Recipes for Diabetics

Green Beans and Fennel

Chopped, fresh fennel offers the delightful crunch of celery, but with a subtle licorice flavor. To crush fennel seeds, place them on a cutting board, then roll over them with a rolling pin.

Lime Shrimp and Asparagus

This colorful dish is a sure pleaser at Lent or any other occasion. It is full of flavor, high in vitamin C, beta carotene and fiber, yet very low in fat.

Grilled Salmon with Corn Salsa

This is a great recipe for a summer barbecue but can also be prepared in the oven. This salsa is especially flavorful and colorful.

Ginger Beef

You will find this is a pleasant change from traditional stir-fry recipes.

Creamy Chicken Dijon

The rich-tasting sauce makes this an extra special chicken recipe. It`s a family favorite in my home, and it`s definitely a good choice for company.

Ramen Chicken

This is a complete meal in a pot. Substitute other vegetables for variety. It has an excellent taste and also looks appealing.

Chicken Fajitas

This is a good family recipe. Serve with fat-free refried beans.

Pesto Linguini

It does not get much easier than this. Serve as a main dish or as a side dish. When using pesto sauce, limit the amount you use because it is high in fat, and just a small amount provides a good flavor.

Chicken Rainbow Salad

This is a very good main dish salad for the summertime. For an attractive presentation, serve each portion on a bed of Romaine lettuce.

Grilled Chicken with Coconut-Cilantro Sauce

The flavor of the coconut milk combined with fresh ginger and cilantro makes this Asian dish especially delicious. Light coconut milk has 60% less calories and fat than regular coconut milk, however it is high in saturated fat and should be limited. If you like spicy-hot dishes, add the fresh chili paste. Serve with either potatoes, pasta, or rice.

Crusty Calzone

This is especially quick to put together if you remember to thaw the bread dough overnight. Change the filling ingredients to suit your taste.