08 Nov Diabetes-Friendly Recipes for a Thanksgiving Feast

Appetizer:  Waldorf Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Crushed Pineapple
• 2 Chopped Pears or Apples
• 1/2 Cup Sliced Celery
• 1/2 Cup Seedless Grapes (Halved)
• 2 Sliced Kiwis
• 1/3 Cup Fat-free Dressing
• 1/3 Cup Fat-free Yogurt
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• 2 Tbsp Toasted Walnut Pieces
• Kale or Lettuce

Directions:

1. Toss all solid ingredients together.
2. Stir together liquid ingredients separately.
3. Fold solid mix into liquid blend.
4. Chill for 6 hours and serve with kale or lettuce.

(Recipe From:  Diabetic Living Online)

Entree:  Orange Rosemary Turkey

Ingredients:

• 12 lb Roaster Turkey
• 3/4 Cup Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 2 Tbsp Rosemary
• 2 Tbsp Parsely
• 2 Tbsp Thyme
• 1 Tsp Pepper
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Orange Peeled and Sliced

Directions:

1. Clean and dry turkey before releasing skin.
2. Mix all ingredients except for orange.  Rub under and over turkey skin.
3. Place orange slices under skin without tearing skin.
4. Put turkey in pan and add water to a 1/2 inch depth.
5. Roast turkey in oven at 325 degrees for 3-4 hours or according to package instructions.
6. Cover the turkey if it is browning more than preferred.
7. Let turkey sit 10 minutes before slicing.

(Recipe from:  Diabetic Connect)

Side Dish:  Wild Rice Stuffing

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup Wild Rice
• 1/4 Cup Brown Rice
• 1 3/4 cup Water
• 1 Tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder
• 1/4 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
• 2 Cups Fresh Sliced Mushrooms
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Celery
• 1/3 Cup Sliced ZOnion
• 1/2 Cup Pine Nuts

Directions:

1. Rinse uncooked rice in strainer.  Place rice, water, bouillon, and nutmeg in pot.
2. When rice pot boils, reduce heat and cover.  Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Add vegetables to rice pot.  Cook covered over medium-low for 25 minutes.
4. Stir frequently, adding nuts when vegetables are soft.  Serve immediately.

(Recipe From:  Diabetic Living Online)

Dessert:  Sugar-free Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 12 oz Unsweetened Apple Juice Concentrate, Thawed
• 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
• 6 Cups Thinly Sliced Apples
• 2 Pie Pastry Shells (9 Inch)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Whisk 1/3 cup of juice with cornstarch and cinnamon.
3. Simmer apple slices and remaining apple juice in saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in cornstarch mixture, cooking five more minutes.
5. Set aside to cool and place pie pastry shell in baking dish.
6. Add apple mixture and place second pie shell over top, cutting a few slits in the top crust piece.
7. Bake 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

(Recipe From:  Sunrise Senior Living)