Since November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and we have been featuring weekly recipes for DigItFarms’ CSA program, I thought it would be a good fit to feature some diabetic-friendly Thanksgiving Side Dish recipes. Below are some of the best looking recipes from diabeticlivingonline.com’s list. This is just a sample of the four recipes I thought looked the best, so check out the full article for a total of 22 ideas.
This Thanksgiving, show your loved ones how much you care by cooking up a nutritious holiday celebration. Choose from our collection of scrumptious diabetic side dishes to create an indulgent feast while keeping your eating plan on track. After all, Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most delicious meals we enjoy all year!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 medium round red potato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 ounces low-fat, reduced-sodium cooked boneless ham, cut into thin strips
- Paprika
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch salad dressing mix
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup soft whole wheat or white bread crumbs (1-1/3 slices bread)
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Rosemary Chive Parker House Rolls
Ingredients
- 3 -3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute* equivalent to 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup mashed potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
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Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute* equivalent to 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon lower-fat stick margarine, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
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Have a Happy Thanksgiving!