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.

Friday, March 1, 2024

BAKED VEGETABLES

2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 medium carrots, cut into 1//4-inch slices

1 cup cut fresh green beans

2 medium onions, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cups cauliflowerets 

4 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 celery rib, thinly sliced

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp dried marjoram

1/8 tsp pepper 

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices



Grease, or spray with nonstick baking spray, a 2 1/2-inch baking dish.

Heat oven to 350 - degrees.

In a saucepan, bring 1-quart of water to a boil. Add the potatoes, carrots and beans. Return to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and set aside.

In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add cauliflower, tomatoes, celery and all the spices. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes. Spoon half this mixture over the potatoes mixture in the baking dish. Top with the bell pepper and zucchini and the remaining tomato mixture. Cover and bake at 350-degrees for 40-45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Use a slotted spoon to serve.

Yield: 12 servings of 3/4-cup

Per serving: 74 calories, 2g fat (trace sat), 0 cholesterol, 213 mg sodium, 13g carbs, 3g fiber, 2g protein

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch


file photo, not this exact recipe

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