Ingredients
- 2 c. fresh basil, loosely packed
- ¼ c. toasted pine nuts
- 2–3 garlic cloves, peeled (amount based on personal taste and strength of garlic variety used).
- 1/3 c. plus 2 T. really good extra virgin olive oil
- 2/3 c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Fresh Basil Pesto
This versatile, no-cook sauce can be enjoyed with many of your favorite pasta, fish, chicken, soup, or vegetable recipes. Most modern…
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 12 oz. fresh mozzarella, large ball
- 1 large bunch fresh basil, washed and dried
- 3 T. really good extra virgin olive oil.
- 1 cup of balsamic vinegar
- sea salt and fresh-cracked black pepper, to taste
Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
It’s hard to beat the classic flavor combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. However, this version adds another dimension by…
Ingredients
- 3 TBS olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 small zucchini halved and sliced
- 1 can Italian tomatoes 16 oz
- 2 cans vegetable stock 10 oz
- 3 c. water
- 1 can white kidney beans drained, 16 oz
- 3/4 c. dried elbow macaroni (or 1-2 cups leftover pasta of any shape)
Nutrients
- Calories: 75
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- per cup:
Meatless Minestrone
Minestrone is one of those amazing comfort foods that is nourishing to the soul as well as to the body. For…
Ingredients
- 2 lg. eggplants, trimmed, cut into 1/2" slices
- 8 TBS. olive oil (more if needed)
- 1 lg. onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 lb. ground lean beef
- 3 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
- 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
- 1 c. water
- 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz. sliced provolone cheese
Eggplant Parmigiana
If you have been searching for a diabetic-friendly eggplant dish, look no further! Eggplant Parmigiana is a layered baked dish, with…
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts* (10-12 oz. each)
- 1 teaspoon salt optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 TBS. olive oil
- 2 TBS. butter
- 2 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Chicken Piccata
Discover a delicious and healthy Italian dish for Type 2 Diabetics: Chicken Piccata. Thinly pounded chicken smothered in a savory pan…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup frozen seasoning blend chopped vegetables (onions, celery, green & red bell pepper)
- 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 14.5 ounce can petite cut diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
- 1 cup milk, plus up to 1/2 additional cup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fast cooking polenta
- 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- Additional finely shredded parmesan cheese, minced fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil for garnish
Chicken Bolognese with Creamy Garlicky Polenta
With our first cold snap of the season, thoughts of a big bowl of warm comfort food comes to mind. But,…