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Healthy and Tasty Recipes - Good for Diabetics!
May 2008
 
May is the month for Mother's Day, graduations and most of the time the flowers are blooming and the weather is wonderful. Who wants to spend extra time in the kitchen cooking? Here are recipes with a maximum of six ingredients to make one part of your life easier.
 
 
London Broil with Fresh Mushroom Salsa Sauce
Source:  Meals Matter
meals.com
This dish is delicous with a green salad and crusty bread.

Ingredients
1lb
Flank, round or shoulder steak
2 tbsp
Olive oil
8 oz
Fresh white mushrooms (about 3 cups), sliced
3/4 cup
Diced onion
1 cup
Mild salsa

Preparation
Preheat broiler. Season steak with salt and pepper to taste. Place on a broiler rack; broil about 4 inches from heat until desired doneness is reached, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
 
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté until lightly browned and liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes. Stir in salsa, cook, mixing gently, until salsa is hot, about 15 seconds. Carve steak diagonally across the grain in thin slices and serve with Fresh Mushroom Salsa Sauce.
 
Nutrient Information
Calories
280
Total Fat
16 g
Saturated Fat
5 g
Carbohydrates
9 g
Protein
26 g
Calcium
40 mg
Sodium
360 mg
Fiber
2 g

Peanut Butter Pork Skewers
Source:  Meals Matter
meals.com

These skewers are a healthy alternative to burgers at your next barbecue, and the combination of pork and peanuts is irresistible!


Ingredients

1 Unseasoned pork tenderloin (about 1 lb)
3/4 cup Miso-sesame dressing
1/3 cup Smooth peanut butter
1/2 tsp Hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
1 Small red pepper, thinly sliced
3 Scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
20 Bamboo skewers


Preparation

1. Cut pork tenderloin in half crosswise. Slice each half lengthwise into 1/4-inch think pieces. Lay each piece flat on cutting surface; cut in half lengthwise; the slices should be about 5x1x1/4 inch . Place pork in medium-size bowl; add 1/4 cup of miso dressing and let stand 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for several hours. While pork marinates, soak bamboo skewers in cold water. Thread skewers with pork strips.

2. Stir together remaing sesame dressing, peanut butter and hot pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Heat grill to medium heat or heat broiler. Cook 2 minutes per side or until done and slightly crisped on edges. Toss pepper and scallions together; place on platter. Top with pork skewers and sate sauce.

Nutrient Information

Calories
73
Total Fat
4 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Carbohydrates
4 g
Protein
6 g
Sodium
126 mg


Ranch Chicken
Source:  Meals Matter 
meals.com

Easy, low fat, yummy way to prepare chicken! Best grilled.


Ingredients

4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Plain non-fat yogurt
1/4 cup Skim milk
1/2 package Hidden Valley Ranch Ranch Dressing Mix


Preparation

Combine yogurt, milk and ranch mix, mix well. Put chicken in plastic sealable bag, pour yogurt mixture over it. Seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Grill over medium flame 20 minutes, or until done, turning once.

Nutrient Information

Calories
308
Total Fat
3 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1 g
Carbohydrates
7 g
Protein
59 g
Vitamin A
21 RE
Vitamin C
3 mg
Calcium
165 mg
Sodium
458 mg
Iron
2 mg
Fiber
0 g

Rainbow Pizza
Source:
  Meals Matter
metrokc.gov

Top english muffins with veggies and cheese for a healthy and colorful pizza!


Ingredients

3 English muffins, split (6 halves)
1/2 cup Pizza or pasta sauce
  Pizza toppings (choose any 3):
  Grated carrots
  Sliced mushrooms
  Chopped broccoli
  Pineapple chunks
  Chopped green or red pepper
  Sliced zucchini
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated


Preparation

1. Spread about one tablespoon sauce on each muffin half.

2. Arrange your favorite toppings on the "crust" in a single layer. Use at least three colors.

3. Sprinkle one tablespoon cheese on each pizza.

4. Place pizzas on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrient Information

Calories
106
Total Fat
3g
Saturated Fat
1g
Carbohydrates
16g
Protein
6g
Calcium
116 mg
Sodium
248mg
Fiber
3g

Stuffed Potatoes 2
Source:
  Meals Matter
meals.com

It can be difficult to coax your loved ones into eating five servings a day of vegetables (as nutritionists recommend). That's why this recipe cleverly incorporates broccoli into a baked potato. Broccoli is an excellent source of fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants. Potatoes are a universally loved vegetable loaded with vitamins C and B-6, potassium and fiber. And, best of all, this recipe is low in fat. You can make the stuffed potatoes ahead and reheat them when everyone is ready to eat.


Ingredients

3 Large baking potatoes
2 Large stalks broccoli
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
1-2 tablespoons Lowfat milk
2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese


Preparation

1. Scrub the potatoes and make shallow cuts around their middles to make it easier to cut them in half after baking. Bake the potatoes at 400 degrees until soft, about 1 hour, depending on the size of the potatoes.

2. Meanwhile, cut the ends from the stalks of broccoli and peel some of the outer skin off to make the stems more edible. Steam the broccoli until crunchy-tender and bright green. Drain and chop fine.

3. Cut potatoes in half and scoop out the insides into a bowl. Add the salt, olive oil and just enough milk to allow you to mash the potatoes into a smooth paste. Add the Parmesan cheese and the chopped broccoli and mix well.

4. Pile the mixture back into the potato shells, arrange on a baking dish and heat them to desired temperature.

Nutrient Information

Calories
156
Total Fat
3g
Saturated Fat
<1g
Carbohydrates
29g
Protein
5g
Vitamin C
68mg
Calcium
67mg
Sodium
251mg
Fiber
3g

Summer Squash Casserole - Two Variations
Source:
  Meals Matter
meals.com

 

Ingredients

  FIRST RECIPE:*
1.5 pounds Yellow and green summer squash, sliced
1/4 cup Chopped onion
1/4 cup Butter
3 Eggs, beaten
1 cup Milk
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
  Simmer the squash and onion until soft (10 minutes or so) then drain. Cut the butter up and mix it with the squash, then add the milk and Parmesan and stir, then stir in the beaten eggs. Pour this into a casserole dish and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
  SECOND RECIPE:
1 pound Summer squash
1/4 cup Butter
1/2 cup Chopped onion
1 Egg
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Bread crumbs


Preparation

You don't need to peel the squash. Just slice them thinly and then steam or simmer in some water until soft.

Mix together the egg, onion, mayonnaise, cheese, salt and pepper. Add the squash and a few Tbs of butter and mix together. Pour into a small casserole dish, top with the breadcrumbs, and dot the rest of the butter.

Bake at 350ºF for 30 to 40 minutes.


Cook's Notes

*Recipe analysis based on first recipe.


Nutrient Information

Calories 180
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin A 600 IU
Vitamin C 17 mg
Calcium 133 mg
Sodium 235 mg
Iron 0.9 mg
Fiber 1.5 g
 
 
 
 
 
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