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This delicious spinach pesto could also be used for a spread on turkey or chicken sandwiches or wraps. If you don’t like halibut you can substitute cod or tilapia.

Liven up that lunch bag and grab a boost of blue. You’ll be so happy you did when you bite into these creamy blueberry almond chicken salad lettuce wraps. Crispy, flavorful goodness that also fits into a diabetes friendly eating plan. Instead of mayonnaise, these wraps are yogurt-based to cut back on calories and fat—and not to mention an excellent source of vitamin A. Crunch away!

Peruvian saltado is traditionally made with beef, but this healthier version uses chicken without sacrificing traditional flavors. It's a rustic, fast, and comforting recipe that can easily be doubled for a crowd (or for leftovers).

Finely chopped cauliflower can be a remarkable nonstarchy side that’s lower in calories and carbohydrate than rice. Or make it a main dish by adding chicken breast, shrimp or tofu. To make this recipe even easier, start with packaged "riced" cauliflower that can be found fresh or frozen in many grocery stores.

This recipe is from The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook, 2nd edition, by Nancy S. Hughes.

Millet cooks to 4 times its original size. If you only need 1/2 cup cooked, follow the directions on the package to cook 2 Tbsps. millet.

This refreshing dish is low in calories, high in flavor, and so versatile. It can be served hot or cold, and it’s great for a picnic (if you can keep it cool or it won’t be sitting out for too long), and could be wrapped in tortillas as easily as served over lettuce or rice. Serve with Buckwheat (Kasha) and Steamed Broccoli with Lemon-Pepper Seasoning.