August 1, 2010
Rosemary Sweet Potatoes (LOW GI)
Ingredients:
5 cups 1/4-inch thick peeled sweet potato slices
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions:
Sprinkle potato slices with rosemary. Add garlic, salt to your liking, and oil. Toss slices in oil and seasoning. Spread evenly in a baking dish. Cover with lid or foil, and bake at 400 degrees F for 25- 30 minutes. Remove covering and turn potatoes over. Bake another 5 – 10 minutes uncovered or until potatoes are tender. and top is a nice golden brown color.
Filed under Diet Recipes, Recipes by on Aug 1st, 2010. Comment. 
June 15, 2010
Pea Soup (LOW GI)
Did you know that peas lower the GI of a dish!?
Ingredients:
1/2 ounce unsalted butter
2 leeks, chopped, washed and well drained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 1/2 pints chicken or vegetable stock
10 ounces shelled or frozen peas
1 round lettuce, washed and chopped up
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
Ground black pepper
Instructions:
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Cook leeks with thyme and garlic on low heat. Cook until soft but not yet brown. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Add peas and lettuce and continue cooking until the peas are tender. Be careful not to overcook them or they’ll end up mushy. Stir in the mint and add black pepper to your liking. Serve with croutons for added flavor.
How Did You Like This Recipe? ClickHere For Many More!
Filed under Diet Recipes, Recipes by on Jun 15th, 2010. Comment.