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 [...]
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 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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Tomato and Onion Omelet A delicious tomato and onion omelet that's perfect for a high-protein breakfast or brunch. Recipe type: Breakfast Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 Tbsp tomatoes, finely chopped 2 Tbsp onion, chopped 4 eggs 1 Tbsp salt 2 tsp green chili, minced Pinch of black pepper ¼ tsp [...]
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 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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Baja-style Salmon Tacos Prep time 20 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 35 mins Fun, spicy finger food for a hot summer night. Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Mexican Serves: 4 Ingredients 12 oz salmon filet, cut into 4 portions (3 oz each) 4 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas For taco filling: [...]
