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This comforting chicken and rice soup features fresh asparagus and wild rice. This recipe is lower in potassium because we used almond milk instead of regular milk, so this is great for people managing kidney disease or otherwise on a potassium-restricted diet. If you do not need to limit potassium, you could use regular nonfat milk in this recipe. Watch How to Make Chicken Wild Rice Asparagus Soup Powered by Homemade, brought to you by DaVita

Tender cubes of chicken, crisp vegetables, and an Asian-inspired broth make for an aromatic entrée. Serve with whole-wheat or sesame crispbread.

This lighter version of a Chinese takeout classic is packed with veggies and low in carbs. You can make "noodles" out of zucchini at home with a special "spiralizer" tool, or use a vegetable peel to create ribbons. Zucchini noodles are also available at many grocery stores now—check the freezer aisle by the vegetables, or in the produce section for fresh, packaged zucchini noodles. To make this dish gluten free, be sure to use gluten free soy sauce, and confirm that the corn starch and beef broth are gluten-free.

Here's an elegant dish for a special occasion. It's sure to impress, but it's also surprisingly easy to pull together! *If possible, use fresh scallops or scallops that are free of preservatives (for example, scallops that have not been treated with salt or STPP). Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

Mango and other fruit can add a slight sweetness to any salsa. It works particularly well with this slightly spicy salmon dish. Grilling salmon fillets with the skin on makes them easier to flip and helps prevent sticking. Oiling your grill grates can also prevent sticking: dip a balled up paper towel in oil and rubbing lightly over clean grill grates. You could also cook the salmon in the oven: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bake the salmon in a shallow baking pan for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.

These grilled Hawaiian chicken kabobs are a must-have at your next cookout with family and friends. With all those colors, they are sure to brighten up the picnic table. They’re not only eye-catching—they’re great for boosting your protein, fruit, and vegetable intake for the day! The key ingredient in the sweet and tangy marinade for these kabobs is zero- calorie Splenda® Granulated Sweetener.

This savory budget-friendly meat loaf is just as good as classic meatloaf. Our diabetes-friendly version is made with lean ground turkey and is seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic. For a complete meal, serve with over roasted sweet potatoes (they can roast alongside the meatloaf in the oven) and a nonstarchy vegetable side or simple green salad. Watch How to Make Herb Garlic Meatloaf Powered by Homemade

Want winter comfort food? Try cassoulet! This recipe for slow-cooked French casserole replaces the traditional pork and duck ingredients with turkey kielbasa and chicken thighs. Note: This meal is slightly high in sodium, so those on a low-sodium diet should adjust their meal plan accordingly.

Bangers and Mash is a traditional Irish Pub food that is usually very high in fat and carbs. This healthier version uses home made turkey sausage and mashed sweet potatoes to make it more diabetes-friendly and heart healthy.

It’s a good luck tradition to eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Why stop there? Enjoy this hearty take on Hoppin’ John any day of the year! This dish is typically made with rice, but barley adds more fiber and an interesting texture.