| For all the busy cooks out there, here are a couple of | | | | thickened liquid over the meat and vegetables. |
| recipes to help you put dinner on the table quickly, | | | | This recipe has a few more protein grams than carbs |
| easily, and economically. With a crockpot entree of | | | | so it is excellent for diabetics who want to enjoy |
| meat and potatoes, add a make-ahead green bean | | | | some good old "meat and potatoes". |
| salad and you are ready to feed your family a | | | | GREEN BEAN SALAD |
| nutritious dinner in no time at all. | | | | 2 cans French-style green beans, drained |
| PORK ROAST WITH ONIONS AND POTATOES | | | | 1 small can of peas, drained |
| This recipe requires a 4-quart slowcooker for best | | | | 4 celery sticks, diced |
| results. | | | | 1/2 medium bell pepper, diced |
| Approximately 3 lb boneless pork loin roast, trim off fat | | | | 1 onion, diced |
| 1 large garlic clove, sliced | | | | 1small jar pimento |
| 5 medium potatoes, washed, cubed, unpeeled | | | | Dressing: |
| 1 large onion, sliced | | | | 1 1/2 cup Splenda |
| 3/4 cup water (or tomato juice, if desired) | | | | 1 cup cider vinegar |
| 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce | | | | 1 tsp salt |
| 1 tbsp cornstarch | | | | 1/2 cup olive oil |
| 1 tbsp cold water | | | | 1 tbsp water |
| Make slits in roast in insert slices of garlic. Place roast | | | | In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the vegetables |
| under broiler to brown. Put potatoes in slow cooker. | | | | together. |
| Add 1/2 the onion slices. Place roast atop vegetables | | | | To make the dressing, in a seperate mixing bowl |
| and cover with remaining onions. Combine water or | | | | combine, all the dressing ingredients together. Pour |
| juice with soy sauce and pour over roast. Place lid | | | | dressing over vegetables, toss to mix well and |
| on slowcooker and cook on low about 8 hours. | | | | refrigerate for several hours or overnight. One and a |
| When ready to serve, remove roast and vegetables | | | | half hour before serving, drain vegetables. Note: |
| from cooker. Combine cornstarch and cold water. | | | | This is a great dish to make ahead for convenience |
| Add to the liquid in the slow cooker. Turn cooker to | | | | later. |
| high until liquid is thickened. Slice meat and serve | | | | Enjoy! |