28 Gluten-Free Recipes to Keep You Warm This Winter
28 Gluten-Free Recipes to Keep You Warm This Winter
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28 Gluten-Free Recipes to Keep You Warm This Winter
Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat
Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat. 3/28 Kabobless Chicken and Vegetables 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As the primary caregiver for my grandma, I am trying to cook healthier for her. I am fascinated with Mediterranean cuisine. It is much easier to have chicken and vegetables off the kabob, which inspired this sheet-pan dinner. —Chelsea Madren, Fullerton, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 305 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat,
2 fat, 1 vegetable
2 fat, 1 vegetable. 4/28 Easy London Broil 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A mild marinade prepared with lemon juice, thyme and oregano seasons this easy London boil recipe. It feeds a family of four with lots left over to enjoy in satisfying second-day dishes later in the week. —Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef: 247 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
One of my favorites was her curry chicken soup
5/28 Curried Chicken Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My German mother would occasionally cook dishes that were not traditional German recipes. One of my favorites was her curry chicken soup. I’ve added my own touches to it, such as the chickpeas, coconut milk and fresh cilantro.—Deanna Hindenach, Paw Paw, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 270 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein. 6/28 Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes 6 Reviews Contest
Winner Test Kitchen Approved Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish because I love scalloped potatoes and apples. It is delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same time in another cast-iron pan. My spouse and I are retired, so it’s just the two of us, but you could easily double the recipe to serve more. —Shirley Rickis, The Villages, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat),
It’s especially good served over rice
70mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. 7/28 Chicken Creole 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like food that has a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe hits the spot every time. It’s especially good served over rice. —Dolly Hall, Wheelwright, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 265 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 8/28
These are just as good as any traditional recipe, maybe better!
Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have a family member with special dietary needs, so I came up with these gluten-free sweet potato muffins that we could all enjoy. These are just as good as any traditional recipe, maybe better! If you don’t have sweet potato on hand, canned pumpkin may be used instead. —Kallee Krong-Mccreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 231 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg
cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein
cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 9/28 Mashed Potatoes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (about 4-1/2 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy. Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 168 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 10/28 Turkey and Root Veggie Sheet-Pan Dinner Test Kitchen Approved Turkey and Root Veggie Sheet-Pan Dinner Recipe photo
My family loves turkey tenderloin
by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves turkey tenderloin so I wanted to try using it in a sheet-pan supper. The vegetables were tender and moist and the turkey was juicy. Use any of you favorite vegetables. You can add turnips to the mix for a bit of sweetness. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked turkey with 2/3 cup vegetables: 238 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch
3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 11/28 Gluten-Free Brownie Bars 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Brownie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can’t eat dairy or gluten, but these gluten-free brownie bars are a satisfying substitute. The brownies will still seem soft when you pull them from the oven. They are done when the edges look very lightly browned. —Linda Speranza, Buckeye, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 266 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate
(17g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein
(17g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 12/28 Beef Tenderloin Roast 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This beef tenderloin roast is a simple way to dress up dinner. Prepare the rest of your meal while it bakes in the oven. —Judith LaBrozzi, Canton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef: 195 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat. 13/28 French Hot Chocolate 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen
It is meant to be sipped slowly and savored
Approved French Hot Chocolate Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my fondest memories of Paris is sipping a cup of thick, dark hot chocolate at one of the patisseries there. Parisian hot chocolate is velvety smooth, rich and decadent and almost the consistency of a molten chocolate bar. It is meant to be sipped slowly and savored. I bought Parisian espresso cups so we could enjoy this at home. — Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 226 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated
15/28 Gluten-Free Biscuits 3 Reviews Test
fat), 27mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 14/28 Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it’s wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an extra helping of protein-packed quinoa. —Brynn Rader, Olympia, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 462 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1135mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 11g fiber), 33g protein. 15/28 Gluten-Free Biscuits 3 Reviews Test
Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 9 biscuits Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Basic gluten-free biscuits are fantastic with brunch, dinner or even a bowl of soup for an easy lunch. This recipe is perfect for tweaking—stir in your favorite ingredients like shredded cheddar and garlic powder, Swiss and chives, or Parmesan and Italian seasoning. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit: 205 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 16/28 Rice Pudding with Leftover Rice 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Leftover Rice Pudding
Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rice pudding with leftover cooked rice is a delicious classic. We also like to dress it up with English toffee bits, chocolate and toasted coconut. —Laura German, North Brookfield, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 221 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 17/28 Honey Coffee 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For
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