ZUCCHINI BREAD

2 3/4 C. all−purpose flour
1/2 C. wheat germ
1 T. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. each ground nutmeg, mace and cloves
1/2 C. skim milk
1/4 C. vegetable oil
6 pkg. Sweet'N Low granulated sugar substitute
1/2 C. sugar
4 egg whites (or scant 1/2 C. liquid egg substitute)
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9 x 5−inch loaf pan with nonstick
cooking spray.
In a medium bowl combine all ingredients up to the milk.
In a large bowl combine milk, oil, Sweet 'N Low, sugar and egg whites.
Stir in dry ingredients and zucchini; blend well. Pour batter into prepared
pan. Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until a wooden pick
inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack 5 minutes.
Remove from pan and cool completely on rack. Makes one large loaf.
Per slice (14 slices per loaf): 180 cals, 5 g prot, 5 g fat, 30 g carbos,
0 mg choles, 278 mg sod
Diabetic Exchange: 2 starch/bread, 1 fat

VEGGIE DILL DIP

Plan ahead as this needs to chill overnight
1 (16 oz.) ctn. low−fat cottage cheese
3 T. skim milk
3/4 C. fat−free mayonnaise
1 T. dried minced onion
1 T. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
In a blender, blend cottage cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in remaining
ingredients and mix well. Chill overnight. Serve with raw vegetables.
DIABETIC EXCHANGES: One tablespoon serving equals a free food
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: 24 calories, 233 mg sodium, 1 mg cholesterol,
2 gm carbohydrate, 3 gm protein, trace fat

TURKEY BURGERS

1 lb. ground turkey breast
Egg substitute equal to 1 egg
1/4 C. dry bread crumbs
1 tsp. steak sauce
1 tsp. spicy brown mustard
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 hamburger buns, split
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices
In a bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Shape into four burgers (for easier
shaping, use cold wet hands or disposable plastic gloves). Pan−fry, grill or
broil until no longer pink. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomatoes. Serves 4.
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: 285 calories, 411 mg sodium, 35 mg cholesterol,
26 gm carbohydrate, 33 gm protein, 6 gm fat
DIABETIC EXCHANGES: One serving equals 4 very lean meat, 2 starch

TURKEY BOW TIE SKILLET

1/2 lb. ground turkey breast
1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
3/4 C. chopped celery
1/2 C. chopped onion
1/2 C. chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
2 C. uncooked bow−tie pasta
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 T. vinegar
3/4 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic salt, optional
2 T. grated Parmesan cheese
1 T. minced fresh parsley
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown turkey in oil. Add celery, onion, green
pepper and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender. Remove turkey and
vegetables with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
Add broth to the pan; bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook for 10 minutes or until
tender. Reduce heat; stir in tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, garlic salt
if desired and turkey mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serves 6.
Nutritional Analysis: One (1−cup) serving (prepared with low−sodium broth
and no−salt−added tomatoes and without garlic salt) equals: 208 calories,
128 sodium, 22 mg cholesterol, 30 gm carbohydrate, 15 gm protein,
3 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 meat

TORTELLINI SOUP

1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 C. (14 1/2 oz.) low−sodium chicken broth
8 oz. cheese tortellini
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can no−salt added, Italian stewed tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
In a large saucepan coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté onion and
garlic until tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add the tortellini; reduce heat.
Simmer for 10 minutes or until tortellini are tender. Stir in tomatoes and
spinach; heat through. Serves 7.
DIABETIC EXCHANGES: One 1−cup serving equals: 1 starch, 1 vegetable,
1 fat;
ALSO 147 calories, 186 mg sodium, 14 mg choloresterol, 22 gm carbohydrate,
8 gm protein, 4 gm fat.

TEXAS BEAN DIP

1 (15 1/2 oz.) can black beans, drained
1 (15 1/2 oz,) can red beans, drained
1 tsp. canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 C. chopped onion
1/2 C. diced tomato
1/2 C. mild picante sauce
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 T. diced jalapeño pepper
1/4 C. low−fat Monterey Jack cheese,
coarsely grated
1 T. fresh lime juice
Low−fat tortilla chips
Place beans in a bowl; partially mash with a potato masher or wooden
spoon until chunky.
Heat oil in a frying pan. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 4 minutes over
\medium heat. Add beans, tomato, picante sauce, cumin, chili powder
and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove
from heat and stir in the cheese and lime juice. Stir until well blended
and cheese has melted.
Serve warm with tortilla chips. Makes 40 (1−tablespoon) servings.
Nutrition information per tablespoon: 19 calories; 0.2g fat (0g saturated fat;
8% of calories from fat); 0mg cholesterol; 107mg sodium; 3.6g carbohydrate;
1.2g fiber; 1.1g protein
Exchange value per tablespoon: 1/4 starch

TERIYAKI KABOBS

1/3 C. soy sauce
2 T. vegetable oil
1 T. brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 1/2 lb. boneless sirloin steak,
cut into 1 1/4−inch cubes
12 whole mushrooms
1 large green pepper, cut into 1 1/2−inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into wedges
12 cherry tomatoes
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and salt; mix well.
Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass
container; add beef and turn to coat. Seal or cover; refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours,
turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain meat; discard marinade. On metal or soaked bamboo skewers, alternate
meat, mushrooms, green pepper, onion and cherry tomatoes; leaving 1/4 inch
between each. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side.
Baste with reserved marinade. Continue turning and basting for 8 to 10 minutes
or until meat reaches desired doneness. Serve meat and vegetables over rice
if desired. Serves 6.
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: One serving (calculated without rice) equals:
244 calories, 690 mg sodium, 77 mg cholesterol, 10 gm carbohydrate,
29 gm protein, 10 gm fat
DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 3−1/2 lean meat; 2 vegetables