Low GI Recipes of the Month
Sumac-spiced lamb backstraps with quinoa and roasted grapes This recipe is from The Eat Well Cookbook by Jan Purser and Kathy Snowball, which is packed with dairy free and gluten free recipes – many of which are likely to be low GI (like this one) as this cooking duo loves beans, chickpeas and lentils. Jan …
Low GI Recipes of the Month
The recipes this month come from The Low GI Vegetarian Cookbook. The book is available in Australia now and will be published (the publishers say) in the US and UK in November and December respectively. Poached Peaches with Vanilla Yoghurt and Marinated Raspberries Serves 4 Preparation time 5 minutes; Cooking time 10 minutes; Chilling time …
Low GI Recipe of the Month
Gluten-free Apricot Nut Slice ‘Gluten-free recipes I can do. Recipes for people with diabetes I can do,’ said dietitian/home economist Diane Temple, ‘but together it’s a pretty tough challenge.’ And after lots of testing, here’s Diane’s delicious gluten-free slice that’s ideal for school lunch boxes. It is easy and quick to make, contains good fats …
Low GI Recipe of the Month
Thai-style pear and chicken salad Versatile pears are an excellent source of fibre, and they are rich in vitamin C and potassium. Enjoy this low GI fruit juicy fresh as the perfect portable snack, in a salad or poached in red wine with a touch of cardamom. This tangy Thai-style low GI recipe from Horticulture …
Low GI Recipe of the Month
Split Pea, Watercress and Goat’s Curd Salad This salad created by Kate Tait for June 2006 Delicious magazine is a deliciously complete meal in itself and can be prepared, cooked and served in around 30 minutes. Kate Tait – photo by Petrina Tinslay You can buy ready roasted capsicum and goat’s curd cheese from delis, …
Low GI Recipe of the Month
Diane Temple’s Sweet Potato and Lentil Bake Diane Temple Freelance home economist and former dietitian Diane Temple created this colourful dish especially for GI News. It is quick to prepare, full of flavour, and an easy way to get some of the five serves of vegetables you need every day. Serve with a mixed lettuce …
Low GI Recipe of the Month
This fruity finish comes from Australian food writer Lynne Mullins who regularly contributes to Good Living and Sunday Life, reviews for the SMH Good Food Guide has published two books: Noodles to Pasta and Relish and currently presents fresh produce segments on radio 2UE and Channel Nine’s ‘Mornings with Kerri-Anne’. Lynne Mullins Citrus Salad with …
Low GI Recipe of the Month
Vic Cherikoff’s Sweet Potato and Wattleseed Pudding For lovers of pumpkin pie, here’s a whole new taste sensation. Vic uses standard measuring cups for his recipes. If you don’t have a set, use a teacup/coffee mug that holds 250 ml or 9 fl oz liquid exactly. Makes 10 portions 2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil 3/4 …
Low GI Recipe of the Month
Lemon Semolina Pudding with Berry Coulis Lisa Lintner’s Lemon Semolina Pudding with Berry Coulis from The New Glucose Revolution Life Plan. Photo: Jennifer Soo Serves 6 2 cups (500 ml/17 fl oz) low fat (semi skimmed/1%) milk ½ cup (100 g/3½ oz) fine semolina ¼ cup (60 g/2¼ oz) sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 …
Low GI Recipe of the Month
Sourdough French Toast with Peaches Simply halve the quantities to make for two people. For just one serving you’ll only need 1 peach and 1 slice of bread, but you’ll still have to use 1 egg, 125 ml milk and 2 teaspoons of maple syrup and you’ll have a little mixture left over. Serves 4 …
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