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, October 24, 2021

SILLY CARROTS

The original Silly Carrots recipe was a "My Best Recipe" winner in the LA Times newspaper in 1981. This is a newer diabetic-friendly version. This recipe is from Marlene Koch who writes recipes using Splenda. Bonus: 1 serving (a generous 1/2 cup) of this recipe gives you a 420% of the RDA for vitamin A!

6 cups (2 lb) carrots, peeled and sliced
1 can (10-oz) Campbell's Healthy Selections Tomato Soup
2/3 cup Splenda Granular
2/3 cup vinegar
2 tbsp canola oil
1 1/2 tsp prepared mustard
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/8 tsp salt

In a medium saucepan, cook the carrots in boiling water just until tender (about 10 minutes); drain and set aside.

In the same saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; cook over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Pour mixture over the drained carrots.

Delicious served hot or refrigerated until cold.

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Note: This is a file photo. I did not take a picture of this recipe.

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