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Diabetes-Friendly Recipes for Your Instant Pot
A "multi cooker," like Instant Pot, does the work of multiple appliances – it’s a slow cooker, steamer, rice cooker, sauté pan, warming pot, and pressure cooker all in one. You can use it like a slow cooker and let dinner simmer away all day, or, if planning ahead isn’t your thing, you can cook the same "slow-cooked" meal in minutes using the pressure cooker function. Best of all, you can prep and cook everything in one pot, meaning there is no need to preheat the oven, light up the grill, make a mess on your stove top, or wash a lot of pots and pans. If you own a multi cooker, or are thinking
Lamb, Kale, and Pomegranate Salad
This colorful salad looks as good as it tastes. The addition of lamb lends a “special occasion” feel to this otherwise straightforward dish, while the pomegranate amps up the flavor. 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 .
Fiesta Tostadas (Mexican Pizza)
This recipe, which can also be called Mexican Pizza, was inspired by an idea from author Aviva Goldfarb's friend, Jill Rabach. It marries two recipes that are kid-favorites: tacos and pizza. Aviva's family liked them so much that she had to make another batch immediately, so she just doubled the recipe!
Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken and Vegetable Ragout
This Mediterranean recipe goes great with a side of quinoa and a green salad with fat-free balsamic vinaigrette.
Surf and Turf (Filet Medallions and Baked Crab Cakes)
Impress your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day by making this elegant dish in your own kitchen. Pair it with our Roasted Green Beans with Champagne Vinaigrette for a nice, balanced meal.
Watermelon Gazpacho
Cool off from the summer heat with this refreshing watermelon gazpacho! Gazpacho is a chilled soup that requires no cooking and uses fresh, blended vegetables. That makes it a great summer recipe you can serve at your next BBQ.
Low-Carb Cauliflower Breadsticks
Enjoy the savory taste of cheesy garlic bread without all the carbs! These “bread” sticks are great on their own paired with a soup or pasta. You could also use this recipe as the base for a low carb pizza or flatbread.
Easy Beef Chili
This diabetes-friendly dish is filled with lean beef—which provides 10 essential nutrients, including protein and iron—and beans, which provide fiber and more protein. It’s a warming, nutritious meal you can feel good about serving to your entire family. Complete your plate: Top the chili with a dollop of Greek yogurt and Almost Smooth Salsa . Add a veggie-rich side dish, like this Kale Apple Slaw .
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.