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Grilled Burgers

Grilled Burgers

(makes 6 servings)

3/4	pound (360 g) ground sirloin
3/4	pound (360 g) lean ground turkey
2	tablespoons (29 g) low fat sour cream
1	teaspoon (5 ml) crushed dried oregano
2	scallions, white part and 1 inch (2.5 cm) green, chopped
6	sesame hamburger buns, split and toasted

In a large bowl, combine ground sirloin, ground turkey, sour cream, oregano, and scallion. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Light the grill or preheat the broiler. Shape the beef mixture into 8 1-inch ( cm) thick patties. Grill or broil 4 inches (10 cm) from the source of heat for 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve on toasted buns.

Per serving:	289 calories (26% calories from fat), 29 g protein, 8 g total fat (3.0 g saturated fat), 23 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 61 mg cholesterol, 312 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	3 lean protein, 1 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch)

Sautéed Corn and Red Peppers

(makes 8 servings)

1	tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
1	large onion, chopped
2	large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4	cups (660 g) fresh corn kernels, cut from 8 medium ears of corn
1/4	teaspoon (1.25 ml) crushed dried thyme
1/4	cup (15 g) chopped parsley (optional)

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in corn and thyme. Continue to cook, stirring, until corn is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. If using, stir in parsley and serve hot.

Per serving:	102 calories (21% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 3 g total fat (0.4 g saturated fat), 20 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 13 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1 vegetable)

Deep-Dish Berry Pie

(makes 12 servings)

8	cups mixed fresh berries-blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries (halved, if large), rinsed and drained
2	tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1	teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon zest
1	tablespoon (15 ml) light rum (optional)
	no sugar replacement equal to 1/2 cup (95 g) sugar*
2	tablespoons (18 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4	cup (40 g) tapioca
1	sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
1	large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water

In a large bowl, gently toss berries, lemon juice, lemon zest, rum (if using), sugar replacement, flour, and tapioca. Place in a 1 1/2-quart (1.5 l) ovenproof round baking dish. Set aside.
Meanwhile, roll out pastry on a lightly floured work surface to 1/8-inch ( cm) thick. Using a sharp knife, cut out a circle 2 inches (5 cm) larger than the baking dish. Set scraps aside. Brush the circle with the egg-water mixture and place, brushed side down, over the baking dish. Stretch the pastry tight (like a drum), pressing the overhanging dough onto the sides of the baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining egg-water mixture. Cut the scraps into small decorative shapes with little cookie cutters or a sharp knife. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C), Gas Mark 8.
When ready to bake, brush the top with the remaining egg mixture and lightly press decorative shapes on the top. Brush the tops of the shapes with egg mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), Gas Mark 5. Bake for another 25 minutes, until pastry is golden.
Remove from oven and cool on a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Per serving:	91 calories (22% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 17 g carbohydrates, 4 g dietary fiber, 18 g cholesterol, 17 g sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 carbohydrate (1/2 bread/starch, 1/2 fruit)

*We'd used a sugar replacement that holds up well when baked and has no aftertaste-such as Splenda, One Spoon (both available here on the Net) and Grandma Kate's No-Sugar Sweetener (available by mail, call 1-800-549-3789).

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