Showing posts with label Dinner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dinner. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Veggie Cakes

Recipe from: http://dietbites.com

Begin by grating up an assortment of your favorite vegetables. Examples include: carrots, mushrooms, squash, bell pepper, onion, corn, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, pinched spinach, cooked drained beans, potatoes. Be sure to use clean vegetables, and to drain your vegetables. Water tends to create splattering in the pan while cooking.

3 cups of grated vegetables
2 egg whites
salt & pepper to personal taste
dash or two of your favorite seasoning - totally optional
2 Tablespoons of white OR wheat flour
non stick cooking spray

Spray a skillet with the cooking spray and while it heats, mix the vegetable cakes in a bowl.

Form flat little patties and carefully place into the pan.

Cook until golden on one side before flipping, then turn and cook on the other side until golden brown. Be careful not to disturb your patties as they cook because they are very fragile.

Serve with low-fat dip or dressing for dipping.

Calorie Count: Without the dressing, using these veggies - mushrooms, squash, bell pepper, onion, carrots, cabbage & asparagus, the recipe contains 125 calories. Yes, that's for the ENTIRE recipe which makes a very nice size plate of vegetable treats.

Adding potatoes and corn will up your calorie count.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Crispy BAKED Tortilla Bowls

8 or 10 inch tortillas (I like 8" Whole Wheat)
Aluminum foil
Pam or Canola spray

Preheat oven to 400.

Make a ring out of foil & place it on a cookie sheet. Heat tortilla in microwave about 15-30 seconds, to soften. Spray both sides with spray & put on top of foil ring. Press down in center to form a shallow bowl. Bake at 400 for about 8-15 minutes. Watch them. Turn if necessary to brown evenly. Remove from oven & allow to cool before filling. They will continue to crisp a little as they cool.

For taco salad, fill with lettuce, tomatoes, taco meat or salsa chicken, beans, etc.

Whole Wheat Crepes

1 cup low-fat milk
3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 large egg
1 additional egg white
1 Tbs sugar (optional)

In a blender or food processor, process the milk and egg until will mixed, but stopping short of creating foam. Add flour, sugar (if desired) and any spices you want to try and pulse until just mixed. The batter should be quite thin. Add more milk as neccessary. (I think I tripled the batch and did have to thin it a little)

Heat a lightly-greased medium skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water dropped in the pan dances on the surface.

For each crepe, use 3 Tablespoons of batter. Immediately swirl the pan gently to distribute the batter in a very thin layer. Cook the crepe until the surface appears dry -- about 1 minute. Stack completed crepes on a plate with wax paper between each crepe to prevent sticking.

Fill crepes with you favorite filling. Roll and enjoy! I love them with a little Nutella & strawberries or bananas.

(from http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1156)

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Favorite Jar Salsa

Spray crockpot with nonstick spray. Pour in a little of the salsa into the bottom of the crockpot. Add chicken & pour more salsa over top. (About 1/2 jar) Cover & cook on low 5-6 hours. Remove chicken & shred or cut into chunks. Remove some of the liquid from crockpot & add chicken to the liquid left in crockpot. If desired, thicken suace with cornstarch (dissolved in a little water).

Serve chicken with tortillas or taco shells, along with desired taco toppings (lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, sour cream, etc.). Use as a filling for chicken enchiladas. OR, bake a tortilla (sprayed on both sides with spray) until crispy.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Salsa Chicken Quesadillas / Tacos

8 oz. Cooked chicken
1/4 - 1/2 c. salsa
2 oz. shredded cheese
2 whole wheat flour tortillas (8" or 10")

Preheat broiler.

Shred chicken into pieces and put into a microwave-safe bowl. Pour salsa over chicken, cover & microwave until hot. Stir to coat chicken, adding more salsa if needed.

Spray tortillas with non-stick spray. Put spray-side down on cookie sheet & spread 1oz of cheese on each. Put under broiler to melt cheese. Spread half of salsa chicken mixture on each tortilla & fold over. Put back under broiler to crisp tortilla. (ONLY 1-2 minutes - Watch carefully, it goes quick.) Flip over & crisp other side. Let cool for a minute then cut into 2-3 wedges. Serve with a salad.

2 Servings

Easy Crockpot Chicken

1-2 lbs frozen chicken breast
1 c. chicken broth
1 pkt Italian dressing seasoning mix

Pour broth in crockpot & mix in dressing mix. Add chicken, turn to coat. Cover & cook on low 6-7 hours. If using raw chicken, cook on low 4 hours. Thicken broth, if desired for gravy/sauce.

Use leftovers for salsa chicken tacos or quesadillas. Slice for sandwiches or put on salad.

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

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

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Santa Fe Skillet Casserole

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
1 lb - ground round
3/4 C - chopped onion
3/4 C - chopped green bell pepper
1-1/2 C - uncooked instant rice
1-1/2 C - low-salt beef broth
1/4 tsp - salt
1/4 tsp - black pepper
1 (14. oz) can - Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
3/4 C (3 oz) - reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet; cook over medium-high heat until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. (do not drain)

Add rice and next 4 ingredients. Cover, reduce heat & simmer 5 minutes or until rice is tender & liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately.

Servings: 6
Serving size:
Calories (g) - 346
Fat (g) - 15.8
Carbohydrates (g) - 28.5
Fiber (g) - 2.1
Protein (g) - 21.1
Sodium (mg) - 488
Exchanges - 1-1/2 starch / 1 vegetable / 3 medium fat meat