1 whole graham cracker, crushed
1 package of sugar-free lemon gelatin
2/3 cup boiling water
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
2 cups low fat whipped topping
1 cup low-sugar cherry pie filling
Spray an 8-inch spring form pan or a 9-inch pie plate lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle bottom with graham cracker crumbs. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; pour into blender. Add cottage cheese and fat-free cream cheese, cover. Blend at medium speed, scraping down sides, until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and gently stir in whipped topping. Pour into pan. Chill until set, about 4 hours. When ready to serve, top cheesecake with cherry pie filling. Makes 8 servings.
Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 94
Carbohydrates: 12 grams
Protein: 8 grams
Fat: 2 grams
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 26 mg
Fiber: trace
Sodium: 300 mg
Potassium: 92 grams
Calcium: 43 mg
Exchanges: 1 starch and 1/2 very-lean meat
(from the South Dakota Diabetes Control Program cookbook)
6 skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Oil a 9 X 13 inch pan. Combine chicken, flour, paprika, garlic salt, and pepper in a plastic bag. Shake. Place chicken on the oiled pan and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until browned. Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 188
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Protein: 28 grams
Fat: 4 gram
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 73 mg
Fiber: 1 gram
Sodium: 153 mg
Potassium: 238 mg
Calcium: 15 mg
Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 4 very lean meat
(from the South Dakota Diabetes Control Program cookbook)
1 pound fresh or frozen red snapper
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoons black pepper
Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels. Cut fish into 4 servings. Brush lime juice on top of fish. In a small bowl combine paprika, salt, ginger and black pepper; rub onto fish. Arrange fish in a baking pan. Bake uncovered in a 450 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 112
Carbohydrates: 1 gram
Protein: 22 grams
Fat: 2 grams
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 40 mg
Fiber: trace
Sodium: 183 mg
Potassium: 460 mg
Calcium: 36 mg
Exchanges: 3 very lean meat
(from the South Dakota Diabetes Control Program cookbook)
Diabetes Recipe - Beef Burgundy
1 pound lean beef, cubed
1/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon rosemary
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup water
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
2 cups diced raw carrots
2 cups sliced raw mushrooms
3 cups diced potatoes
Coat beef with flour and pepper. Brown meat in oil. Add onion and garlic, then cook until tender. Pour off fat. Add all spices, wine and water. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding more water if necessary. Add tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes, simmer 1 more hour. Makes 8 servings
Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 197
Carbohydrates: 19 grams
Protein: 15 grams
Fat: 6 grams
Saturated fat: 2 grams
Cholesterol: 38 mg
Fiber: 3 grams
Sodium: 43 mg
Potassium: 635 mg
Calcium: 25 mg
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 lean meat, 1 starch
(from the South Dakota Diabetes Control Program cookbook)