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This quiche is crust-less and quick to make, but packs a protein and flavor punch with added egg whites, whipped cottage cheese, cheese, and canned chili peppers. If you don't have cottage cheese, you could sub in plain Greek yogurt, ricotta, or even silken tofu. For 12 servings, double all of the ingredients and use a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Each serving adds 16 grams of protein and only 10 grams of carbohydrate to your breakfast or brunch!

A combination of giant nachos and tossed salad, these yummy tostadas require knives and forks. To make this recipe vegan, simply leave out the cheese. Pair with Cubano Roasted Broccoli Florets for even more veggie goodness.

A tangy, cool salad topped with blue cheese dressing balances the heat of buffalo drumsticks. You can add more or less cayenne pepper, depending on how hot you like. Try making your own dressing with this Light Blue Cheese Dressing recipe. Double Up: Double the buffalo chicken in this recipe and use the leftover chicken in this Panzanella Salad . Find this recipe and weekly meal plans in our book, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook by Linda Gassenheimer. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

You can use this method with any sandwich fillings. Try sliced tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese, or try ham with spinach and muenster cheese.

To save time, you can use the chicken breast meat from a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to make this recipe.

Author Aviva Goldfarb: "It took me a few attempts, but I finally made the strata of my dreams. In case you aren’t familiar with it, strata is an Italian baked egg and bread dish. This is a great dish to serve at a brunch, especially because you can make it in advance, but it also makes a nice change for a family dinner. Serve with blueberries or blackberries." This recipe from The Six O'Clock Scramble Meal Planner , by Aviva Goldfarb. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

Shakshuka is an Eastern Mediterranean dish of eggs poached in a flavorful tomato sauce. It’s the ultimate all-purpose meal—it’s quick and easy to make, it’s great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it all comes together in one pan for minimal cleanup. This can be a whole meal on its, or you could serve it with a side salad or whole wheat pita to sop up the sauce.

The traditional version of this taco dip is much higher in fat and uses sour cream and cream cheese. We use a healthier fat (avocado) and reduced-fat cheese to save you lots of calories without giving up any taste. This dip is great for tailgating and football season!

This vegetarian pita sandwich recipe is easy to make for a crowd. It’s also easy to pack and take to work so you don’t have to eat out at lunch time.

A lower-calorie version of traditional broccoli cheddar soup, this recipe is still packed with flavor and a great way to fit in some more veggies.