Diabetic Recipes – Low Carb
Source: Low-Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender
Chicken Pecan Salad
Ingredients:
1 1/2 c cooked chicken, diced
2 big ribs celery, diced
1/4 medium, sweet red onion, diced
1/4 c chopped pecans
1/3 c mayonnaise (low fat)
Salt
Directions:
Toss the chicken, celery, onion, pecans, and mayonnaise together. Salt to taste and serve.
Makes 2 Servings.
Nutrients Per Serving:
5 g Carbohydrates
3 g Usable Carbohydrates
24 g Protein
2 g Fiber
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Classic Egg Salad
Ingredients:
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 rib celery, diced
5 or 6 scallions, sliced
½ green pepper, diced
1/3 cup mayonnaise (low fat)
½ tsp prepared mustard
Combine all ingredients and serve on lettuce.
Makes 2 Servings.
Nutrients Per Serving:
7 g Carbohydrates
5 g Usable Carbohydrates
14 g Protein
2 g Fiber
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Sloppy Jose
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 c salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
1 c shredded Mexican-style cheese
Directions:
In a large skillet, crumble and brown the ground beef, and drain off the fat. Stir in the salsa and cheese and heat until the cheese is melted.
Makes 4 Servings.
Nutrients Per Serving:
4 grams Carbohydrates
3 grams Usable Carbohydrates
27 Grams Protein
1 gram Fiber
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Cauliflower Kugel
Ingredients:
2 packages (10 oz each) frozen cauliflower, thawed
1 medium onion, chipped
1 c cottage cheese
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
4 eggs
1/2 tsp salt or Vege-Sal
1/4 tsp pepper
Paprika
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop the cauliflower into ½ inch pieces. Combine with the onion, cottage cheese, cheddar, eggs, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, and mix very well. Spray an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and spread the cauliflower mixture evenly on the bottom. Sprinkle paprika lightly over the top and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the kugel is set and lightly browned.
Makes 9 Servings.
Nutrients Per Serving:
5 grams Carbohydrates
3 g Usable Carbohydrates
10 grams Protein
2 grams Fiber