This is a great savory dish that will go well with some other grilled vegetables like eggplant or bell peppers. Try this simple recipe for grilled zucchini with feta cheese to complete your plate
Smoked paprika gives this pan-roasted chicken a delicious smoky flavor. Potatoes and green beans round out your plate for a budget-friendly meal in less than 30 mintues (and less than $2.50 a plate!) Double Up: Double the chicken in this recipe and save the leftovers for Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad later in the week. Find this recipe and weekly meal plans in our book, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook by Linda Gassenheimer. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Liven up water by infusing it with fruit and herbs! Adding cubed pineapple and mint leaves adds a subtle flavor to plain water without adding any sugar or calories. Try other combinations like cucumber and lemon, watermelon and rosemary, or anything else you can come up with!
This smoothie is a meal in a glass! It is packed with protein thanks to some surprising ingredients—soft tofu, protein powder, and cashews. But the star of the smoothie is flavorful blueberries that are delicious as the are nutritious> you could use fresh or frozen blueberries—both are packed with antioxidants and fiber. The smoothie gets an extra antioxidant boost from fresh brewed green tea, making this smoothie a superfood powerhouse!
Get ready for a culinary adventure with this diabetes-friendly roasted pork tenderloin recipe. Infused with aromatic thyme and garlic marinade, the tender pork is a flavor-packed masterpiece. Accompanied by balsamic roasted grapes, this dish adds a hint of natural sweetness that's perfect for your diabetes management eating plan. Try serving it with Sautéed Thyme Mushrooms for a tasty dinner that’s sure to impress.
Try out our Parmesan Tofu with Butternut Squash Noodles—a diabetes-friendly dish that combines the savory crunch of parmesan-coated tofu with the wholesome, goodness of butternut squash noodles. Make it with Roasted Green Beans in Champagne Vinaigrette for a beautifully colorful meal. This dish can easily be made vegan by substituting dairy-free cheese and eggless mayo alternatives.
Salmon is a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This is a tasty and healthy way to cook it along with some nutrient-rich low-carb veggies.
Known in Greece as Fassoulada, this hearty, thick soup is a popular dish in that country. Navy beans, onion, tomatoes, and garlic are the essential basics of this soup.
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