28 Diabetic-Friendly Recipes for Fall

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28 Diabetic-Friendly Recipes for Fall2/28 Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s especially nice to use this recipe in fall, when the weather gets crisp and the local apple orchards start selling fresh apple cider. This entree’s subtle sweetness is a welcome change from other savory stews. We enjoy it with biscuits and slices of apple and cheddar cheese. —Joyce Glaesemann, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 330 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable

12g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 3/28 One-Dish Turkey Dinner 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Dish Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick one-dish dinner helped keep my husband and me on track throughout the week while we were still learning to balance our busy schedules. — Shannon Barden, Alpharetta, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 318 calories, 14g fat (3g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch

saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch. 4/28 Red Pepper & Parmesan Tilapia 92 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are always looking for light fish recipes because of their health benefits. This one’s a hit with him, and we’ve served it at dinner parties too. It’s become a staple! —Michelle Martin, Durham, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 179 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 very lean meat, 1/2 fat

fat), 89mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 very lean meat, 1/2 fat. 5/28 Pressure-Cooker Mexican Stuffed Peppers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Traditional stuffed peppers get a southwestern twist in this easy recipe. The filling also makes a delicious meat loaf that we even like cold as a sandwich with Mexican blend or cheddar cheese, mayo and salsa. —Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 319 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat),

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable

141mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 6/28 Favorite Beef Roast Dinner 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is our family’s favorite slow-cooked beef roast. My two children love it and always want seconds. I love putting together new flavor combinations in the kitchen. —Sheryl Padilla, Peyton, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked beef with 3/4 cup vegetables and 3 tablespoons cooking juices: 368 calories, 16g fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch

(6g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch. 7/28 Zucchini Roll-Ups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love lasagna, but these zucchini roll-ups are a little healthier and a lot quicker! Using zucchini “pasta” also makes the dish gluten free and grain free. To make zucchini strips, use a box grater or mandoline to get even slices. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 4

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat

roll-ups: 175 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 643mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat. 8/28 Texan Ranch Chicken Casserole 102 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The musical “Waitress” Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every time I serve this creamy chicken casserole, it gets rave reviews. The recipe was passed down to me and is so good! It is really easy to make, freezes well and has just a touch of heat. If your family likes more heat, add some

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

jalapenos! —Kendra Doss, Smithville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 329 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 719mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 9/28 Slow-Cooked Pepper Steak 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Pepper Steak Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After a long day working in our greenhouse raising bedding plants, I enjoy coming in to this hearty slow-cooker pepper steak for supper. It’s one of my

favorite meals

favorite meals. — Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup beef mixture: 232 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 639mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 10/28 Baked Salmon 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often make this very moist and flavorful baked salmon for company because I can have it ready in less than half an hour. This salmon with lemon is well complemented by rice

or a green vegetable and a tossed salad

or a green vegetable and a tossed salad. —Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked salmon: 209 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat. 11/28 Creamy Chicken Rice Soup 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp

roll and fresh fruit

roll and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 312 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 12/28 Apple-Dijon Pork Roast 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe takes less than five minutes to assemble and is delicious. I like to serve the roast with rice, then use the tangy sauce as a gravy for both. —Cindy Steffen,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch

Cedarburg, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork with about 2 tablespoons gravy: 197 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 13/28 Slow-Cooked Sirloin 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Sirloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family of five likes to eat beef, so this recipe is a favorite. I usually serve slow-cooker sirloin with homemade bread or rolls to soak up the tasty

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable

gravy. —Vicki Tormaschy, Dickinson, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 3 ounce-weight: 199 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 14/28 Butternut Squash and Barley Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 35 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to use my garden produce in this veggie-packed soup. Serve it with bread or oatmeal dinner rolls and you have a delicious, healthy dinner. —Julie Sloan, Osceola, Indiana Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch

1 cup: 120 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 15/28 Tomato Walnut Tilapia 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tomato Walnut Tilapia Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tomato, bread crumbs and crunchy walnuts dress up pan tilapia fillets in this favorite recipe. I serve it with cooked julienne carrots and green beans. —Phyl Broich-Wessling, Garner, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 202 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 251mg

sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein

sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1/2 starch. 16/28 Lemon Mushroom Chicken 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Mushroom Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s a lot of flavor in this dish. The best part? It doesn’t seem light at all! —Carrie Palmquist, Canova, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 1/4 cup sauce: 213 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g

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