One thing every diabetic is aware of is the fact that they have to be very aware of everything they eat. And they do not want their meals to give up flavor and taste appeal. These recipes are so delicious the diabetics will not even think about the fact they are eating diabetic friendly. And the non-diabetics won't realize they are eating a diabetic friendly dish! The Pork Chop dish combines meat, vegetables, and fruit all in this one tasty entree. The Flounder is a fish fillet with a subtle Italian taste.
PRIMAVERA PORK CHOPS
4 pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
2 slices turkey bacon, cut into pieces
3/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp canola or olive oil
3 tbsp no-sugar-added apple butter
3 tbsp water
1 cup cherry tomatoes
In large nonstick skillet cook the bacon according to the package directions; set aside.
While the bacon cooks, put the green beans into a 2-quart casserole dish with a lid. Add the 2 tablespoons of water and cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once. Drain the beans and set aside.
Brush the soy sauce onto the pork chops. Using the same skillet you used for the bacon, heat the canola or olive oil over medium heat. Add the pork chops and brown them on both sides.
Once the chops are browned, add the apple butter and the 3 tablespoons of water and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the mixture and chops, covered, for 5 minutes.
Add the drained green beans, tomatoes, and cooked bacon to the skillet and cook, uncovered, around 5 minutes until heated through and chops are done.
4 servings of 1 pork chop and 1 cup of the veggie mixture.
Per serving: 307 calories, 7 g (3 g sat)fat, 83 mg chol, 309 mg sodium, 26 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 33 g protein
FANTASTIC FLOUNDER
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 slices whole wheat bread, crumbed
1 tbsp finely minced garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning
salt and pepper
4 ( 1 to 1/2 lb total) firm flounder fillets
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Using one tablespoon of the olive oil, grease the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or dish; set aside.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute the bread crumbs in the olive oil, stirring often to keep from burning and to brown evenly. When crumbs are just starting to brown, add the minced garlic and the Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring, until golden brown. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Using paper towels, pat the fish fillets dry. Place fillets in the prepared pan, skin side down. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the tomatoes into the bread crumbs and cover the top of the fillets with the mixture. Sprinkle the lemon juice evenly over the four fillets.
Bake the fish at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until it flakes easily. Before serving, sprinkle the fillets with the fresh chopped basil.
Enjoy!
About the Author Linda Wilson
A grandmother with diabetes along with other autoimmune diseases. I like to share what I've learned with others through my blog at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com/ I also share quick and easy recipes at http://grandmasquickfixrecipes.blogspot.com/
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