A Lesson in MyPlate

At the Diabetes Center, we teach our patients to use the "Plate Method" to get them started on a diabetic diet. We tell them to make half their plate vegetables, one quarter of their plate protein and one quarter of their plate starch. This a great way for everyone to control their portions and increase the amount of vegetables in your diet. So to further my continual mission to eat healthy and exercise. I want to cook more meals that follow this "Plate Method". 


What's on the Plate?
Penzey's Tandoori Chicken
Start preparation the night before. 
Mix 1-2 TB. tandoori seasoning with 1 Cup plain yogurt and the juice of ½ lemon. Pour over a cut-up skinless chicken, cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Remove from marinade, bake 45 minutes uncovered at 325°, turning and basting every 15 minutes.  Hand-mixed from: coriander, cumin, sweet paprika, garlic, ginger, cardamom and saffron.

Trader Joe's Rice Orzo Pilaf Mix
Just twenty minutes of simmering on the back burner. Because I'm cooking for one, I always have leftovers for days!

Steamfresh Steamed Green Beans
Throw it in the microwave when the chicken is close to done! You can also add some slivered almonds.














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