Recipe Type: Diabetic

Shrimp, Tomato, and String Bean Pasta

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Delicious, easy to prepare and “gud”. This recipe is an adaptation from Fast and Fresh made with three Cajun favorites – Shrimp – String Beans – Tomatoes..Oh wait there is a fourth favorite – Pasta. We love linguine for this recipe Ingredients1 pound cleaned shrimp 1/2 pound fresh or frozen string beans ...

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Pickled Turnips

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Our author cook writes: If you like a fresh radish or the taste of fresh grated mild horseradish, you will really like these pickled turnips. If you don’t care for horse radish or radishes, you will like these anyway. You can make these turnip pickles as spicy as your taste ...

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Sugarless Fig/Pear Preserves

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Everyone knows Cajuns love their figs. Diabetes is unfortunately a problem in Cajun Country, therefore regular processed figs should not be eaten by a diabetic. This recipe will allow the Cajun to have his “figs” and eat them too! Ingredients4 cups figs or pears, cooked 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 ...

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Canning Figs Without Sugar

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Average Rating: (3 / 5)

With the high rate of diabetes in the Cajun population, this is the perfect recipe to keep enjoying your figs! Ingredientstree-ripened figs 1 tbsp canned lemon per quartDirectionsStep 1Use tree ripened figs. Sort and wash carefully. DO NOT use soda for cleaning. It can make figs unsafe when canned plain ...

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Pecan Pie made with Sugar Free Honey and Splenda

Sugar Free Pecan Pie

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Diabetic or just avoiding sugar? Here’s a delicious pecan pie you can enjoy….and the best part is it doesn’t taste sugar free! The sugar free honey brand Is called Honey Tree (not really honey). It is found at the larger Wal-Marts or super centers. A visitor recommended “blind baking the ...

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Lite Two-Layer Pumpkin Pie

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

The first time I ate this, a tear came to my eye — it was so unbelievably good. Once I found out it was reduced calorie/sugar, I served myself two more slices! It was made for the diabetic in my family but I personally favor this pie over regular pumpkin ...

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Sweet Potato Medallions

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I discovered these about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I’ve made them 6 times already (and have been on vacation one week out of that time). For variety I cook them with different seasonings. We love them. Ms Chrissy likes them also. Great for diabetics or individuals on restricted diets. Ingredients4 ...

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Cinnamon Bread Pudding for Diabetics

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With the increase of diabetes (which unfortunately runs rampant in the Cajun culture), this recipe provides you a diabetic-friendly version of the dish you grew up loving. Ingredients2 cups skim milk 4 tbsp margarine, cut into pieces 1 egg 2 egg whites 2/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Splenda Sweetner 1 ...

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