WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Sunday, April 19, 2020

FIVE-CHEESE SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

1 jar (12-oz) roasted sweet red peppers
1 jar (6.5-oz) marinated quartered artichoke hearts
1 pkg (10-oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8-oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese
2 pkg (3-oz each) cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup (4-oz) crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
Assorted crackers for dipping

Drain peppers, reserving 1 tablespoon of the liquid; chop peppers.

Drain artichokes, reserving 2 tablespoons of the liquid; coarsely chop artichokes.

Spray a 3-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place the spinach, cheeses, basil, onion, mayonnaise, garlic, peppers and artichokes in the cooker; stir in the reserved liquid from the peppers and artichokes.

Place lid on cooker and cook on high 2 hours. Stir dip, replace lid and cook another 30 minutes to 1 hour. Stir before serving with the assorted crackers.

Yield: 16 servings of 1/4 cup each
Per serving: 197 calories, 16g fat - 8g saturated, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 9g protein

This was from an old TOH magazine when I got it 5 years ago

NOTE: One serving of this dip should be okay for most diabetics. It is low carb, high protein. Beware of the 8g saturated fat per serving and do not over-indulge.

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