Ropa Vieja is a classic Cuban dish. The literal translation is "old clothes" and refers to the stringy texture of the meat when it is shredded. It make a great filling for tacos, or served along side rice or plantains. Complete the meal with serving of vegetables like a simple salad or flavorful roasted veggies like these Cubano Roasted Broccoli Florets.
This delicious spinach pesto could also be used for a spread on turkey or chicken sandwiches or wraps. If you don’t like halibut you can substitute cod or tilapia.
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
This recipe looks and tastes like a stir-fry, but it is roasted in the oven instead of cooking it on the stovetop. Just toss everything together, lay it out on a sheet pan, and let it bake! It's great as is, or you could add some additional flavors: Sprinkle with peanuts for crunch; drizzle with hot sauce for pow; add fresh cilantro for herbal flair.
This protein-packed salad is perfect for a meatless Monday. Quinoa is considered a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids needed by our bodies. Add to that a good serving of kale, apple, and cheese and you’ve got a complete meal! Receta en Español aquí.
Use lower-carb butter lettuce as a substitute for a tortilla wrap. If you don’t like your food spicy, substitute the jalapeno for chopped green bell pepper.
Este postre sin cocción es un gran sustituto de la torta de calabaza, ¡y solo tiene 100 calorías! Para un postre de calabaza rápido, saludable y delicioso, no busques más: este parfait de pudín es increíble y está listo en minutos. Encuentra esta receta y otras más en El libro de cocina para la diabetes. Para pedirlo directamente a la American Diabetes Association, haz clic aquí.
This diabetes-friendly meal makes for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family can enjoy. Combining lean protein and starchy and non-starchy veggies, this meal is a great option for those looking to eat healthy and manage their diabetes.
A rub of citrus zest and ginger give this wild Alaska pollock lettuce wrap its bright zing, which pairs wonderfully with the bed of tropical fruit salsa.
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