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Pistachio apple flan
July 23rd, 2009
This mouthwatering treat combines soft, thin slices of apple with a light custard and a nut base to die for — the pistachio nut flavour really comes through.
It’s great from a GI and cholesterol perspective: the nut base has white beans added which are low GI (31), has no butter or oil added, and is [...]
Chicken, tomato and asparagus quiche
July 20th, 2009
The pastry in this tasty pie is made from a combination of multigrain sourdough bread crumbs, rye flour and cooked white beans, mashed. You will be surprised by how delicious a pastry can be without added oil or butter. A meal in itself, or serve with a simple green salad.
Ricotta, leek & borlotti bean flan
July 10th, 2009
I have been overjoyed since I learned that eggs are no longer considered bad with regards to cholesterol. In fact, they are quite high in Omega 3, and so are a good source of essential fats. When you are planning your low GI meals, be sure to include recipes like this one with ricotta cheese [...]
Baked lemon and ricotta cheesecake
July 6th, 2009
Cheesecake … low GI? Low fat? Ok for a diabetic diet? You wouldn’t think so, but in small serves, and by altering the ingredients a little, you can make a very tasty dessert. Cheesecake is normally made with cream cheese, cream, eggs, sweet biscuits and butter with variations.
I’ve changed the cream cheese to ricotta, the [...]
