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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.
Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl
This recipe is great for meal prepping—you can make the burrito bowls ahead of time and put them in a microwave-safe container. Just leave off the lettuce, yogurt and tomato. Reheat the bowl and then add the cold toppings.
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.
Tuscan Vegetable Stew
You don’t need to be a vegetarian to enjoy a hearty vegetable stew. This recipe is for all vegetable lovers. It’s similar to the iconic Tuscan stew Ribollita, but simpler, carb-friendlier, and herbier. The traditional chicken broth provides a richer, more savory taste than vegetable broth, but either is fine to use for this stew.
Tailgate Nachos
Shhh, don’t tell—these yummy nachos are secretly healthy. They even offer a full serving of vegetables!
All About Leafy Greens
What are Leafy Greens? Keep in mind, all lettuces are leafy greens, but not all leafy greens are lettuces. There is a whole world of leafy greens beyond lettuce! Some of the most nutritious greens include spinach, kale, romaine, watercress, and arugula. Leafy greens also include cruciferous vegetables, like collard greens, bok choy, cabbage, watercress, and broccolini. There are hardy leafy greens like kale and cabbage, and more delicate greens like spinach and chard. And let’s not forget all the delicious greens attached to vegetables like beets, radishes, and carrots. So, there’s no getting
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
This easy black-eyed pea salad is full of fresh vegetables and mixed with a zingy sweet n’ spicy sauce. The sauce contains no added sugars, and is low in carbohydrates and calories because it’s made with Splenda® Granulated Sweetener instead of sugar. This flavorful bean dish is easy to make and it will wow your taste buds! Enjoy serving this at picnics, potlucks and at-home as a healthy lunch or afternoon snack.
Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms
This simple chicken entree is budget-friendly and a perfect start to a healthy plate. Serve with a simple vegetable side like Easy Middle Eastern Green Beans or Tarragon Tomatoes .
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
Almond Tapioca with Banana and Corn
This almond milk-based tapioca is based on the classic coconut milk tapioca soup served throughout many parts of Asia. This almond milk version is much lighter than the original, and just as tasty. Try it out with other fruits, or even sweet potato and taro!