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Swedish Meatballs with Gravy

This hearty main dish can be served plain, with the suggested gravy or a more traditional berry jam. Omit the breadcrumbs for a grain and gluten-free version. Swedish Meatballs with Gravy Cook time 25 mins Total time 25 mins Recipe type: Main Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 egg 2 tbs olive [...]

Miso Glazed Tofu

Miso Glazed Tofu This is a fantastic, slightly spicy vegetarian dish that could easily pass for meat thanks to the deep, savory flavours of miso, soy sauce and sesame oil. For a vegan variation, leave out the honey. Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Asian Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 Tbsp rice-wine [...]

Indian Savory Pancakes

Indian Savory Pancakes Ready for some flavour? Try these fragrant, savory pancakes for dinner tonight! Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Indian Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 ½ cups water 2 Tbsp oil 1 cup gram flour 3 Tbsp rice flour ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 cup finely chopped onion ½ finely [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Tarragon Noodle Soup

This is an easy, warming soup to have on cold nights. For a gluten-free version, substitute the egg noodles for rice noodles, or omit them entirely. Tarragon Noodle Soup Recipe type: Soup Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 bay leaf 1 ½ medium carrots, thinly sliced 4 cups chicken broth, preferably [...]

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 [...]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto This is a bright and flavorful vegetable dish that’s low in fat and high in fiber. It would be great as a holiday side dish or for a summer potluck! Recipe type: Side Dish Serves: 4 Ingredients 5 tsp Extra Virgin olive oil, divided 4 [...]

Spicy Zucchini

Spicy Zucchini This fragrant, flavorful vegetable dish can easily be made with full-fat or non-fat yogurt to suit your meal plan and taste preferences. And, since there is such a big variety of herbs and spices in it, you can also get away with adding less salt. Recipe type: Side Dish [...]

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, [...]

Low Fat Chicken with Tortillas

This is a fast and simple recipe perfect for any night of the week. It requires little prep time and just a little chopping which can be done early to conserve time. It is a flavorful and colorful dish. Low Fat Chicken with Tortillas Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Mexican Serves: 4 [...]

Quinoa Bites

Quinoa Bites A nutritious vegetarian appetiser that's fun to make! Recipe type: Appetiser Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 1 ½ cups fresh spinach, chopped 4 cups cooked quinoa 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese, shredded 1 Tbsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup shallot, chopped 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tsp garlic paste ½ [...]

Bacon, Zuchinni and Asparagus Pasta

This recipe makes for a flavorful light lunch or dinner. Angel hair pasta is lower in carbohydrate than spaghetti, which can help you manage your blood glucose level. For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and anchovies. Bacon, Zuchinni and Asparagus Pasta Cook time 15 mins Total time 15 [...]

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 [...]

20 Minute Chicken Creole

20 Minute Chicken Creole Prep time 15 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 35 mins This quick Louisiana dish contains no added fat and very little salt. Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Creole Serves: 4 Ingredients 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips 1 C canned whole [...]

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