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.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

ORIENTAL NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

 

1 lb cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

8 oz whole-wheat* thin spaghetti, cooked according to the pkg directions
1 1/2 tbsp dark sesame oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp water
2 tsp firmly packed Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 1/2 cups chopped red cabbage
1/3 cup chopped green onions, including tops
2 tbsp chopped peanuts
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Using a wire whisk, combine the sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, water, and brown sugar in a large bowl until well blended.

Add the chicken, spaghetti, cabbage, and green onions to the vinegar mixture, tossing to coat well.

Sprinkle the peanuts and cilantro over all before serving.

*May use your choice of no/low carb noodles - this will change the nutritional numbers below

Yield: 6 servings
Per serving: Approximately 280 calories, 34 g carbs, 22 g protein.  This is a very good carb to protein ratio for diabetics.  So, diabetics, you can get your pasta fix with this meal!

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