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Easy Spinach Lasagna

February 10, 2021 By Angie Lamberson Leave a Comment

This is a quick and easy meatless spinach lasagna recipe which can be thrown together easily and then tossed into the oven to cook while you relax or take care of other things! We often double this when we make it & place the uncooked dish in the freezer for a future super-busy night when there is zero time for meal prep. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
4 c. bottled low sodium pasta sauce 8 oz. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 c. low-fat ricotta cheese 12 oz. uncooked lasagna noodles
1 c. low-fat cottage cheese ¼ c. parmesan cheese
2 T dried parsley 1-10 oz. pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 t chopped garlic  
 
Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9 X 13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.  Mix ricotta, cottage cheese, parsley, spinach and garlic.  Pour 1 cup sauce in bottom of pan.  Arrange 1/3 of the noodles in the pan so that they touch but do not overlap.  Spread ½ of the cheese mixture over the noodles.  Top with ½ of the mozzarella cheese.  Top this with 1 cup sauce, 1/3 of the noodles, remainder of the cheese mixture and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.  Add another cup of sauce, another layer of noodles and the remainder of the sauce.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.  Bake, covered tightly with aluminum foil, for 1 hour. Garnish with additional parsley if desired. 

 

   
Prep Time:  15 min Cook Time:  1 hour Yield:  8 servings    

Nutrition Facts: Amount Per Serving (8 servings)

  • Calories=405
  • Total Fat=12 gm
    • Saturated Fat=5 gm
  • Sodium=488 mg
  • Potassium=188 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate=46 gm
    • Dietary Fiber=2 gm
    • Sugars=9 gm
  • Protein=27 gm

It’s Your Health. It’s Your Life. Make That Change!

 

Filed Under: Diabetes, Diabetes Nutrition, Meatless Monday, Nutrition, Recipes Tagged With: easy, healthy, heart healthy, lasagna, meatless, Plant-Based, quick, recipe

Super Easy Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole

November 11, 2019 By Angie Lamberson Leave a Comment

This is the easiest casserole recipe ever! There’s no slicing or chopping required & clean up is minimal. Just toss the ingredients together into a casserole dish and toss it in the oven.  This is really great for busy nights. You can mix the ingredients the night before and place the dish in the oven as soon as you get in the door from work!  It’s also great for the night before Thanksgiving when you are trying to get everything cleaned up, packed (if you’re traveling) & together for the Holiday!

Ingredients:

  • 1-10 oz. can Reduced Sodium Cream of Chicken (such as Campbell’s Healthy Request)
  • 1 cup of water
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 cup long grain rice (we like Jasmine)
  • 1-12.5 oz can chicken breast (drained); you may alternatively use sliced uncooked chicken breast
  • 1 (12 oz.) bag frozen broccoli florets (chopped is best, if you can find it)
  • ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spray a 9 X 13″  casserole dish with non-stick spray. Add the can of soup and water. Stir together until mixed well.
  3. Add the rice, chicken, broccoli and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Cover mixture w/foil and place in oven. Cook for 1 hour.
  5. Remove from oven and top with shredded cheese. Do not cover.
  6. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Makes 4 Servings

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 425

Fat: 7 gm

  • Saturated Fat: 4 gm

Sodium: 540 mg

Carbohydrate: 47 gm

  • Fiber: 2.5 gm

Protein: 35 gm

It’s Your Health.  It’s Your Life.  Make that change! ™

 

Filed Under: Diabetes, Diabetes Nutrition, Pre-Diabetes, Recipes, Wellness Tagged With: Broccoli, casserole, Chicken, easy, Fast, healthy, Make Ahead, recipe, Rice

Turkey & Veggie Wraps

November 11, 2019 By Angie Lamberson Leave a Comment

This is a fast, easy and delicious way to use up those Thanksgiving turkey leftovers!

Ingredients: 

  • 2 cups chopped turkey
  • 2 cups salad greens or spinach
  • ½ cup corn (fresh, frozen or canned no-salt added)
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup Craisins
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • 4 Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas

Directions:

Combine turkey, salad greens/spinach, corn, carrots and Craisins in a bowl.  Warm tortillas according to package directions or serve as is.  Spread 2 T of cranberry sauce on each tortilla and add 1 cup turkey mixture.  Roll up.  Cut each wrap in half diagonally.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (Makes 14 Servings):

Calories:  370

Fat:  6 gm

  • Saturated Fat: 2 gm

Carbohydrate: 50 gm

  • Fiber: 6 gm

Sodium: 350 mg

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Filed Under: Diabetes, Diabetes Prevention, General Nutrition & Wellness, Nutrition, Pre-Diabetes, Recipes, Wellness Tagged With: Craisins, easy, Leftovers, lunch, recipe, Turkey

