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Collard Greens with Yellow Squash
Collard greens are a nutritional superfood, high in many essential vitamins and minerals. In Southern cuisine, collards are traditionally made with large amounts of pork fat and salt, but this version has all the flavor without the saturated fat and sodium. Complete your plate: Pair this vegetable side dish with a protein entrée, like Lemon Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary , and a simple roasted sweet potato.
Tuna Kebabs
When you’re looking to cook out, try fresh tuna flavored with an Asian-style marinade and skewered with bell peppers, tender squash, crunchy red onion, and succulent tomatoes and pineapple.
Satay Zucchini Noodles
Zucchini acts like noodles to make this main dish fresh and filling. But it’s the flavors, textures, and beauty that’ll bring you back to this recipe again and again. Use one zucchini and one yellow summer squash for the best looking results. Make it with steak, and it’s a marvelous meal in one. This recipe from The With or Without Meat Cookbook , by Jackie Newgent. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Grilled Veggie Wrap
To make this recipe even quicker, visit your local deli and pick up some pre-grilled veggies!
Grilled Vegetable Napoleon
This recipe uses non-fat plain Greek yogurt to stretch the goat cheese. This also works for cream cheese! You still get the great flavor and texture of the cheese without all of the extra fat.
Smart Shopping: Staying Healthy While Staying Home
Related: Tips and Recipes for Staying Healthy While Staying Home While the pandemic isn't directly impacting our food supply, it is affecting our ability to shop for groceries and find what we need. Stay at home measures mean less trips to the grocery store, and more people stocking up on food means some foods may be harder to find on the shelves. Here's out list of pantry staples to keep your kitchen stocked, and what to look for keep meals diabetes-friendly. Frozen Foods Stock up on your favorite frozen vegetables! Good choices are: broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, edamame, green beans, etc
Marinated Grilled Salmon - Foodie Recipe
This is a great summer recipe for the grill. Pair salmon with a side of rice pilaf and grilled asparagus or summer squash.
Tofu and Vegetable Skewers
Fire up the grill for a healthy dinner of Tofu and Vegetable Skewers. A delicious Asian-inspired marinade adds a burst of flavor to this diabetes-friendly meal.
Roasted Chicken Breasts
These Quick Roasted Chicken Breasts can be used for anything – serve with roasted veggies (try Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash ), use them for Creamy Chicken Apple Salad , or slice thinly for a sandwich with whole grain bread, spicy mustard, fresh spinach and thinly sliced tomato. Make them on the weekend and then use throughout the week.
Jamaican Pork Tenderloin Roast
One of the most pleasurable ways to eat lean meat is to pair it with fruit. Here, a small amount of tropical fruit juice goes a long way, adding unique flavor, succulence, and a boost of antioxidants. This roast is delightful paired with butternut squash, sweet potatoes, or dark leafy greens.