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To save time, you can use the chicken breast meat from a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to make this recipe.

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

Craving Asian food but don’t want all the carbs? Try this healthier version of peanut chicken that substitutes white rice for riced cauliflower! Cauliflower is a great low-carb alternative to rice that offers an extra serving of nutritious veggies to this classic dish.

Enjoy this comforting classic knowing it has been made diabetes-friendly. By swapping the ground beef for a medley of lentils and vegetables, the calories and fat are lowered but the flavor is elevated.

It’s a good luck tradition to eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Why stop there? Enjoy this hearty take on Hoppin’ John any day of the year! This dish is typically made with rice, but barley adds more fiber and an interesting texture.

This hearty soup is inspired by comforting Moroccan flavors, delivering warmth and nutrition in every spoonful. Smoky lentils and fresh spinach create a satisfying base, while naturally sweet California dates add a subtle, balanced flavor. This low-fat vegetarian soup is an excellent source of fiber. For a creamier texture, you can blend part of the soup before serving.

This egg-based entrée is great any time of the day and the leftovers can be an easy grab-and-go lunch for the next day.

Zesty lentils pair beautifully with a creamy poached egg in this dish that is great anytime of day! Enjoy it in the morning for a high-fiber, high-protein breakfast that will leave you full until lunchtime. For an even quicker and easier meal, make the lentils ahead of time. You can poach the eggs in the Instant Pot in the time it takes to reheat the lentils in the microwave! Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.

The air fryer makes it easy to make crispy homemade sweet potato chips that are low in fat. Topping these veggie-rich nachos with frozen chopped vegetables makes it quick and easy to prepare this dish that can serve as an appetizer for a crowd, or a vegetarian entree.

Instead of ordering takeout, make a healthier version of this classic Thai soup at home in your Instant Pot! This vegan soup gets it's rich creaminess from coconut milk. It's also loaded with vegetables to make a hearty soup perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Best of all, the Instant Pot speeds up the cooking time, so it's ready in less than 30 minutes, but tastes like it's been cooking all day! Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.