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These shakshuka-inspired stuffed peppers combine smoky spices, rich tomato sauce, and baked eggs for a comforting, Mediterranean-style meal. Baked right inside bell peppers, this dish offers fiber, protein, and a pop of flavor without relying on bread or grains. With balanced ingredients and no added sugar, it's a smart and satisfying option for people managing diabetes. This is a low carb and vegetarian recipe.

This creative waffle omelette combines egg whites, colorful veggies, and lean turkey sausage into a fun, protein-rich breakfast that skips the carbs. Cooking it in a waffle iron adds crisp edges without needing extra oil or flour. With its low saturated fat and high protein content, it’s a great option for people with diabetes looking for a satisfying start to their day. This is a low carb, very low carb, and low-fat recipe.

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.

Author Jackie Newgent says, "This scrumptious entrée salad recipe was inspired by one I used to enjoy when visiting Chicago’s Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse back when I was 20-something. My cousin Monica and I often shared their large helping. I no longer live in the windy city, but luckily I’ve created a healthier version of the peppery salad that’s sized just right for anyone to enjoy in any part of the country. Here it is!"

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.

Using spaghetti squash instead of pasta makes for a lighter, lower carb version of a classic pasta primavera.

No need to fire up the oven to bake these potatoes - cooking them in the Instant Pot saves times and cuts down on the power bill. Plus, with this “all-in-one” recipe, you can use your multi cooker in place of a skillet as well by cooking the chic ken sausage and zucchini mixture using the browning function. This recipe orginally appeared in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook. Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.

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.

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

These low-carb egg "muffins" are a simple breakfast, great for meal prepping. They store well in the in the fridge for up to a week, or you can freeze them and store for up to three months. This version call for frozen spinach, but you could use 1 cup of any fresh or frozen vegetables that you have on hand. You can eat these muffins as is, or get creative: make a sandwich with toast or a whole-wheat english muffin; cut in half and make a breakfast burrito with some other favorite fillings; or serve on top of a bed of lettuce for a low-carb, veggie-packed breakfast or lunch.