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Diabetes cookbooks offer diet-friendly fare
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By Sharon Thompson
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
November is American Diabetes Month, so this is a good time to look at diabetes cookbooks. The diabetes diet is about balanced meals that are high in fiber, contain lean protein and healthful fats, and contain minimally processed ingredients.
The editors at Betty Crocker created "30 Minute Meals for Diabetes" (Wiley, $19.95), a collection of 150 recipes This recipe from it is ready in 25 minutes and has three carbohydrate choices.
PENNE WITH SPINACH AND HAM
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, ham and wine. Cook and stir until some of the wine has evaporated. Add spinach and pasta; toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese.
Makes 4 servings.
The Joslin Diabetes Center recently revised its dietary guidelines to as much as 50 grams of fiber daily for overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, or high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to the "Diabetes Diet Cookbook" from the editors of Prevention (Rodale, $21.95).
This dish from the book has one carbohydrate choice. Serve the roasted fish with whole-wheat couscous.
ROASTED FLOUNDER WITH ARTICHOKES
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a 13-by-9-inch baking dish, combine the onions and oil. Spread in an even layer.
Roast for about 35 minutes, or until the onions are golden. Remove from the oven. Stir in the artichoke hearts and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, combine the parsley, orange peel and garlic. Set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees. Push the vegetables to one side of the dish and add the fish. Spoon the vegetables over the fish. Sprinkle with the reserved parsley mixture. Return the fish to the oven and roast for about 5 minutes (for thin fillets), 12 to 15 minutes (for thicker fillets), or until the fish flakes easily.
Makes 4 servings.
The American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association have teamed up to create "Diabetes and Heart Healthy Meals for Two" ($18.95). The recipes take an average of 10 minutes to prepare. This dish from the book goes great with baked chicken or roast pork.
ROASTED CARROTS WITH SHALLOTS AND SAGE
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In an 8- or 9-inch shallow non-stick baking dish, toss the carrots and shallots with the vinegar and oil to coat. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and deeply browned, turning twice. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the roasted vegetables. Stir well.
Makes 2 servings.
