Holiday Spectacular Diabetic Side Dish
Can you believe it is already that time of year?! Holiday season may look a little different this year but it is definitely in full gear! But for many, especially people with diabetes, it can be a challenging time to stick to your healthy meal goals. However, you shouldn’t have to choose between good food and your health. Holly’s passion has always been to create healthy recipes that never sacrifice flavor. Baked Italian Oysters from Holly Clegg’s cookbook, Guy’s Guide to Eating Well taste like a splurge but you would never know they are actually good for you – even diabetic friendly!
| Prep Time 15 minutes |
| Cook Time 25-30 minutes |
| Servings 10-12 servings |
- 2 pints oysters drained
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 400 ̊F. Coat shallow oblong 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place drained oysters on in prepared baking dish.
- In bowl, combine remaining ingredients, spread evenly over oysters. Bake 25–30 minutes or until oysters are done and topping is browned.
Calories 193, Calories from Fat 42%, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 405 mg, Carbohydrates 19 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Total Sugars 2 g, Protein 9 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 ½ starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat
Nutritional Nugget: Oysters are high in the mineral zinc, which helps produce testosterone.
Serving Suggestion: Serve oysters with Barbecue Shrimp (page ?) and Angel Hair Pasta (page ?) and you’ll feel like you’re on a trip to New Orleans.
Stock Your Kitchen for this Recipe
2 Quart Glass Oblong Baking Dish with Plastic Lid – 7 inch x 11 Inch
Progresso Bread Crumbs Italian Style, 8 ozOver the Sink Colander Strainer Basket Stainless Steel
New Orleans Favorite Baked Italian Oysters
Make Baked Italian Oysters your choice if you are looking for that dish to dress your holiday meal with a little extra flair. All the savory flavors of a classic New Orleans favorite in one easy recipe. Even if you don’t like raw oysters, you are sure to love this combination of savory flavors – Parmesan cheese, red pepper, and garlic baked atop oysters in this outstanding Baked Italian Oysters dish from Holly Clegg’s cookbook, Guy’s Guide to Eating Well.
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