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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.
Vaca Frita Beef
Vaca Frita, or "fried beef", is a decadent Cuban dish of tender, crispy pan-fried beef. This healthier version features leans flank steak simmered for over an hour. Then the beef is shredded and pan-fried with just a little bit of cooking oil spray. Save the broth from the simmered beef for future cooking, like for a soup base or for cooking rice. Receta en Español aqui
Gluten-Free Parmesan Biscuits
These biscuits taste like they were made at a restaurant. Count your carbs and you can work these into your meal plan. They go great with a nice bowl of healthy soup.
Beef Sancocho
My grandparents would make sancocho over an open fire in their backyard; the wood smoke added so much flavor to the dish. Sancocho comes from the verb sancochar, which means to parboil. It is a very hearty soup common in all of Latin America, made of stewing hen, beef, and innards and served for lunch. Don’t worry; you don't have to start a fire to make this version! Receta en Español: Sancocho Carne de Res To make your own salt-free Adobo seasoning, combine 1 tbsp each of lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, and achiote powder and 1/2 tbsp cumin. Store in
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.
Chipotle Vinaigrette
If you’re getting tired of the same old dressings, you must try this sweet and smoky chipotle vinaigrette! It gets its sweetness from zero-calorie Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and its kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Enjoy on a southwest salad or roasted vegetables, as a dip for quesadillas, or in a burrito bowl filled with black beans, avocado, corn, and cilantro.
All About Leafy Greens
Leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses. They are tremendous sources of vitamins A, C, K, and several B vitamins, full of phytonutrients, have lots of fiber, and low in calories. Leafy greens are superfoods.
Southern Turnip Greens and Black-Eyed Peas
Southern Turnip Greens and Black-Eyed Peas is a classic and comforting dish that fits the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Meal Pattern, meaning it is a good choice for those who are mindful of their blood pressure. Tender turnip greens are simmered with onions, garlic, and a touch of vinegar, then served alongside creamy black-eyed peas seasoned with smoked paprika and thyme. It's a flavorful and hearty meal that captures the essence of Southern cuisine.
How to Make Plant-Powered and Low-Carb Meals
Plant-based meals are packed with nutrients and minerals that are great for keeping the body powered. Even if you aren’t vegetarian or vegan, swapping a plant-based meal in one or twice a week could be beneficial. But how does that work with the Diabetes Plate? The Diabetes Plate is a simple way to eat a lower carb, balanced meal. Created by the American Diabetes Association’s nutritional experts, this easy-to-follow method of meal planning and eating requires no measuring, weighing, or calculating. Using a 9-inch plate, fill half with non-starchy veggies. Then split the other half with ¼
Salad Bar Gazpacho Salad
This tasty salad uses a light tomato-based dressing and is packed with greens and other nutrient-rich veggies. Buy as many of these vegetables as you can precut from your grocer’s salad bar to save on prep time.