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Lemon-Garlic Tenderloin with Warm Sorghum Salad
The National Pork Board, USA Pulses and the United Sorghum Checkoff Program have teamed up to bring you this Powerful Pairings recipe and is a proud supporter of the American Diabetes Association and Diabetes Food Hub.
Chopped Mexican Salad with Lime
This fresh chopped salad is full of color! A citrus marinade drizzled over the vegetables brings them to life. Serve this salad as a lovely side dish or as an entree.
Why Cook Dried Beans?
Why Cook Dried Beans? There’s no question that beans provide health benefits. They are a good source of plant-based protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, iron, and zinc which makes beans a great choice for people with diabetes—not to mention they are heart healthy and delicious! Due to their protein and fiber content, meals with beans have been shown to raise blood glucose (blood sugar) more slowly after a meal and lower total cholesterol levels. While canned beans are a popular choice, dried beans may be a better option for your lifestyle, wallet, and pantry. Why choose dried beans
Easy Middle Eastern Green Beans
This dish is inspired by a Lebanese dish called loubieh . It’s simply green beans and grape tomatoes cooked with a just-right amount of extra-virgin olive oil and seasoned with cinnamon and sea salt. It comes together quickly and can easily be made while the rest of your meal cooks. Pair it with a simple protein dish, like this Balsamic Glazed Salmon , for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
Congrí Light (Cuban Black Beans and Rice)
This healthy and classic Cuban recipe is a great dish to bring to parties or add on as a side to make a complete meal.
Walnut Lentil Salad
This vegetarian salad is packed with protein and fiber from the lentils. You can switch up the veggies and use whatever is in your fridge. Try adding chopped cucumber, broccoli, peapods or carrots to this salad. You could also try mixing in leftover proteins like grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu.
Apple Chicken Salad with Cider Vinaigrette
The perfect fall salad is here! This light and refreshing dish has it all, from juicy grilled chicken, crunchy apple chips, and tangy gorgonzola cheese dance on a bed of crisp greens. Top it off with our homemade apple cider vinaigrette for the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory, making it the ultimate lunch or dinner option!
Bountiful Harvest Vegetable Salad
This is a wonderful way to use fresh produce from first harvest to last. The contrast of the warm dressing, tender cooked veggies, and crunchy radish and walnuts over the salad greens is a treat for your taste buds. And this salad is full of nutrients for your body!
Nicoise-Inspired Salad
Low carb and packed with protein, this simpler version of Salade Nicoise relies on pantry staples, and can be eaten on it's own or paired with another side for a more filling meal. You can sub ingredients for what you have on hand—use any kind of salad green instead of arugula; any kind of olive will work, or sub something like capers or feta cheese for the same savory, briny flavor; instead of tomatoes (or in addition!) you could use bell peppers, cucumber, sugar snap peas, or any other fresh vegetables. If you don't have bottled dressing, you can make a simple vinaigrette with lemon juice