When you are both diabetic and vegetarian, finding good recipes for your diabetic diet can be different. This article will provide some great diabetes vegetarian recipes to add to your collection.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states a vegetarian diet is a very healthy diet to consider. However, it must be well planned. There are a number of different vegetarian diets to choose from. According to Diabetes.org, the most common types are as follows:
Vegan – This group does not eat meat, eggs, or dairy products.
Lacto-vegetarian – This group does not eat meat or eggs. However, they will eat dairy products.
Lacto-ovo vegetarian – This group does not eat any meat. However they will eat both dairy products and eggs.
To ensure that most diabetic-vegetarian diets are covered, the diabetes vegetarian recipes provided here are based on a vegan diet. These diabetes vegetarian recipes are also designed to provide the protein you need for your diabetic diet. The ADA states that the main concern of a vegetarian diet is lack of vitamin B12, so taking a supplement or multi-vitamin is usually necessary.
Vegetarian Recipes for Diabetes
Asparagus and Pimento with Toasted Pine Nuts
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- ¼ cup diced pimento
- 1 tbsp. toasted pine nuts
- 1 tbsp. toasted pine nuts
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Begin by rinsing the asparagus and snapping off the tough ends. Then, bring the water to a boil in a large skillet and add the asparagus. Cover and steam the asparagus for 2 or 3 minutes, until it is a bright green. Remove the pan from the heat, drain, and arrange the asparagus on a platter. Sprinkle this with the lime juice and garnish the dish with the pimento and pine nuts. This plate can be served chilled or warm.
Black Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 1 can of black beans, undrained
- 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, drained
- 1/8 cup minced white onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 drops Louisiana Hot Sauce
- 1 pinch chili powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch ground cumin
Instructions
Drain all but 2 tbsp. of liquid from the beans. Pour the beans and liquid into a medium bowl. Add the chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin and Louisiana hot sauce. Mix well and blend in a blender until smooth. Next, combine the onion and garlic in a hot skillet. Cover and allow the mixture to cook until the onion is soft. Uncover and cook until the mixture is browned and then add the chilies. Allow the mixture to cook for 3 more minutes, then add the bean mixture and mix well. This mixture can be served hot or cold.
