Vietnamese Pork Rolls

I came across a recipe for Vietnamese Pork Rolls. I checked out several versions of it and I'm passing along the one from the CooksRecipes website. You'll be using Pork Cutlets to make the dish. As I said you can find this recipe at the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines so check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Vietnamese Pork Rolls

These rolls are special, yet not hard to make. A simply dressed green salad with cucumber or radish

would be a perfect accompaniment. Cut them on the diagonal or cut the lettuce leaves into thirds and roll up smaller, hors d'oeuvre-size pieces.

Recipe Ingredients:
Dressing:
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
Pinch red pepper flakes

Pork:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound pork cutlets
1 (1/2 pound) head Napa cabbage, shredded (3 cups)
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
8 large Boston lettuce leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:
1 - For the dressing: Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a

small bowl.
2 - For the pork: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season pork with salt and pepper and sauté until lightly browned, 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and slice into thin strips. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the dressing.
3 - Combine cabbage, bell pepper, and remaining dressing in a large bowl. Lay lettuce leaves on a clean, dry work surface. Divide pork among leaves. Top with cabbage mixture and roll tightly, tucking edges in as you go. Place rolls, seam side down, on a cutting board, cut in half, and serve.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): 220 calories, 10 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 26 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 490 mg sodium.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/vietnamese_pork_rolls_recipe.html

Sunday's Chicken Dinner Recipe - Spicy Apricot Glazed Chicken

This week's Sunday's Chicken Dinner Recipe - Spicy Apricot Glazed Chicken. Just the name gets the mouth watering! Chicken Breasts topped with a mixture of ginger, apricot spread, vinegar, pepper flakes, and olive oil and then baked. The dish is only 215 calories and 15 net carbs. You can find this recipe at the Diabetes Self Management website which has a fantastic selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes to please all! So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!   https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Spicy Apricot Glazed Chicken

Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 25 minutes.

Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
2 four-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons Smuckers Simply Fruit Apricot Spreadable Fruit
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Black pepper

Directions
* Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a small baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts on the sheet. Combine the ginger, apricot spread, vinegar, pepper flakes, and olive oil in a small bowl with a fork or small whisk. Using a pastry brush or small spoon, spread the mixture evenly on the tops of the chicken breasts. Place in the oven, and bake for approximately 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with black pepper before serving.

Yield: 2 servings. Serving size: 1 breast.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 215 calories, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Protein: 19 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 45 mg, Sodium: 493 mg, Fiber: 4 g

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/spicy-apricot-glazed-chicken/

It's Nuts I tell you...........DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED GINGER

This week from the nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/) its DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED GINGER! I have never heard of this snack before and can't wait to try it! This is just one of so many healthy and delicious items that you can choose from at the Nus site. You can choose from items like; NUTS, DRIED FRUIT, CHOCOLATES and SWEETS, SNACKS, COFFEE and TEA, COOKING and BAKING, and GIFTS. Plus there's FREE shipping on orders over $59, see for details. Now more on the DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED GINGER. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://nuts.com/



DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED GINGER
Our dark chocolate covered ginger just might be one of the best ways to enjoy ginger. Pure diced

ginger pieces are drenched in smooth dark chocolate. The ginger is sweet with a signature kick of spice. The dark chocolate ties everything together for an indulgent treat.

Ingredients
Semisweet chocolate {(sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor) ), gum arabic, confectioner's glaze}, crystallized ginger, sugar. Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and milk products.

Approximately 150 pieces per pound.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 40g (~1.4 oz.)

Amount per serving

Calories 180
Calories from Fat 90
%DV
Total Fat 10g 0%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 10%
Sugars 22g
Protein 1g
Calcium 2%
Iron 10%
* Storage
Store at room temperature for up to 1 year.
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Turkey and Vegetable Stir Fry

For a second Jennie - O Turkey recipe I'm passing along a recipe for Turkey and Vegetable Stir Fry. Made using JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Turkey Breast Cutlets along with carrots, pea pods and fresh grated ginger. Stir Fry made healthier by Jennie - O! You can find this recipe at the Jennie - O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2018!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey and Vegetable Stir Fry
Crunchy carrots, pea pods and fresh grated ginger join turkey breast cutlets and toasted sesame seeds in this low fat, carb conscious recipe. Under 300 calories per serving!

