Don't get thrown off by the word "Capsicum"! It's the scientific name of peppers in general. Where we're from, Capsicums for salads mean bell peppers (especially the sweet variety,) regardless of color. This Carrot and Capsicum salad with Parsley goes well with most main dishes, but we're partial to having them alongside grilled beef steak. Easy to prepare and healthy to boot, this salad should go well as a balance to meat-heavy meals.]]>
Apple Quinoa Bake Author: Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN Serves: 4 Ingredients 3 medium-large Gala or Fuji apples, cored and sliced with peel on (approx. 15-18 slices per apple) 1 teaspoon cinnamon ? cup raisins, packed ? cup sunflower seeds 2 Tablespoons uncooked quinoa ? cup water Instructions Spread ½ the raisins on bottom of a 9x9 brownie pan. Add apple slices and spread evenly over pan. Sprinkle cinnamon over apples. Add remainder of raisins and sunflower seeds. Sprinkle on the quinoa. Pour water into corner of pan so it coats the bottom, don’t pour over apples. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes taking care not to burn the raisins. Notes This recipe has no added sugar, and the flavor will vary depending on the sweetness of the apples. If the apples are on the tart side, you may want to add a small amount of sugar or stevia.Developed by Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, Owner of www.NutritionStarringYOU.com Nutrition Information Calories: 160 Fat: 4g Saturated fat: 0.5g Sugar: 18g Sodium: 35mg Fiber: 6g Protein: 3g 3.3.3077 ?]]>
Caramel Cheesecake Bites Recipe with Truvia Brown Sugar Blend and Truvia Baking Blend These caramel cheesecake bites taste truly decadent. Created by Baking Star contest judge April Athena of CookWithApril, these bars have 5% fewer calories* and 33% less sugar* than the regular sugar-sweetened version. Makes 24 pieces (approximately 2-inch squares) Author: Truvia? Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 Tbsp Truvía? Baking Blend 1?4 cup + 2 Tbsp butter, melted 4 (8 ounce) packages reduced fat cream cheese, softened 1?2 cup Truvía? Brown Sugar Blend 2 Tbsp flour 1?2 cup light sour cream 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 3 eggs 1?2 bag (about 227g) caramels, unwrapped 2 Tbsp water, divided 1?2 cup finely chopped walnuts Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, Truvía? Baking Blend, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press crumb mixture firmly into a foiled 9” x 13” pan. Bake crust at 350°F for 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Truvía? Brown Sugar Blend, and flour with a hand mixer. Next, add sour cream and vanilla extract and continue mixing. Finally, mix in eggs. Heat caramels and water in microwave for 30 seconds until melted. Pour about 3?4 of [...]]]>
Caprese Balsamic Chicken Author: Truvia? Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 2 lbs. chicken breasts (about 5-6 pieces) salt and pepper 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2-3 cloves minced garlic 1 cup low sodium-chicken broth ? cup balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp. Truvia Brown Sugar Blend sliced tomato sliced mozzarella fresh basil Instructions In between two pieces of plastic wrap, pound chicken breasts to ?" thick. (Mine were large, so I cut them in half). Salt and pepper both sides. Heat oil in saucepan on medium-high. Brown chicken on both sides. Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic. Cook until garlic is tender, being careful not to burn it. Add broth, balsamic and Truvia. Turn heat up to medium-high and simmer for 10-12 minutes, covered until chicken is cooked through. Preheat broiler. Line baking sheet with parchment. Place each chicken piece on baking sheet. Place a sprig of basil on top of each breast then cover with a slice of mozzarella. Broil until cheese is slightly melted. Add tomato slice on top. Heat again until tomato is warm and cheese is melted. Serve as is or with a little extra sauce from the pan drizzled on top. Enjoy! 3.3.3077 ?]]>
These soft and cakey donuts rich with chocolate flavor are topped off with a pink vanilla glaze and sprinkles to keep your sweet tooth satisfied. Developed by Hungry Girl, these donuts have 18% fewer calories* and 40% less sugar* than the regular sugar-sweetened version.]]>
Light and Creamy Grape Salad Truvia? Recipes for National Diabetes Month Author: Truvia? Ingredients 1 (8 oz) package Neufchatel cream cheese, softened 1 cup non-fat Greek Yogurt 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Truvia Natural Sweetener 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 lbs seedless red grapes 2 lbs seedless green grapes 1½ Tbsp Truvia Brown Sugar Blend 3 tablespoons chopped pecans Instructions In a large bowl, beat the Neufchatel cream cheese, yogurt, Truvia? and vanilla until blended. Add grapes and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with Truvia brown sugar blend and pecans just before serving. 3.3.3077 ?]]>
Daal (Red lentil) Pan Cake Author: Sultana Parvin Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 cup red lentil 1 cup rice powder 1 tbs onion paste 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 1 tbs olive oil Instructions Add 2 cups of water with the red lentil and let it soak into the water for 2-3 hour. Grind the soaked red lentil by a blender and then mix with rice powder. Prepare batter adding water with the mixture. Add onion paste, turmeric powder, chili powder and salt with the mixture and stir well. Grease the cooking pan with a little bit of oil and place the pan on the burner. Put 2 tbs batter on the oil greased pan with medium heat and make it a cake. When the cake dries up and small holes are created on it, remove it with a non-metallic spatula. Follow the same process for the rest of the pan cake batter. The daal pan cake is ready to eat. Nutrition Information Calories: 221 Fat: 2.9 Trans fat: 0.0g Carbohydrates: 38.5g Sugar: 0.9g Sodium: 395mg Fiber: 103 g Protein: 10.0g Cholesterol: 0mg 3.3.3077 ?]]>
Ingredients 2 cups almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut flour 4 medium eggs 3/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon coconut oil, divided and melted 4 banana, cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground cooking spray Method Lightly grease waffle maker with cooking spray. Preheat to medium-high. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, eggs, applesauce, water, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, and cinnamon. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Fold in the banana slices. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the waffle maker, and spread the mixture evenly. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with the remaining batter. Place waffles in individual serving plates. Drizzle with honey, if desired. Serve and enjoy. Yield: 6 servings Nutritional Information (Per Serving) Diabetic Exchange 0 Fruit, 1/2 Fat, 0 Vegetable 1 Starch, 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat, 0 Carb Energy 209 calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Trans-fat 10.4 g 3.4 g 0.0 g Cholesterol 109.0 mg Sodium 51.0 mg Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Sugars 25.3 g 4.5 g 13.4 g Protein 7.0 g]]>
Ingredients 1 cup tuna in water, drained 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 1 medium avocado, diced 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped 6 eggs salt and pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons olive oil Method Whisk eggs in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in a large oven-proof pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry onion, and tomato until soft and onion becomes translucent. Add tuna and cook until heated through. Pour in beaten eggs and top with avocados; cook until slightly set, about 2-3 minutes. Place the pan into a broiler or pre-heated oven and cook frittata for another 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and the center is fully set. Serve immediately to enjoy. Yield: 4 servings Nutritional Information (Per Serving) Diabetic Exchange 0 Fruit, 1 Fat, 0Vegetable 0 Starch, 1 ? Lean Meat, 0 Carb Energy 236 calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Trans-fat 14.1 g 3.6 g 0.0 g Cholesterol 259 mg Sodium 117 mg Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Sugars 6.1g 2.4 g 2.7 g Protein 21.1 g]]>
www.keixun.com.cn publisher Jonathan Jarashow recently visited a friend's website and came away with a unique take on overnight oats. A link to the recipe for Maple Pumpkin Banana Overnight Oats is included in the article. It's definitely a must-try for people who think they've already sampled every permutation of overnight oats.]]>
