2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalk, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced green onions
3 cups no added salt tomato juice
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp low sodium Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
2 15oz cans low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup fat free sour cream

Mix all ingredients except for sour cream in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with sour cream.

Fruit: 0
Vegetables: 2
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 1
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

3 cups chopped broccoli (or 2 10-ounce packages frozen broccoli)
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 cups nonfat milk
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
Dash pepper
Dash ground thyme
1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese

Place vegetables and broth in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender (about 8 minutes). Mix milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and thyme; add to cooked vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until soup is lightly thickened and mixture just begins to boil. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted.

Fruit: 0
Vegetables: 2
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

2/3 cup pitted dates
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp ginger root, minced or substitute 1 tsp ground ginger
1-1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp flour
2 (14 oz) cans low sodium chicken broth
2-1/2 cups sliced carrots
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch black pepper
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Chop dates and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, sauté onions, celery, garlic, and ginger in oil over medium heat for 3–4 minutes or until translucent. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Return to heat and cook for 1–2 minutes, then whisk in chicken broth. Stir in carrots, cumin, curry powder, cayenne, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in dates and simmer another 5–10 minutes, or until carrots are soft. Remove from heat and puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour back into pan. Stir in lemon juice and return to cook top until thoroughly heated. Spoon into bowls and garnish with a spoonful of yogurt.

Fruit: 1
Vegetables: 2
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 1
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

4 artichokes (medium size), cooked
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1 eggplant (small), peeled and diced
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp fresh oregano
1 Tbsp fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp pepper

Halve artichokes lengthwise; remove center petals and fuzzy centers of artichokes. Remove outer leaves of artichokes; reserve. Trim out hearts and chop finely. Set aside. Rehydrate tomatoes in boiling water for 3 minutes until softened. Drain and rinse; chop. Cook eggplant in simmering chicken broth for 10 minutes; drain well. In blender or food processor container place chopped tomatoes, drained eggplant, onion, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until nearly smooth. Taste for seasoning. Stir in chopped artichoke hearts. To serve, arrange artichoke leaves on a serving platter; spoon 1 heaping teaspoon of the eggplant mixture onto wide end of artichoke leaves. Garnish with a fresh herb leaf, if desired. Alternate serving idea: Arrange artichoke leaves on a platter, surrounding a bowl of the eggplant mixture. Use artichoke leaves to scoop up individual servings of the dip. Dip can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and chilled until serving time.

Fruit: 0
Vegetables: 6
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

2 Tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger root
2 tsp curry powder or to taste
1/2 tsp crushed, dried chilies
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3 leeks, trimmed and chopped
3 potatoes, peeled and cut in 1″ chunks
1 cup low sodium tomato sauce
2 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 cup butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 red peppers, diced
4 chicken breasts, boned

Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add garlic, ginger, spices and leeks. Cook a few minutes until tender. Add potatoes, tomato sauce and chicken broth. Cook 10 minutes. Add squash and peppers; cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Lightly brush chicken breasts with oil. Grill approximately 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Cut each chicken breast into 3 or 4 large pieces and add to sauce. Reheat just before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Fruit: 0
Vegetables: 3
Meat: 2
Milk: 0
Fat: 1
Carbs: 1
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.