INGREDIENTS
½ (17.6-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Turkey Breast Cutlets

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon grated ginger
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
1 medium carrot, sliced diagonally
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 cup sugar snap peas or pea pods
1 tablespoon HOUSE OF TSANG® less sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
carrot and green onion curls, if desired

DIRECTIONS
1) Cook cutlets as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. In skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute or until fragrant. Add red onion and sliced carrot; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and cover skillet; steam 2 minutes.
2) Add sugar snap peas and soy sauce. Stir-fry 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve turkey cutlets with stir-fried vegetables. Garnish with carrot and green onion curls, if desired.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING

Calories 250
Protein 32g
Carbohydrates 12g
Fiber 3g
Sugars 5g
Fat 8g
Cholesterol 55mg
Sodium 430mg
Saturated Fat 1.5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/201-turkey-and-vegetable-stir-fry

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Ginger......


You can keep raw ginger in a sealed plastic bag in your freezer, and it will last pretty much forever. Plus no need to defrost it before you grate it into your dishes.

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Tasty Teriyaki Chicken

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is - Tasty Teriyaki Chicken. Splenda Sweetener replaces the Sugar in the Recipe. It's only 140 calories and 3 carbs per serving! You can find this recipe at the CooksRecipes website. The Cooks site has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html


Tasty Teriyaki Chicken
A much requested reduced calorie chicken recipe, that's easy to double for a large group.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Cooking Directions:

1 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and ground black pepper. Let simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles.
2 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
3 - Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Brush chicken with the sauce. Turn pieces over, and brush again.
4 - Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn pieces over, and bake for another 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Brush with sauce every 10 minutes during cooking.
Makes 12 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories 140 | Calories from Fat 25 | Fat 3.0g (sat 1.0g) | Cholesterol 65mg | Sodium 660mg | Carbohydrates 3g | Fiber 0g | Sugars 1g | Protein 25g.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/tasty_teriyaki_chicken_recipe.html

Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs w/ Roasted Butternut Squash, Seasoned Pinto Beans, and....

Dinner Tonight: Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs w/ Roasted Butternut Squash, Seasoned Pinto Beans, and Baked Multi Grain Bread





For Breakfast this morning I prepared Scrambled Eggs, toasted 2 slices of Healthy Life Whole Grain

Bread (lightly buttered), and a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Mostly sunny and 81 degrees out today. After Breakfast I went to McDonald's to pick up Mom and Dad's Breakfast. Later went to the ATM and mailed a couple of letters. After Lunch I got the cart out and did some yard work. Then took a ride around the neighborhood, really nice out! For Dinner tonight a new recipe for Chicken Thighs. I prepared Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs w/ Roasted Butternut Squash, Seasoned Pinto Beans, and Baked Multi Grain Bread.





Tried a new recipe I cam across in the newspaper Wednesday, Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs. Looked

and sounded good so I'm giving it a try. To make the dish I'll need; 1 Shallot (finely sliced), 3/4 cup Apple Cider, 1/2 cup Maple Grove Farms Sugar Free Maple Flavor Syrup, 1 tablespoon finely grated Ginger, 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Thyme leaves (plus 5 sprigs for the roasting pan), 3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground Black Pepper, 8 boneless and skinless Chicken Thighs, and 3 medium Granny Smith Apples (cored and quartered). I substituted the Maple Sugar Syrup with Maple Grove Farms Sugar Free Maple Flavor Syrup, I used Sea Salt instead of the normal Salt, I used Granny Smith Apples, and I used the Skinless and Boneless Chicken Thighs instead the bone in and Skin still on Thighs.



Now to prepare it; I start by getting a medium bowl. Then whisk the shallot, cider, maple syrup,

grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, chopped thyme leaves, kosher salt and ground black pepper. Next place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade into the bag, seal it and refrigerate for 12-24 hours, turning one to coat all pieces. I marinated the chicken overnight.










