Diabetic Dish of the Week - Grilled Steak with Roasted Garlic Paste

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Grilled Steak with Roasted Garlic Paste. Get that grill fired up for this week's recipe of Grilled Steak with Roasted Garlic Paste. Sirloin Steak topped with a Roasted Garlic Paste (recipe included). The Steak and Roasted Garlic Paste are only 230 calories and 4 carbs! This recipe comes from one of my sites and Magazines, the Diabetes Self Management website and Magazine. At the Diabetes Self Management site you'll find an excellent and huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes. Be sure to check it out soon! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Grilled Steak with Roasted Garlic Paste
Hosting a cookout this weekend? This hearty Grilled Steak is the perfect centerpiece to your

barbecue. Flavored with fresh garlic, parsley, Parmesan and pepper, this low-carb, juicy entree is sure to be a hit with all your guests!

Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 10–15 minutes. Baking time: 30–40 minutes (for garlic).

Ingredients
1 garlic bulb (with about 12–16 cloves)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 lean sirloin steaks (4 ounces each), trimmed of visible fat

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut 1/2 inch off the top of the garlic bulb, and rub the cut area with a bit of olive oil. Wrap in a piece of foil to seal, and bake about 30–40 minutes until soft. Cool bulb enough to handle. Wrap a towel around the warm bulb and squeeze the bulb to expel the flesh into a small bowl. With a fork, mash the garlic into a paste. Add olive oil and mix well. Add parsley, cheese, lemon juice, and pepper.

Broil or grill steaks until almost to desired doneness. (For medium steak, internal temperature should be about 165°F.) For last 2 minutes of cooking, spoon garlic mixture on top of steaks in an even layer. (Garlic paste can also be used to coat four 4-ounce chicken breasts or 1 pound of shrimp.)

Yield: 4 servings.

Serving size: 1 four-ounce steak.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 230 calories, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 31 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 64 mg, Sodium: 128 mg, Fiber: 0 g

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/grilled-steak-with-roasted-garlic-paste/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

No over crowding................


Whether you’re baking or pan frying, it’s important to avoid crowding the pan. Similarly to when vegetables or proteins are cooked while moist, when they’re crammed into a pan they’ll steam instead of brown, which is never good.

Kitchen Hints of the Day!

Cook healthier by trying these hints.......

* Use cooking spray or small amounts of olive or canola oil instead of butter.
* Grill, broil, bake, and stir fry instead of frying.
* Steam vegetables in water or low sodium broth.
* Remove the skin before cooking chicken and turkey.
* Trim any visible fat off of meat before cooking.
* Use herbs and spices to season rather than salt.
*  Dried beans, lentils and dried peas are a good source of protein, and are loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals.

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Chilaquiles

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is Chilaquiles. Made with fried eggs, avocado, jalapeño, and even a little beer! It's from the PBS/Recipe website.    http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/

Chilaquiles

This Chilaquiles recipe is a Mexican dish featuring fried eggs, avocado, and tomato sauce.


Ingredients

1/2 jalapeño
1 (15-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes (I had fire-roasted in my pantry and it was amazing, but definitely not necessary)
1 shallot, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons of tomato paste
1/3 cup beer
Salt
Pepper
Tortilla chips
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
3 large eggs
1 radish, thinly sliced, as garnish
1/2 avocado, as garnish
Handful of cilantro leaves, as garnish
1 ounce cotija cheese, crumbled


Directions
1 - Place the jalapeño on the grates of the gas range. Turn the flame to medium and char the jalapeño, rotating it every 30 seconds or so, until blackened. Transfer the chile to a cutting board and using a knife, scrape off most of the charred bits and discard. Dice up the jalapeño, removing the seeds and thick membrane.
2 - To a blender, add the diced jalapeño, can of tomatoes and pulse until smooth.
3 - In a medium skillet, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Pour in the blended up tomato puree, beer and a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until reduced by nearly half, about 10 minutes.
4 - While the sauce is reducing, preheat your broiler. On a parchment-lined (you could also use foil), spread out the chips in a mostly even layer. When the sauce is ready, spoon it over the chips. Use it all up! Sprinkle the top with the cheese and transfer to the broiler, until melty, about 3 to 5 minutes. (Be sure to keep an eye on it because it melts quickly!)
5 - Meanwhile, fry up a few eggs. When the cheese has melted, top with the eggs. Garnish with the thinly sliced radishes, avocado, cilantro leaves and cotija cheese.

http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/chilaquiles/

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Grilled Asparagus with Raclette

For this week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week, Grilled Asparagus with Raclette. It's from the PBS website which has all types of recipe ideas.   http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/

Grilled Asparagus with Raclette

Layer this melty cheese under a broiler for an easy Summer side dish.

Ingredients
1 pound medium asparagus, ends trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Zest from 1 lemon, divided
3 ounces raclette cheese, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon minced fresh Italian parsley

Directions
1 - Preheat your grill. In a medium wide dish, toss the asparagus with the olive and salt. Transfer asparagus to grill, turning every so often, until the stalks appear tender and are lightly golden brown in spots. (Alternatively you could roast the asparagus in a 400 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.)
2 - Turn your oven’s broiler on. Transfer asparagus to baking dish or oven-proof serving dish. Add the zest from 1/2 lemon and toss the asparagus. Give one a try and make sure there’s enough salt. Arrange the asparagus back so the spears are in one even layer. Place raclette slices on top of asparagus and top with panko bread crumbs. Place under the broiler until bread crumbs are golden brown. Remove from broiler and zest the remaining lemon over the top. Sprinkle with minced parsley and serve immediately. (Alternatively, you could place the asparagus in the center of a sheet of foil, top with cheese and panko bread crumbs and place the whole thing over the grill.)

http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/grilled-asparagus-raclette/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

If your broiling steaks or chops, save a few slices of stale bread and set them in the bottom of the broiler pan to absorb fat drippings. This will eliminate smoking fat, it should also reduce any danger of a grease fire