Diabetic Recipes
October 2004

Happy Halloween! Before your children go out Trick or Treating, you want them to eat something that is healthy,  will fill them up and will make them less susceptible to temptation. Also, if you are getting up to answer the door for other Trick or Treaters, you want something that's easy to prepare (and less likely to be ruined with all the interruptions). Here are some solutions for you: six one-dish meals prepared either in a slow cooker, in the microwave, in a toaster or on the stove top from Jyl Steinback's Countertop Magician.

Micro-Chili
One-Stop Chicken Meal
Lentil Soup
Halibut Primavera with Couscous
Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta
Chicken with Brown Rice and Almonds

Micro-Chili
Serves:  6
Source:  Countertop Magician
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Combine ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, and green bell pepper in microwave-safe dish. Add tomatoes, with juice, beans, chili powder, Italian seasoning, and pasta; cover and microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes, stirring twice, until heated through. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.

One-Stop Chicken Meal
Serves:  2
Source:  Countertop Magician
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Preheat toaster oven to 400ºF. Cut two pieces of heavy-duty foil into 8 x 10 inch rectangles; spray with cooking spray. Place one chicken breast on each sheet and sprinkle with Mrs. Dash seasoning. Divide potato, onion, and baby carrots and arrange around chicken breasts; top each with 2 tablespoons chicken broth. Sprinkle with celery seeds and pepper. Fold sides of foil up around chicken and vegetables; fold over to seal. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Lentil Soup
Serves:  8
Source:  Countertop Magician
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Combine tomatoes, broth, water, potatoes, celery, carrots, lentils, garlic powder, bay leaves, curry powder, Mrs. Dash, and pepper in slow cooker and mix lightly. Cover and cook on Low 7 to 8 hours, until vegetables and lentils are tender.

Halibut Primavera with Couscous
Serves:  4
Source:  Countertop Magician
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Cook couscous according to directions; set aside. Arrange halibut fillets in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent at one corner. Microwave on High 6 to 8 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from microwave, keep covered, and let stand while preparing remaining ingredients. Combine zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, onion, and garlic in microwave-safe baking dish; cover with plastic wrap and vent at one corner. Microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Pour tomatoes over top and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and cayenne pepper; carefully stir to mix. Cover and vent at one corner; microwave on High 2 to 4 minutes, until vegetable mixture becomes thick; stir two to three times while cooking if microwave does not have a rotating dish. Place ½ cup couscous on each dinner plate; top with fish and cover with some sauce. Serve remaining sauce on side.

Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta
Serves:  4
Source:  Countertop Magician
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add vegetable broth and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until shrimp turns pink. Serve shrimp mixture over cooked pasta.

Chicken with Brown Rice and Almonds
Serves:  4
Source:  Countertop Magician
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Combine chicken, onions, celery, rice, and broth in slow cooker. Cook on Low 6 to 8 hours. Garnish with sliced almonds before serving.