We’re not going to say that this mashed cauliflower tastes exactly like mashed potatoes, but it’s so good we promise you won’t mind. This dish makes a great low carb addition to a classic “meat and potatoes” meal. We suggest pairing with this Garlic Sesame Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan.
The peppery flavor of baby arugula pairs well with sweet, fresh citrus and crispy bacon in this side salad. Arugula is a nonstarchy vegetable that's packed with nutrients. Each cup has just 5 calories and 1 gram of carbohydrate along with 10% of a day's recommended vitamin A and 25% of a day's recommended vitamin K! Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook . To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
A thirst-quenching recipe perfect for game day! Try this no-sugar Strawberry Kiwi Spritzer that can be made as a delicious mocktail and cuts out all the added sugar! Keep your friends and family hydrated over the weekend and enjoy this refreshing beverage that is diabetes-friendly, has zero added sugar, and is low in calories!
Instead of store-bought apple sauce, try simple, homemade pear sauce! Pears have a milder, sweeter flavor than apples. Roasted the pears before blending them into a sauce caramelizes their natural sugars for an even sweeter flavor.
Enjoy some Tex-Mex flair with this Grilled Corn with Chile and Lime. Tasting like Mexican street corn, this diabetes-friendly recipe is flavorful and nutritious.
Looking for a snack that is nutritious and will satisfy your sweet tooth? These no-bake protein balls are your answer. They’re simple to make and oh so delicious. Unsweetened peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, and flaxseeds are the protein sources that give these no-bake protein balls their name.
Need something fancyish? This crostini recipe will become your go-to hors d’oeuvre pick. It does double duty as a stress-free afterwork or after-school snack, too. To make it, you don’t actually need an entire footlong baguette here; the recipe works surprisingly well with slices from a standard hoagie or submarine roll—as long as it’s not already split. Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
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