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Sesame Soy Salad Dressing
Making your own salad dressing at home is quick and easy, and it allows you to control salt, sugar, and other ingredients.
5 Sneaky Ways to Eat More Veggies
Non-starchy vegetables are an especially large part of an eating plan for people with diabetes because they won’t impact your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels as much as starchy vegetables and fruits. But, what should you do if you are just not a fruit or veggie person? The answer: Get sneaky! Instead of going off the rails and returning to old habits, you can find easy ways to enjoy healthy food by sneaking it into the dishes you make. And, if you have kids, it’s a great way to introduce them into healthy eating—even if it’s a little stealthy. Here are five suggestions for sneaky healthy
Caribbean Bean Dip
Make this dip and store it in the fridge so you can snack on it with some fresh veggies throughout the week. You can also enjoy it with baked tortilla chips or pita wedges if it fits with your meal plan.
Tomato & Sweet Onion Stovetop Okra
Quick, easy, and comforting—this stovetop okra tastes like it's been stewed for hours , but it's actually ready in less than 15 minutes! Canned tomatoes with green chiles add flavor and spice, but you could use regular canned diced tomatoes as well. Use frozen okra, sliced or whole, or fresh (fresh will take longer to cook).
Pesto Peach Pizza
This simple recipe combines three of our favorite Ps: pesto, peach, and pizza. If you love sweet and savory and are looking for a creative, gluten-free cauliflower crust pizza recipe to whip up at home, look no further.
Plant-Based "Steak" Fajitas
The “steak” here is beef-free thanks to meaty portobello mushroom caps. That makes it an ideal pick for a Meatless Monday fix—or any other day that you’d like to go meatless. Best of all, these fajitas are made with only seven ingredients, and can be on the table in less than 20 minutes—perfect for a busy weeknight! This recipe serves two, but could easily be doubled to serve a family of four.
Cashew Chicken with Bell Peppers
This lighter version of the Chinese take-out classic cooks up just as fast as ordering out. We use red, yellow, and green bell pepper for color, but you could use any variety of bell peppers. Serve by itself or over a side of brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb meal.
Dip para Taco Saludable
La versión tradicional de este dip para taco es mucho más alta en grasa y usa crema agria y queso crema. Usamos una grasa más saludable (aguacate) y queso reducido en grasas para ahorrarte muchas calorías sin dejar ningún sabor. ¡Este dip es estupendo para las salidas y la temporada de fútbol!