Next day; Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade and arrange pieces, skin

side up, in a 9-by-13 inch baking dish. Tuck the apples and thyme sprigs among the chicken pieces. Pour the marinade over top. Bake, basting occasionally, about 1 hour, until chicken is cooked. Check the thighs with a meat thermometer, should be 165 degrees internal temperature. Serve the chicken and apples with the sauce spooned over top.Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner! Excellent Keeper Recipe! Chicken was tender and moist and the Syrup along with all of the other ingredients add incredible flavor! And it's Parent Approved, Mom and Dad both loved it!




Then for one side I prepared some Roasted Butternut Squash, easy recipe for some delicious

Butternut Squash! And this too has quickly become a favorite. I purchased 1 small package of Diced Butternut Squash at Kroger. They sell packages of it that they dice up. This is a lot easier than peeling and seeding one yourself, especially if you don’t have a good knife to cut it. I’ll need; 1 package of Diced Butternut Squash, Crumbled Bacon Bits, 1 tablespoons Extra Light Olive Oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Grinder Sea Salt, and 1 teaspoon McCormick Grinder Peppercorn Medley.







To prepare it; Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the Squash on a sheet pan and drizzle with the

Olive Oil, Salt, and Peppercorn and toss well. Arrange the squash in one layer and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the Squash is tender, turning once with a spatula. And done, very easy to prepare. With the small amount of Seasoning and Olive Oil, it really brings out the flavor of Butternut Squash!










For another side an item I haven’t had in a while, Margaret Holmes Seasoned Pinto Beans. I

purchased a couple of cans of this at a nearby Walmart, they carry a good selection of a lot of the Margaret Holmes Products. To prepare it just empty the contents into a medium saucepan. Cover it and bring it to a boil. Stir and reduce the heat to slow simmer and serve when ready. And I have delicious side dish! I love Beans of all kinds and these Seasoned Pinto Beans are delicious, love the Seasoning. I also baked a loaf of LaBrea Multi-Grain Bread. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop - Pop Corn and a Diet peach Snapple to drink.







Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs

INGREDIENTS:

1 shallot, finely sliced
3/4 cup apple cider
1/2 cup dark pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus 5 sprigs for the roasting pan
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 bone-in chicken thighs
3 medium apples, cored and quartered

DIRECTIONS:
1 - In a medium bowl whisk shallot, cider, maple syrup, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, chopped thyme leaves, kosher salt and ground black pepper.
2 - Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade into the bag, seal it and refrigerate for 12-24 hours, turning one to coat all pieces.
3 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove chicken from mainade and arrange pieces, skin side up, in a 9-by-13 inch baking dish. Tuckapples and thyme sprigs among the chicken pieces. Pour the marinade over top. Bake, basting occasionaly, about 1 hour, until chicken is cooked. Check with a meat thermometer, should be 165 degrees. Serve the chicken and apples with the sauce spooned over top.

Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Turkey

Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Turkey

Passing along another Jennie - O Turkey Recipe, Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Turkey. This one uses JENNIE-O® All Natural Turkey Breast Tenderloin. Then it's prepared in a Slow Cooker, how easy is that! You can find this recipe at the Jennie - O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Turkey

INGREDIENTS

4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
¼ cup SKIPPY® peanut butter
¼ cup HOUSE OF TSANG® ginger-flavored soy sauce
1 (24-ounce) package JENNIE-O® All Natural Turkey Breast Tenderloin, cut into pieces
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon grated lime rind
6 cups, zucchini noodles, cooked
garnish: chopped, roasted peanuts and green onion, if desired

DIRECTIONS

1) In slow cooker, whisk together garlic, ginger, peanut butter and soy sauce. Add turkey breast tenderloin pieces. Cover and cook on HIGH 1:45 hours or LOW 2:25 hours. Always cook turkey to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Stir in cilantro and lime rind.
2) Serve over zucchini noodles. Garnish with peanuts and green onion, if desired.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories 200
Protein 26g
Carbohydrates 9g
Fiber 2g
Sugars 5g
Fat 7g
Cholesterol 50mg
Sodium 800mg
Saturated Fat 2g

https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1208-slow-cooker-thai-peanut-turkey

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Ginger Grilled Tenderloin

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Ginger Grilled Tenderloin. The always delicious Pork tenderloin with a Oriental-Inspired Marinade. Only 140 calories per serving! It's from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. Check out the site for a great selection of Diabetic Friendly recipes. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://diabeticgourmet.com/

Ginger Grilled Tenderloin

Fresh ginger always wakes up tired palates. This Oriental-inspired marinade gives pork tenderloin a new attitude on the grill, and makes this dish perfect for an after-work dinner party or for family supper.

