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Risotto is traditionally made with starchy rice, but this version made with barley is higher fiber, and has a delightfully chewy texture. Adding the liquid to the grains 1/2 cup at a time gives them a rich, creamy texture by the time they are done cooking. Serve this as whole-grain side to a protein entree, like this Mediterranean Chicken and Artichokes, or add cooked chicken or shrimp and a handful of green to make this a complete meal.

Liven up chicken breast with this mediterranean-inspired recipe that is bursting with flavors.

Takeout pizza is usually high in calories and carbohydrate. Here’s a healthier pizza that you can make at home using thincrust flatbreads. By skipping the high-fat meats such as pepperoni or sausage, you’ll cut back on the unhealthy fats as well. Paired with a simple salad, this is a complete meal for 2 that can be ready in the time it takes to order pizza out!

This low-carb breakfast made with turkey sausage and turkey bacon makes for a meaty breakfast without all the saturated fat. Freeze the individual cups after they're prepared for a grab-and-go breakfast that can be reheated at home or in the office!

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).

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

Here's an elegant dish for a special occasion. It's sure to impress, but it's also surprisingly easy to pull together! *If possible, use fresh scallops or scallops that are free of preservatives (for example, scallops that have not been treated with salt or STPP). Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

This lower-carb stuffed chicken recipe is the perfect centerpiece of a diabetes plate method meal. Paired with a small serving of whole grain pasta or quinoa and a side salad, this is attractive dish is designed to impress. Chef's Tip: This recipe asks you to butterfly a chicken breast. If you're not familiar with this technique, don't worry! This is a simple method that makes it easy to stuff chickens or quickly cook a breast without drying it out. Our friends at the Mr. Food Test Kitchen created this video to demonstrate.

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!

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.