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.

Thursday, September 14, 2023

FOCACCIA SANDWICHES

 These sandwiches are perfect for game watching parties, holiday parties, etc. This makes 24 small sandwiches and eating one is okay for most diabetics.  Add a plate of fresh veggies and diabetics can enjoy the party foods, too.

1/3 cup mayonnaise (I use olive oil mayo)

1 can (4 1/4-oz) chopped ripe olives, drained

1 (approximately 12-oz) focaccia bread, split

4 romaine lettuce leaves

1/4 lb shaved deli ham

1 med. red bell pepper, thinly sliced into rings

1/4 lb shaved deli turkey

1 large tomato, thinly sliced

1/4 lb thinly sliced hard salami

1 jar (7-oz) roasted sweet red peppers, drained

4 to 6 slices provolone cheese

Combine mayonnaise and olives in a cup or small bowl; spread over the bottom half of the bread. Layer the remaining items over the mayo mixture, replace the bread top. Cut sandwich into 24 pieces and secure with toothpicks in the center. Remind guests to remove toothpicks before eating.

Yield: 24 sandwich servings

Per serving: 113 calories, 6g fat (2g sat), 13 mg cholesterol, 405 mg sodium, 9 g carbs (1 sugar), 5g protein

recipe and photo from quick & tasty magazine





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