How To Live With Diabetes

From: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Servings: 6

1 whole cauliflower (2 lb)
Creamy Cheese Sauce (recipe follows)
Paprika, as garnish
Finely chopped parsley leaves, as garnish

Place cauliflower in saucepan with 2 inches of water;
heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered,
until cauliflower is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Place cauliflower on serving plate; spoon Creamy Cheese
Sauce over and sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

–>Creamy Cheese Sauce - 11.7g Carbs <–

Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cups

2 Tbsp minced onion
1 Tbsp margarine
2 Tbsp flour
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup (2 oz) cubed reduced-fat pasteurized processed
cheese product or shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp dry mustard
2-3 drops hot pepper sauce
Salt and white pepper, to taste

Saute onion in margarine in small saucepan 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in flour; cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly,
1 minute. Whisk in milk and heat to boiling; boil, whisking
constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.

Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, dry mustard,
and pepper sauce, whisking until cheese is
melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Servings: 6
Nutrition per Serving (1/6 of recipe):
102 Calories, 3.6g Fat, 5.7mg Cholesterol,
194mg Sodium, 6.5g Protein, 11.7g Carbs

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Meat, 1/2 Fat, 2 Vegetable

Ingredients:

2 slices bacon, finely diced
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 c vinegar
1/4 c water
sugar substitute to equal 2 tsp sugar
1 (14 1/2-oz) can asparagus, heated and drained

Directions:

Brown bacon in a skillet until crisp. Add onion and cook until tender. Drain well. Add vinegar and water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in sugar substitute. Pour dressing over asparagus and serve warm.

Makes 4 Servings.

Dietary Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

Nutrients per Serving:
58 Calories
8 g Carbohydrate
4 g Protein
2 g Fat
3 g Fiber
453 mg Sodium
3 mg Cholesterol

Ingredients:

8 oz plain low-fat yogurt (1 cup)
1/2 tsp crushed dill weed
2 tsp finely chopped onion
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp garlic powder

Directions:

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and chill until served.  Serve over tossed green salad.

Makes 8 (2 Tablespoon) Servings.

Dietary Exchanges: Free Food Exchange

Nutrients Per Serving:
18 Calories
.4 grams Fat
1.5 grams Protein
2.1 grams Carbohydrates
20 mg Sodium
68.2 mg Potassium
0 grams Fiber
2 mg Cholesterol

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp powdered mustard
1/3 c  Wine vinegar
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
2 tsp Water
1 tsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp finely chopped onion
7 tbsp salad oil

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well or puree in a blender for smooth dressing.

Makes 12 (1 Tablespoon) Servings.

Dietary Exchanges: 1 Fat

Nutrients Per Serving:
50 Calories
6 grams Fat
0 grams Carbohyrate
0 grams Protein
0 mg Sodium
1 mg Potassium
0 grams Cholesterol

Ingredients:

1 c low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2/3 c low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 tsp dried basil
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dijon mustard

Directions:

In food processor or blender, process cottage cheese and yogurt until smooth. Pour into bowl and stir in onions and seasonings.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 min so flavors develop.  Store for up to one week.  Stir before serving.

Makes 9 (3 Tablespoon) Servings.

Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Milk Choice (2%)

Nutrients Per Serving:
37 Calories
1 gram Fat
3 gram Carbohydrates
5 gram Protein