Even though it has sugar in it, and it is bread, pumpkin bread can fit into a healthy diet for people with diabetes. It's worth it if you like pumpkin bread! It's always a good idea to think "Is this worth it to me?" when you are deciding if you should eat something with added sugar in it. I have been enjoying this recipe every Fall and Winter for 10 years. It was published in Cooking Light November 2007. It is moist and tastes great! Here are the nutritional benefits: Pumpkin - is a great source of an important antioxidant, beta carotene, as well as vitamin A, potassium and fiber … [Read more...]
Greens and Beans Fiesta Bowl Recipe
Greens and Beans Fiesta Bowl Recipe Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup brown jasmine rice, uncooked 6 oz. ground turkey or chicken 1 to 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1/3 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons hot sauce 6 cups DOLE® Organic Kale Mix 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups fresh DOLE Tropical Gold® Pineapple, finely chopped 1 avocado, peeled and cut into slices 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half Instructions: HEAT oil over medium-high heat, stir in rice and turkey, cook for 2 minutes. Stir in … [Read more...]
Black Bean, Chickpea and Avocado Salad Recipe
Black Bean, Chickpea and Avocado Salad Recipe Ingredients 2 cups cooked black beans or 1 – 19 fl oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 – 19 fl oz canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1 avocado, peeled and chopped 1 tsp lime rind 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional) salt and pepper to taste Directions PLACE beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, red pepper, onions and avocado … [Read more...]
