If you are in the mood for a spicy vegetable-heavy dish, this is calling your name. Filled with veggies and crispy chicken tenders, this is a great tasting low-carb and protein-packed dish.
Create perfectly steamed fish in minutes in your Instant Pot! These perfectly tender cod fillets are topped lemony bread crumbs for a delightful crunch. Whip up a quick vegetable side, like this Zesty Broccolini and Garlic, for a light meal in under 30 minutes. Find this recipe and more in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.
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.
With this hearty dish, the pasta cooks right in the sauce for a quick and easy one-pot meal. Turkey, mushrooms, and spinach give it a light touch. Instead of fresh turkey, you could use leftover turkey from a Thanksgiving feast! For a lower-carb version, use zucchini noodles instead of linguini.
Classic fried rice gets a twist in this recipe: we’re swapping in red quinoa, whose hearty texture complements a flavorful combination of sautéed cabbage, carrots, and shishito peppers. The velvety smooth yolk of a fried egg adds an extra layer of rich, savory flavor.
I remember making my first spaghetti squash when I was a teenager. My sister and I had so much fun combing out strands of the squash as you would spaghetti. We always called spaghetti squash “our” spaghetti. This version is much more grown up with the flavors of sage and cheese, but to be honest, I could still top spaghetti squash with a little marinara sauce and call it a meal.
A Mexican favorite can now be yours. When a quesadilla is grilled rather than prepared in an indoor oven, the result is smoky, rich-flavored quesadilla. If you can’t grill outside, this works great prepared on a stovetop grill pan.
Packed with protein, antioxidants and fiber, this breakfast will sustain your energy and your hunger all morning. A light egg mixture featuring veggies you have on hand (such as spinach, mushrooms fresh herbs and scallions) is wrapped in a whole grain toasted tortilla and served with salsa.
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