Pork tenders are a totally underappreciated source of protein. They’re lean, flavorful, easy to cook, and when marinated, take on flavor very well. One tender will feed 2 people. I often split the tender open and pound it out lightly to form a large 1⁄2-inch-thick circle of deliciousness.
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.
These satisfying high-fiber bites make a great snack or quick breakfast. You can freeze a couple bites in a snack-size plastic bag for a grab and go breakfast too!
A quick and easy recipe, these kababs offer a great source of protein. Serve over quinoa or cauliflower rice and pair with side salad for a complete, balanced meal.
Vinegar-based dressing in this potato salads cuts down on the fat and calories that are in a mayonnaise-based potato salad. Plus, we've subbed cauliflower for some of the potatoes to cut down on the carbs and increases the fiber, making this a heart-healthy, diabetes-friendly alternative to traditional potato salad.
Quinoa is a whole-grain that can be used in place of rice in many recipes. It is higher in protein than other grains and is also a good source of fiber. This recipe fits well on your Thanksgiving table, too! Swap stuffing and cranberry sauce for this healthy alternative. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook. To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here. This recipe featured in:
This high-fiber snack is a much healthier choice than chips and is a great alternative for those with nut allergies. Place in small bowls or ramekins at your next party. Eat them as a snack or use them as a crunchy topping on soups or salads.
Serve these tasty little tots to the family as a side with dinner. Not only are these a much healthier and diabetes-friendly version of classic tater tots, but the flavor is so similar, they may not realize they are eating cauliflower!
Soup is a healthy meal that you can load with lots of veggies. If desired, you can add some brown or wild rice to this dish, but add some extra water. This soup would go well with our Orange and Walnut Salad
Bay scallops are smaller and sweeter than their sea scallop cousins. Paired with whole-grain pasta, they make for a simple yet elegant dish that’s heart-healthy as well. For a lower carb dish, replace some or all of the pasta with zucchini or carrot "noodles"
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