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, December 31, 2023

SPRING ROLLS with CHILI and CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Note: I got this recipe from Diabetic Connect four or five years ago. I don't eat these as they have chicken so I cannot recommend them one way or the other. They did have 4 stars, though, and I will say the nutritional facts look good.3.5 oz egg noodles

2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 boned and skinned chicken breasts
6-8 spring onions, finely sliced
1 large carrot, grated
4 oz bean sprouts
1 tsp dried chilli flakes
20 spring roll wrappers
2 eggs beaten
dipping sauce
2 tbsps honey
2 tbsp chili sauce
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water for 3-4mins. drain them well, then cut into 2 in lengths.

Heat 1 tsp oil in a frying pan. add garlic and fry gently for 1 minute. add chicken strips and continue to fry for 3 mins until cooked. 
Stir in spring onions, carrot, beansprouts, and chili flakes and continue to cook for 1 min.
Preheat oven to 400F. Brush spring roll wrappers on one side with a little beaten egg. Spoon a little filling onto each wrapper and roll up, making sure filling is completely enclosed. Brush each spring roll with a little oil and place on baking sheet. bake for 10-12mins or until golden.

In small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the dip. Serve with spring rolls.
May use filo pastry as substitute, if spring roll wrappers unavailable.

Yield: 20 rolls, 10 servings of 2 rolls

Nutritional Facts

Servings
10
Calories
60
Protein
5g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fiber
1g
Fat
2g
Saturated fat
0
Sodium
17mg


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