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This simple asparagus recipe gets a double-dose of sesame flavor by first tossing the asparagus with toasted sesame oil, then finishing them with toasted sesame seeds. Toss these on the grill with this Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken , or any protein of your choosing. Grilling imparts a delicious, natural smokiness, but you could also roast the asparagus in the oven. When buying asparagus for grilling, look for thicker spears—these will be easier to handle on the grill.

Nonstarchy veggies—like asparagus, peppers and mushrooms—are packed with vitamins and minerals, yet low in calories and carbohydrate. Use simple, delicious ideas like this recipe to fill half your plate with nonstarchy veggies!

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, our Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata is a flavorful and diabetes-conscious dish designed to delight your taste buds with minimal effect on your blood glucose (blood sugar). This frittata combines the freshness of asparagus and the mild crunch of bok choy with protein-packed eggs, creating a balanced and nutritious meal for those with diabetes. Packed with essential nutrients, this frittata is a delicious addition to your diabetes-friendly menu, offering a satisfying culinary experience.

You can freeze these mini quiches once they have baked and cooled. Reheat in a toaster oven or microwave for a great breakfast or lunch on the go!

This comforting chicken and rice soup features fresh asparagus and wild rice. This recipe is lower in potassium because we used almond milk instead of regular milk, so this is great for people managing kidney disease or otherwise on a potassium-restricted diet. If you do not need to limit potassium, you could use regular nonfat milk in this recipe. Watch How to Make Chicken Wild Rice Asparagus Soup Powered by Homemade, brought to you by DaVita

This quick and easy fish recipe may be the perfect weeknight summer dish. With just a few ingredients, you can have a beautiful, heart healthy, and diabetes-friendly meal on the table in about 15 minutes. This and other recipes designed to be made from just a few ingredients are from The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook , 2nd edition, by Nancy S. Hughes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

This stew is like a farmers’ market in a bowl with its wide range of colorful, tender vegetables, including green asparagus and zucchini, orange carrots, and bright yellow summer squash. If you have a green thumb, feel free to create new combinations based on your garden’s bounty

Artichokes and asparagus are a match made in culinary heaven and are often paired together in typical Italian dishes. Among their many similarities, both crops are native to the Mediterranean and grow best in a warm to slightly cool climate. In the kitchen, they can be incorporated into healthful soup, pasta, rice, omelet, and salad recipes. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

Who doesn’t love chicken and rice? This recipe will be a family favorite. Plus it sneaks in some non-starchy vegetables!