Showing Results for: “budget”

These make-ahead, low carb breakfast jars are perfect for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. Store in the fridge or the freezer, and just add two eggs to the jar before microwaving. You could use any combination of vegetables—try others like asparagus, green onion, kale, zucchini. You could even use frozen or canned vegetables (look for low sodium).

These flourless banana chocolate chip mini muffins may be small in size, but they are big in nutrition! They contain potassium-rich bananas, protein-rich Greek yogurt, and high-fiber oats. Their sweetness comes from 100% natural Splenda® Stevia Sweetener! These mini muffins can be enjoyed as part of your breakfast or as a snack or dessert. The little ones in your family will love them too!

You probably have everything you need to make this incredibly easy plant-based dish. Serve as as quick and easy meal for 2 on a busy night, or split into 4 servings to serve as a hearty side dish. This dish is packed with fiber from the beans and greens, and gets tons of flavor from a simple combo of curry powder and ground ginger. If you don't have fresh spinach, you could use frozen spinach, or sub in another green like kale or collard greens (heartier greens will need to cook for a few minutes longer). To make a saucier dish, reserve the liquid from the canned beans and add some to the pan

Low carb and packed with protein, this simpler version of Salade Nicoise relies on pantry staples, and can be eaten on it's own or paired with another side for a more filling meal. You can sub ingredients for what you have on hand—use any kind of salad green instead of arugula; any kind of olive will work, or sub something like capers or feta cheese for the same savory, briny flavor; instead of tomatoes (or in addition!) you could use bell peppers, cucumber, sugar snap peas, or any other fresh vegetables. If you don't have bottled dressing, you can make a simple vinaigrette with lemon juice

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!

This diabetes-friendly meal makes for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family can enjoy. Combining lean protein and starchy and non-starchy veggies, this meal is a great option for those looking to eat healthy and manage their diabetes.

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!

With little cooking needed, these rolls are a great addition to any summer menu.

The key to including pasta in your meal plan without going overboard on carbohydrate is to keep the portion size small and serve it with lots of veggies and some protein. This is a quick dinner the whole family can enjoy any time of year. Try it with a bean-based pasta like lentil or chickpea pasta for added protein and fiber.