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You can freeze these mini quiches once they have baked and cooled. Reheat in a toaster oven or microwave for a great breakfast or lunch on the go!

Trying to lower your blood pressure by watching sodium intake? Use herbs such as basil and other strong ingredients such as lemon, garlic and pepper for lots of flavor. This wrap is also a great way to work in more vegetables with the spinach.

You should try to fill half your plate nonstarchy veggies, which means you have to be creative so you don’t get bored with the same recipes. These zucchini boats are quick, easy and a delicious change to steamed veggies.

Author Ronaldo Linares: "Sometimes we don’t have a lot of time to prepare a whole meal and need something quick. I always have high-quality deli meat on hand for times like these. But not all deli meat is created equal; look for healthy, low-sodium deli meats when shopping. There is no substitute for a true Cuban sandwich, but this recipe is a light, delicious take on the classic." This recipe from Sabores de Cuba , by Ronaldo Linares. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

This recipe is a great example of using vegetables to bulk up a dish that is typically high in carbs and fat.

Want to eat a restaurant-style salad at home? This Greek Chicken Salad is packed full of heart-heart healthy olive oil and vegetables, plus chicken for protein, making it a full meal in a bowl. Pita chips add crunch, while keeping this Mediterranean meal low in carbs. This recipe is great for meal prepping—just store the dressing separately.

In this Latin twist on stuffed bell peppers, black beans replace the traditional rice and salsa stands in for the standard tomato sauce. This recipe from The Diabetes & Heart Healthy Diabetes Cookbook , 2nd edition, co-published with the American Heart Association. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

You don't need fresh ground meat to make a delicious burger. With this budget-friendly option, you can use any canned meat such as tuna, salmon, or chicken. You could serve this like a traditional burger on a whole-wheat but with cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Or, for a low carb option, serve in a lettuce wrap topped with salsa and avocado. You could also chop up the patties and use them as a filling for a taco or burrito. The patties also freeze well, so you can make a bunch and save for a super quick dinner or lunch.

Shakshuka is a popular breakfast in North Africa and the Middle East. It’s a great low-carb, veggie-rich breakfast, or a quick and easy dinner. No zucchini? Use bell peppers or eggplant instead. This recipe is adapted from Melissa Clark’s version in The New York Times., and is featured in the cookbook, The Six O'Clock Scramble Meal Planner , published by the American Diabetes Association.

Since this recipe only uses half of the cooked spaghetti squash, use the other half for another tasty recipe. An easy idea is to scrape out the squash and sauté it with a little pesto sauce. This makes for a two-ingredient side dish that's packed with flavor!