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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!

Try a healthy new twist on enchiladas by sneaking in an extra serving of veggies with this easy spinach ricotta enchilada recipe. Ready to eat in 30 minutes, this diabetes-friendly dish is sure to be a new family favorite!

A quick and easy recipe, these kababs offer a great source of protein. Serve over quinoa or cauliflower rice and pair with side salad for a complete, balanced meal.

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, our Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata is a flavorful and diabetes-conscious dish designed to delight your taste buds with minimal effect on your blood glucose (blood sugar). This frittata combines the freshness of asparagus and the mild crunch of bok choy with protein-packed eggs, creating a balanced and nutritious meal for those with diabetes. Packed with essential nutrients, this frittata is a delicious addition to your diabetes-friendly menu, offering a satisfying culinary experience.

If you don't have an immersion blender to make this soup, you can use a regular blender to blend the vegetables and the liquid together. You can also use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegan dish.

Fresh herbs turn ordinary scrambled eggs into something special! Use whatever herbs you have on hand, or try any of these dynamic duos: parsley and mint, dill and chives, parsley and tarragon, or mint and basil. For the fluffiest scrambled eggs, try gently folding rather than continuously stirring them. All you’ll do is slowly scrape up beaten eggs as they cook using a flexible silicone spatula, one row at a time, while folding (gently flopping!) the cooked egg portion on top of the runnier portion. Continue just until there’s no more runniness.

Crispy and crunchy, this unique take on popcorn is a delicious, low-carb snack!

This is simple, grilled chicken gets a tangy and slightly sweet flavor from a honey-lime marinade. Pair with a vegetable that you can throw on the grill with it, like this simple Grilled Sesame Asparagus. If you don't want to grill, you could cook the chicken on your stovetop or bake it in the oven. Make a double batch and save the leftovers to add to a wrap or salad for lunch the next day.

Making soup is a great way to get rid of some of the vegetables in your refrigerator or cabinets to help you save a few dollars. This soup is great as is but you can also replace some of the ingredients with others from the fridge that need to be used. Cost of this soup is just $0.45 per serving!

Don’t underestimate this simple and cost-friendly dish. It’s a great mix of flavor with beans, chicken and sweet mango. Serving the quesadilla over salad turns it into a complete meal.