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Mexican-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
In this Latin twist on stuffed bell peppers, black beans replace the traditional rice and salsa stands in for the standard tomato sauce. This recipe from The Diabetes & Heart Healthy Diabetes Cookbook , 2nd edition, co-published with the American Heart Association. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Budget-Friendly Stuffed Peppers
Make this whole dish the night before and hold in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. Just heat them up in the oven or in the microwave and you’ll have dinner for the whole family in no time. They’re also delicious when eaten cold!
Cashew Chicken with Bell Peppers
This lighter version of the Chinese take-out classic cooks up just as fast as ordering out. We use red, yellow, and green bell pepper for color, but you could use any variety of bell peppers. Serve by itself or over a side of brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb meal.
Mediterranean Unstuffed Peppers
This quick meal for one is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Use leftover cooked rice if you have it, or make a larger batch and freeze the rest for another night. For more single-serving recipes, check out our cookbook, Designed for One! , by Nancy S. Hughes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Simple Roasted Peppers
Bell peppers are the star of the show in this simple but flavorful dish. Packed with vitamins, bell peppers are a colorful way for a person with diabetes to add a touch of sweetness to a meal. Learn how to roast peppers quickly and easily with this recipe.
Pork & Freekeh Stir Fry with Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, and Shishito Peppers
This hearty stir-fry combines bites of rich pork, crisp vegetables, and warm grains of freekeh (a type of toasted wheat) with a savory-sweet sauce that highlights fragrant sesame oil, sweet honey, soy sauce, and a hint of spicy red pepper flakes.
Sautéed Asparagus, Peppers and Mushrooms
Nonstarchy veggies—like asparagus, peppers and mushrooms—are packed with vitamins and minerals, yet low in calories and carbohydrate. Use simple, delicious ideas like this recipe to fill half your plate with nonstarchy veggies!
Grilled Chicken Sausage with Zucchini and Peppers
Need a quick weeknight dinner and don’t feel like heating up the house? This 4-ingredient budget-friendly dish, cooked on the grill, is full of flavor and low in carbs. If desired, serve it with a side of wild rice or quinoa and a simple mixed green salad for a complete, balanced meal. Look for pre-cooked sausages with the lowest fat and sodium content that you can find.
What’s in Season: Bell Peppers
The bell pepper, while usually used in cooking like a vegetable, is actually considered a berry, with the most common colors being green, yellow, red, and orange. In season July through September, bell peppers make a delicious addition to summer salads, pizza, and pasta dishes. Add peppers to your weekly grocery list and incorporate them into many different meals! They also pack a big nutrition punch and are a good source of vitamins and fiber.