44 Healthy Potluck Recipes

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44 Healthy Potluck Recipes1/44 Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made quite a few tacos in my day, but you can’t beat the tender filling made in a slow cooker. These are by far the best pork tacos we’ve had—and we’ve tried plenty. Make the mango salsa from scratch if you have time! Yum. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 282 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 30g

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 2/44 Pot Roast with Asian Black Bean Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Pot Roast with Asian Black Bean Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love stir-fry with black bean sauce. This recipe takes the delicious flavor of black bean sauce and joins it with fork-tender pot roast. —Judy Lawson, Chelsea, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 281 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g

sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 3/44 Roasted Vegetable Strata 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Vegetable Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With the abundance of zucchini my family has in the fall, this is the perfect dish to use some of what we have. Cheesy and rich, the warm, classic breakfast dish is sure to please! —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 349 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 642mg

sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein

sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat. 4/44 5/44 6/44 Chipotle Carnitas 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Abbey Littlejohn for Taste of Home Total Time 10 hours 28 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a terrific recipe for your next weeknight dinner. Set out various toppings and garnishes so your family members can customize their own tostadas with the lime-kissed shredded pork. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 tostada: 269 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium,

9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein

9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1/2 starch. 7/44 Tangy Orange Chicken Thighs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Tangy Orange Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a quick-prep recipe for tender, flavorful chicken in a tangy tomato-based sauce. You can easily double or triple the recipe, depending on the size of your slow cooker. —Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1/2 cup sauce: 248 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat),

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch

80mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. 8/44 Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Sweet Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to find a way to use pineapple salsa in a recipe. I came up with this super simple, delicious and quick dish! —Erin Schillo, Northfield, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 356 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium,

59g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein

59g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 9/44 Carne Guisada 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carne Guisada Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings (about 2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While living away from Texas for a while, my boyfriend and I grew homesick for the spicy flavors of home. We’ve made this recipe a few times now, and it goes really well with homemade flour tortillas. We love it over rice, too. —Kelly Evans, Denton, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 261 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1 starch

fat), 67mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1 starch. 10/44 11/44 Meaty Slow-Cooked Jambalaya 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meaty Slow-Cooked Jambalaya Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 40 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe makes a big batch of delicious, meaty gumbo. Stash some away in the freezer for days you don’t feel like cooking. —Diane Smith, Pine Mountain, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup jambalaya with 2/3 cup cooked rice: 387 calories, 10g fat (3g

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

saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. 12/44 Meat Loaf with Chili Sauce 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I used to serve this meat loaf in my cafe, where so many of my customers asked for it. I adapted the recipe for my slow cooker at home, where it’s quite popular, too. —Robert Cox, Las Cruces, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 253 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 123mg

cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein

cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. 13/44 Mango-Pineapple Chicken Tacos 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mango-Pineapple Chicken Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I lived in the Caribbean when I was a child. Every time I make this yummy chicken, the fresh tropical fruits in it transport me back to those happy times.—Lissa Nelson, Provo, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 246 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 51 mg

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

cholesterol, 582 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate (10 g sugars, 2 g fiber), 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch. 14/44 Mushroom Penne Bake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is an easy, hearty and delicious meal for a chilly evening! Its cheesy goodness will have you going in for seconds. Serve with salad and garlic bread. —Sue Aschemeier, Defiance, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 353 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars,

7g fiber), 20g protein

7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 15/44 Italian Crumb-Crusted Beef Roast Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Italian Crumb-Crusted Beef Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Italian-style panko crumbs and the seasoning give this roast beef a special touch—it’s a nice, effortless weeknight meal so you can put your energy into relaxing. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked beef: 319 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars,

0 fiber), 35g protein

0 fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 16/44 Shrimp & Broccoli Brown Rice Paella 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp & Broccoli Brown Rice Paella Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago my husband and I were vacationing in France and came across an open market where a man from Spain was making paella in a skillet; we’ve been hooked ever since. I love to whip this up for a large group, but if the

gathering is small, I know I can easily freeze leftovers for another time

gathering is small, I know I can easily freeze leftovers for another time. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 331 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 693mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. 17/44 Slow-Cooker Pepper Steak 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Pepper Steak Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for 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

this hearty slow-cooker pepper steak for supper. It’s one of my 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. 18/44 Beef Brisket Marinara 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Marinara sauce and tender meat are real comfort food. Serve this brisket with mashed potatoes, rice or

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