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This baked dish comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal that is packed with nutrients and flavor. Perfect for people with diabetes, the subtle spice of chipotle salmon is balanced out by the bright, sweet flavors of a fresh fruit salsa made from watermelon and mango. Try pairing this recipe with cilantro lime quinoa for a perfect summer night meal!

Beets may be a little messy to prepare, but they're well worth it! They are nutrition powerouses, rich in antioxodants and shown to help fight inflammation. Oh, and they're also delicious! Pair this flavorful side dish with a lean protein, like this Mustard-Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin.

Sea scallops are quite simple to cook and have a mild, buttery flavor. This recipe calls for topping the scallops with a light pesto sauce, but you can swap with another sauce, or even a simple squeeze of lemon. Complete your plate with a fresh, seasonal salad and a grain side dish, like this Red Quinoa and Farro.

This cool and refreshing avocado soup is not only diabetes-friendly, but it's a perfect summer dish after a morning at the farmer's market. Packed with heart healthy fats, it's also a nutrition powerhouse. This recipe from the Budget-Friendly Fresh and Local Diabetes Cookbook, by Charles Mattocks. To order this cookbook click here.

We replaced half the potatoes with cauliflower for a lower carb, diabetes-friendly version of classic mashed potatoes. Leaving the skin on the potatoes adds additional fiber and nutrients. Pair this side dish with Roast Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce for a comforting meat-and-potatoes meal that fits in any diabetes or heart-healthy meal plan!

This simple Greek cottage cheese bowl blends creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese with a crisp, zesty salad of tomatoes, cucumber, and olives. It’s a refreshing, no-cook meal that delivers plenty of fiber and healthy fats. With its low carbohydrate content and balanced nutrients, it’s especially well-suited for those managing diabetes. This is a low-carb, low fat, and vegetarian recipe.

This classic Italian soup is traditionally made with leafy greens, white beans, and potatoes in a savory broth with a little bit of spice. To make a low carb version, we replaced the white beans and potatoes with fresh cauliflower. Greek yogurt adds creaminess to the broth, and chicken adds extra protein. Add a side of Cauliflower Garlic “Bread” Sticks for a satisfying low carb meal.

This clever twist on chicken Parmesan swaps the usual pasta for roasted cabbage steaks, adding extra fiber and keeping carbs in check. Juicy shredded chicken and melty cheese bring comfort-food vibes without the heaviness. It’s a flavorful, blood glucose (blood sugar)-friendly dinner that fits easily into a diabetes-conscious meal plan. This is a low carb recipe.

These shakshuka-inspired stuffed peppers combine smoky spices, rich tomato sauce, and baked eggs for a comforting, Mediterranean-style meal. Baked right inside bell peppers, this dish offers fiber, protein, and a pop of flavor without relying on bread or grains. With balanced ingredients and no added sugar, it's a smart and satisfying option for people managing diabetes. This is a low carb and vegetarian recipe.

This delicate fish is a surprising treat at the end of a long day. Turbot is found in salt waters of both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is also known as flounder, brill, fluke, and plaice. It is a member of the flatfish family, which also contains halibut. Any of those would make fine substitutions in this dish. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.