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  • tmshank18
    tmshank18 Posts: 37 Member
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    Here is a recent cole slaw recipe that I tried and enjoyed. Also, its diabetic friendly..

    Harvest Slaw
    Servings: 12 (3/4 cup each)
    Carbs Per Serving: 8g
    Start to Finish: 30 minutes

    3 tablespoons olive oil
    2 gloves garlic, chopped
    2 teaspoons caraway seeds, lightly crushed
    ¼ cup cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon honey
    4 cups finely shredded red and/or green cabbage
    2 red apples, cored and thinly sliced
    ½ cup pecan halves, toasted
    2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley leaves

    1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and caraway seeds; cook and stir 1 minute. Whisk in cider vinegar and honey; bring to simmering. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
    2. In large bowl toss together cabbage, apples, and pecans. Add vinegar mixture; toss to combine. Top with cilantro.

    PER SERVING: 90 calories, 6g total fat (1g sat. fat), 0mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 8g carbs (2g fiber, 6g sugars), 1g protein. Exchanges: 0.5 starch, 1 fat.
  • tmshank18
    tmshank18 Posts: 37 Member
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    Here is a smoothie recipe I'd like to share as well.....

    Sweet Green Smoothie

    Servings: 2 (1 cup per serving)
    Preparation Time: 5 minutes

    2 cups tightly packed baby spinach
    1 cup 100% white grape juice, chilled
    ½ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
    ½ medium avocado
    1 Tablespoon flax seed meal
    1 Tablespoon honey

    In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients until smooth.

    PER SERVING: 245 Calories, 9.0 Total Fat (1 gram saturated fat, 0 gram Trans Fat, 2 grams Polyunsaturated Fat, 5 grams Monounsaturated Fat) 0 mg Cholesterol, 55 mg Sodium, 36 grams Carbohydrates (5 gram Fiber, 29 grams Sugar), 8 grams Protein

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