Cooking WiseRecipes for Healthier Living
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Recipe Index
V = Vegetarian (may include dairy and/or eggs) DF = Dairy-free
GF = Gluten-free
The FirstLine Therapy Recipe Book may have ingredients that are not listed on the food list. Most of these non-listed items are in small amounts, or a protein that may not be consumed daily, such as clams. We have carefully selected recipes that will help the FirstLine Therapy patient cook and eat according to the First Line Therapy guidelines, which allows for items needed to make a recipe more tasteful or interesting. Enjoy!
Note that some of the recipes contain ingredients that may not be on approved food lists, but should be acceptable in the small amounts necessary for preparation. Please restrict use of these ingredients to recipes only unless otherwise advised.
Conversions from US measurements are provided for your convenience and are approximations only to help illustrate how FirstLine Therapy menu items may be combined to make delicious, healthful entrées and meals. Use your best judgment, along with the guidance of your healthcare team, in applying comparable metrics or other measures for ingredients to create your own unique recipes.
Low Glycemic Recipes Compatible with
Dietary Restrictions
PageV DF GF
Breakfast DishesBaked Spinach & Cheese Omelet V GF 11
Berry Nutty Yogurt V GF 11
Breakfast Casserole V GF 11
Crustless Vegetable Quiche V GF 12
Eggless Country Scramble V DF GF 12
Nutty Oats V DF GF 13
Oat Bran Muffins V DF GF 13
Oat Pancakes V GF 14
Peach Melba Yogurt Crunch V GF 14
Peach-Nut Cottage Cheese V GF 14
Quiche Delight V GF 14
Salmon Scramble DF GF 15
Sausage & Egg Muffins GF 15
Scrambled Greens V DF GF 15
Smoked Salmon Omelet DF GF 16
Veggie Omelet V DF GF 16
Veggie Parmesan Eggs V GF 16
Yogurt Berry Crunch V GF 17
Zucchini Pie V DF GF 17
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Appetizers/SnacksCauliflower Popcorn V DF GF 19
Cruciferous Crudités V DF GF 19
Grilled Clams DF GF 19
Holiday Eggs V DF GF 20
Italian Meatballs GF 20
Lemon Chicken Nibbles DF GF 20
Marinated Crucifers & Friends V DF GF 21
Marinated Olives V DF GF 21
Marinated Veggies V DF GF 21
Popcorn Kale V DF GF 22
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps DF GF 22
Spicy Mixed Nuts V DF GF 22
Spinach & Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms DF GF 23
Stuffed Celery V GF 23
Dips/SaucesBaba Ghanouj V DF GF 25
Guacamole V DF GF 25
Hummus V DF GF 26
Mint Sauce V DF GF 26
Peach Salsa V DF GF 26
Raita V GF 27
Salsa V DF GF 27
Spinach or Kale Dip V GF 27
Walnut Spread V DF GF 28
White Bean Dip V DF GF 28
SoupsAsian Gazpacho V DF GF 29
Autumn Bean Soup V DF GF 29
Barley Minestrone Soup V DF 29
Beans & Greens Soup V DF GF 30
Butternut Squash & Apple Soup V DF GF 30
Cauliflower-Leek Soup V GF 31
Cream of Tomato Soup V DF GF 31
Creamy Cold Tomato Soup V GF 32
Gazpacho V DF GF 32
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Homestyle Chicken Soup DF GF 32
Italian Egg Drop Soup V GF 33
Kale & Sweet Potato Soup V DF GF 33
Lentil Soup V DF GF 33
Manhattan Clam Chowder DF GF 34
Mushroom-Miso Soup V DF GF 34
Quinoa Vegetable Soup V DF GF 34
Roasted Asparagus Soup V DF GF 35
Split Pea Soup V DF GF 35
Tuscan White Bean Soup V DF GF 36
Vegetable Beef Soup DF GF 36
Zucchini Gazpacho V DF GF 36
DressingsBalsamic/Red Wine Vinaigrette V DF GF 37
Basic Salad & Veggie Dressing V DF GF 37
Creamy Low-fat Ranch Dressing V GF 37
Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing V DF GF 38