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloin, (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1 - Combine all ingredients in a self-sealing plastic bag; seal bag and refrigerate 2-24 hours.
2 - Remove tenderloins from marinade; discarding marinade. Grill tenderloins over medium-hot coals, turning occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, until thermometer inserted reads 160 degrees F. Slice to serve.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 141
Protein: 25g
Sodium: 220 mg
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Carbohydrates: 0 g

http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/864.shtml

Hot Thai Stir-Fry

From the CooksRecipes website its a Hot Thai Stir-Fry. Made with cubed pork, ginger, and a host of spices and served with rice. At the CooksRecipes website you'll find a huge selection of recipes to satisfy all tastes and cuisines! Check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html


Hot Thai Stir-Fry

Adjust the heat of this dish to fit your family's taste. Serve over rice.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger*

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground mild chili powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds pork loin, cubed
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 cup chopped broccoli
Hot cooked rice

Cooking Directions:

1 - Blend oil, garlic powder, ginger, cardamom, chili powder and soy sauce in large skillet. Add pork; stir-fry pork over medium-high heat 3 minutes.
2 - Add vegetables, vinegar and curry. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Serve over rice.
Makes 6 servings.

*If fresh ginger is not available, substitute 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories 320 calories Protein 25 grams Fat 11 grams Sodium 220 milligrams Cholesterol 55 milligrams Saturated Fat 3 grams Carbohydrates 28 grams Fiber 2 grams
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/pork/hot_thai_stir-fry_recipe.html

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

A little Ginger..........


You can keep raw ginger in a sealed plastic bag in the freezer, and it will last pretty much forever. Best of all, you don't need to defrost it before you grate it into stir-fries, sauces, or whatever else making.

Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Roasted Turkey and Cauliflower Rice Salad

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is Roasted Turkey and Cauliflower Rice Salad. Made with rthe always delicious JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Boneless Turkey Breast Tenderloins. The kicker to this recipe is you'll be replacing the Rice with Cauliflower, so a healthy recipe just got healthier! You can find this recipe at the Jennie - O website which has a huge selection of delicious and healthy recipes. Make The Switch! Enjoy and Eat Healthy.  https://www.jennieo.com/


 Roasted Turkey and Cauliflower Rice Salad

If you love the rice salad trend you’ll love this guilt-free version, which replaces rice with finely chopped cauliflower. Topped with a flavorful Ginger-Soy stir fry, your taste buds won’t notice the switch, but your waistline just might!

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Boneless Turkey Breast Tenderloins

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1½-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
4 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
2 tablespoons HOUSE OF TSANG® Ginger-Flavored Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

garnish: chopped toasted almonds, cilantro leaves


DIRECTIONS

1) Cook turkey tenderloins as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Slice and set aside.
2) In food processor, process cauliflower until finely chopped.
3) Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cauliflower 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in ginger, garlic, green onions and bell pepper and cook 2 minutes. Add cabbage and toss until lightly wilted.
4) In small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey and mustard. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad. Garnish with almonds and cilantro leaves, if desired.

* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories 160
Protein 12g
Carbohydrates 12g
Fiber 3g
Sugars 5g
Fat 8g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 250mg
Saturated Fat 1g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1102-roasted-turkey-and-cauliflower-rice-salad

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Grilled Asian Steak Salad

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Grilled Asian Steak Salad. I came across this recipe and different versions on the web and I'm going with the one from the CooksRecipes website. The Cook's site has a fantastic selection of recipes to please all tastes and different cuisines. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2017!   http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Grilled Asian Steak Salad

Grilled beef steak, assorted veggies and salad greens are tossed with a flavorful Asian-style dressing.

