Saturday, July 16, 2011

Diabetes Week Recipe - Poached Pears with Honey Cinnamon Ricotta

10-16 July is Diabetes Awareness Week Is it time for a Nutrition Smart Diabetes Refresher Session?
Unfortunately diabetes myths are believed by many and can lead to inappropriate treatment choices and behaviours.   We help each of our clients develop a personalised eating plan to help them  control their blood glucose levels and minimise long term complications.  
 
Please contact any of Nutrition Smart's practices to make an appointment or email us at info@nutritionsmart.com.au. Remember private health rebates may apply and bulk billing is available for EPC clients with a GP Management Plan. 
Poached Pears with Honey Cinnamon Ricotta              
4 pears
1 bottle red wine
1 stick of cinnamon
3 cloves
1 star anise
pinch of nutmeg
3 tbs sugar

Honey Cinnamon Ricotta
250g ricotta
1 tbs honey
½ - 1 tsp cinnamon

 

Method

1.      Peel pears and cut in half removing the core.
2.      Mix wine, water, sugar and spices in a small pan. (Note: the pan should be sized to allow the pear halves to sit side by side).
3.      Poach pears in poaching liquor over low heat until just cooked.
4.      Remove from heat.
5.      Mix ricotta with honey and cinnamon.
6.      Serve warm or cooled pears with ricotta and a little of the poaching liquor drizzled over the top.
  
Serves 4.

Per Serve:  960kJ, 7g protein, 5g fat, 34g carbohydrates, 3g fibre

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