Low Carb Diabetic Diet

Recommendation for its carotene content (carotene is converted in the body to vitamin A) and fibre, the humble carrot is a beloved friend of the cook. In addition to combining well with almost all vegetables and with fish, poultry and meat, it is readily available and inexpensive. Carrots are delicious raw and may be eaten whole or grated; they are a popular and addition to salads. Many young children prefer them raw.

Select: Medium to small, firm, smooth, unblemished, deep orange carrots. It is easy to check the freshness of those with green tops attached.

Preparation: Young carrots are washed and brushed, while larger ones are washed and lightly peeled before steaming, stir-frying, microwaving, boiling or baking. Cut carrots to equal size or cook whole carrots of the same size so that they will all be ready at the same time. Carrots fo particularly well with veal and beef.

Suggested seasoning: Parsley, chervil, freshly ground pepper, orange zest.

Glazed Carrot Recipe

Low Carb Diabetic Recipe

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and also contain vitamin A and fibre. They are best in summer when they have ripened fully on the bush in the warm sunshine. It is really a lovely experience to grow tomatoes in your own garden as they are so much sweeter than those we buy. It make me think that tomato-growers could make more of an effort to provide us with tomatoes of superior standard.

SELECT: firmly fleshed, red tomatoes without blemish. I try to select thin-skinned tomatoes that feel heavy and smell good. Since chilling sloes the ripening process, underripe tomatoes should not be kept in the refrigerator. But those whose gardens produce a glut of tomatoes will be grateful to store them there.

PREPARATION: Wash tomatoes and trim if you wish to use them in sauces, casseroles or a vegetable dish. When baking tomatoes, halve them only, in order to preserve the juice. To peel tomatoes, place ripe, washed fruit in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Wait a few seconds, them drain the water from the bowl and run cold water over the tomatoes before peeling the. Seed tomatoes by cutting them in half horizontally and then squeezing out the seeds by hand.

Suggested seasoning: Freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tarragon, oregano.

Low Carb Chicken Stuffed Tomato Recipe

Low Carb Diabetic Diet

For Patties: Place sausage patties in an unheated skillet. Cook slowly, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or till thoroughly cooked, turning once. Drain well. (Or, arrange patties on an unheated rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till cooked.) One pound makes 4 to 5 servings.

For Links: Do not prick sausages. Place uncooked pork sausage links in an unheated skillet. Add 1/4 cup cold water per half pound sausage. Cover and cook slowly for 5 minutes; drain well. Cool slowly, uncovered, for 12 to 14 minutes more or till liquid from sausages has evaporated and sausages are thoroughly cooked; turn occasionally with tongs.

Apple Stuffed Sausage Patties Recipe

Sausage Kraut Recipe

Broccoli is a member of the protective cruciferous family of vegetables and is an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Australian broccoli is superb, especially during the colder months of the year.

Select: firm, very green, unblemished broccoli with compact heads. Avoid yellowing broccoli. Yellowing may be due to loss of freshness or to the broccoli buds opening out into flowers – a sign of over-maturity.

Preparation: Like most green vegetables, broccoli is best steamed, microwaved or stir-fried. Trim tough stalks, separate into flowerets and wash in cold water before cooking. Broccoli cooked in stock and blended to a puree makes an excellent soup and may be seasoned with a little curry power or a spice of your choice.

Suggested seasoning: lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, chili, soy sauce.

Low Carb Diabetic Diet