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This parsley-dill ricotta dip is perfect in the spring and summer. Fresh herbs flavor creamy and mild ricotta cheese. Cut up some fresh veggies like carrots, celery, or cucumbers to serve with the dip for a refreshing, healthy snack. If you have extra time, bake up some low-carb rosemary flax crackers to serve with it!

Si bien las empanadas son muy conocidas en Latinoamérica, en realidad provienen de los moros vía los españoles. Las llamaban plato tapado porque usaban la masa para proteger el relleno y evitar que se cubrieran de arena en sus viajes por el desierto. Debo decir que este platillo inventado por los árabes es brillante y, gracias a ellos, podemos disfrutar tantas versiones de las empanadas de hoy. Lo que no es fácil es encontrar masa de empanada saludable y deliciosa. Estas empanadas se hacen con hojaldre (phyllo), la masa griega en láminas delgadas, con un mínimo de grasa. Sírvanlas acompañadas

La autora Aviva Goldfarb dice: "Esta receta fue sugerida para mí por Ames Williford de 10 años, de Pennsylvania, quien hace esta sopa para su familia. Sabe como una cruza entre puré de papas y papas horneadas, así que nuestros niños la adoran. Puedes espolvorear coberturas a tu gusto, como cebolletas, tocino desmoronado, queso cheddar, y crema agria adicional. Sírvela con Palitos de Pan horneados y Brochetas de Frutas". Esta receta es del Planificador de Comidas de Six O'Clock Scramble , por Aviva Goldfarb. Para pedirlo directamente a la Asociación Americana de la Diabetes, haz clic aquí .

These spinach artichoke stuffed portobellos are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Whether serving them as a main dish or impressing friends at a party, this recipe is both diabetes- and vegetarian-friendly.

Try this twist on traditional deviled eggs. Replace the yolk with a zesty bean mixture to cut down on calories, fat and cholesterol. Your guests will enjoy them just as much!

This creamy dip gets a surprising bit of bite from a small amount of horseradish. And it’s loaded with tasty morsels of artichoke hearts, spinach, roasted red bell peppers, and green onions, making it a breeze to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. Serve it with whole-grain pita chips or raw vegetables for dipping, or spread it on triangles of whole-grain toast.

Here’s a totally different way to prepare scallops. Most recipes will have you pan sear them, but why not try something new. I coat the scallops with crunchy panko crumbs seasoned with some Parmesan and garlic and thread them up into kebabs. Under the broiler, the outside gets crisp and the inside of the scallop stays silky.

Many traditional Latin recipes have been deemed unhealthy because of their use of pork lard. But in this day and age, the amount of good-for-you fats available is endless. These refried beans leave out the lard, and get lots of flavor from fresh onion and garlic, chipotles, and cumin. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here

The traditional version of this taco dip is much higher in fat and uses sour cream and cream cheese. We use a healthier fat (avocado) and reduced-fat cheese to save you lots of calories without giving up any taste. This dip is great for tailgating and football season!

This lightened-up version version of chicken salad uses tangy Greek yogurt and light mayonnaise along with other healthy, flavorful ingredients! For a lower carb meal, serve this chicken salad on lettuce leaves instead of slider buns.