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Wild rice takes longer to cook than other rice but it has a lower glycemic index of 45 compared to white rice with a glycemic index of 70. This rice is a great holiday side dish too and is crowd-appropriate, making 11 servings.

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.

Wild rice is a whole-grain and a healthier option than white rice. This soup is hearty and perfect on a cold winter day.

This comforting chicken and rice soup features fresh asparagus and wild rice. This recipe is lower in potassium because we used almond milk instead of regular milk, so this is great for people managing kidney disease or otherwise on a potassium-restricted diet. If you do not need to limit potassium, you could use regular nonfat milk in this recipe. Watch How to Make Chicken Wild Rice Asparagus Soup Powered by Homemade, brought to you by DaVita

This shrimp paella is full of flavor from sausage, bell peppers, turmeric and paprika. Using riced cauliflower makes this a lower carb alternative to a traditional Spanish paella.

Preparing curries often involves a lot of chopping, but you can get around that easily. Take advantage of the pre-chopped or no-salt-added canned ingredients on the market, such as matchstick carrots, water chestnuts, and chickpeas. Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.

If you are in the mood for a spicy vegetable-heavy dish, this is calling your name. Filled with veggies and crispy chicken tenders, this is a great tasting low-carb and protein-packed dish.

This tasty Lemon Thyme Shrimp Stir-Fry uses diabetes-friendly ingredients like cauliflower rice and fresh herbs to ensure your dinner won’t spike your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. Enjoy zesty flavors and healthy ingredients that will help you manage your diabetes eating plan without compromising flavor. You can easily customize this stir-fry with your favorite protein like chicken or a plant-based alternative like tofu. If you use shrimp, try to use fresh shrimp instead of frozen to keep sodium levels low. Try this easy recipe today!

Classic fried rice gets a twist in this recipe: we’re swapping in red quinoa, whose hearty texture complements a flavorful combination of sautéed cabbage, carrots, and shishito peppers. The velvety smooth yolk of a fried egg adds an extra layer of rich, savory flavor.