Diet for Diabetes Mellitus

We know how difficult to get a healthy food for people with diabetes. Before cooking, we have to count how many calories, protein, and fat, also carbohydrates. Then thinking, is it allowed? How we can choose which food is the best for people with diabetes? These recipes below is brought to you, it may help you get the healthy and tasty food for you or someone your love.



Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 cup chopped green onion
* 4 cups chicken broth
* 2 packages (8 ounces each) fresh cauliflowerets
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 1-1/2 cups shredded pepper-Jack cheese (6 ounces)
* 1/4 cup roasted red peppers
* 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
* 1/4 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green onions and saute about 3 minutes or until tender. Add 3 cups broth; bring to boiling. Add cauliflowerets; return to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook about 6 minutes or until cauliflower is almost tender.
2. Whisk together flour and remaining 1 cup chicken broth in a small bowl. Stir into saucepan. Bring to boiling; cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until soup is thickened.
3. Remove soup from heat. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in roasted red peppers, salt if using and hot-pepper sauce, breaking up red peppers with a wooden spoon.
   

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 294
Protein: 15 g
Fat: 15 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat

Asian Chicken and Slaw
Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients
* 1-1/4 pounds ground chicken
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 green onions (including some green), finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
* 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
* 2 tablespoons dark Asian sesame oil
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 package (16 ounces) shredded coleslaw mix
* 1/4 cup beef broth

Directions

1. Combine chicken, 2 cloves garlic, green onions, 2 teaspoons ginger, half of water chestnuts, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, hoisin sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a medium- size bowl. Shape into patties.
2. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook 4 minutes per side or until internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant thermometer. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm.
   
3. Add remaining garlic, water chestnuts, soy sauce and salt to skillet, along with coleslaw mix. Cook over medium-high heat 7 minutes. Add broth, cover and cook 3 minutes or until tender. Serve slaw alongside patties.
   

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 344
Protein: 32 g
Sodium: 579 mg
Fat: 16 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Exchanges: 3 Low-Fat Meat; 2 Fat

These recipes were taken from www.diabeticgourmet.com