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The Black Beans And Tomatoes With Lime recipe features a savory and tangy flavor profile. The black beans and tomatoes provide a hearty and slightly sweet base, while the cumin adds a warm, earthy spice. The lime juice contributes a fresh, zesty tang, and the onions and peppers offer a mild sweetness and a bit of crunch.

Crunchy, sweet, and tangy, this refreshing broccoli and mandarin orange salad can satisfy multiple food cravings at once. This diabetes-friendly recipe makes a great side dish to dinner or a fresh lunch. Try pairing this dish with slow-roasted citrus cod for a heart-healthy meal.

This parsley-dill ricotta dip is perfect in the spring and summer. Fresh herbs flavor creamy and mild ricotta cheese. Cut up some fresh veggies like carrots, celery, or cucumbers to serve with the dip for a refreshing, healthy snack. If you have extra time, bake up some low-carb rosemary flax crackers to serve with it!

This salsa is better than anything you will buy in a jar! It’s delicious, quick, and uses all fresh ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. If you don’t want to serve it with chips, try it with cucumbers, celery or jicama. It would also make a great topping for tacos!

The traditional version of this taco dip is much higher in fat and uses sour cream and cream cheese. We use a healthier fat (avocado) and reduced-fat cheese to save you lots of calories without giving up any taste. This dip is great for tailgating and football season!

Try this twist on traditional deviled eggs. Replace the yolk with a zesty bean mixture to cut down on calories, fat and cholesterol. Your guests will enjoy them just as much!

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.

Many traditional Latin recipes have been deemed unhealthy because of their use of pork lard. But in this day and age, the amount of good-for-you fats available is endless. These refried beans leave out the lard, and get lots of flavor from fresh onion and garlic, chipotles, and cumin. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here

This lightened-up version version of chicken salad uses tangy Greek yogurt and light mayonnaise along with other healthy, flavorful ingredients! For a lower carb meal, serve this chicken salad on lettuce leaves instead of slider buns.