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Slow-Cooker Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja is a classic Cuban dish. The literal translation is "old clothes" and refers to the stringy texture of the meat when it is shredded. It make a great filling for tacos, or served along side rice or plantains. Complete the meal with serving of vegetables like a simple salad or flavorful roasted veggies like these Cubano Roasted Broccoli Florets .
5 Diabetes-Friendly Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread Calories: 70 | Carbs: 15 Irish soda bread comes together quickly and this whole wheat version makes it healthier and heartier. It goes great with your favorite sugar-free jam for breakfast or as a side with your St. Patrick’s Day dinner! Bangers and Mash Calories: 280 | Carbs: 25 Bangers and mash is a traditional Irish pub food that is usually very high in fat and carbs. This healthier version uses homemade turkey sausage and mashed sweet potatoes to make it more diabetes-friendly and heart healthy. Roasted Cabbage Steaks Calories: 90 | Carbs: 9 Cabbage is a
How to Make Winter Comfort Foods Healthier
Strategies to Make Comfort Food Healthier There are a few strategies for doing this: substituting ingredients, reducing the quantity of unhealthy ones, and changing the cooking technique. Let’s talk about soup. There may be no food as comforting as thick creamy soups, with their cream, butter, and cheeses. Ways to make soup healthier: Substitute olive oil for the butter when sautéing the ingredients. Use light whipping cream or milk to replace the half-and-half that thickens the soup. If the recipe calls for cheese, choose a low-fat variety or simply reduce by a third or a quarter the amount
Plant-Based "Steak" Fajitas
The “steak” here is beef-free thanks to meaty portobello mushroom caps. That makes it an ideal pick for a Meatless Monday fix—or any other day that you’d like to go meatless. Best of all, these fajitas are made with only seven ingredients, and can be on the table in less than 20 minutes—perfect for a busy weeknight! This recipe serves two, but could easily be doubled to serve a family of four.
Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Turkey Meatballs
Stumped on what appetizer to serve at your next party? Look no further because these slow cooker sweet and spicy turkey meatballs will be all the rage! The “sweet” comes from zero-calorie Splenda® Stevia Sweetener and the “spicy” comes from Sriracha sauce. Like ground beef, ground turkey is high in protein, but much lower in fat, so you can enjoy the deliciousness of these turkey meatballs with fewer calories.
2-for-1 Meals: Making the most out of leftovers
Smoky Chicken Dinner + Hearty Chicken Salad Double the chicken in this recipe for Smoky Pan Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Beans . Use the leftover chicken for this hearty Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad recipe for a quick lunch or dinner later in the week. Coffee-Rubbed Steak Dinner + Beef Fajitas Prepare a double batch of Coffee-Rubbed Steak . While the steak is resting, sauté a side of vegetables like bell pepper, squash, or green beans for dinner one night. Save the leftover steak to make Beef Fajitas later in the week. Marinated Chicken Dinner + Stuffed Chicken Pitas Make a double
Kale Apple Slaw
You can switch up the vegetables in this slaw by using chopped spinach, green cabbage, and shredded carrots. Complete your plate: Pair this vegetable side side with Easy Beef Chili . Both are great as leftovers, so this is makes a great meal-prep meal. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook , by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND
How to Make Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie is a comforting dish, but it’s often packed with unhealthy fats and a lot of carbs. This cooking class focused on making a healthier version of a traditional shepherd's pie by using ingredients that are beneficial for people with diabetes. It also highlighted the importance of mindful eating, especially during the holiday season. 3 Cooking Class Takeaways 1. Use sweet potatoes and turkey for a healthier shepherd's pie. Chef Jenny demonstrated how to create a healthier version of shepherd’s pie using sweet potatoes and turkey instead of the traditional beef and white potatoes
Vietnamese Cabbage And Pork Salad
Author Robyn Webb: "I love that salad bars are now adding fresh sliced cabbage to the bins. It’s so much easier to have pre-sliced cabbage on hand to create this refreshing summer salad. Use this dressing also as a marinade for other foods such as chicken or beef." This recipe from The Smart Shopper Diabetes Cookbook , by Robyn Webb. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Mexican Meatball Soup (Albondigas)
This is my go-to Mexican vegetable soup. I start with a simple beefy tomato broth. The meatballs add another layer of flavor, then I add more veggies and garnish. Delicious! Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Tex Mex Diabetes Cooking . To order directly from the American Diabetes Assocation, click here !