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Healthy Eating and Special Diets

Healthy Eating and Special Diets

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recipe for low-carb texas-style chili

Low-Carb Texas-Style Chili

Made with tomato paste, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, ground beef round, boneless beef chuck, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin seeds, beef broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low-carb shepherd's pie alfredo with mashed rutabaga

Low-Carb Shepherd's Pie Alfredo With Mashed Rutabaga

Made with ground beef, prepared Alfredo sauce, cream, green vegetables, rutabaga, turnips, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for round-up bean casserole

Round-Up Bean Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, bell pepper, ground beef, kidney beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low-carb blt soup

Low-Carb BLT Soup

Made with heavy cream, bacon, butter, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, chicken broth, tomato, romaine lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diabetic chicken-broccoli quiche

Diabetic Chicken-Broccoli Quiche

Made with half & half, egg substitute, broccoli florets, Swiss cheese, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for gluten-free vegetarian stuffed peppers

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Made with cilantro, garlic, bell peppers, black beans, corn, rice, onions, cumin, Cheddar cheese, Jalapeno Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for diabetic cream cheese mints

Diabetic Cream Cheese Mints

Made with food coloring, cream cheese, powdered sugar substitute, water, mint flavoring


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fajita salad with creamy cilantro-lime sauce

Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce

Made with red onion, Monterey jack cheese, ripe olives, pinto beans, tomato, sour cream, mayonnaise, skim milk, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon wrapped artichokes

Bacon Wrapped Artichokes

Made with half and half or cream, artichoke bottoms, bacon, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low carb pizza

Low Carb Pizza

Made with ground beef, sausage, bacon, cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for butter rum muffins

Butter Rum Muffins

Made with baking powder, vanilla extract, soy flour, sesame seeds, whey or soy protein, eggs, sour cream, butter, rum, sugar substitute

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cherry cheesecake pudding pie

Cherry Cheesecake Pudding Pie

Made with non-dairy frozen whipped topping, cheesecake flavor pudding mix, graham cracker pie crust, cherry pie filling, skim milk


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemon tofu cheesecake

Lemon Tofu Cheesecake

Made with graham crackers, maple syrup, almond extract, firm tofu, sugar, almond exact, tahini or almond butter, salt, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low carb chicken cacciatore

Low Carb Chicken Cacciatore

Made with butter, onion, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, white wine, bay leaves, basil, black pepper, tomato sauce, seasoned salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken with bacon tomato and thyme

Chicken With Bacon Tomato And Thyme

Made with fresh thyme, Roma tomatoes, red onion, bacon, boneless skinless chicken breast, olive oil, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker pseudo saltimbocca

Slow Cooker Pseudo Saltimbocca

Made with Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, non-stick cooking spray, skinless, boneless chicken breasts, prosciutto, provolone cheese, fresh sage, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for adai

Adai

Made with coconut, salt, rice, urad dal, chana dal, yellow split peas, chili powder, onion, carrot


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for low carb new york style cheesecake with nut crust

Low Carb New York Style Cheesecake with Nut Crust

Made with Sugar Twin, Brazil nuts, butter, brown sugar substitute, cinnamon, cream cheese, salt, sugar substitute

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tuna melt

Tuna Melt

Made with Cheddar cheese, English muffins, chunk white tuna packed in water, green onions, coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dried dill weed

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diabetic lemon chiffon pie

Diabetic Lemon Chiffon Pie

Made with graham cracker crust, water, unflavored gelatin powder, egg, egg yolks, granular sugar substitute, lemon juice, lemon rind, egg whites

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for low carb reuben casserole

Low Carb Reuben Casserole

Made with dill pickle relish, sour cream, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, relish, mayonnaise, ketchup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gluten free zucchini applesauce spice cake

Gluten Free Zucchini Applesauce Spice Cake

Made with zucchini, applesauce, gluten-free spice cake mix, egg, egg white, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fish cacciatore with rice

Fish Cacciatore With Rice

Made with fresh mushrooms, fish fillets, onions, tomatoes, oregano, olive oil, garlic, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low fat shrimp and sausage jambalaya

Low Fat Shrimp And Sausage Jambalaya

Made with dried thyme, butter, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, turkey kielbasa, long-grain rice, whole peeled tomatoes, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black beans & brown rice

Black Beans & Brown Rice

Made with oil, onion, sweet green or red peppers, chopped mild green chilies, garlic, cumin, crushed oregano, cooked black beans, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tofu jerky

Tofu Jerky

Made with firm or extra firm tofu, honey, black pepper, soy sauce, liquid smoke, water, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for butterflied chops with sundried tomato sauce

Butterflied Chops with Sundried Tomato Sauce

Made with dried basil, pork chops, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, white wine, water, evaporated skim milk, tomato paste, sun-dried tomato

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked sweet potato shoestring fries

Baked Sweet Potato Shoestring Fries

Made with non-stick cooking spray, orange juice, vegetable oil, ground ginger, salt, ground red pepper, sweet potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for buffalo baked chicken

Buffalo Baked Chicken

Made with butter or margarine, chicken pieces, hot pepper sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for jerk tuna steaks

Jerk Tuna Steaks

Made with jerk seasoning, tuna steaks, lemon juice, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maple-balsamic glazed salmon

Maple-Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Made with salmon fillet, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pancake syrup, garlic, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat new england style clam chowder

Low-Fat New England Style Clam Chowder

Made with onion, potatoes, clams, chicken bouillon granules, milk, flour, cornstarch, water, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low-fat chocolate popcorn

Low-Fat Chocolate Popcorn

Made with cinnamon, popcorn, non-stick cooking spray, powdered cocoa mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian pork with vegetables and brown rice

Asian Pork With Vegetables And Brown Rice

Made with lime juice, fresh ginger, garlic, pork tenderloin, vegetable oil, chicken broth, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, jalapeno, snow peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave-baked ham cheese and eggs

Microwave-Baked Ham Cheese And Eggs

Made with butter, parsley, eggs, half and half, Muenster cheese, ham

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sugar free strawberry pie

Sugar Free Strawberry Pie

Made with whipped topping, water, pie shell, strawberry gelatin, strawberries, vanilla pudding

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low-fat blueberry popcorn bars

Low-Fat Blueberry Popcorn Bars

Made with margarine or butter, white vanilla chips, miniature marshmallows, dried blueberries, microwave popcorn, popcorn

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat fitness energy bars

Low-Fat Fitness Energy Bars

Made with rolled oats, peanut butter, crispy brown rice cereal, sesame seeds, dried, unsulfured apricots, raisins or currants, protein powder, wheat germ, brown rice syrup...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pumpkin marble cheesecake

Pumpkin Marble Cheesecake

Made with cinnamon, pumpkin, pecans, butter, cream cheese, sugar substitute, vanilla extract, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lavender-pepper-fennel steak

Lavender-Pepper-Fennel Steak

Made with dried lavender, steak sauce, butter, black pepper, white pepper, ground fennel, rib eye steak, canola oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat pumpkin mousse pie

Low-Fat Pumpkin Mousse Pie

Made with graham cracker pie crust, pumpkin puree, skim milk, vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin pie spice, whipped topping


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for diabetic candy apple

Diabetic Candy Apple

Made with frozen nondairy whipped topping, Granny Smith apple, cherry gelatin powder, diet cherry cola

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low fat lemon chicken with vegetables

Low Fat Lemon Chicken with Vegetables

Made with black pepper, garlic, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, chicken broth, whole mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meat-crust pizza

Meat-Crust Pizza

Made with onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, fennel seed, Italian plum tomatoes, crushed red pepper, oregano, basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low carb chocolate chiffon cake

Low Carb Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Made with vanilla extract, eggs, whole grain pastry flour, sugar or sugar substitute, sweetener, baking soda, cocoa, salt, canola oil, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low carb shepherd's pie with fauxtato topping

Low Carb Shepherd's Pie With Fauxtato Topping

Made with ground beef, green beans, zucchini, tomato paste, egg, dried basil, salt and pepper, cauliflower

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled amberjack with caramelized onion

Grilled Amberjack With Caramelized Onion

Made with butter, Vidalia onion, maple syrup, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic, amber jack fillets, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low fat strawberry angel food cake dessert

Low Fat Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert

Made with angel food cake, vanilla pudding mix, cold water, strawberry gelatin powder, boiling water


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tofu lasagne (low carb)

Tofu Lasagne (Low Carb)

Made with ground beef, pork Italian sausage, onion, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, frozen chopped spinach, fresh basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for delicious low-fat carrot cake

Delicious Low-Fat Carrot Cake

Made with ground cloves, brown sugar, safflower oil, egg, egg whites, buttermilk, vanilla extract, carrot, crushed pineapple

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for watermelon strawberry shake

Watermelon Strawberry Shake

Made with banana, lemon yogurt, watermelon, strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked spaghetti squash lasagna style

Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Style

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, black olives, spaghetti squash, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes, dried basil, vegetable bouillon, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for guilt free potato salad

Guilt Free Potato Salad

Made with white pepper, potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low fat butter chicken

Low Fat Butter Chicken

Made with onion, garlic, chicken breast or thigh, ginger root, chili powder, turmeric, cinnamon, garam masala, salt and pepper, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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