, drained & chopped
2 Tbs grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/3 c. fat-free Italian dressing

Combine ingredients & drizzle with dressing. Toss to coat well.

Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 c.
Calories (g) - 25
Fat (g) - 0.6
Carbohydrates (g) - 3.7
Fiber (g) - 1.0
Protein (g) - 1.6
Sodium (mg) - 279
Exchanges - 1 vegetable

Pineapple-Mango Salad

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
1 c. fresh pineapple chunks
3/4 c. cubed, peeled, rip mango (about 1)
3/4 c. choped red bell pepper (about 1)
1 orange
2 Tbs finely chopped, seeded jalepeno pepper (about 1)
1-1/2 Tbs sugar

Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl & set aside.

Grate 1 tsp orange rind, peel orange & cut out secitons over a small bowl. Squeeze membranes to extract juice; reserve 2 Tbs juice. Discard remaining membrane & juice. Add reserved orange rind & sections to mango mixture. Add jalepeno, reserved orange juice & sugar. Toss gently & let stand 10 minutes.

Servings: 5
Serving size: 1/2 c.
Calories (g) - 77
Fat (g) - 0.2
Carbohydrates (g) - 19.2
Fiber (g) - 2.0
Protein (g) - 0.6
Sodium (mg) - 2
Exchanges - 1-1/2 fruit

Turkey Quesadillas

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
1/2 tsp oil
3/4 c. chopped bell pepper (about 1 small)
1/2 c. red onion (about 1 small)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 c. chopped cooked turkey breast
3/4 c. drained no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/2 c. minced fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
4 (8-in) fat-free flour tortillas
1/3 c. (1.5oz) shredded reduced fat monterey jack cheese

Heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute onion & pepper 3 minutes. Add cumin & saute 1 minute. Add turkey & tomato; saute 3 minutes. Stir in cilantro, salt & pepper.

Place about 1/2 c. turkey mixture on half of each tortilla. Sprinkle cheese evenly over turkey; fold in half. Cook 30 seconds on each side or until lightly browned. Cut each folded tortilla into 3 wedges.

Servings: 4
Serving size: 3 wedges (1 tortilla, filled)
Calories (g) - 205
Fat (g) - 3.5
Carbohydrates (g) - 29.8
Fiber (g) - 2.3
Protein (g) - 12.5
Sodium (mg) - 648
Exchanges - 2 starch / 1 lean meat

Curry Orange Chicken

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
2 c. uncooked instant rice
3/4 lb chicken breast tenders
2 Tbs flour
1 tsp oil
2 green bell peppers, cut into strips
1 Tbs bottled minced garlic
1/2 c. fat-free less-sodium broth
1/3 c. low-sugar orange marmalade
1 tsp curry powder

Cook rice omitting salt & oil.

Coat chicken with flour. Spray skillet with non-stick spray, add oil. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add pepper strips & garlic; saute 1 minute. Add chicken, and saute 6 minutes until lightly browned. Add broth, marmalade & curry powder; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring often. Serve over rice.

Servings: 4
Serving size:
Calories (g) - 323
Fat (g) - 3.1
Carbohydrates (g) - 47.1
Fiber (g) - 1.7
Protein (g) - 24.6
Sodium (mg) - 81
Exchanges - 3 starch / 2 very lean meat

Ham & Potato Frittata

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
3/4 c. finely chopped reduced fat 33% less-sodium cooked ham
1/3 c. finely chopped red bell pepper (about 1/2 small)
2 c. frozen country-style hash brown potatoes
1/2 c. sliced green onions (about 2 large)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 (8oz) carton egg substitute
1/3 c. reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 450. Preheat a 10-in. skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add ham & bell peppers; saute 3 minutes. Add potatoes & next 3 ingredients; 4-5 minutes or until veggies are tender.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add egg substitute; stir gently. Cook 2-3 minutes or until nearly set. Place pan in oven, and bake @ 450 for 3-4 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with cheese while frittata is hot.

Servings: 4
Serving size: 1/4 frittata
Calories (g) - 128
Fat (g) - 3.5
Carbohydrates (g) - 9.4
Fiber (g) - 0.6
Protein (g) - 14.8
Sodium (mg) - 550
Exchanges - 1/2 starch / 2 lean meat

Beef in Roasted Pepper Gravy

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
1 (12oz) pkg medium egg noodles
1 (2-1/4 to 2-1/2 lb) pkg refrigerated fully-cooked beef pot roast with gravy
1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes w/ onion & garlic, undrained
1 c. frozen small white onions
1 (7oz) chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers, drained
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley

Cook noodles, omitting salt & fat.

Remove pot roast from package, reserving gravy; add gravy to a 4-qt dutch oven. Add tomatoes, onions, roasted peppers & pepper to gravy. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat & simmer 10 minutes.

Cut pot roast into 2-in. pieces. Add to gravy, cover, cook 5 minutes.

Drain noodles; toss with parsley. Serve beef mixture over noodles.

Servings: 8
Serving size: 3/4c. meat & 1c. noodles
Calories (g) - 391
Fat (g) - 8.1
Carbohydrates (g) - 40.1
Fiber (g) - 1.8
Protein (g) - 38.2
Sodium (mg) - 647
Exchanges - 2 starch / 2 vegetable / 4 lean meat

Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef with Chipotle Peppers

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
1-1/2 lb top sirloin steak
1 (16oz) pkg frozen pepper stir-fry
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. steak sauce
1/2 c. chipotle salsa
1 Tbs sugar
1/4 tsp salt

Trim fat from steak. Place steak in 4-1/2 qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Top with pepper stir-fry. Combine tomato sauce & steak sauce; pour over peppers. Cover, cook on high 1 hour, reduce to low & cook 7 hours (or cook on high 4 hours).

Remove steak & shred with 2 forks. Return shredded steak to slow cooker; turn off. Add salsa, sugar & salt. Cover & let stand 15 minutes.

Servings: 6
Serving size: about 3/4C.
Calories (g) - 272
Fat (g) - 9
Carbohydrates (g) - 11.5
Fiber (g) - 1.8
Protein (g) - 35.0
Sodium (mg) - 647
Exchanges - 2 vegetable / 3 lean meat

South of the Border Pizzas

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
3 (10") flour tortillas
1/2 lb ground round
1 (15oz) can no-salt added black beans, rinsed & drained
1 (1.25oz) pkg 40% less sodium taco seasoning
1/4 c. water
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 c. sliced green onions
2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbs minced jalepeno pepper
1 c. preshredded reduced fat cheese

Preheat oven to 450. Place tortillas on 2 baking sheets, and bake @ 450 for 2 minutes or until slightly crisp.

Cook beef until browned, drain & return to pan. Add beans, taco seasoning & water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer 3 minutes stirring often.

Spread beef mixture over tortillas. Combine tomatoes & next 3 ingredients, sprinkle over beef mixture. Top with cheese.

Bake @ 450 for 4 minutes or until tortillas are lightly browned. Remove to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes.

Servings: 6
Serving size: 1/2 tortilla w/ toppings
Calories (g) - 300
Fat (g) - 7.6
Carbohydrates (g) - 40.4
Fiber (g) - 6.2
Protein (g) - 21.6
Sodium (mg) - 641
Exchanges - 1-1/2 starch / 1 vegetable / 3 lean meat