Diabetes Diet Made Delicious

Eating healthy with diabetes isn't just about using low sugar or no sugar recipes. Preparing low-fat and tasty main dishes and adding in a wide variety of side dishes will help you to avoid boredom and to stay with a healthy meal plan.

Chicken Breasts with Carrot and Zucchini Stuffing

• 2 small (whole) skinless, boneless chicken breasts

• 1 c. carrots, shredded (about 2 sm.)

• 1 c. zucchini, shredded (about 1 med.)

• 1 tsp. salt

• 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning

• 1 envelope chicken-flavored bouillon

• 1/4 c. water

In medium bowl, combine carrots, zucchini, salt and poultry seasoning. Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture into each pocket (each breast should open similar to a butterfly); secure with toothpicks. In place chicken in a Med size skillet, sprinkle with bouillon.

Add water to skillet and cook over medium high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 40 minutes or until chicken is fork tender. Remove toothpicks. Makes 4 servings, 180 calories per serving.

• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/2 c. shortening

• 1/2 c. raisins

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp. orange juice

• 2 tsp. grated orange rind

• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar substitute (Choose your favorite)

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add all at once: raisins, eggs, orange juice, orange rind and sugar substitute. Mix well. Make into small balls; flatten on cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees.