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Earthy spinach, crunchy cucumber, fragrant tomatoes, and sharp feta complement the creamy richness of avocado in this attractive salad. A slightly spicy lemon-lime dressing takes it from simple to sensational.

This quick and easy breakfast for two features a sunny fried egg, fresh tomato, and avocado, wrapped up in a warm tortilla.

This Spanish salad is bright and beautiful. The combination of oranges and tomatoes offers a nice, tangy complement to the rich avocado and asparagus flavors. 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 .

These savory oats are so good you’ll want them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! This diabetes-friendly recipe showcases the versatility of oatmeal in a new and fresh way. Creamy avocado, eggs, and cheese come together with bell pepper and carrot in this filling one-bowl meal.

This refreshing smoothie is packed with healthy fats and fiber from avocado and banana. It's excellent as filling breakfast to-go, or as a pre- or post-workout snack. You can use almond milk or any other nondairy milk for a lower carb, vegan beverage. Or, for something sweeter and fruiter, you could use orange juice. Avocado is great in smoothies because it provides a rich, creamy texture. 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 .

A good salad needs veggies, protein, flavor, and different textures. The chicken in this recipe provides the protein. When combined with avocado and sunflower seeds, you get the perfect flavor, texture and crunch. This quick and easy salad is perfect for a light and satisfying lunch. It's also great for meal prepping—simply pack each serving in a separate container, and wait to add the dressing until right before serving.

This is a great seafood dish that will pair well with a small side of quinoa, or simply add on other nonstarchy vegetable like steamed green beans or cauliflower!

This cool and refreshing avocado soup is not only diabetes-friendly, but it's a perfect summer dish after a morning at the farmer's market. Packed with heart healthy fats, it's also a nutrition powerhouse. This recipe from the Budget-Friendly Fresh and Local Diabetes Cookbook , by Charles Mattocks. To order this cookbook click here .

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