does anyone know of any cheap diabetic receipes?

Question

my husband is a diabetic does anyone know of any good diabetic foods I can fix cheap and simple

Answer 1

I put these recipes together because I was diagnosed Type II last year. All of these recipes are NC 40 carbs or less per serving.

Email me and I will send you the recipes with their nutritional break downs.

These are a few of my favorites!!

Crock Pot Enchiladas
Serves 6

1 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (8.5 oz) White Onion, chopped
1 (4 oz can) Chopped Green Chilies (leave these out if you don't want it to be spicy)
1 (14 oz can) Enchilada Sauce
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Golden Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Celery Soup

Instructions:
Brown hamburger and chopped onion and pour off grease.

Put all ingredients in crock pot. Mix and cook low 4-6 hours.
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Chicken Parmesan
Serves 6

1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 Tsp Italian Seasoning, crushed
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 Cup White Onion, diced
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup 2% Milk
1 (1 oz packet) Ranch Flavored Salad Dressing Mix
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 (10 oz pkg.) Spinach, frozen, thawed, drained
1 Tbsp Pimiento, chopped

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a small mixing bowl combine cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, and Italian seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly; set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange the pieces in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. In a small saucepan cook onion in hot margarine until tender.

Stir in flour; add milk all at once. Cook and stir till bubbly; stir in drained spinach and pimiento. Place a slice of cheese and spoon the spinach mixture over the chicken; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
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Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Serves 6

6 Qts Water
12 oz Fettuccine Pasta
2 Tbsp Peanut Oil
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
2 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (20 oz bag) Frozen Broccoli Florets
3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions:
Heat a large pot of water, over high heat. When water comes to a boil add the pasta and boil for 8-10 minutes. Drain; reserving 2 cups pasta water. Cut the chicken into strips (1/4''x1''); set aside.

In a large frying pan, over medium-high heat, add the oil and chicken pieces stirring frequently until golden brown.

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the chicken pieces, sauce, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, stirring frequently. Add the remaining pasta water into the saucepan and bring just to a boil, then add the broccoli. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Divide the cooked pasta evenly between serving dishes and top with chicken and broccoli mixture.
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Spanish Meatloaf
Serves 6

1-1/2 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (5.5 oz envelope) Wyler's ''Hearty Beef Stew'' Soup Starter
1 (8 oz bag) Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 (4 oz can) Diced Green Chili Peppers
1 (14-1/2 oz can) Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 Cup BBQ Sauce (recommended: Kraft Carb Well)

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a large bowl add the soup starter, diced green chili peppers, and the diced tomatoes; mix until the liquid is absorbed. Add the ground beef and BBQ sauce and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Place 1/2 of the mixture in a loaf pan, making a well in the meat, top evenly with the cheese and place the remainder of the meat mixture on top to seal.

Bake for 45 minutes; drain any residual fat if necessary.

Place the meatloaf on a warmed serving platter and serve immediately. Serve with mixed vegetables or a salad.
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Crab Quiche
Serves 6

1 (8 oz pkg.) Louis Kemp Crab Delights, flaked
3/4 Cup Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 (8 oz pkg.) Cream Cheese, cut into 1/4'' cubes
1/4 Cup Green Onions, sliced
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Basil
1/2 Cup Heart Healthy Bisquick
1 Cup 1% Milk ''Skim''
1/2 Cup Eggbeaters
3 SecondsNonstick Cooking Spray

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

Mix the crab delights, shredded cheese, cream cheese, onions, salt, and basil in a medium bowl.

Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray and spread the crab mixture into the bottom.

Beat the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour over the crab mixture and bake for about 40-45 minutes.

Serve immediately.
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Strawberry Shake
Serves 2

1 Cup Frozen Strawberries, thawed
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Cup Cold 2%Milk
1 Cup Plain Yogurt
2 Tbsp Sugar Substitute (recommended: Splenda)
2 Whole Strawberries, garnish

Instructions:
Puree the strawberries and honey in a blender or food processor. Add milk, sweetener and yogurt; blend until smooth.

Pour into glasses; garnish each with a whole strawberry

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

My dad developed diabetes late in life. I really don't know a lot about the food my mom cooks for him - because I don't live with them. I don't know if you have checked some of these sites but they look really interesting and good for recipes:

http://vgs.diabetes.org/recipe/index.jsp
http://www.lifeclinic.com/whatsnew/cookbook/diabetescookbook.asp
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/

Good luck - I hope you find some great recipes!

Answer 7

My cousin is a diabetic and I made the salad, chicken from this link and he quite enjoyed it . It wasn't very expensive either.Try it.

Answer 8

click this link and view for 226 varieties of diabetic recipes..

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?q=+diabetic+receipe

Answer 9

Boils soup,1 free range chicken with 10 pieces of lime juice,(the small size type),tasty and also lower sugar level.

Answer 10

Hi lilbit! I'm constantly looking for good cheap, (let me know when grocery prices have dropped) simple recipes also. My Mother is a Diabetic and Sister is Hypoglycemic. This site has some very tasty recipes and gives Diabetic Food Exchanges information. Hope it helps...

Chicken Rosemary (Diabetic Recipe)
1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) broiler-fryer chicken, skinned and cut into serving pieces
Salt and pepper to taste
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chicken broth
Preheat broiler.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place in broiler pan. Broil 5 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
Place chicken, garlic, rosemary, wine and broth in a Dutch oven or large, deep skillet. Cook, covered, over medium heat about 30 minutes or until tender, turning once.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Calories: 176, Protein: 25 g, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 75 mg, Sodium: 130 mg; Fat: 6 g.
Food Exchanges: 3 Low-Fat Meats.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/chicken-rosemary-diabetic-recipe.html

Ham Steak with Tangy Raisin Sauce
1 ham steak (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons light molasses
1 cup water
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup Equal Spoonful*
1 tablespoon stick butter or margarine
Broil, grill or bake ham steak as desired.
Meanwhile, combine cornstarch, dry mustard and nutmeg in small saucepan. Stir in lemon juice and molasses until smooth. Gradually stir in water and raisins. Heat over medium heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in Equal and butter until melted.
Spoon Raisin Sauce over each portion of ham.
Makes 6 servings.

* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:
calories 197, protein 19 g, carbohydrate 17 g, fat 6 g, cholesterol 65 mg, sodium 999 mg.
Food Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/ham_steak_with_tangy_raisin_sauce_recipe.html

Grilled Steak and Vegetable Salad (Diabetic)
1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak, fat trimmed, scored
1 medium sweet onion, cut into small wedges
6 medium Italian plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 ears corn, cooked, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, sliced

Fresh Herb Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Grill steak over medium-hot coals to desired degree of doneness, about 20 minutes for medium, turning steak halfway through cooking time.
Slice steak, diagonally across grain, into scant 1/4-inch slices. Combine sliced meat and vegetables in shallow serving bowl. Pour dressing over and toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate several hours and serve chilled.
Makes 6 servings

Note: If desired, steak can be broiled rather than grilled for the same amount of time.

Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful
3 tablespoons minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3 tablespoons minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
3 tablespoons minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in covered jar; shake to mix.

Nutrition information per serving: 305 cal., 25 g pro., 18 g carbo., 16 g fat, 56 mg chol., 255 mg sodium.
Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (3-ounces meat) with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette
Food Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 1 Starch, 1 1/2 Fat.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/grilled-steak-and-vegetable-salad-diabetic-recipe.html


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