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This cool and refreshing avocado soup is not only diabetes-friendly, but it's a perfect summer dish after a morning at the farmer's market. Packed with heart healthy fats, it's also a nutrition powerhouse. This recipe from the Budget-Friendly Fresh and Local Diabetes Cookbook , by Charles Mattocks. To order this cookbook click here .

As the weather warms up and we take advantage of backyard escapes, this budget-friendly and tasty tenderloin recipe gives us an excuse to fire up the grill. The savory, herbal flavors of the dry seasoning are complimented perfectly by the seasonal fruit salsa, which adds a slightly sweet flavor and some fiber without adding significant carbs per serving. Still if you're looking to limit carbs even further, the salsa can be omitted—the grilled pork tenderloin is quick, easy, healthy, and delicious all on it's own!

Serve this pizza with a big garden salad drizzled lightly with low-fat Ranch dressing. It’s a quick, easy and budget-friendly meal!

Looking for a tasty, protein-filled burger that's budget-friendly and perfect for Meatless Mondays? This healthy take on the classic is less expensive, heart-healthy, and ready to go from items you probably already have in the pantry. For more Southwestern flavor with less carbs, serve each bean burger in lettuce wrap topped with 1 tablespoon salsa and an avocado slice. This also makes a great meatless filling for a taco or burrito. But if you want a more classic taste, serve on a whole grain bun with 1 slice of cheddar cheese, a large lettuce leaf, and a thick slice of tomato.

This recipe is healthy, quick and budget-friendly. It makes a tasty meal, complete with nonstarchy vegetables, starchy potatoes, and lean pork tenderloin.

This delicious and easy-to-make dinner is also budget-friendly at about $2.50 per serving. Complete your plate by adding a side of brown rice or other whole grain.

Here’s a tasty and easy vegetable dish that you can make using a budget-friendly bag of frozen broccoli. Aim to fill half of your plate with nonstarchy vegetables like broccoli, carrots, greens and more!

Stir fry is an easy, budget-friendly meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This recipe calls for a frozen broccoli stir fry mix, but you could use any frozen vegetables you have on hand. Or, use fresh vegetables! Stir fry is great for using up random vegetables in your fridge before they go bad. You could also substitute chicken, pork, or shrimp for the beef, or use tofu for a vegetarian entree. Watch the Stir-Fry Cooking Masterclass Powered by Homemade, brought to you by Davita.

Cabbage is a budget-friendly, versatile vegetable. In this recipe, a whole head of cabbage is sliced into thick "steaks" and roasted for a hearty side dish or vegetarian entree. These would also be great cooked on the grill. You could make a simple sauce of Greek yogurt and dill to top the steaks.

This sweet and savory dish uses seasonal apples and cabbage for a budget-friendly side vegetable. Great paired with a simple meat entree such as Apple Mustard Pork Chops .