Andria Perry
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Most cooks think about the filler for the main dish of their meal, meaning the use of pasta, rice or potatoes. But being diabetic you can not have the “whites” of the everyday main dish making, those are carbs that does nothing but jack the blood sugar up with no nutritional value at all.
So how do we cook?
With vegetables!
One of my all time favorites is Corned Beef and Cabbage, its easy to make but filling.For two people I usually cut a cabbage in half and use one side.
After rinsing the cabbage in cold water I chop off pieces, it does not have to be pretty because it will wilt down.
In a large skillet with a lid, I add the cabbage with one cup of water, sprinkle lightly with salt and bring to a boil over high heat, I turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid. Stir every few minutes replacing the lid until its soft but not mushy.
If you have your own beef cooked, chop and then add it now, stir in and allow to warm all the way through.
But if you don`t you can use a can of corned beef. Right before serving spoon out chunks of the canned corned beef, stir gently not to break it into a mess, allow to warm with the lid on but the heat off.
I love black pepper over the top of my corned beef and cabbage, so I add it now before serving, just a sprinkle on top.
Serve while hot.
Now you have your meat and vegetable without all the carbs.
By Andria PerryPhoto by Pixabay
Corn beef and cabbage is delicious.
One of Tony`s favorite dishes. I might make this for his dinner.
You should write a book about healthy living. You always make me want to living a healthier lifestyle.
I have, I just have not published, yet.
I have not had this in ages, it’s a great reminder.
Its awesome in the wintertime too
Tell me where I can buy one.
I use a carrot, garlic, onion, tomato.I always put a little pork fat. When it’s cooked,, I put in the oven to bake a bit. The food is fantastic.
I would not use pork and beef together.
Yes … it’s ok, I’m cooking with dried, pork meat, and that’s why instead of oil, I put pig fat.
I know I used to use pork a lot when I was young to season beans and greens, but I have a cholesterol problem now so I don`t.
I love corn beef and cabbage. Do you use tomatoes ? I make like a tomato and garlic sauce.
No but it sounds fabulous!
It is you have to try it. Make stew tomatoes and put it over it.
wow.. yummy… now I am full.
LOL, I am glad that you could have a dinner with me.