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Radish Toasts with Goat Cheese & Chives
If you are a fan of avocado toast, try this radish toast! Diabetes-friendly and filling, this recipe is great to serve as breakfast or brunch. Try serving it with a salad like the Bountiful Harvest Vegetable Salad .
Parsley Lemon Chickpea Salad
With plant-based protein from chickpeas, this recipe makes a delicious side or serve it for lunch! If you are a fan of Mediterranean dishes, try it paired with baked falafel for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ginger Honeydew Soup
Cold soups are a wonderful way to begin a light meal. This emerald colored soup pairs nicely with a grain or pasta salad. The enticing ginger flavor will set your taste buds on fire for the next course.
Mini Veggie Frittatas
Looking for a low-carb start way to start your day? These little frittatas make a quick and healthy breakfast! This recipe is just a start, so feel free to experiment with different veggies, such as zucchini, asparagus, or spinach.
7 Holiday Cooking Tips for People with Diabetes
1. Get “Board” with Cheese & Crackers Build a wow-worthy appetizer grazing board filled with colorful produce (like two types of grapes, peppers, and cauliflower). Prioritize filling the board with non-starchy vegetables . For the most “wow” factor, try keeping items bite-sized and arrange the largest items on the board first. Include hummus in festive small bowls, whole grain crackers, and plant-based treenut cheese, plus fresh rosemary sprigs for festive flair. Need some more inspiration? Try this easy Holiday Veggie Platter with Hummus quick recipe or add some additional colorful flair with
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
This is a great grilling recipe for the summer and the skewers give the shrimp a fancy twist. If you have leftovers, serve the shrimp cold in a green salad with a little reduced-fat feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette for lunch.
Bruschetta Stuffed Zucchini Boats
You should try to fill half your plate nonstarchy veggies, which means you have to be creative so you don’t get bored with the same recipes. These zucchini boats are quick, easy and a delicious change to steamed veggies.
Chicken and Roasted Pepper Lettuce Cups
From Designed for One! , by Nancy S. Hughes. Available for order here . This recipe featured in:
Radish & Watermelon Arugula Salad
Impress your guests with this diabetes-friendly radish and watermelon arugula salad. This great summer salad showcases sweet watermelon with peppery radishes, crunchy onions, and a tangy dressing.
Roasted Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple and high temperatures were made for each other, and this recipe concentrates the flavors with a quick skillet roast. That said, if the weather is nice, an outdoor grill will do the job just as well. Mixed with the right amount of pepper to give a Southwestern kick, this sweet, spicy combination is especially tasty on warm tortilla chips. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Tex Mex Diabetes Cooking . To order directly from the American Diabetes Assocation, click here !