Peanut Butter Cookies from American Diabetes Association


Peanut Butter Cookies from American Diabetes Association

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Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup low-calorie margarine
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tbs brown sugar substitute
  • 1 egg substitute equivalent
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  • In a food processor or by hand, cream together the margarine, peanut butter, and sugar substitute.
  • Add the egg, water, and vanilla and continue to mix until well blended.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a sifter; sift dry ingredients into creamed mixture and mix until completely blended.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Lightly spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls onto cookies sheets and press with the tines of a fork to flatten each cookie.
  • (Use cookie cutters to create decorative cookies if you prefer.
  • ) Bake the cookies at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, remove from the oven, and let them cool on racks.

Nutrition values

Calories: 100 kcal
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Parmesan Triangles


Parmesan Triangles

Try these crispy Parmesan snacks the next time your friends drop in.
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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 Tbs water
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 25 wonton wrappers cut in half to form triangles
  • 2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray coating.
  • Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the oil, water, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
  • Set the wonton wrappers on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  • With your finger, spread the oil mixture over the wonton triangles.
  • (If the mixture begin to separate, stir again.
  • ) Sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake for 3 to 4 minutes until the triangles have crisped.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack, or serve warm.
  • Triangles will keep for up to a week in an airtight container.

Nutrition values

Calories: 61 kcal
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Course; Cheese / Snack
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb


Melon In Mint Sauce


Melon In Mint Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs minced mint
  • 2 Tbs sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1 cup cubed cantaloupe
  • 1 cup cubed honeydew melon
  • 1 cup cubed watermelon

Instructions

  • Combine the first four ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Add to the melon, toss lightly, and chill for several hours before serving.

Nutrition values

Calories: 84 kcal
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Course; Dessert / Fruit
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb


Marinated Cucumbers


Marinated Cucumbers

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Ingredients

  • This dish is always great to serve at picnics. Because it is low in calories you can offset some of the richer foods on the table by including it!

Instructions

  • If the cucumbers are waxed, peel them before slicing.
  • If they are not waxed and are chemical-free, leave the skin on.
  • With a fork, score the sides of each cucumber, creating a ruffled edge.
  • Slice thinly.
  • Layer the sliced cucumbers and onion in a large bowl.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly.
  • Pour the dressing over the cucumbers.
  • Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Notes & Wine Advice

Use a slotted spoon to serve.

Nutrition values

Calories: 28 kcal
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Marinated Chicken Kabobs


Marinated Chicken Kabobs

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Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • refrigerator
  • grill

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 piece fresh ginger – abt 1″, peeled, minced
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts halved, and cut into 1/4″ strips

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the chicken.
  • Add the chicken and let marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Thread the chicken onto metal or wooden skewers.
  • Grill over medium heat until chicken is cooked throughout, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve.

Nutrition values

Calories: 181 kcal
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Course; Chicken
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb


Low-Fat Cream Cheese Frosting


Low-Fat Cream Cheese Frosting

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Equipment

  • electric beaters
  • Large bowl
  • refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups plain nonfat yogurt strained
  • 3 cups skim-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup fructose
  • 3 Tbs evaporated skim milk

Instructions

  • Strain the yogurt overnight in cheesecloth over a bowl set in the refrigerator.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl; beat well with electric beaters until slightly stiff.
  • Place in a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use (this frosting can be refrigerated for up to 1 week).

Nutrition values

Calories: 38 kcal
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Course; Cheese


Low-Calorie, Fat-Free Whipped Cream


Low-Calorie, Fat-Free Whipped Cream

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Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • small skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs water
  • 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup nonfat powdered milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ice water
  • 1/2 tsp liquid sugar substitute

Instructions

  • In a small skillet, add the water; sprinkle gelatin on top.
  • After the gelatin has soaked in, stir over low heat until clear; cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, vanilla, ice water, and sugar substitute; mix well.
  • Add the gelatin mixture and whip until fluffy with a wire whisk or electric beaters.

Notes & Wine Advice

Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition values

Calories: 16 kcal
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Italian Tuna Salad Toss


Italian Tuna Salad Toss

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Ingredients

  • 1 package salad greens – 10 oz
  • 1 can artichoke hearts – 14 oz, drained, quartered
  • 1 can tuna in water – 9 1/4 oz, drained, flaked
  • 1/2 lb green beans cooked, drained
  • 1 cup sliced plum tomatoes
  • 1 bottle Kraft Free Italian fat-free dressing (8 oz)

Instructions

  • Place greens on serving platter.
  • Arrange artichokes, tuna, beans, and tomatoes over greens.
  • Top with dressing.

Nutrition values

Calories: 100 kcal
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Course; Fish / Salad
Cuisine; European / Italian
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb


Hearty Meat Loaf


Hearty Meat Loaf

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Equipment

  • oven
  • 8- by 8-inch baking pan
  • large saucepan

Ingredients

  • Here’s a favorite Southern meal: Homemade mashed potatoes turnip greens, and meat loaf. Try to have about twice as much greens as potatoes and meat loaf!

Instructions

  • 1/2 cup low-fat low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 slices whole-wheat bread, finely crumbled
  • 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
  • 2 medium eggs, beaten slightly
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 Tbs catsup
  • Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Notes & Wine Advice

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 8- by 8-inch baking pan with foil.
Heat the broth in a large saucepan. Add all ingredients except the catsup and pepper and blend well with a fork.
Add the mixture to the baking pan and pat it quickly into the shape of the pan. Sprinkle with pepper and spread the catsup on top. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake, uncovered, for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition values

Calories: 212 kcal
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Course; Beef / Main Course
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb


Ham And Cheese Puffs


Ham And Cheese Puffs

These puffy little ham and cheese biscuits make a great snack or appetizer.
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Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

  • 1 package reduced-fat refrigerator buttermilk biscuits or rolls – 7 1/2 oz
  • 3 Tbs seasoned tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbs chopped reduced-fat ham or Canadian bacon
  • 2 Tbs reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Spray a small baking sheet with nonstick spray coating.
  • Set aside.
  • Open the biscuit carton, and separate the biscuits.
  • Place them on the baking sheet.
  • With a small spoon, spread the tomato sauce on the biscuits, dividing the mixture evenly.
  • Top with the ham and cheese, dividing evenly.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve hot.

Notes & Wine Advice

Leftovers will keep 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped.

Nutrition values

Calories: 59 kcal
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Course; Bread / Cheese / Pork / Snack
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb