According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), a diabetic dinner should include mostly non-starchy vegetables, along with some form of protein and carbohydrates. Therefore, the diabetic diet recipes found here are created to adhere to these guidelines. Enjoy the following diabetic diet recipes, knowing that they will help bring balance to your diabetic meal plan.
Broccoli, Chicken, and Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz. dried whole grain pasta
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 lbs, boneless/skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain well. Return the pasta to the pan and set aside. Next, slice the chicken into thin strips and coat each piece lightly with garlic, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the oil over the medium heat for approximately 30 seconds and add the chicken. Allow this to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly and is lightly browned. Add the cooked chicken to the drained pasta along with the broccoli. Stir in the mayonnaise as well. Cook over low heat, covered, until the dish is heated through and the broccoli has become tender. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Turkey and Spinach Pie
Ingredients
- 4 oz. dried multigrain pasta
- 3 eggs or the egg substitute equivalent
- ½ cup light dairy sour cream
- 2 cups of cooked turkey breast, sliced
- 1 pkg. (10 oz) chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheese
- 1pkg. reduced fat sour cream
- 1/3 cup roasted red sweet pepper
- 1 tbsp. dried basil
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and coating a deep 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Next, cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain well. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth, and then gradually beat in the egg or egg substitute and the sour cream. Stir in the garlic powder, basil, and crushed red pepper.
Add the pasta to the cream cheese mixture, along with the turkey, spinach, cheese, and roasted red pepper. Spread this mixture into the pie plate and bake, uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is heated through. Allow the dish to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Renal Diabetic Diet Recipes
There really is not much different between a diabetic diet and a renal diabetic diet. It is generally recommended that diabetics with kidney damage keep a low-protein diet with little or no salt. Therefore, making simple adjustments to your diabetic diet recipes should be enough to keep your diet balanced correctly. Speak to your doctor and/or dietitian about what changes you should be made to your recipes for a diabetic diet in order to achieve optimal health in your diabetic condition.