Recipe Ingredients:

Dressing:
1/8 cup soy sauce, lite
1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced

2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Splenda® Granular
1/8 cup lemon juice, fresh
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco® Sauce*

Salad:
7 cups romaine lettuce, chopped, rinsed
3/4 cup snow peas, cut in thirds
1/2 red pepper, medium, sliced thin
1/2 yellow pepper, medium, sliced thin
1 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cup baby carrots, sliced
8 ounce flank steak, trimmed, grilled and chilled

Cooking Directions:

1 - For Dressing: Whisk together ingredients. Set dressing aside.
2 - For Salad: Toss salad ingredients in large bowl. Slice grilled flank steak and add to salad.
3 - Pour dressing over salad and toss. Serve cold.
Makes 6 servings.

Nutrients Per Serving: Serving Size 8-ounces Calories 160, Carbohydrates 11 g, Protein 15 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 250 mg.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/grilled_asian_steak_salad_recipe.html

Oriental Turkey Salad

Passing along a delicious, healthy, low calorie Oriental Turkey Salad. You'll be using the JENNIE-O® Homestyle Tender Browned Turkey Breast along with red bell peppers, chopped pea pods and green onion. You can find this recipe and all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O website! Make the Switch in 2017!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Oriental Turkey Salad

Get your crunchy fresh veggie fix with this low-fat Asian salad recipe. Featuring lean diced turkey breast from your grocer’s deli counter, chopped pea pods and green onion, it’s great for picnics or a light weeknight dinner.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
8 ounces diced JENNIE-O® Homestyle Tender Browned Turkey Breast, from the service deli
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup pea pods, partially cooked
1 carrot, grated
3 green onions, chopped
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

DIRECTIONS

1) In small bowl mix mayonnaise, soy sauce and ginger until smooth; set aside.
2) In medium bowl, combine turkey, red bell pepper, pea pods, carrot and green onion. Add mayonnaise mixture: stir to combine. Serve on lettuce cover platter.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories100
Protein12g
Carbohydrates10g
Fiber2g
Sugars6g
Fat2g
Cholesterol30mg
Sodium790mg
Saturated Fat0g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/164-oriental-turkey-salad

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Ginger....

You can keep raw ginger in a sealed plastic bag in the freezer, and it will last pretty much forever. Best of all, you don't need to defrost it before you grate it into your recipes or dishes.

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Gingered Carrots

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is Gingered Carrots. Got the perfect side dish for any Dinner meal, Gingered Carrots. Only 107 calories and 13 carbs per serving. You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the CooksRecipes website. Eat healthy!  http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Diabetic-friendly, lightly sweet and buttery gingered carrots.

Recipe Ingredients:

5 to 6 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Cooking Directions:

1 - In a skillet, cook carrots in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Drain.
2 - Add ginger, sugar and butter or margarine; heat over low until carrots are warm and thoroughly coated with the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.

Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Vegetable, 1 1/2 Fat.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 107 Sodium: 94 mg; Cholesterol: 0; Carbohydrate: 13 gm; Protein: 2 gm; Fat: 7 gm.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/gingered-carrots-diabetic-recipe.html

Soup Special of the Day! - Asian Turkey Noodle Soup

This week's  Soup Special of the Day is a  Asian Turkey Noodle Soup. This one comes from one of my favorite sites, Jennie - O Turkey. You'll be using JENNIE-O® Bone-in Turkey Pot Roast along with vegetables and Asian Spices. You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O website. Make the SWITCH!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Asian Turkey Noodle Soup

Packed with veggies, lean turkey and savory Asian flavors, this soup recipe is a weeknight dinner to be reckoned with. Quick, easy to make and under 300 calories per serving!