Quick Baked Oatmeal

November 11, 2019 By Angie Lamberson Leave a Comment

Begin your day with a warm bowl of oatmeal!  Preparation can begin the night before to make for a quick, easy and nutritious oatmeal breakfast. The chia seeds are an excellent source of omega 3 fat and the nut butter will add more healthy fat and a good amount of protein which will help to increase satiety. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1 T chia seeds (optional)

Sweetener of choice

Dash of salt

2 T smooth nut butter of choice

1/4 cup milk of choice

Directions:

The night prior or at least one hour prior to eating, combine the oats chia seeds, sweetener & salt. Mix well.

Melt the nut butter in the microwave and pour into the dry mixture and mix well. Add the milk and refrigerate at least an hour (or overnight).

Microwave mixture for 60 seconds  or broil on high in toaster oven for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Serving): 

Calories: 425

Total Fat: 22 g

  • Saturated Fat: 3.4 g

Cholesterol: 3 mg

Sodium: 175 mg

Potassium: 151 mg

Total Carbohydrate: 42 g

  • Dietary Fiber: 11 g
  • Sugars: 7 g

Protein: 18 g

Good source of Vit E, Folate and Niacin   

It’s Your Health. It’s Your Life. Make That Change!

Filed Under: Diabetes, Diabetes Nutrition, Diabetes Prevention, General Nutrition & Wellness, Nutrition, Pre-Diabetes, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, easy, Oatmeal, protein, quick, recipe

Summer’s Bounty Pasta Salad

July 3, 2019 By Angie Lamberson Leave a Comment

Summer’s here and so are those delicious summer vegetables–tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, Oh my!  Try them with this chilled pasta salad dish.  It will be the perfect side-dish to take to a Fourth of July celebration!  It is kidney-friendly too for those with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz Box Tri-Color Rotini
  • 1/2 green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 orange pepper, diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/3 cup cucumber (w/skin), diced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup bottled Italian Vinaigrette dressing
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Directions:

  • Boil pasta. Follow the “al dente” instructions on box.
  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing and mix.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator. Serve and enjoy!

Makes 12 Servings

Variations:  You may reduce sodium content in this recipe by omitting the bottled salad dressing & adding 3/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup of your favorite vinegar (red wine or white wine vinegar work very well for salad dressings).  Also, try adding any other favorite vegetables (shredded carrots, artichokes, sliced spinach, etc) and/or 2 cups of any canned, rinsed beans.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 150
  • Fat: 5 gm
    • Saturated Fat: 1 gm
  • Sodium: 240 mg
  • Potassium: 45 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 25 gm
    • Fiber: 4 gm
    • Sugar: 4 gm
  • Protein: 5 gm
  • Excellent source of Vitamin A & Vitamin C; Good Source of Folate & Thiamin

It’s Your Health! It’s Your Life! Make That Change!

Filed Under: General Nutrition & Wellness, Nutrition, Pre-Diabetes, Recipes, Wellness Tagged With: Diabetes, Dialysis, Kidney Disease, Pasta Salad, Plant-Based, Plant-Forward, recipe

Overnight Oatmeal with Dates & Nuts

October 17, 2017 By Angie Lamberson Leave a Comment

This breakfast is packed with powerful nutrients!  First, oatmeal is a very good source if dietary fiber.  Second, nuts are rich sources of  of heart-healthy fats, fiber, plant protein, vitamins and minerals. Lastly, dates are a tasty Mediterranean fruit that are high in dietary fiber, antioxidants, potassium and magnesium.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2T brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans are delicious in this but feel free to choose your favorite!)
  • 1/4 cup pitted, chopped dates
  • 1 cup 1% milk

Directions:

  • Bring 3.5 cups of water & a pinch of salt to a boil in a pot. Stir in the oats. Turn the heat to the off setting & cover the pan. Allow the pan to sit on the stove overnight.
  • The next morning, heat the oatmeal on low. Scoop into bowls & top with brown sugar, chopped dates and your choice of nuts.  Add milk and serve
  • Makes four servings.

