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Turbot with Watercress and Zucchini
This delicate fish is a surprising treat at the end of a long day. Turbot is found in salt waters of both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is also known as flounder, brill, fluke, and plaice. It is a member of the flatfish family, which also contains halibut. Any of those would make fine substitutions in this dish. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Your Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Toolkit
THE MENU Our menu includes healthier versions of Thanksgiving classics. All of the recipes have been modified to make ten servings—perfect for a crowd, or a small family gathering with plenty of leftovers. Herb Roasted Turkey Save time (and calories!) by roasting only the turkey breast instead of a whole turkey. The breast meat has less fat than the dark meat, which cuts down on saturated fat. Herbed Bread Stuffing No need to cut out stuffing for your holiday meal. Enjoy this bread stuffing and still keep your carbohydrate count down. The vegetables, fresh herbs, and apple add flavor and help
Pumpkin Chowder With Toasted Pepitas
Author Steven Petusevsky: "This chowder is rich and full of bold tropical flavor. You can leave it chunky as I do, or purée it if you like it smooth and creamy. Sometimes I substitute 1 cup of the vegetable broth or water for a cup of light coconut milk for a bit of extra richness." This recipe from The American Diabetes Association Vegetarian Cookbook , by Steven Petusevsky. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Chicken And Vegetables En Papillote
This is a dramatic dish to serve to guests. When you place the parchment package on each guest’s dinner plate, the steam and the flavors are intoxicating! Fish fillets also work well in this recipe.
Lemon Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic
Cooking chicken on the stovetop can be tricky, and if the breasts are too thick, they may not cook through. Your best bet is to use quick-cooking chicken tenders, or you can use a mallet to pound the same amount of chicken breasts to an even 1-inch thickness. Complete your plate: Pair this protein entrée with a double serving of Collard Greens with Yellow Squash and half of a roasted sweet potato.
Beef Sancocho
My grandparents would make sancocho over an open fire in their backyard; the wood smoke added so much flavor to the dish. Sancocho comes from the verb sancochar, which means to parboil. It is a very hearty soup common in all of Latin America, made of stewing hen, beef, and innards and served for lunch. Don’t worry; you don't have to start a fire to make this version! Receta en Español: Sancocho Carne de Res To make your own salt-free Adobo seasoning, combine 1 tbsp each of lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, and achiote powder and 1/2 tbsp cumin. Store in
Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
You can substitute butternut squash for the sweet potatoes in this recipe if you’d like. This stew is excellent served over the Root Vegetable Cakes .
Citrus-Tarragon Chicken Kabobs
Meat is typically the first thing that comes to mind when we think about grilling, but grilled vegetables can taste just as good! When we asked football players Blake and Reid Fergeuson for a recipe that reminded them of mom, they sent us this perfect summer dish. ADA dietitian Shamera Robinson was impressed. "Reid and Blake Ferguson’s kabob recipe already had a great mix of protein and veggies, so we didn't have to make many tweaks. We simply added more of the colorful veggies to each kabob to give a wide variety of nutrients." “I love to grill! I like making chicken, steak, brisket—you name
Budget-Friendly Vegetable Stew with Whole Wheat Dumplings
What’s better during the fall than a warm, tasty soup? This budget-friendly recipe is fairly easy.