Beans and greens is a classic Italian meal or side dish. In this diabetes-friendly version, the cured ham is replaced with turkey bacon and chicken sausage. They are mixed with baby greens and cannellini beans and made into a salad. It’s a hearty, fresh twist on a mediterranean classic.
This fresh and simple tartine layers creamy herbed ricotta with juicy balsamic-marinated tomatoes on sprouted whole grain toast. It's a fiber-rich breakfast that’s lower in saturated fat and full of flavor. With its balance of protein, healthy carbs, and fresh veggies, it’s a choice for steady energy and blood glucose (blood sugar) support. This is a DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension), vegetarian, and low-fat recipe.
This recipe calls for pork tenderloin - one of the leaner cuts of pork out there. You can also top these tacos with avocado and fresh salsa, and additional veggies like red onion and bell pepper.
Spice up your mealtime with a delicious twist on a Mexican favorite—Green Bell Pepper Enchiladas! Whether you're a fan of Tex-Mex cuisine or looking to add some excitement to your dinner table, these enchiladas are a diabetes-friendly delight. Cook’s tip: These can be made ahead and frozen for a quick meal later.
Late summer is the best time to find delicious, ripe tomatoes. Check your local grocery store or farmer's market for heirloom tomatoes - they come in a variety of colors and might not be perfectly round, but they're very tasty and add a whimsical touch to breakfast! Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Guilt-Free Comfort Favorites from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen.
Craving a comforting bowl of pasta? Try making this diabetes-friendly creamy basil chicken pasta to take it up a notch! The homemade sauce made of fresh herbs adds a burst of flavor that’ll make this a family favorite recipe.
Fresh and fruity, this hearty very low carb chicken salad is an easy fall lunch. Make it even easier to prepare by roasting the chicken ahead of time and refrigerating it until you are ready to assemble!
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