42 Diabetic-Friendly Recipes for Winter

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42 Diabetic-Friendly Recipes for Winter2/42 Turkey-Vegetable Soup 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The blend of flavors and colors in this hearty soup will bring everyone at the table back for more. —Charlotte Welch, Utica, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 191 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 3/42 Slow Cooker Pot Roast 48 Reviews Test Kitchen

It’s a comfort to walk in and smell this roast simmering

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because I work full time, this slow cooker pot roast is my go-to when I want a hearty, home cooked meal. It’s a comfort to walk in and smell this roast simmering. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked meat with 1/2 cup gravy: 380 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. 4/42 Red Lentil Hummus with Brussels Sprout Hash 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This spicy red lentil hummus is a new take on the classic dip. The Brussels sprout topping adds a special touch, but you can serve it without the topping, too. —Carolyn Manning, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 154 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. 5/42 Bean & Bulgur Chili 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min

The bulgur adds great texture and heartiness, so you won’t miss the meat

Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Come in from the cold to a piping hot bowl of this zesty bulgur and bean chili. The bulgur adds great texture and heartiness, so you won’t miss the meat. —Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 240 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 578mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 12g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat. 6/42 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup Recipe photo

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat

by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different. It’s spicy, flavorful and a great excuse to open up a bar of chocolate (if you’re the type of person who needs an excuse!). —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 203 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 511mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 7/42 Vegetable Lasagna 9 Reviews

It’s absolutely packed with veggies

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I cooked up this fresh lasagna for vegetarian customers at a local grocery store, where I work part-time. It’s absolutely packed with veggies. —Sam Hunsaker, Lawrence, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 432 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. 8/42 Pumpkin-Coconut Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup

Recipe Creator: Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut milk and spices. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 556mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 9/42 Apple Pork Loin 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Pork Loin Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love making this slow

cooker pork roast with apples for chilly fall dinners with my family

cooker pork roast with apples for chilly fall dinners with my family. The apple pork loin tastes even better served with homemade mashed potatoes. —Rachel Schultz, Lansing, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 290 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 10/42 Spinach Turkey Meatballs 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spinach Turkey Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our children call these

“Gramby Meatballs” because the recipe came from my dear mother-in-law

“Gramby Meatballs” because the recipe came from my dear mother-in-law. It’s a great way to make spinach palatable. I usually make a triple batch, bake them all and freeze the extras for a quick meal later. —Mimi Blanco, Bronxville, New York Nutrition Facts: 3 meatballs: 234 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 0.500 starch. 11/42 Fiery Stuffed Poblanos 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: I love Southwest-inspired cuisine, but the dishes are often unhealthy

Creator: I love Southwest-inspired cuisine, but the dishes are often unhealthy. As a dietitian, I try to come up with nutritious twists on recipes, which is how my stuffed peppers dish was born. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 223 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 12/42 Cauliflower Mash 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Mash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable

Recipe Creator: This quick and easy mashed cauliflower is a wonderful alternative to same-old mashed spuds, and it’s healthier, too! —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 26 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable. 13/42 Marinated Shrimp and Olives 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Shrimp and Olives Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite appetizer to serve party guests. The flavors in this colorful dish

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat

blend beautifully, and the shrimp are tender and tasty.—Carol Gawronski, Lake Wales, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 71 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 14/42 Slow-Cooker Beef Burgundy 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Beef Burgundy Recipe photo by Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tender cubes of beef are braised in a wine sauce with savory vegetables. I made this slow-cooker beef burgundy often

when I worked full time

when I worked full time. It’s good over noodles or mashed potatoes. —Sherri Mott, New Carlisle, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 460 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. 15/42 Beef Daube Provencal 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Beef Daube Provencal Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish is perfect on cold winter days, especially after we have been out cutting wood or white-tail hunting. If you are lucky enough to have

venison, try it here for melt-in-your-mouth goodness

venison, try it here for melt-in-your-mouth goodness. —Brenda Ryan, Marshall, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup beef mixture: 237 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 16/42 Beef Cabbage Roll-Ups 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Beef Cabbage Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cooking up original recipes is a hobby of mine. My version of classic cabbage rolls is delicious served over rice or noodles. —Irma

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable

Finely, Lockwood, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 cabbage rolls: 251 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 17/42 Citrus Avocado Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe nicely showcases grapefruit and oranges, which are at their peak around the holidays. Citrus fruits pair well with a sweet dressing. —Sonia Candler, Edmonton, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 175 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat),

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