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Chicken Pineapple Salad

This salad makes for a quick, easy lunch that’s high in protein and will keep you going until dinner. Serve with toasted bread for a more substantial meal. Chicken Pineapple Salad Cook time 30 mins Total time 30 mins Recipe type: Salad Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 cup skinless [...]

Low Carb Zuchinni Fries

If you’re craving some warm, crispy fries, you don’t have to settle for the kind that is full of trans fats. Try this baked vegetable version, which is just as delicious and contributes to your five-a-day! Low Carb Zuchinni Fries Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour Recipe [...]

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip This creamy, gluten-free dip makes a decadent appetizer or side dish, and is best paired with raw vegetables. If you’d prefer a less rich version, substitute the sour cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese with low-fat varieties. Recipe type: Appetiser Ingredients 2 [...]

Braised Cod with Leeks

Braised Cod with Leeks Prep time 15 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 40 mins A simple but elegant midweek meal. Recipe type: Main Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 Tbsp butter 2 cups leeks, split lengthwise, sliced thin, and rinsed well 3 medium carrots, rinsed, peeled and cut into thin sticks [...]

Cauliflower and Peas

Cauliflower and Peas Why not enjoy a classic side dish of cauliflower and peas tonight? Ingredients 2 Tbsp oil 1 cup peas 2 cups cauliflower (cut into big chunks) 2 cups potato (cut in small chunks) 2 tsp garlic paste 3 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp cilantro powder 2 tsp green chili [...]

Spicy Chicken Drum Sticks

Spicy Chicken Drum Sticks For an extra kick try these spicy chicken drum sticks for your next meal! Recipe type: Main Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 pound chicken drum sticks 4 tablespoons skimmed yogurt ½ teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced green chili or paprika [...]

Lentil Curry

Lentil Curry Serves: 3-4 Ingredients ¼ cup red lentils ¾ cup brown lentils 4 cups water 5 garlic cloves, minced ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon dry cilantro, ground 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup of sliced onion 1 teaspoon cumin, ground ⅛ [...]

Mango Pudding

Mango Pudding This creamy, tropical dessert can be made with a sweetener of your choice. It would also taste great sweetened only by the mango puree. Recipe type: Dessert Serves: 4 Ingredients 1½ cup mango puree (no-sugar added) ½ cup evaporated milk (sugar-free) 4 cups skimmed milk 2 [...]

Traditional Greek Salad

Traditional Greek Salad A bright, fresh Greek salad to lighten up any meal! Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: Greek Serves: 2 Ingredients ½ red onion, thinly sliced ¼ green pepper, finely sliced 1 cup cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks ¼ cup Kalamata olives 1 cup tomatoes, sliced ½ cup [...]

Curried Coconut Chicken

Curried Coconut Chicken This flavorful curry dish is easy to make and will last several days in the fridge (if there are any leftovers!). Recipe type: Main Serves: 4 Ingredients 12 ounces boneless chicken breasts, cubed 1 teaspoon salt and pepper 1 tablespoon oil or clarified butter 2 [...]

Garlic Butter Crab Legs

Butter Garlic Crab This easy seafood dish is a great, low-carb weekday meal - it's flavorful, fast and (if you buy crab legs in season) cheap. Author: Cdiabetes Staff Recipe type: Main Serves: 2 Ingredients 4 large crab legs 3 Tbsp finely chopped garlic 2 to 3 green chilies, minced 1 Tbsp [...]

Spicy Mexican Rice

This hot vegetarian side dish can be made milder with the exclusion of the chilies and chili powder. It goes great with stewed pinto or kidney beans, or our delicious >fish tacos. Spicy Mexican Rice Recipe type: Side Dish Cuisine: Mexican Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 cup Indian basmati rice, [...]

Quick Garlicy Mushrooms

Quick Garlicy Mushrooms Love mushrooms? Need a quick appetizer? These easy garlicy mushrooms are for you! Recipe type: Appetiser Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 3 tsp oil or butter ½ tsp garlic paste 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped ¼ - ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground white [...]

Baked Chicken Breasts

This flavorful chicken recipe is ideal for a gluten-free, grain-free or low-carb diet. It is also low in fat. For a dairy-free version, substitute your favorite non-dairy yogurt and use olive oil instead of butter. Baked Chicken Breasts Author: Cdiabetes Staff Recipe type: Main Ingredients 3 [...]

Grilled Tuna with Chickpea and Spinach Salad

Grilled Tuna with Chickpea and Spinach Salad Prep time 25 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 45 mins Great for a light lunch or dinner, and easy to make with leftovers! Recipe type: Salad Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp garlic, minced (about 2 – 3 cloves) 2 Tbsp lemon [...]

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