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Diabetes-Friendly Chicken Tenders with Spicy Tomatoes and Black Beans
By tcasteel2000
Serving Size: 3 oz cooked chicken, 1/2 cup bean mixture and 2 tbsp sour cream Sprinkle both sides of the checken p...
- 12 (about 1 1/4 1b total) chicken tenders
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 10 oz. mild diced tomatoes with chilies
- 1/2 15.5 oz can no salt added black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Tortellini Spinach Salad
By tcasteel2000
Preparation Chop the cucumber, zucchini, yellow squash and red bell pepper into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cucumber
- 1 zucchini
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 red bell pepper
- 9 ounces three-cheese tortellini
- 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing, or more if desired
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, or more if desired
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 - 3 cups fresh spinach
Chicken Pesto Bowls
By tcasteel2000
In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup pesto, homemade or store-bought
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By tcasteel2000
Protein 18g Carbohydrate 45g Fiber 4g Step 1 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 center-cut bacon slices, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen butternut squash puree, thawed
- 10 ounce uncooked large elbow macaroni
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Calories 339
- Fat 10g
- Satfat 5.7g
- Monofat 2.8g
- Polyfat 0.7g
- Protein 18g
- Carbohydrate 45g
- Fiber 4g
- Cholesterol 29mg
- Iron 3mg
- Sodium 566mg
- Calcium 267mg
- Calories 339
- Fat 10g
- Satfat 5.7g
- Monofat 2.8g
- Polyfat 0.7g
- Protein 18g
- Carbohydrate 45g
- Fiber 4g
- Cholesterol 29mg
- Iron 3mg
- Sodium 566mg
- Calcium 267mg
Smoothie Recipes - Spiced Raspberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie - RealAge
By tcasteel2000
Combine all ingredients in a blender
- 1 (6-ounce) container fresh raspberries (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
- 2 pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 cup ice cubes
Rick Dees' Shaker Lemon Pie
By tcasteel2000
Shakers Lemon Pie - Home & Family Rick Dees is baking one of his top 40 favorite desserts in the kitchen
- 2 large lemons
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 5 eggs, well-beaten (4 for filling, 1 for egg wash)
- 3 tbsps salter butter, melted
- 2 tbsps raw sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 12 tbsps (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, cold and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup lard, cold and cut into 1/4 inch pieces (there is a difference between lard and shortening – lard makes better crust).
- 1/4 cup water, ice cold
- 1/4 cup vodka, cold
Mexican Black Bean Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
By tcasteel2000
In a large bowl add the black beans, chick peas, corn, cut green beans, red pepper, tomato, green onions, and jal...
- Salad
- 2 cups chopped green beans, raw, cut diagonally into thirds
- 19 oz chick peas (canned ones should be drained or use dried beans, soaked)
- 10 oz black beans (canned ones should be drained or use dried beans, soaked)
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 mango, peeled ad diced (optional)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 jalapeno, deseeded, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Chili Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil or grapeseed oil
- zest of one lime
- 3 T fresh lime juice (1-2 limes)
- pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
Chicken Guacamole Tostadas
By tcasteel2000
How to Make It Step 1 Place avocado in a small bowl; mash with a fork
- 1 ripe peeled avocado
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped tomato, divided
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh onion, divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
- 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 (6-inch) corn tostada shells
skinny dip and chips
By tcasteel2000
Skinny Dip & Chips
- For the dip:
- 1/2 cup of 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp walnuts
- Garlic
- Black pepper
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- What to dip:
- 1/2 oz blue potato chips (8 chips)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Speedy Ziti with Zesty Chicken
By tcasteel2000
Prepare pasta according to package directions
- 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb mostaccioli pasta or 1 lb other medium shape pasta, uncooked
- 12 ounces chopped cooked chicken
- 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 ⁄4 cup lemon juice
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted and drained
- 1 ⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper