53 Perfect Italian Recipes for People with Diabetes

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53 Perfect Italian Recipes for People with Diabetes2/53 Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutrition Facts 1 stuffed chicken breast: 347 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 7 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. This spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe is special to me because it has so much flavor, yet not too many calories. I love Italian food, but most of the time it

is too heavy

is too heavy. This is a healthy twist on an Italian dish! —Nicole Stevens, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Understand diabetic exchanges to simplify your healthy diet. Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed chicken breast: 347 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 7 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 3/53 Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tomato-Cucumber Mozzarella Salad Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutrition Facts

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable

3/4 cup: 160 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable. I used fresh mozzarella for the first time last year and loved it. I wanted to incorporate it into as many dishes as possible and came up with this salad. It has quickly become a mainstay at my house. —Jennifer Klann, Corbett, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 160 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable. 4/53

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat

Italian Chicken and Penne 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutrition Facts 1-1/3 cups: 291 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat. This easy stir-fry combines the pasta with green pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes in an Italian-style sauce. I made up this recipe one evening, and it was a big hit with my family. —Janeen Longfellow, Wolcottville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups:

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

291 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 5/53 Italian Tomato Cucumber Salad 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutrition Facts 1/2 cup: 93 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. This yummy medley of vegetables is a cool complement to zesty dishes like my fish, and also

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

barbecued meats and poultry.—Florine Bruns, Fredericksburg, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 93 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 6/53 Italian Cloud Eggs 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 96 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat. Drop egg yolks on nests of whipped Italian-seasoned egg whites,

then bake in a cast-iron skillet

then bake in a cast-iron skillet. Dreamy! —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 96 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat. 7/53 Sicilian Steamed Leeks Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 83 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat. I love the challenge of developing recipes for

my garden leeks, a delicious underused vegetable

my garden leeks, a delicious underused vegetable. This Italian-flavored dish is a family favorite. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 83 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 8/53 Tiramisu Test Kitchen Approved Rich and Creamy Tiramisu Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tiramisu is Italian for pick-me-up, and this one is definitely true to its name! My version of the classic Tuscan trifle has both coffee

and espresso for layers of java flavor

and espresso for layers of java flavor. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 280 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 9/53 Saucy Spiced Pears 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 192 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 5g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat. We serve these tangy, saucy pears over angel food

cake, pound cake or with a little yogurt or vanilla ice cream

cake, pound cake or with a little yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle with a favorite topping. —Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 192 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 5g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat. 10/53 Italian Cabbage Soup 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 111 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 21g

carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein

carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. After doing yard work on a windy day, we love to come in for a light but hearty soup like this one. It’s brimming with cabbage, veggies and white beans. Pass the oven-warmed bread! —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 111 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 11/53 Basil Vegetable Strata 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Basil Vegetable Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40

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

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 322 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. I’ve been cooking this strata for years, and my family just can’t get enough! The fresh basil gives this healthy brunch dish an added flavor boost. —Jean L. Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 322 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 12/53 Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutrition Facts 1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons cooking juices: 203 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic and fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or

crusty Italian bread

crusty Italian bread. —Jan Valdez, Lombard, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons cooking juices: 203 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 13/53 Lemon Chicken with Orzo 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutrition Facts 1-1/4 cups: 399 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch,

1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. Here’s a dish that’s light and summery but still filling. My kids love all the veggies…for real! If you like a lot of lemon, stir in an extra splash of lemon juice just before serving. —Shannon Humphrey, Hampton, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 399 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 14/53 Cod with Hearty Tomato Sauce 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to

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