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The key to including pasta in your meal plan without going overboard on carbohydrate is to keep the portion size small and serve it with lots of veggies and some protein. This is a quick dinner the whole family can enjoy any time of year. Try it with a bean-based pasta like lentil or chickpea pasta for added protein and fiber.

You’ll get your fiber-rich fruit and protein together in this lunch salad-or serve it for a light dinner. Any apple variety will work; however, cookbook author Robyn Webb thinks sweet Gala tempers the slightly gamey flavor of the poultry.

Author Aviva Goldfarb got this delectable recipe from Shawn Askew, who works at Bella Bethesda hair salon. This recipe really peaks in the spring and summer, when fresh, farmer's market veggies help the shrimp and avocado shine. Serve with whole-wheat dinner rolls and you've helped solve the "Six O'Clock Scramble" for the perfect diabetes-friendly meal! This recipe from The Six O'Clock Scramble Meal Planner, by Aviva Goldfarb. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

A vegetarian, low-carb salad might not sound like a filling meal, but this powerhouse is loaded with protein and leafy greens that that will power you through your day. Main course salads like this are a great way to get more vegetables in your diet. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Designed for One! To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here

Author Barbara Seelig-Brown said, "The delicious and healthy flavors of the Mediterranean inspired me to create this salad. This recipe can be made a day or two ahead of time and kept refrigerated. This recipe is great for picnics, make-ahead meals, or brown bag lunches."

Try this budget-friendly dish for lunch or dinner this week. To minimize prep time, cook the chicken and make the dressing ahead of time.

Sometimes I just crave a simple field green salad with the crunch of nuts, tang of dried fruit, and some simple grilled chicken over the top. This is it. Top with Triple Citrus Vinaigrette.

Talk about a summer treat! This healthy salad is so good, especially in summer when you can grab fresh peaches and corn in season (and on sale!). When you brown the peaches and corn, they tend to take on completely different taste profiles. Be prepared for an explosion of flavors!

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Edamame seems to be only widely available in frozen form. Stock up, pair it with frozen brown rice, and you can have a really healthy meal in about 10 minutes. Pictured here with crab cakes.