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Pad Thai Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is a low-carb alternative to the traditional rice noodles in Pad Thai. One cup of cooked spaghetti squash contains just 10 grams of total carbohydrate, compared to 42 grams for the rice noodles!
Summer Peach and Corn Salad
Talk about a summer treat! This healthy salad is so good, especially in summer when you can grab fresh peaches and corn in season (and on sale!). When you brown the peaches and corn, they tend to take on completely different taste profiles. Be prepared for an explosion of flavors!
Parmesan-Almond Baked Cod with Sautéed Vegetables
We’re elevating flaky cod fillets by topping them with a savory mix of almonds, parmesan cheese, and a simple spice blend before baking in the oven until deliciously golden brown.
Pumpkin Risotto (Risotto Di Zucca)
The traditional butter and cream in this recipe have been replaced with olive oil and yogurt. With pumpkin, the risotto achieves a creamy consistency without the extra fat.
Oven-Barbecued Chicken
Who doesn’t like barbecued chicken? A serving of this recipe will go great with a side of greens and some rice. The best part? This dish will only cost you $0.50 per serving.
Toasted Quinoa and Cabbage Salad
Quinoa and garbanzo beans add a boost of fiber and protein to a traditional coleslaw, making it hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian entree. You can use any color quinoa for this salad, but red quinoa will give it a nice pop of color. Quinoa is not only a whole grain, but it also provides some protein.
Is Everything But Green Food Bad for You?
Soon you’ll learn enough to educate your family and friends who will want to help, but get it wrong. They might suggest replacing a slice of pie with a hefty bowl of fruit, which you can’t have since fruit can be high in carbs. They might also say you should juice for health, even though fruit juice is one of the last things you can have because that’s just concentrated fruit without the fiber. Learn about what to do and be strong in choosing what you do. Learn to pick and choose options that are good and better sources of carbs. Whole wheat pasta and breads over conventional products. Brown
Dill Freekah and Roasted Carrot Salad
Freekeh is a roasted young, green wheat grain. It has a significant amount of fiber. Lucky for our health and taste buds, it’s becoming more readily available everywhere and can easily be purchased online. However, if you don’t have freekeh, you can make this recipe with 2 1/2 cups of any other cooked whole grain, such as bulgur wheat, brown rice, or barley. Whether made with freekeh or another grain, this recipe is designed to be served as a salad. But it’s equally tasty served at room temperature or warm as a side dish, if you prefer.
Strip Steak With Smothered Onions
The Strip Steak With Smothered Onions recipe is a quick and easy main dish suitable for dinner, holidays, and entertaining. It features lean strip steak seasoned with salt and pepper, seared in olive oil, and then cooked to the desired doneness. The steak is served with sweet onions that are sautéed with olive oil, water, thyme, and brown sugar until very soft. Watch the How to Make Strip Steak Cooking Class Brought to you by Alignment Health Plan and powered by Homemade.
Tofu and Vegetable Skewers
Fire up the grill for a healthy dinner of Tofu and Vegetable Skewers. A delicious Asian-inspired marinade adds a burst of flavor to this diabetes-friendly meal.