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This low-fat chicken nacho casserole is a warm, comforting dish made with chicken, beans, vegetables, and bold spices. It has all the flavors of nachos baked into one easy meal. It’s simple to prepare and great for a filling, family‑friendly dinner.

This hearty soup is a play on red beans and rice made with the whole grain quinoa.

This fresh take on a low-fat and vegetarian niçoise salad uses seared tofu in place of tuna for plant-based protein, and has classic ingredients like crisp green beans, tender potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs. Instead of the usual vinaigrette, a fat-free creamy French dressing adds a tangy finish without extra saturated fat. It’s a diabetes-friendly meal full of fiber, color, and crunch.

Sheet pan dinners are a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal without a lot of clean up. This Mexican-inspired sheet pan chicken fajitas make a filling and delicious bowl.

Making your own pico de gallo in this recipe helps skip the sodium found in jarred store-bought salsas. The fresh flavor is a bonus! This all-in-one meal is perfect for meal prepping.

Bring this appetizer to share at your next summer barbeque. Serve the fritters with some dipping options like salsa and non-fat plain Greek yogurt (a healthier substitute for sour cream).

Chickpeas, or chana, are an ancient variety of legume that have been eaten in India for centuries. There are different varieties of chickpeas available, but the variety most often used are the pale, mild legumes also known as garbanzo beans. In Indian markets you’ll also find black chickpeas (or kala chana), which are darker and smaller than regular chickpeas. Chana masala is an extremely popular dish in both India and the U.S. This recipe from Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook , by May Abraham Fridel.

Zuppa Toscana”, or Tuscan Soup, is a traditional creamy Italian soup filled with beans, kale and potatoes and sausage. We’ve made this version a bit lighter and vegetarian friendly by using a vegan ground beef and a cashew cream in place of heavy cream. It is just as hearty and delicious as the original recipe!

Beans and legumes are one of the healthiest carbohydrates you can eat with diabetes. Most people say they like beans, but are unsure of how to incorporate more into their diet. Try this delicious salad packed with fiber, protein and flavor!

Instead of a tossed salad, try something new and different. Rows of salad ingredients make for a pretty presentation and it’s easy to identify exactly what you’re eating. The cilantro dressing is so sublime; pour it over any other green salad to make that salad shine.