Olive Oil Vinaigrette Dressing V DF GF 38
Sesame Dressing V DF GF 38
Tahini Dressing V DF GF 38
Tangy Tahini Dressing V DF GF 39
Thai Vinaigrette V DF GF 39
Salads/Veggie Salads Asian Salad V DF GF 41
Asian Shrimp Salad DF GF 41
Asian Steak Salad DF GF 42
Asparagus-Edamame Salad V DF GF 42
Black Bean Salad V DF GF 42
Cabbage & Radicchio Slaw V DF GF 43
Cauliflower Salad V DF GF 43
Cauliflower & Kale Salad V DF GF 44
Chicken Salad DF GF 44
Chicken Salad with Green Beans & Walnuts DF GF 45
Chicken & Zucchini Salad DF GF 45
Cobb Salad DF GF 45
Cucumber-Yogurt Salad V GF 46
Festive Salad V DF GF 46
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Greek Salad V DF GF 46
Green Bean Salad with Feta & Olives V GF 47
Green Leaf Salad with Fresh Dill & Scallions V DF GF 47
Jicama-Orange Salad V DF GF 47
Korean Chicken Salad DF GF 48
Lentil Salad V DF GF 48
Mediterranean Salad DF GF 49
Orange, Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad V DF GF 49
Red Cabbage Slaw V DF GF 49
Roasted Beet & Onion Salad V DF GF 50
Roasted Veggie Salad V DF GF 50
Romaine & Jicama Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing V DF GF 50
Salad Niçoise DF GF 51
Semi-Greek Salad V DF GF 51
Snow Pea & Asparagus Salad V DF GF 51
Spinach Salad with Avocado & Mushrooms V DF GF 52
Spring Salad V DF GF 52
Steak Salad with Snap Peas DF GF 52
The Heart Salad V DF GF 53
Tomato, Basil & White Bean Salad V DF GF 53
Tuna & Garbanzo Bean Salad DF GF 53
Waldorf Kale Salad with Cashew Dressing V DF GF 54
Warm Mushroom Salad V DF GF 54
Zucchini “Pasta” V DF GF 54
Vegetables/Side DishesAsparagus in Vinaigrette V DF GF 55
Barley Mushroom Casserole V DF 55
Barley Risotto V DF 55
Basic Greens V DF GF 56
Bok Choy & Mushrooms V DF GF 56
Carrot Mushroom Gratin V GF 56
Cauliflower-Rice Bake V DF GF 57
Collards & Tomatoes V DF GF 57
Curried Chickpeas V DF GF 57
Fava Beans with Garlic V DF GF 58
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Green Beans Almondine V DF GF 58
Grilled Radicchio V DF GF 58
Grilled Vegetables V DF GF 59
Herbed Green Beans V DF GF 59
“I Can’t Believe It’s Not Mashed Potatoes” V DF GF 59
Italian-Style Mushrooms & Spinach V DF GF 60
Kale & Cherry Tomatoes V DF GF 60
Mushroom & Bell Pepper Sauté with Arugula
V DF GF 60
Peas & Mushrooms V DF GF 61
Pecan Rice V DF GF 61
Quick Steamed Greens V DF GF 61
Quinoa Pilaf V DF GF 62
Ratatouille V DF GF 62
Rice & Veggie Torte V GF 63
Roasted Asparagus (or Green Beans) V DF GF 63
Roasted Brussels Sprouts V DF GF 63
Roasted New Potatoes V DF GF 64
Roasted Veggies V DF GF 64
Rosemary Roasted Cauliflower & Pine Nuts V DF GF 65
Sassy Beans V DF GF 65
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe V DF GF 65
Sautéed Cabbage & Fennel V DF GF 66
Sautéed Greens and Mushrooms V DF GF 66
Sesame Broccoli with Garbanzo Beans V DF GF 66
Sesame Kale & Spinach Tango V DF GF 67
Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pecans V DF GF 67
Spaghetti Squash V DF GF 67
Summer Squash & Leeks V DF GF 68
Sweet Potato Delight V DF GF 68
Wheat-Free Oat & Sage Stuffing V DF GF 69
Wild Rice & Roasted Vegetables V DF GF 69
Wilted Greens V DF GF 70
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Main Dishes—FishBaked Salmon DF GF 71
Coconut Curried Shrimp DF GF 71
Cold Salmon DF GF 72
Crustless Shrimp & Greens Torte GF 72
Curried Fish DF GF 72
Fish Creole DF GF 73
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs DF GF 73
Halibut with Broccoli DF GF 73
Mexican Grouper DF GF 74
Pan-Seared Salmon DF GF 74
Quick & Easy Red Snapper DF GF 74
Quick Salmon or Tuna Tortillas DF GF 75
