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It’s cold outside, you’ve had a long day, and you want comfort fast. But everything’s frozen (just like you)! Not a problem with this diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipe—you can start with frozen turkey and corn, add a few other ingredients, seal it in the cooker, and let it do the rest of the work. No chopping, no browning, just stir it up at the end! If you're looking to cut the carb count, you can omit the corn. Either way, this is a great go-to recipe to have on hand for “those” days, and it’s kid-friendly, too! Find this recipe and more in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook Find more

​Eating leftovers doesn't have to mean eating the same meal again! Get creative and repurpose leftovers in an all -in-one bowl. Use whatever leftover grains, vegetables, and protein you have in the fridge and bring it all together with a tangy BBQ sauce. You can use store-bought BBQ sauce (look for a brand with no added sugar!) or try this recipe for a quick and easy Fruit-Sweetened BBQ Sauce . This bowl works well with a Texan, Mexican, or Asian vibe. Pre-cooked protein? Try chicken breast, turkey breast, or tofu. Pre-cooked nonstarchy veggies? Try broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers. Pre

Popcorn has a bad reputation as a salty, buttery junk food. But without all the salt, butter, and oil that movie theaters add, popcorn is actually a healthy whole grain snack. It's also low in calories, allowing for generous portion sizes compared to other snack foods. This popcorn recipe gets its flavor from a little bit of barbecue sauce and smoked paprika. You can use store-bought barbecue sauce (look for a brand with no added sugar), or whip up this quick and easy Fruit-Sweetened BBQ Sauce . Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

The “steak” here is beef-free thanks to meaty portobello mushroom caps. That makes it an ideal pick for a Meatless Monday fix—or any other day that you’d like to go meatless. Best of all, these fajitas are made with only seven ingredients, and can be on the table in less than 20 minutes—perfect for a busy weeknight! This recipe serves two, but could easily be doubled to serve a family of four.

Here’s a fresh and lovely entrée salad for one—perfect for a work-form-home lunch or a busy weeknight dinner. The zingy, citrusy dressing is made by blending together cider vinegar and sesame oil with grated ginger and whole oranges. You'll drizzle that onto a bed of salad greens (whatever you have) and a lean protein of choice (leftover chicken or shrimp or canned tuna work well, or use tofu or beans for a plant-based meal). You can additional vegetables and toppings if you want—try grape tomatoes, avocado, or shredded carrot. For crunch, top with peanuts or another roasted nut.

Strawberry cream cheese French toast casserole is the perfect kidney-friendly dish to serve at your next breakfast or brunch. This make-ahead casserole will feed a crowd.

This chili makes a great one-pot meal. The beans provide healthy carbs, the turkey provides lean protein, and the carrots, zucchini, onion and tomatoes supply the veggies. Quick, easy, healthy and perfect on a cold winter day!

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.

Farrotto is a version of risotto. It’s just made with the whole grain farro instead of white rice!