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Enjoy a vegetarian twist on this favorite pasta dish!

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.

Here’s a light and tasty summer taco recipe that’s great for a family dinner or the next time you have guests. These tacos are delicious as is, or with different toppings. Try pico de gallo, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, onion, shredded cabbage, or even half of a grilled peach.

Adding lots of greens to your morning meal charges your body with some incredible nutrition. This recipe is a great way to get you through the first part of the day. Breakfast doesn’t have to mean hitting the drive-through window at a doughnut or coffee shop. The time we spend waiting to place our order at the drive-through could be spent making an awesome, healthy, diabetes-friendly breakfast like this one. Have a great day! This recipe from Sabores de Cuba, by Ronaldo Linares. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

These whole wheat crepes make for a delicious savory breakfast or lunch, providing a good balance of whole grains, protein and nonstarchy vegetables.

This hearty soup is inspired by comforting Moroccan flavors, delivering warmth and nutrition in every spoonful. Smoky lentils and fresh spinach create a satisfying base, while naturally sweet California dates add a subtle, balanced flavor. This low-fat vegetarian soup is an excellent source of fiber. For a creamier texture, you can blend part of the soup before serving.

The perfect dish to feed a crowd when it’s cold outside. Apples and chard add flavor plus fiber and the yogurt adds creaminess and acidity to the sauce. The best part, this dish is made in one pot and finished in under 45 minutes. Watch how to make cider braised chicken

Savory sweet potato dumplings are surrounded by a meaty tomato sauce in this restaurant-worthy main dish.

Jerk seasoning is a sweet and spicy blend of allspice, chili peppers (preferably scotch bonnet), fresh ginger, and a hint of brown sugar. Start marinating the chicken the day before for maximum flavor. Cooking on the grill adds a nice smoky flavor, but you could also bake the chicken in the oven.

Vaca Frita, or "fried beef", is a decadent Cuban dish of tender, crispy pan-fried beef. This healthier version features leans flank steak simmered for over an hour. Then the beef is shredded and pan-fried with just a little bit of cooking oil spray. Save the broth from the simmered beef for future cooking, like for a soup base or for cooking rice. Receta en Español aqui