Roasted Salmon or Red Snapper DF GF 75
Salmon in Coconut Milk DF GF 75
Stuffed Fillet of Sole DF GF 76
Main Dishes—Meat/Poultry Beef Goulash with Cauliflower DF GF 77
Chicken & Tarragon Patties DF GF 77
Chicken Enchiladas GF 77
Chicken Stir-Fry DF GF 78
Grilled Coconut Chicken DF GF 78
Grilled Leg of Lamb DF GF 78
Italian Chicken GF 79
Lamb Skewers with Red Onion, Feta & Arugula GF 79
Marinated Flank Steak DF GF 79
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts DF GF 80
Pan-Roasted Chicken, Spinach & Mushrooms DF GF 80
Quick & Easy Rice ’n Beans with Chicken DF GF 80
Quick Chicken Sauté DF GF 81
Roasted Cornish Hens DF GF 81
Roasted Herb Chicken DF GF 81
Sautéed Chicken with Artichokes DF GF 82
Spiced Lemon Meatballs DF GF 82
Stir-Fried Beef & Broccoli DF GF 83
Stir-Fried Vegetables & Chicken DF GF 83
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Thai Chicken Curry with Steamed Vegetables DF GF 84
Turkey-Bulgur Skillet DF 84
Turkey Chili DF GF 84
Turkey Lettuce Wraps DF GF 85
Turkey Meatloaf DF GF 85
Main Dishes—VegetarianBarley Pilaf with Mushrooms V DF 87
Barley with Vegetables V DF 87
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili V DF GF 88
Curried Vegetable Stew V DF GF 88
Easy Rice & Beans V DF GF 88
Eggplant Lasagna V GF 89
Grilled Portabella Mushroom Reuben V DF GF 89
Hummus Wraps V DF GF 89
Lentil-Barley Stew V DF 90
Marinated Baked Tofu V DF GF 90
Quinoa, Mexican Style V DF GF 90
Simple Rice Burger V DF GF 91
Stir-Fried Eggplant & Tomatoes V DF GF 91
Stir-Fried Tofu with Ginger Broccoli V DF GF 91
Tofu-Bulgur Skillet V DF 92
Tofu with Saffron and Onions V DF GF 92
Vegetable Bibimbap V DF GF 93
Vegetable Dal Curry V DF GF 93
Vegetarian Chili V DF GF 94
Desserts Ambrosia V DF GF 95
Baked Apple V DF GF 95
Berry Freeze V GF 95
Blackberry Dessert Sauce V DF GF 96
Carob & Pumpkin Seed Bars V DF GF 96
Fresh Fruit Phytonutrient Compote V DF GF 97
Peach-Apricot Frothy DF GF 97
Poached Peaches V DF GF 97
Strawberry Sauce V DF GF 98
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Beverage RecipesBeverage Recipes for UltraMeal® Advanced Protein Medical Food
Beet-Strawberry Smoothie V DF GF 99
Berry Delicious V DF GF 99
Blueberry-Almond Twist V DF GF 99
Blueberry-Vanilla Bliss V DF GF 99
Coco-nutty Orange V DF GF 100
Ginger in Paradise V DF GF 100
Green Kiwi Twist V DF GF 100
Heavenly Grapefruit V DF GF 100
Mango-Mint Madness V DF GF 100
Mean Greens V DF GF 101
Miss Swiss V DF GF 101
Oatmeal on the Go V DF GF 101
Orange Berry Crush V DF GF 101
Spinach-Orange Sunrise V DF GF 102
Strawberry-Orange Swirl V DF GF 102
Sweet Surprise V DF GF 102
Beverage Recipes for UltraMeal® Cardio 360º™ Medical Food
Berry Blend V DF GF 103
Blueberry Blast V DF GF 103
Candy Cane V DF GF 103
Cherries Amaretto V DF GF 103
Choco-Berry Royale V DF GF 103
Chocolate-Covered Cherries V DF GF 104
Chocolate Crème V DF GF 104
Chocolate Mint Chill V DF GF 104
Cran-Pear Frost V DF GF 104
Grapefruit Smoothie V DF GF 104
Latte Supreme V DF GF 105
Milk Chocolate Mint V DF GF 105
Mocha Delight V DF GF 105
Orange-Coconut Smoothie V DF GF 105
Peachy Melba Smoothie V DF GF 105
Smooth Strawberries V DF GF 106
Strawberry-Beet Swirl V DF GF 106
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Sweet Watercress Smoothie V DF GF 106
Tropical Delight V DF GF 106
Tropical Fruit & Nut V DF GF 106
Very Berry Antioxidant Blast V DF GF 107
Beverage Recipes for Ultra Glucose Control® Medical Food
Almond-Ginger Smash V DF GF 108
Chocolaty Raspberry V DF GF 108
Orange-Spinach Medley V DF GF 108
Pear-Basil Blast V DF GF 108