Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and some of you maybe planning a nice time with your partner on that day. As a diabetic, you may be a little worried as to how to indulge in a great meal while keeping your diet in check. So for all of you out there, we are sharing Valentine’s Special Binge recipes approved by our inhouse dietician, Ms. Mokshika Gada.

Valentino Mojito

Ingredients:

2 cups roughly chopped and deseeded watermelon
1 cup roughly chopped melon
1 cup chilled readymade pineapple juice
1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
16 large fresh mint leaves
2 fresh limes, washed and cut into small chunks
4 tsp granulated artificial sweetener (add more if desired)

Method:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth.
2. Stir lime juice, mint leaves, and sweetener together in a pitcher; gently crush and bruise mint leaves with a wooden spoon.
3. Pour equal quantity of the juice into 4 individual glasses.
4. Serve immediately.

Nutrient values per glass

Energy: 120kcal; Protein 0gm: Carbohydrate 20gm; Fats: 0gm

Note:

• It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
• Enjoy this 1 glass as a pre workout drink.

 

Red Sauce Pasta

Ingredients

For The Tomato Sauce
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
1/3 cup finely chopped onions
3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp
1/4 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
1/4 cup low-fat milk

Other Ingredients
1 1/4 cups cooked whole wheat pasta
1/2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/8 cup chopped red and yellow bell pepper
1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes
salt to taste

Method

For the tomato sauce
Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan; add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the fresh tomato pulp, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the milk mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

How to proceed
Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan; add the garlic and oregano and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the bell pepper and chilli flakes, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the pasta and salt mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the tomato sauce, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 more minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately.

Nutrient values per serving:

Energy: 250kcal; Protein 7gm: Carbohydrate 38gm; Fats: 5gm