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Lighter Takes on Your Favorite Winter Comfort Foods
Winter comfort foods are cozy and nostalgic, but they’re often high in fat, salt, and carbs. The good news is that you can still enjoy your favorites with a few simple tweaks that make them lighter and more nutritious. Easy Ways to Lighten Comfort Foods You can improve almost any comfort food by swapping ingredients or changing how you cook it. Soup Swap Ideas: Substitute olive oil for the butter when sautéing the ingredients. Use light whipping cream or milk to replace the half-and-half that thickens the soup. If the recipe calls for cheese, choose a low-fat variety or simply reduce by a
Comforting Soup and Stew Recipes for Winter
There’s something special about a warm bowl of soup or stew. It can make a busy day feel calmer, bring comfort when the weather turns cold, and help you enjoy a satisfying meal without a lot of fuss. For people living with prediabetes or diabetes, soups and stews can be a great choice. You can choose ingredients that will keep your meal balanced, like non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins, and quality carbs like whole grains. This winter, try any of our cozy, diabetes‑friendly soups and stews that are simple to make and full of flavor. Six Diabetes Friendly Soups and Stews Sweet Potato and
Potato Crusted Bacon Quiche
Author Robyn Webb says, "Quiche is the ultimate comfort food. But this time, we eliminate the fatty pastry crust in favor of something much more fun!! By using frozen shredded hash browns, we eliminate the fat and add some crispy crunchy texture that adds a double dose of comfort to a true favorite."
Penne with Broccoli Rabe, Prosciutto, and Garlic
Broccoli rabe, a cousin of broccoli, is considered a homey comfort food among the Italians. Sun-dried tomatoes and lots of garlic add so much to this fast, easy dish
Creamy Gravy
Creamy, pepper-seasoned gravy is a staple in southern comfort foods like biscuits and gravy and chicken fried steak. This diabetes-friendly version uses a vegetable oil-based margarine to reduce the saturated fat that's usually found in traditional gravy. Serve this with Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken for the ultimate southern comfort meal!
Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole
Root vegetables are the original holiday comfort foods. Bring joy to your table with our Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole. This traditional favorite uses cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to add a burst of flavor.
Apple Pandowdy
Author Robyn Webb: "This dessert is perfect for the fall. I love apple desserts because they are a great way to get to know seasonal apple varieties. I really enjoy going to farmers’ markets and asking vendors which apples they like to use in different desserts. Use a mix of different types of apples in apple desserts so that you can get different flavor notes and different textures. For this fragrant pandowdy, I used half Golden Delicious and half Honey Crisps. Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Jonathan, or Northern Spy varieties also work well here." Buy the American Diabetes Association Diabetes
Ingrid Hoffmann's Carnitas Baked Chimichangas
Chimichangas are, in essence, a deep-fried burrito that has been stuffed with different kinds of fillings. These diabetes-friendly chimichangas are stuffed with a healthier version of carnitas and baked instead of fried. Here, a lean pork loin has been roasted and mixed with refried beans and cheese, then stuffed inside a tortilla and baked. These "chimi" are like little gifts of flavor wrapped and ready to make you happy. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click
Chicken Pot Pie with Phyllo
There is nothing more comforting than chicken and veggies in a lusciously thick sauce topped with a flaky crust. The earthy aroma of this dish will fill your kitchen and call everyone to dinner. The secret to this ultimate comfort food? By using butter-flavored spray and phyllo dough we slash all the saturated fat and calories found in a typical pie crust topping. The phyllo dough topping is infinitely more interesting than a standard crust.
Chicken and Bean Cassoulet
Want winter comfort food? Try cassoulet! This recipe for slow-cooked French casserole replaces the traditional pork and duck ingredients with turkey kielbasa and chicken thighs. Note: This meal is slightly high in sodium, so those on a low-sodium diet should adjust their meal plan accordingly.