Egg tart- Hong Kong Author: Cdiabetes Staff Serves: 6 Ingredients 40ml Water 20ml Fresh Milk 20g Caster Sugar 1 Large Egg 1 Teaspoon Condensed Milk 6 Prepared Tarts Instructions ? Preheat the oven at 140 degrees. Take one saucepan, add water and bring it to the boil. ? Add sugar, let the water boil till the sugar dissolves properly and keep aside till cool. ? In a small bowl crack the egg; add fresh milk and condensed milk whisk till well mixed. Don’t over whisk it. ? Add this egg mixture in cooled sugar syrup and stir well. ? Now filter the entire mixture with the finest sieve two times so that if egg clusters is there then can easily come out. ? Now watchfully fill the prepared tart shells with egg mixture till the rim. ? Bake this tart in oven for about 25 minutes or till egg custard gain the pudding like texture. Enjoy!!! Nutrition Information Calories: 225 Fat: 10.9 g Saturated fat: 4.4 g Carbohydrates: 27.6 g Sugar: 12.3 g Sodium: 0.0 mg Fiber: 0.8g Protein: 4.8 g Cholesterol: 0.0 mg 3.2.2925 ?]]>
Watercress and Spinach Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing Author: Cdiabetes Staff Serves: 4 Ingredients Dressing 1 piece lemon, juiced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sugar-free honey ? teaspoon salt ? teaspoon ground black pepper Salad 4 cups watercress 1 cup baby spinach 1 piece Granny Smith apple, cored and finely sliced 6 tablespoons fat-free feta cheese, crumbled Instructions In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil and freshly-squeezed lemon juice. Add honey, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined. In a large bowl toss together watercress, spinach, and apple. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad. Add crumbled feta cheese. Toss until the dressing is well incorporated. Nutrition Information Calories: 129.2 Fat: 10.6g Saturated fat: 1.5g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 9.6 mg Sugar: 5.2g Sodium: 186mg Fiber: 1.6g Protein: 1.7g Cholesterol: 0.3mg 3.2.2925 ?]]>
Zesty Citrus Tilapia Fillet Author: Cdiabetes Staff Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 pieces (5oz) Tilapia fish fillet, halved 1 piece lemon, juiced 1 piece orange, juiced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ? teaspoon lemon pepper ? teaspoon salt Instructions Season tilapia with salt and lemon pepper. In a large pan heated over medium-high flame, heat olive oil. Carefully arrange the fish fillets into the pan. Evenly drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice. Cook for 5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with fork. Nutrition Information Calories: 54.1 Fat: 3.8g Saturated fat: 0.6g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 3.5 mg Sugar: 0.3g Sodium: 188.5mg Fiber: 0.1g Protein: 2.1g Cholesterol: 3.3mg 3.2.2925 ?]]>
Curried Coconut Chicken Author: Cdiabetes Staff Serves: 4 Ingredients 12 ounces boneless chicken breasts, cubed 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 2 tablespoons curry powder ? onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4 ounce coconut milk 2 small tomatoes, chopped ? cup tomato puree Instructions Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and leave aside for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high and cook curry powder for 1 minute. Stir in onion and garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add marinated chicken and toss to coat with the curry paste. Bring heat down to medium low and let chicken cook for 7-10 minutes until juices run clear. Add tomatoes, coconut milk, tomato puree and stir to combine. Cover and let cook on low for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Nutrition Information Calories: 296 Fat: 17.2 g Saturated fat: 8.2 g Trans fat: 17.2 g Carbohydrates: 9.7 g Sugar: 4.3 g Sodium: 90 mg Fiber: 3.1 g Protein: 26.8 g Cholesterol: 76 mg 3.2.2925 ?]]>
Chicken Muamba - Gabon Author: Cdiabetes Staff Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 kg chicken thighs pieces (cut into serving-sized pieces) ½ butternut squash (sliced) 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1½ sliced okra ½ cup palm butter 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup chopped onions Fresh juice from 1 lemon 6 cloves Minced garlic ? tsp freshly ground black pepper powder Salt to taste Instructions ? First of all marinate the chicken in garlic, lemon juice and salt for at least 30 minutes. ? Take a pot and put it on medium flame. Add palm oil, add chicken. ? Cook the chicken till it become tender. ? Slow down the heat; add onion, garlic, chili and tomatoes. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes and stir in between. ? Now add chicken stock and cook for 8 minutes. Add squash and again cook for more 5 to 7 minutes. ? Add okra and simmer for 3 more minutes or until okra is properly cooked. ? At last season with salt and freshly ground black pepper powder. Enjoy!!! Nutrition Information Calories: 530 Fat: 10.36 Saturated fat: 3.4 g Carbohydrates: 34 g Sugar: 11.3 g Sodium: 500mg Fiber: 6.4g Protein: 28.7 g Cholesterol: 80 mg 3.2.2925 ?]]>