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Ingrid Hoffmann's Carnitas Baked Chimichangas
Chimichangas are, in essence, a deep-fried burrito that has been stuffed with different kinds of fillings. These diabetes-friendly chimichangas are stuffed with a healthier version of carnitas and baked instead of fried. Here, a lean pork loin has been roasted and mixed with refried beans and cheese, then stuffed inside a tortilla and baked. These "chimi" are like little gifts of flavor wrapped and ready to make you happy. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click
Asparagus Frittata
This can make a great breakfast, brunch or quick dinner packed full of protein and veggies. If you don’t like asparagus you can substitute zucchini or broccoli.
Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes
You could use store-bought or homemade cooked chicken for any of these recipes. Store-bought rotisserie chickens are available at most major grocery stores at a budget-friendly price—sometimes cheaper than a raw whole chicken! Cooking a whole chicken at home is also an affordable way to keep cooked chicken on hand. Read our guide, How to Cook a Chicken , for more tips on cooking a whole chicken at home, and check out our recipe for Best Roasted Chicken . Don't throw out the bones! You can save your scraps from a rotisserie chicken and make your own chicken broth . Not interested in roasting a
To Snack, or Not to Snack?
Related: Tips and Recipes for Staying Healthy While Staying Home To snack, or not to snack? In the past, typical meal plans for type 2 diabetes often called for two or three between-meal snacks each day. It was believed that snacks were necessary to help stabilize blood glucose levels. Now we know that not everyone with diabetes (particularly type 2 diabetes) routinely needs between-meal snacks, especially if three regular meals are part of the day. Listen to your body and watch your blood glucose patterns; let them be your guide when it comes to snacking. Here are three questions to ask
Parmesan Tofu with Butternut Squash Noodles
Try out our Parmesan Tofu with Butternut Squash Noodles—a diabetes-friendly dish that combines the savory crunch of parmesan-coated tofu with the wholesome, goodness of butternut squash noodles. Make it with Roasted Green Beans in Champagne Vinaigrette for a beautifully colorful meal. This dish can easily be made vegan by substituting dairy-free cheese and eggless mayo alternatives.
One-Bite Spaghetti Squash Cups
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!
Meal Prep: Fall Harvest
Diabetes Food Hub can be a great tool for meal prepping! Click here to learn how to use our recipes, meal planner, and grocery list generator to make planning, shopping, and preparing healthy meals a snap! Additionally, we’ll be rolling out a series of meal prepping articles over the next few weeks to show how a little planning can make your meal planning life a lot easier. Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice The leaves are turning, the temperature is dropping, and pumpkin spice is everywhere—it must be fall! October is National Pumpkin Month, but the fall ushers in a bounty of tasty winter
Fried Egg And Avocado Sandwiches
Cookbook author and meal planning guru Aviva Goldfarb says, "Recently I became obsessed with making the perfect fried egg sandwich, asking everyone for their ideal recipe. Ultimately, I settled on this delectable combination but you might also enjoy adding steamed spinach, roasted peppers, mayonnaise, tapenade, or bacon. We used cheddar and jalapeño bread from the farmer’s market, but assuming you can’t find that, you can use sourdough, challah, French bread, even English muffins."
Creamy Basil Chicken Pasta
Craving a comforting bowl of pasta? Try making this diabetes-friendly creamy basil chicken pasta to take it up a notch! The homemade sauce made of fresh herbs adds a burst of flavor that’ll make this a family favorite recipe.
What is the Diabetes Plate?
The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy low-carb meals that can help you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). Using the Diabetes Plate, you can create a meal with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbs—without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. All you need is a plate! To start out, you need a plate that is nine inches across . The size of our plate is what controls the size of our portions. If your dinner plates are larger than nine inches, try using a smaller salad or dessert plate for your meals. Or, if your dinner plates have a lip or