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Recipe for Roasted Jamaican Jerk Seasoned Chicken
With influences from Africa, Jamaica and Spain, this woodsy, spicy and sweet style of cooking lends itself to almost any meat or fowl.
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Entrees, Gluten-free, Good source of protein, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Mediterranean Roasted Chicken and Veggie Wrap with from-Scratch Hummus
A richly seasoned hummus, alive with tastes of the Mediterranean, chicken marinated with fragrant cumin and paprika, and the freshness of juicy cucumber and fresh vegetables.
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Diabetes-friendly, Entrees, Good source of protein, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, more -
Recipe for Maple Glazed Salmon with Zesty Pineapple Wheatberry Salad
Combined with slightly spicy pineapple salsa, the grains serve as a tangy and sweet base for baked salmon accented by dark maple syrup and mustard.
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Entrees, Good source of protein, Peanut-free, Tree nut-free, Whole grain -
Recipe for Low Fat Tomato, Olive and Chickpea Greek Salad
A classic salad made simple. In this version the standard, very salty feta cheese has been replaced with far healthier garbanzo beans for a lighter taste.
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, more -
Recipe for Lemon, Radish and Mint Cabbage Slaw
Replacing mayonnaise or buttermilk with oil and lemon juice makes for a much lighter, almost pickled mixture, and the taste of fresh mint lifts the entire dish.
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, Low calorie, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Leafy Holiday Salad with Lemon Ginger Dressing
Zippy ginger, onion, and lemon juice are tempered by sweet grapes, dates, pears, oranges, and candied nuts.
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, High fiber, Peanut-free, Salads, more -
Recipe for Fresh Garden Lentil Salad with Feta and Mint
The lentils in this salad are cooked to just doneness, and hold up well when mixed with onion, tomato and cucumber and the salty tang of crumbled feta cheese.
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Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low cholesterol, more -
Recipe for Jicama, Cabbage and Mango Salad
A salad alive with textures and flavors. High in potassium and fiber, the turnip-like jicama lends a satisfying crunch and an apple/pear-like taste for a nice contrast with soft, sweet mango.
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low sodium, more -
Recipe for Crunchy Jicama, Cabbage and Pineapple Slaw
Here’s a bright and refreshing change from coleslaw or carrot salad, mixing the snap of jicama, carrots and red pepper to thin shreds of napa cabbage for a low-fat, low-sodium side dish.
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Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, Low sodium, more -
Recipe for Crisp “Almost Pickled” Cucumber Salad
The cucumbers in this recipe are "almost pickled" after a 20-minute soak in two kinds of vinegar--bringing them to a softened and slightly tart state, without cooking or an unbearably long wait.
Categories:
Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low calorie, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more