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Welcome to the new DiabetesCare.net Recipe Center. We make finding diabetic friendly recipes fun and easy with our all new search tools and more.
Planning ahead for holiday leftovers. If you don't like walnuts, try toasted almonds or pecans. Make sure to try the tarragon, it will surprise you what a difference it makes.
This recipe can be served warm or cold so it can be part of a packed lunch. With only four ingredients, it is very easy to make and really delicious!
This is an easy salad to make and enjoy with a sandwich or a serving of grilled fish and rice.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the leaves of the plant are poisonous, do not eat them. This rhubarb recipe from the “Farmer’ Market Favorite Recipes Cookbook” published by Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County, New York edited by Diane Whitten. Their website is www.ccesaratoga.org.
Chili lovers will enjoy this thick chili. It is so simple and tasty. Recipe courtesy of Quick & Healthy Volume II, 2nd Edition, Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD, Published by Small Steps Press, a division of the American Diabetes Association.
Try this for a different tuna salad. The taste of curry and the crunch of water chestnuts make this especially good. Recipe courtesy of Quick Healthy Recipes and Ideas, 3rd Edition, Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD, Published by Small Steps Press, a division of the American Diabetes Association.
This salad platter is high in Vitamin C as well as a good source of Vitamin A and Iron.
The fat content of this recipe is high but the fats are from olive oil, avocado, and pumpkin seeds which contain healthy fats. This salad is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron.
This dish is very nutritious and very pretty to serve to guests. For vegetarians it can be served as the main dish or for meat eaters, broiled fish or grilled chicken make an excellent addition. Serve with whole grain bread and a fruit salad and enjoy!
Wax, green and soy beans with onion and red bell pepper marinated in a mixture of vinegar, vegetable oil, Splenda, celery seed and dry mustard.
This filling salad makes a delicious lunch for a winter afternoon.
If you like spicy food, sprinkle cayenne pepper on the chicken strips before baking. The highly seasoned lime vinaigrette dressing is also terrific over grilled fish.
Different types of mint will change the flavor of this salad- so experiment, and enjoy! (NOTE: used fresh mint)
You can substitute bulgar, a crunchy, nutty wheat grain, for the rice in this recipe. However, bulgur is not gluten free. (NOTE: Silken firm tofu used)
Make these crispy, crunchy chicken fingers and serve with mustard and honey for dipping.
(NOTE: Used low sodium chicken broth, did not add salt to the brown rice, light meat no skin roasted chicken, from fresh)
Try this salad when you want a nutritious, tasty lunch and don't have much time for preparation.
If you didn't know, you wouldn't guess that this soup contains no dairy. It is so creamy that it can satisfy those urges you sometimes get when dairy is not an option. This is a favorite for all ages.
A favorite at Southeast Asian restaurants, such as those serving Thai or Vietnamese cuisine, salad rolls are deceptively simple to make.
A warm and satisfying chicken soup made with low sodium chicken broth, onion, garlic, potatoes, chicken and lots of fresh basil and jarlsberg cheese.
A very creamy, garlic dressing made with evaporated skim milk, lemon juice, dill, apple juice, paprika, white pepper, sesame oil and a dash of red cayenne pepper.
Plain low fat yogurt gives this slaw its creaminess instead of high fat dressing, which vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and a sweet apple give it loads of crunchy flavor. (NOTE: Used green shredded cabbage)
A delicious, hearty beef vegetable soup with preparation time simplified by the use of canned stewed tomatoes, onion soup mix and frozen mixed vegetables.
Why the best ever? First because it is packed with heathful ingredients and second, it is very creamy and seasoned to zesty perfection.
Tender chicken with celery, mayonnaise, almonds, pepper, onion, pimiento and Swiss cheese topped with reduced-fat potato chips.
This salad is packed with fiber, beta carotene, vitamin C and protein. It is a great alternative to the tiresome sandwich in your lunch box!
Undrained baby clams with potato, celery and onion seasoned with white pepper and thyme. Evaporated skim milk makes this soup satisfying and creamy without all the fat of creamed soups.
This festive Winter Salad can help you eat right any time of year.
The skins on the red and green apples add holiday color to the salad greens, but if you prefer no skin, peeling the fruit will not harm the flavor.
Good for your heart and your health, this dressing boasts curry, pepper and cayenne seasoned dressing over a chicken salad with celery and green bell pepper. Curry powder is actually a mix of up to 20 spices including: cardamon, ginger, fenugreek, chiles, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin fennel seeds and turmeric. Curry powder can have more spices added to the mixture to suit the tastes of a particular individual.
Rye bread, sauerkraut, cabbage, tomato and mozzarella make this this fantastic sandwich. Serve with crazy carrots, if desired.
Tidbit: Waldorf Salad was created at New York`s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1896 by the maitre d` hotel Oscar Tshirky. The original version of this salad contained only apples, celery and mayonnaise.
Marinating meat in a plastic bag keeps the meat covered with the herb marinade and makes cleanup a cinch. Just throw out the bag.
Most quesadillas send your calorie budget through the roof because of all the cheese. This vegetable-stuffed version uses fat-free cream cheese and sweet peppers, saving you calories and fat. (NOTE: 6" flour tortillas used, 1 red and 1 green pepper used salsa not included in the analysis)
Boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper and your choice of barbecue sauce or Dijon and honey mustard BBQ sauce. Dipped in egg subsitute and breadcrumbs and baked, not fried.
So much more healthful than a traditional Tuna Salad Sandwich is this Tuna Salad Wrap!
Tomato juice mixed with beef broth, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish.
Ground turkey with red onion, spicy mustard, fresh ground pepper and dried dill. Cook on a grill or in a skillet.
Pitas cut into wedges and seasoned with olive oil, garlic, basil or oregano and grated Parmesan cheese. Bake until crispy and enjoy.