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This recipe from The Diabetes Carb Control Cookbook, by Nancy S. Hughes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

In this stir fry, I give you alternative flavors instead of the traditional Asian ones. Asian flavors are bold and flavorful, but turn to this recipe for a change of pace.

These cakes make a great side dish or snack and are excellent when paired with our Beef and Sweet Potato Stew.

This recipe calls for pork tenderloin - one of the leaner cuts of pork out there. You can also top these tacos with avocado and fresh salsa, and additional veggies like red onion and bell pepper.

The marinade for this grilled beef is super easy to throw together. This recipe calls for beef tenderloin, which is a lean cut.

Who said you can’t have "nachos" with diabetes? Try this healthy version that has all the flavor of traditional nachos without all of the extra fat and carbs.

This delicious dish uses a new type of pasta made from chickpeas. Chickpea pasta is higher in fiber and protein than regular pasta, making it better for blood glucose management. It's also grain- and gluten-free. Here we use roasted broccoli and zucchini, but you could sub in any seasonal nonstarchy vegetable, or use frozen vegetables.

Spaghetti squash is a low-carb alternative to the traditional rice noodles in Pad Thai. One cup of cooked spaghetti squash contains just 10 grams of total carbohydrate, compared to 42 grams for the rice noodles!

If you’re not sure how to start cooking fish, try a simple and delicious method like this packet. It’s full of fresh flavors from lemon, orange and dill. Sealing the fish in a parchment paper pouch steams it to perfection and infuses the fish with flavor from the citrus and herbs. If you don't have parchment paper, aluminum foil will also work. We used mahi-mahi, but you could make this recipe with any type of fish filet.

Korma originated in India but versions of this dish have expanded across South Asia. This Pakistani version is bolder in flavor and can be included in a vegetarian, low-carb, or low-fat eating pattern. If you serve the dish with a side of brown rice or whole grain roti, this dish fits nicely in a Mediterranean eating pattern, too.