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Your Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Toolkit
Stumped on what to cook for Thanksgiving? We've got you covered! This all-in-one handbook has everything you need to prepare a diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving feast on a budget, including recipes, a grocery list, a game-plan, tips for building a healthier Thanksgiving plate, and ideas for leftovers. Our healthier Thanksgiving has one-third the calories, carbs, and fat of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and at less than $10 a serving, it's easy on your budget, too.
Green Salad with Orange, Avocado, and Onion
Get creative with your oranges! Try navel, Valencia, Cara Cara, or blood oranges when you see them at your local market. They each have a slightly different delicious flavor but all of them are filled with vitamin C, fiber, and other good-for-you nutrients. Complete your plate: Add this salad to any meal that needs a vegetable boost. We've paired it with Southwest-Style Turkey Meatloaf and Mashed Red Potatoes. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND
Budget-Friendly Recipe Roundup
Cooking meals at home is a great way to save money and eat healthy. And using ingredients that cost less in your meal planning will help you save even more. Items like canned or frozen vegetables (get the no salt added options), dried or canned beans, canned tuna, rotisserie chicken, eggs, pasta, grains, and potatoes. Plant-based proteins, like tofu, can also be budget-friendly. Try a more relaxed way meal plan using ingredients that cost less this week because we did the work for you! Check out some of our favorite cost-saving, healthy recipes. Our Recipe Roundup Chilaquiles with Sunny-Side
Winter Vegetable Potage With Pasta
This cool-weather soup is the perfect, heart-healthy way to stay warm. The fiber from the veggies helps balance the pasta, to create a rich broth that's the perfect side dish, lunch, or even a heart main dish for dinner.
Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers
This recipe is healthy, quick and budget-friendly. It makes a tasty meal, complete with nonstarchy vegetables, starchy potatoes, and lean pork tenderloin.
Tofu “Egg” Muffins with Sundried Tomato and Basil
This is a vegetarian, low carb, and very low carb recipe featuring tofu “egg” muffins which are a flavorful, plant-based twist on classic breakfast bites, packed with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and a touch of turmeric for color and warmth. Chickpea flour and tofu provide protein and fiber without the cholesterol or saturated fat of traditional egg muffins. They’re a great make-ahead option for people with diabetes, offering steady energy and balanced nutrition in every bite.
Red Lentil Hummus
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.
Lemon Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic
Cooking chicken on the stovetop can be tricky, and if the breasts are too thick, they may not cook through. Your best bet is to use quick-cooking chicken tenders, or you can use a mallet to pound the same amount of chicken breasts to an even 1-inch thickness. Complete your plate: Pair this protein entrée with a double serving of Collard Greens with Yellow Squash and half of a roasted sweet potato.
Lemon Herbed Chicken
Delight your palate with our Lemon Herbed Chicken, a dish that perfectly balances zest and herbs for a refreshing taste. This summer-ready recipe begins with a homemade marinade of lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and a blend of garlic and thyme. The chicken is then pan-seared to golden perfection, accompanied by aromatic lemon slices. Each serving is drizzled with the warm, flavorful sauce and garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. With a prep time of 30 minutes and a cook time of 25 minutes, this dish serves four, making it a perfect choice for a nutritious family meal. Each serving
Cauliflower Hash Browns with Broiled Tomato & Egg
These cauliflower hash brown stacks are a clever, lower-carb alternative to traditional breakfast fare, layered with juicy broiled tomatoes and a silky poached egg. The combination of fiber, protein, and healthy fats makes this meal both filling and blood glucose (blood sugar)-friendly. It’s an excellent choice for those managing diabetes while still craving a hearty, savory breakfast. This recipe is low carb and vegetarian.