Diabetes Self-Management

Festive Picks for Your Holiday Feast

The holidays are here! Although many of us will be celebrating differently this year, food is still an important part of the festivities. No matter how near or far your loved ones are this season, you can still enjoy a virtual meal together. Pick out a recipe or two everyone can make in their own home, then gather the group on Zoom for a shared meal and some holiday cheer. Looking for even more recipes to fill out your feast? Check out “At the Table” (page 68). Bon appétit, and happy holidays!

Holiday Brisket

8 SERVINGS | 3 OUNCES BRISKET, 1 CUP VEGETABLES AND 1 TABLESPOON GRAVY

CAL 250 | FAT 6G | SAT FAT 2G | PROTEIN 27G | CARBS 23G | CHOL 76MG | FIBER 4G | SODIUM 455MG

DIETARY EXCHANGE: 1 BREAD/STARCH, 1 VEGETABLE, 3 MEAT

2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 small flat-cut boneless beef brisket (2 pounds), well trimmed
1 cup reduced-sodium beef or chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1½ pounds unpeeled red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound baby carrots
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange onion rings in roasting pan. Place brisket over onions. Drizzle broth over brisket. Combine thyme, paprika, garlic salt and pepper in small bowl; sprinkle half of mixture over brisket. Turn brisket over; sprinkle with remaining mixture. Roast, covered, 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Remove brisket from oven; arrange potatoes and carrots around brisket in pan juices. Roast, covered,

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