47 Easter Recipes for People with Diabetes

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47 Easter Recipes for People with Diabetes2/47 Carrot Cookies 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carrot Cookies Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cookies are both flavorful and colorful. The shredded carrots add nice bright flecks of orange color. Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 128 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 3/47 Ginger Plum Tart 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ginger Plum Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes. Plus, it’s extra-awesome when served warm. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 190 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit. 4/47 Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go

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

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Classic American mashed potatoes take a trip to Italy with the flavors of olive oil, garlic, and pancetta. —Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 206 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch. 5/47 Ruby Raspberry Slaw 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Give ordinary coleslaw a “berry” tangy twist. It’s sure to get raves at your next picnic or

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable

potluck. —Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 122 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 6/47 Lemon-Pepper Tilapia 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Pepper Tilapia Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I usually have the ingredients on hand for this lemony dish that’s ready in a jiff. I use tilapia, but this method peps up any whitefish. —Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 177 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat

5g fat (3g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat. 7/47 Fresh Fruit Bowl 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad. Slightly sweet and chilled, it makes a nice accompaniment to a grilled entree. —Marlon Kirst, Troy, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 56 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

4g protein

1 fruit. 8/47 Tender Whole Wheat Rolls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tender Whole Wheat Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even though these are whole wheat rolls they have a light texture and are soft and tender. This recipe reminds me of lots of happy meals with my family.—Wilma Orlano, Carroll, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 120 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 9/47 Minted Beet

Salad Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have neighbors who share vegetables from their garden, and every year my husband and I look forward to their beets. My interest in Mediterranean food inspired this beet salad recipe—the vinegar and oil dressing with fresh mint tones down the sweetness of the beets, and the kalamata olives add a salty touch. —Barbara Estabrook, Appleton, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 123 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 406mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars,

3g fiber), 3g protein

3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 10/47 Nectarine Arugula Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a summer salad that brightens any supper. The homemade dressing with a hint of berries is perfect with arugula, nectarines and blue cheese. —Christine Laba, Arlington, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 101 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 11/47 Lemon Bars

I think you’ll love the dreamy topping

with Cream Cheese Frosting 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I won a baking contest at Purdue University with this recipe for lemon bars with cream cheese frosting. I think you’ll love the dreamy topping. —Michael Hunter, Fort Wayne, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 243 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 12/47 Pork Medallions in Mustard Sauce 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste

I played around with different flavors until I found this combo

of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like pork medallions with apricot preserves and wondered how else I could dress them up. I played around with different flavors until I found this combo. Wows every time. —Tahnia Fox, Trenton, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 193 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 13/47 Skinny Cobb Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skinny Cobb

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

Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This skinny version of Cobb salad has all the taste and creaminess with half the fat and calories. You can skip the coleslaw mix and use all lettuce, but I like the crunch you get with cabbage. —Taylor Kiser, Brandon, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 324 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 9g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 14/47 Spicy Applesauce 4

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have an apple-picking party every year. It’s a bushel of fun, and I always look forward to cooking a batch of this easy applesauce seasoned with cinnamon, cloves and allspice. —Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 94 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit. 15/47 Sheet-Pan Chicken and Veggies 108 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Chicken and Vegetables Recipe photo by

It’s unbelievably easy!

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sheet-pan chicken and veggies meal tastes as if it took hours of hands-on time to put together, but the simple ingredients can be prepped in mere minutes. The rosemary gives it a rich flavor, and the meat juices cook the veggies to perfection. It’s unbelievably easy! —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1 cup vegetables: 357 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 597mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4

lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 16/47 White Bean Soup with Escarole 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pantry staples make this healthy soup oh, so simple to prepare. When I can’t find escarole, I use fresh spinach. Just add to the soup pot moments before serving. —Gina Samokar, North Haven, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cup soup with 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese: 174 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g

fiber), 9g protein

fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 17/47 Thyme-Roasted Carrots 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Thyme-Roasted Carrots Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cutting the carrots lengthwise makes this dish look extra pretty. For a little more elegance and color, garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme or parsley. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 carrot halves: 73 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

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