Nutrition Information (per serving): 

  • Calories: 270
  • Fat: 8 gm
    • Saturated Fat: 1 gm
  • Sodium: 32 mg
  • Potassium: 203 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 48 gm
    • Fiber:  5 gm
  • Protein: 9 gm

 

Filed Under: General Nutrition & Wellness, Nutrition, Pre-Diabetes, Recipes, Wellness Tagged With: breakfast, Dates, healthy, Nuts, Oatmeal, recipe

Scrambled Egg & Mustard Greens on Toast

January 18, 2017 By Angie Lamberson Leave a Comment

 

Scrambled Egg Mustard Greens-pc Andrea Bemus

Ingredients:

 Serves 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups roughly chopped mustard greens
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
6 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Pinch of black pepper
4 slices Sourdough Bread, toasted
3 radishes, thinly sliced, to garnish
A few sprigs of fresh parsley, chopped, to garnish
Hot sauce, to garnish

 

 

(Photo Credit:  Andrea Bemus)

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mustard greens, red onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes, just until greens are wilted and onion and garlic are fragrant.

Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs in a large bowl. Season with crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. When the greens are ready, add the eggs to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are scrambled and fully cooked, 3 to 4 minutes.

While eggs scramble, toast your bread in a toaster oven or regular oven until lightly browned.

To serve, scoop the scrambled eggs onto the toasted bread and garnish with sliced radishes, chopped parsley and a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce.

Recipe Notes

  • If you cannot find mustard greens at your local farmers market or grocery store, substitute mustard greens with another spicy green such as arugula, or use spinach
  • To increase nutrients and colors, top each serving with a couple of diced cherry tomatoes

Nutrition Facts:

Per serving, based on 4 servings:

Calories:               234                Carbohydrates:      15 g

Total Fat:             14 g                  Fiber:                         2.2 g

Saturated:             3.3 g                  Sugars:                      1.9 g

Trans:                        0 g                 Protein:                     12 g

Cholesterol:    279 mg

Sodium:            420 mg

Recipe adapted from: www.thekitchn.com/

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Filed Under: Diabetes, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness Tagged With: breakfast, Eggs, healthy, recipe, Vegetables

Vegetarian Beer Chili

May 10, 2016 By Angie Lamberson Leave a Comment

Vegetarian ChiliThis Vegetarian Beer Chili is a perfect Meatless Monday recipe because it’s so easy & cooks in only 20 minutes.  Add a beer for best flavor. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 chopped onion
1 red pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup shredded carrots
1-16 oz. bag frozen corn
2 cans beans, drained & rinsed (one can black, one can red)
12 oz fresh or jarred salsa- mild, medium, spicy- your choice!
1 can diced tomatoes (no salt added)
1-12oz. can or bottle of light beer (non-alcoholic works as well!)
1 cup wheat germ

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients & cook on stove top on simmer for 20 minutes or in crock pot for at least 2 hours on high. (Top with reduced fat cheese and/or reduced fat sour cream if desired). Further reduce the sodium in the recipe by rinsing the beans or choosing reduced sodium canned beans or cooked dried beans.

Filed Under: Diabetes, Diabetes Nutrition, Meatless Monday, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness Tagged With: Chili, Diabetes, Healthy Recipe, Meatless Monday, recipe, Vegetarian, wellness

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

October 23, 2015 By Angie Lamberson Leave a Comment

Pumpkin_cheesecake

This recipe for Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake was featured on the Morning Joy (ECSU) radio show this week. Pumpkin, especially “Pumpkin Spice” is everywhere this year–from lattes to beer to yogurt and even Oreo’s! Pumpkin as a vegetable is actually very low in calories (about 50 calories per 1 cup, raw) and is high in fiber as well as being a very good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, Magnesium, Potassium and Iron. For those of you who cannot get enough “pumpkin spice” this season, here in another way to get your fix but in a lighter way (only 85 calories per slice!).  

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

Ingredients:

  • 24 oz. nonfat cream cheese (bar-type)
  • ¾ c. canned pumpkin
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • ¾ c. egg substitute
  • 2 T cornflake crumbs
  • ½ c. sugar
  • ½ t cinnamon
  • ¼ t ground cloves
  • 12 T Fat Free Whipped Topping

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  In large bowl, combine cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar and vanilla.  Use electric mixer and beat at high speed until well blended.  On low speed, beat in egg substitute and spices.  Increase speed to high and continue to beat until well blended.

Use 9-inch pie pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.  Add cornflake crumbs to the pan and shake lightly to coat bottom and sides with crumbs.  Pour in cream cheese mixture.  Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes until center is set but not firm.  Cool on wire rack.  Cool several hours before serving.

Note:  top may crack.  Serve with a dollop of whipped topping to hide cracks.  Serves 12

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories                     85 Saturated Fat                0 gm Carbohydrate             14 gm
Fat                             1 gm Sodium                     300 mg Fiber                             0 gm

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Filed Under: Recipes, Wellness Tagged With: cheesecake, light desserts, low carb, pumpkin spice, recipe

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