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This is my go-to Mexican vegetable soup. I start with a simple beefy tomato broth. The meatballs add another layer of flavor, then I add more veggies and garnish. Delicious! Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Tex Mex Diabetes Cooking. To order directly from the American Diabetes Assocation, click here !

Broiling fish fillets and stir-frying vegetables makes this savory 20-minute meal come together in a flash. Serve with brown rice or another whole grain if desired.

Since this recipe only uses half of the cooked spaghetti squash, use the other half for another tasty recipe. An easy idea is to scrape out the squash and sauté it with a little pesto sauce. This makes for a two-ingredient side dish that's packed with flavor!

These low-carb egg "muffins" are a simple breakfast, great for meal prepping. They store well in the in the fridge for up to a week, or you can freeze them and store for up to three months. This version call for frozen spinach, but you could use 1 cup of any fresh or frozen vegetables that you have on hand. You can eat these muffins as is, or get creative: make a sandwich with toast or a whole-wheat english muffin; cut in half and make a breakfast burrito with some other favorite fillings; or serve on top of a bed of lettuce for a low-carb, veggie-packed breakfast or lunch.

You can make this a vegetarian dish by omitting the sausage and adding extra vegetables like bell peppers, onions and asparagus.

A favorite of French cuisine, tarragon adds a fragrant, licorice-like flavor to chicken. If tarragon isn't your thing, try this recipe with another herb like basil, cilantro, or dill. You can also sub dried herbs for fresh: sub 1 teaspoon dried herb for each tablespoon of fresh herb. You can buy thin-cut chicken breast cutlets in the store, or buy whole chicken breast and cut them in half to make cutlets that are about 1/2-inch thick. Pair this chicken with Easy Half-Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower for a diabetes-friendly meal with less carbs, but all the comfort! Double Up: Cook double the

This popular Mediterranean side dish is enjoyed in late spring when baby artichokes are at their peak. In addition to their mellow, buttery flavor, fresh baby artichokes have a tender texture and elegant presentation. If you've never worked with fresh artichokes before, don't be intimidated. The steps to preparing them are simple, and after cooking them once, you'll be a pro. If baby artichokes are not in season, substitute reduced-sodium canned artichoke hearts or frozen ones. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To

Enjoy a vegetarian twist on this favorite pasta dish!

A toasty panini with crispy bread, warm tasty filling, and melty cheese makes a satisfying, diabetes-friendly lunch or light dinner. Cook the paninis in a pan (cast iron works great here) over low heat so that the filling warms all the way through without burning buring the bread. This is a great meal prep recipe: assemble all of the sandwiches ahead of time and wrap individually in foil, then toast the panini just before serving. Pair this sandwich with a simple side salad, like this Spinach, Avocado, and Summer Berry Salad, for a balanced, heart-healthy meal. Double Up: Cook a bouble batch

Author Aviva Goldfarb got this delectable recipe from Shawn Askew, who works at Bella Bethesda hair salon. This recipe really peaks in the spring and summer, when fresh, farmer's market veggies help the shrimp and avocado shine. Serve with whole-wheat dinner rolls and you've helped solve the "Six O'Clock Scramble" for the perfect diabetes-friendly meal! This recipe from The Six O'Clock Scramble Meal Planner, by Aviva Goldfarb. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.