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced ginger
6 cups chicken or turkey broth
12 ounces JENNIE-O® Bone-in Turkey Pot Roast, cubed
¼ cup HOUSE OF TSANG® sodium reduced soy sauce
1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon HOUSE OF TSANG® toasted sesame oil
1 (10-ounce) package frozen stir fry vegetables, thawed
½ (1-pound) box spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

DIRECTIONS

1 - In kettle, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute or until fragrant.
2 - Add broth. Stir in turkey, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
3 - Add vegetables. Bring to boil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are hot and cooked. Divide noodles between bowls. Ladle soup over spaghetti.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories260
Protein18g
Carbohydrates24g
Fiber2g
Sugars4g
Fat9g
Cholesterol40mg
Sodium720mg
Saturated Fat2g

https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/816-asian-turkey-noodle-soup

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Chicken Hekka with Noodles

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is Chicken Hekka with Noodles. Break out the Wok for this dish! It's an Asian Stir Fry with Chicken, Ginger, Carrots, Bamboo Shoots, and Rice Noodles. You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the CooksRecipes website.      http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Chicken Hekka with Noodles

A gingery Asian stir fry with heaps of carrot, onion, bamboo shoots and mushrooms served over delicate rice noodles.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 carrots, julienned
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 (14 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress
1 (8 ounce) package rice noodles, soaked and cut into 2 inch pieces

Cooking Directions:

1 - Cut chicken meat into bite size pieces. In a medium bowl combine the Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, soy sauce, and mirin wine. Mix well, and set aside.
2 - In a skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Squeeze juice from grated ginger into wok, add grated ginger, and stir fry until brown. Discard ginger fibers. Increase heat to high, and stir in chicken. Season with soy sauce mixture, and cook for 2 more minutes.
3 - One at a time add the carrots, onions, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and watercress. Stir after each addition. Add rice noodles; cook, stirring, for about 3 more minutes, or until done.
Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 330; Calories from Fat: 50; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 50mg; Sodium: 1480mg; Total Carbs: 40g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugars: 12g; Protein: 22g.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/chicken_hekka_with_noodles_recipe.html

Soup Special of the Day! - Asian Chicken and Vegetable Soup

This weeks Soup Special of the Day is - Asian Chicken and Vegetable Soup. Chicken, Ginger, Snow Peas, and Bean Sprouts highlight this week's Soup! It's from the CooksRecipes website which is stocked full of delicious recipes like this!     http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Asian Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Recipe Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin slices

8 cups (2 quarts) chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 (4-inch wide) piece fresh ginger, unpeeled, chopped coarsely
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 carrots, diced
1 cup snow peas, sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped

Cooking Directions:

1 - In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, place chicken broth, chili paste, ginger and sesame oil. Bring mixture to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes.
2 - In another large pot, place chicken slices and carrots. Strain heated broth over chicken and carrots. Simmer over medium-low heat for 3 minutes.
3 - Stir in snow peas; simmer 1 minute. Stir in green onions, bean sprouts and mint; simmer an additional 2 minutes serve hot.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 329; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/asian_chicken_and_vegetable_soup_recipe.html

Jennie - O Recipe of the Week - Turkey Grillers with Asian-Style Slaw

This week's Jennie - O Recipe of the Week - Turkey Grillers with Asian-Style Slaw. You'll be using JENNIE-O® Savory Roast Turkey Breast Tenderloin layered in a Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas. Add in the Asian Slaw and you have the makings on one delicious and healthy meal, it's only 180 calories and 21 net carbs per serving. It's all on the Jennie - O website along with all the other healthy and delicious recipes.    http://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey Grillers with Asian-Style Slaw

Ingredients
2½ tablespoons soy sauce

2½ tablespoons lemon juice
2½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ (24-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Savory Roast Turkey Breast Tenderloin
8 ounce coleslaw mix
2 tablespoons diced red onion
¼ bunch green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
8 (6-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas

Directions
1 - For dressing, in medium bowl combine soy sauce, lemon juice, vegetable oil, ginger, white vinegar, dark brown sugar, Asian sesame oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.

2 - Cook turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165ºF as measured by a meat thermometer. Shred and set aside.

3 - In large bowl, toss coleslaw, onion and green onions. Pour dressing over vegetables and add shredded turkey tenderloin. Spoon mixture in midlle of tortilla. Fold over and place in Panini press until tortilla is golden brown. Pour Asian sesame dressing into bowl for dipping, if desired.

* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutritional Information
Calories 180 Fat 5g
Protein 11g Cholesterol 20mg
Carbohydrates 23g Sodium 730mg
Fiber 2g Saturated Fat 1g
Sugars 2g
http://www.jennieo.com/recipes/981-Turkey-Grillers-with-Asian-Style-Slaw