Noodle Kugel

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
 * Yield: 12 Servings

Ingredients

 * 8 oz uncooked broad egg noodles
 * 3 large eggs, beaten, or ¾ cup egg substitute
 * ¾ cup low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
 * 1 tbsp brown sugar
 * 1 tsp ground cinnamon
 * 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
 * 1 large tart apple, peeled, cored, and diced in ¼-inch pieces
 * ¼ cup raisins, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes and drained
 * ¼ cup margarine, melted

Directions

 * 1) Cook the noodles according to the package directions, omitting salt; drain well.
 * 2) There should be 4 cups of cooked noodles.
 * 3) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
 * 4) Prepare an 8-inch-square pan with non-stick pan spray.
 * 5) Combine the eggs, cottage cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a large bowl.
 * 6) Stir in the noodles, apple, and raisins.
 * 7) Pour into the prepared dish.
 * 8) Drizzle the margarine evenly over the top of the casserole.
 * 9) Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 55 minutes, or until lightly browned.
 * 10) Cut the kugel into 12 equal pieces (about 2 x 2 inches).
 * 11) Serve hot or chilled.

Nutritional information
Per serving (one 2 x 2½-inch square):
 * 156 Calories | 6g Fat | 71mg Cholesterol | 122mg Sodium | 20g Carbs | 1g Dietary Fiber | 6g Sugars | 6g Protein
 * Diabetic exchanges: 1½ starch | 1 fat