Author Robyn Webb says, "Quiche is the ultimate comfort food. But this time, we eliminate the fatty pastry crust in favor of something much more fun!! By using frozen shredded hash browns, we eliminate the fat and add some crispy crunchy texture that adds a double dose of comfort to a true favorite."
The key to including pasta in your meal plan without going overboard on carbohydrate is to keep the portion size small and serve it with lots of veggies and some protein. This is a quick dinner the whole family can enjoy any time of year. Try it with a bean-based pasta like lentil or chickpea pasta for added protein and fiber.
Zesty lentils pair beautifully with a creamy poached egg in this dish that is great anytime of day! Enjoy it in the morning for a high-fiber, high-protein breakfast that will leave you full until lunchtime. For an even quicker and easier meal, make the lentils ahead of time. You can poach the eggs in the Instant Pot in the time it takes to reheat the lentils in the microwave! Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.
Broccolini is similar in taste and texture to broccoli, but with longer, thinner stalks, and small florets. This simple, flavorful recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare broccolini. You can prepare it in the time it takes to cook your main entree. If you can't find broccolini, you can easily use broccoli instead.
Takeout pizza is usually high in calories and carbohydrate. Here’s a healthier pizza that you can make at home using thincrust flatbreads. By skipping the high-fat meats such as pepperoni or sausage, you’ll cut back on the unhealthy fats as well. Paired with a simple salad, this is a complete meal for 2 that can be ready in the time it takes to order pizza out!
Author Barbara Seelig-Brown says, "Veggies are delicious when roasted. Their flavors are enhanced and the natural sugars are caramelized, which give them a nice crunch. Vary this recipe by using whatever veggies you like or roast one single vegetable at a time. I sometimes roast peeled beets or trimmed Brussels sprouts and even the naysayers always love them!"
Cookbook author and meal planning expert Aviva Goldfarb loves quick, easy meals. "These sandwiches, suggested by longtime Six O’Clock Scramble member Molly Thompson, are fun to make and even more fun to eat," she says. "If you are really short on time buy pre-made coleslaw. These go great with lightly buttered corn."
Wheat berries are the kernel of the wheat plant with the outer husk removed. They have a nutty flavor and chewy texture and are filled with fiber, protein, and iron. You can make a batch of these ahead of time and store them in your refrigerator for up to a week. If you can’t find wheat berries, either farro, spelt, or brown rice can be substituted in this recipe.
This sweet-and-savory salad is a great way to showcase fresh watermelon. Pair with Jalapeño Chicken and Corn Chowder for a light meal that features seasonal summer porduce. Save yourself time prepping this recipe by buying watermelon that is already cut and cubed!
Barbara Seelig-Brown loves creating versatile recipes that you can tailor to your family’s preferences. Use this basic concept and vary the veggies and seasoning for a different taste each time you make this dish. This is also great because it’s a one-pot dish. Barbara also recommends trying it with ground turkey or ground buffalo, which has almost no saturated fat.
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