Grated Carrot and Raisin Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: non
Serves: 2
Serving size: 1/2 recipe

1 medium carrot (grated)
2 TB raisins
1/2 pear or apple
1 TB red wine vinegar
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp dried Italian herbs
2 TB pine nuts

Combine grated carrot, raisins, and diced pear/apple. Toss with vinegar, olive oil, and Italian herbs. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Glycemic index: 50
Glycemic load: 9
Net carbohydrate grams: 17
Protein grams: 1
Calories: 155

(From the Complete idiot's Guide to Glycemic Index Weight Loss)

Shrimp with Capers

Prep time: 5 minutes, plus one hour marinating time
Cook time: 5-10 minutes
Serves: 4
Serving size: 1/4 recipe

2 TB liquid from jar of capers
2 TB honey
1 tsp dried lemon peel or 1 TB fresh (grated) lemon peel
3 TB lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1LB large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
3 TB capers
3 TB sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
2 TB butter

Process liquid, honey, lemon peel, lemon juice, and olive oil in food processor until pureed.
Place shrimp in a bowl and pour marinade over shrimp. Marinate 1 hour.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers and saute until shrimp are cooked, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Serve garnish with lemon wedges.

Glycemic index: 54
Glycemic load: 5
Net carbohydrate grams: 9
Fat grams: 12
Protein grams: 28
Calories: 243

(From The Complete Idiot's Guide to Glycemic Index Weight Loss)

Chicken Zucchini with Pine Nuts

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1
Serving size: 1 recipe

4 oz. skinless chicken breast
1 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp water
1 tsp vinegar
1 cup zucchini slices
1 cup tomato slices
2 TB pine nuts
salt/pepper to taste

In a medium-sized skillet, saute chicken breast in olive oil. When partially cooked, add soy sauce and water. Cook until done. Slice.

On dinner place, arrange zucchini and tomato slices. Sprinkle with vinegar and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Top with chicken slices. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Glycemic index: 15
Glycemic load: 2
Net carbohydrate grams: 10
Fat grams: 15
Protein grams: 32
Calories: 210

(From The Complete Idiot's Guide to to Glycemic Index Weight Loss)

Chic Pea Dip

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: none
Serves: 6
Serving size: 1/3 cup

2 cups cooked or canned garbanzo beans (drained)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 TB sesame tahini
2 TB olive oil
1 red pepper (diced)
1 TB lemon juice
1/2 cup water

Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Serve with cut-up vegetables or low-glycemic crackers.

Glycemic index: 26
Glycemic load: 4
Net carbohydrate grams: 17
Fat grams: 6
Protein grams: 5
Calories: 106

(From The Complete Idiot's Guide to Glycemic Index Weight Loss)