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Classic Potato Salad From The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes
3 cups white potatoes, peeled, cooked and cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar 1 Tbs chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp white pepper
In large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing well. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Serves 4
Nutritional Information: Calories Per Serving: 180, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 199 mg, Carbohydrates: 43 g, Fiber: 0 g
Garlic Mashed Potatoes From The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed 7 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup fat-free milk 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream 2 Tbs light margarine salt and pepper to taste
Boil the potatoes over medium heat until tender. Drain.
Add the garlic and mash. Stir in the milk, sour cream, margarine, salt and pepper and mix until smooth.
Serves 6
Nutritional Information: Calories Per Serving: 99, Fat: 2 g (0 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 61 mg, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Fiber: 1 g
Southern Cabbage Slaw From the American Diabetes Association
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 tsp sugar 2 Tbs Dijon mustard 1/8 tap salt 1 tap celery seeds pepper to taste 1 (10 oz) package shredded cabbage 1/2 cup grated carrot
Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, celery seeds and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well.
Combine cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Serves 8
Nutritional Information: Calories Per Serving: 108, Fat: 5 g (1 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 6 mg, Sodium: 216 mg, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Fiber: 4 g
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Back in 1865 in Galveston, on the first Juneteenth, nobody had a clue that fruits and vegetables would be so readily available all year long. Because of limited growing seasons and no refrigeration, cooks were at the mercy of the garden. Today, we can fix anything we want, whenever we want. Try a few Juneteenth recipe ideas for a taste of life over 100 years ago.
