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Here’s how to make a restaurant-style burrito fresh at home. You could also substitute lean beef or pork for chicken in this recipe.

This fiber- and protein-rich soup is diabetes- and vegan-friendly. Chili powder adds a soft heat to this filling soup that is balanced with creamy lite coconut milk. This healthy soup is also great to use as leftovers or for meal prep for a week of easy lunches or dinners.

This dish calls for fish and beans – both tasty, lean protein options! Serve it with a green salad or steamed green beans to round out your meal.

This salad is perfect for a spring picnic or quick lunch dish and is jam-packed with fiber.

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.

This salad is a fresh, low-fat, Mediterranean-style, vegetarian, and vegan recipe that can be a make-ahead meal. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and veggies, and layered with a zesty lime-cilantro vinaigrette, it’s perfect for grab-and-go lunches that help with managing blood glucose (blood sugar). With no added sugars and high fiber carbs that will digest more slowly, it’s a smart, satisfying option for people with diabetes.

Here’s a fun twist on salsa that everyone will love at your next summer picnic or barbeque.

Beans and greens is a classic Italian meal or side dish. In this diabetes-friendly version, the cured ham is replaced with turkey bacon and chicken sausage. They are mixed with baby greens and cannellini beans and made into a salad. It’s a hearty, fresh twist on a mediterranean classic.

A wheat berry is a whole wheat kernel which is made up of the bran, germ, and endosperm. It’s a true whole grain, meaning It is high in fiber and packed with nutritional benefits. It has a nutty flavor, and a crunchy and chewy texture that seems to pop as you bite into it. It also holds up well, so you can make a big batch to keep on hand to add to salads, soups, or use in place of rice. Wheat berries normally take a long time to cook (and dried black beans, too), but in this recipe, you can cook them together in the Instant Pot and cut their cooking time in half! Find this recipe and more in

Spice up your next weekend breakfast or brunch with this Huevos Rancheros recipe. It’s a great way to use leftover rice and beans. See the directions for tips on bulk cooking rice and beans. For a lower-carb version, sub cauliflower rice for the brown rice.