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Sancocho is a type of latin american stew made with meat and root vegetables. This recipe uses heart-healthy fish instead of beef for a flavorful dish that is low is saturated fat.

Freekeh is a roasted young, green wheat grain. It has a significant amount of fiber. Lucky for our health and taste buds, it’s becoming more readily available everywhere and can easily be purchased online. However, if you don’t have freekeh, you can make this recipe with 2 1/2 cups of any other cooked whole grain, such as bulgur wheat, brown rice, or barley. Whether made with freekeh or another grain, this recipe is designed to be served as a salad. But it’s equally tasty served at room temperature or warm as a side dish, if you prefer.

Who wants to eat an ordinary pasta salad? This colorful pasta salad recipe pairs colorful vegetables with pasta and is a perfect addition to any kidney diet.

Bay scallops are smaller and sweeter than their sea scallop cousins. Paired with whole-grain pasta, they make for a simple yet elegant dish that’s heart-healthy as well. For a lower carb dish, replace some or all of the pasta with zucchini or carrot "noodles"

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.

Serve this light salad as a healthy option at your holiday gathering this year. It’ll provide you with some fresh fruit and veggies – two things that are often missing from the typical holiday spread!

Lettuce wraps are a great low-carb option that adds nutrients and a delicious crunch to your meal. These Chicken and Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce are a light meal that is fun to assemble and eat.

Try our Spicy Lentil Stew. You can spice up this hearty stew even more by adding a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the vegetables. Or, tone it down by using apple-, Italian-, or Mediterranean-flavored chicken sausage.

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

Don’t let poaching chicken breasts scare you, this easy recipe makes flavorful chicken so tender it's easy to shred. Poached chicken has a variety of uses in diabetes-friendly cooking, like shredded chicken tacos or adding some protein to a salad. The uses are endless!