SWEET POTATO PIE

I'm passing along a recipe for a Diabetic Friendly SWEET POTATO PIE. Dessert is served with a Diabetic Friendly SWEET POTATO PIE. The Sugar is substituted with Equal Spoonful or Granulated Sweetner. Perfect Dessert for your Thanksgiving table! It's from one of my favorite sites the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. At the Diabetic Gourmet site you'll find a full menu of delicious and Diabetic Friendly recipes. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy during the Holiday Season!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/

SWEET POTATO PIE
Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie pounds)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated fat-free milk
Light whipped topping (optional)
Grated nutmeg (optional)
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener


Directions

1 - Roll pastry on floured surface into a circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Set aside.
2 - Blend sweet potatoes in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth. Stir in eggs, Equal, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, spices, salt and evaporated milk. Pour mixture over pastry shell.
3 - Bake in preheated 400F oven 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is set and sharp knife inserted into center comes out clean.
4 - Cool pie completely on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate. Garnish top of pie with whipped topping and grated nutmeg, if desired. Cut pie into wedges.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 197
Fat: 6 grams
Sodium: 316 milligrams
Cholesterol: 58 milligrams
Protein: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 28 gramsSWEET POTATO PIE
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/sweet-potato-pie-3

Diabetic Dish of the Week - SPINACH, FETA AND GRAPE TOMATO OMELET

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is a SPINACH, FETA AND GRAPE TOMATO OMELET. This one saves on calroies, fat, and carbs by using Egg Substitute, Fat Free Milk, and Reduced Fat Feta Cheese. It's 135 calories, 1.5 grams fat, and 5 carbs per serving! Start you day off right with this Diabetic Friendly Recipe from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. At the Diabetic Gourmet site you'll not only find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetic News, and Diabetes Management Tips. Check it out today! So Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/

SPINACH, FETA AND GRAPE TOMATO OMELET

Ingredients

2 cups egg substitute (500 mL)
3 Tbsp fat-free milk (45 mL)
2 cups (2oz/60 g) loosely packed baby spinach (500 mL)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves (30 mL)
1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered (250 mL)
1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves (2 mL)
1/2 cup (2 oz/60 g) reduced-fat feta cheese (125 mL)

Directions

1 - Combine egg substitute and milk in a medium bowl and whisk until well blended.
2 - Place spinach and basil in another medium bowl; set aside.
3 - Heat canola oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and rosemary, and cook 2 minutes or until soft, stirring frequently. Add to bowl with spinach and basil, toss, and cover to allow spinach to wilt slightly and flavors to blend while preparing omelets.
4 - Reduce heat to medium. Wipe skillet clean with a damp paper towel. Coat skillet with canola oil cooking spray and place over medium heat until hot. Pour half of egg mixture into skillet. Cook 5 minutes; as eggs begin to set, gently lift edge of omelet with a spatula and tilt skillet so uncooked portion flows underneath.
5 - When egg mixture is set, spoon half of tomato mixture over half of omelet. Top with half of feta cheese. Loosen omelet with a spatula and fold in half. Slide omelet onto serving plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1/2 omelet.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 135
Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 445 milligrams
Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Protein: 16 grams
Carbohydrates: 5 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spinach-feta-and-grape-tomato-omelet

Diabetic Dish of the Week - ZAHTAR SHRIMP AND GRAPE KABOBS

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is - ZAHTAR SHRIMP AND GRAPE KABOBS. Shrimp, Grapes, and Spices combine to make this week's recipe! It's only 190 calories and 12 carbs per serving. It's from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website which has a large selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes like this week's ZAHTAR SHRIMP AND GRAPE KABOBS recipe. Plus don't forget you can subscribe to the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine also. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/


ZAHTAR SHRIMP AND GRAPE KABOBS

Zahtar is a Middle Eastern spice blend which is made with dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, ground sumac, and salt. Zahtar is the type of spice blend that varies from family to family, and versions of it can be found in the international aisle of many grocery stores and supermarkets.

Grapes of all colors – red, green and black – are a natural source of beneficial antioxidants and other polyphenols. At just 90 calories per serving, they also contain no fat, no cholesterol and virtually no sodium. A grape-enriched diet helped protect against metabolic brain decline in Alzheimer's-related areas of the brain, according to research from the University of California-Los Angeles. You can find more healthy grape recipes at Grapes from California. You can reduce the amount of sodium in this dish by 100mg per serving by cutting out the sea salt.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons zahtar

1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
36-40 large shrimp (about 2 pounds), shelled and deveined
1 cup whole green California grapes
1 cup whole red California grapes
Directions

1 - In medium bowl, combine zahtar, garlic, thyme, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper and olive oil. Whisk to combine. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
2 - Thread shrimp and grapes onto skewers. Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
3 - Grill skewers, turning once, until shrimp are lightly charred and cooked through and grapes are caramelized but firm, about 2-3 minutes per side.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 190
Calories from fat: 53

Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 870 miligrams
Cholesterol: 180 miligrams
Protein: 20 grams
Carbohydrates: 12 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/zahtar-shrimp-and-grape-kabobs

Avocado Turkey Burger

I'm passing along a recipe I came across at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Avocado Turkey Burger. It's made using Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast. Check out the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine and it's great selection of Diabetic Friendly recipes.   http://diabeticgourmet.com/

Avocado Turkey Burger

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
2 teaspoons no-salt seasoning
5 small whole wheat buns
5 slices light Cheddar cheese
1 avocado, peeled and diced

Directions

1 - Drain applesauce in a strainer to eliminate excess liquid. Mix ground turkey, applesauce and no-salt seasoning.
2 - Form mixture into 5 patties. Cook patties according to package directions. Always cook to well-done, 165F as measured by a meat thermometer.
3 - Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top with cheese and avocado. Cover with bun top.
Always cook to an internal temperature of 165F.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 240
Protein: 30g
Sodium: 410 mg
Cholesterol: 50 mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 3g
Carbohydrates: 15g
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