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Fanned Avocado Salad
Earthy spinach, crunchy cucumber, fragrant tomatoes, and sharp feta complement the creamy richness of avocado in this attractive salad. A slightly spicy lemon-lime dressing takes it from simple to sensational.
Ricotta, Grilled Eggplant, and Fresh Mint Bruschetta (Bruschetta Calabrese)
Author Amy Riolo says, "The popular Italian poet Gabriele D’Annunzio once described the view of the sea from Reggio Calabria as 'the most beautiful kilometer in Italy.' Known as the ancestral homeland to 20% of the Italian-American population, the southern Italian region was once home to powerful Greek and Byzantine colonies like the city of Crotone, where Pythagoras once formed a secret society of intellectuals. This recipe is popular in Calabria because it incorporates eggplant and ricotta—two widely celebrated ingredients—on their beloved country-style bread."
Mediterranean Zucchini
With its sunny seasonings of fresh lemon zest, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes, this recipe pays homage to the humble zucchini and elevates it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Bake them alongside Creole-Sauced Halibut , or cook them on the grill alongside Spicy Beef and Onion Kebabs .
Pear, Ricotta and Pine Nut Cake
The combination of golden raisins, pine nuts and orange zest gives this cake a uniquely Sicilian flair. Keep in mind that those same flavors make a great addition to savory whole-grain rice pilafs as well.
Pumpkin Pudding Parfait with Gingersnaps
This no-cook dessert is a great substitute for pumpkin pie—and it’s only 100 calories! For a quick, healthy, delicious, pumpkin dessert, look no further—this pudding parfait is amazing and ready in minutes. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook . To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Parfait de pudín de calabaza con galletas de jengibre
Este postre sin cocción es un gran sustituto de la torta de calabaza, ¡y solo tiene 100 calorías! Para un postre de calabaza rápido, saludable y delicioso, no busques más: este parfait de pudín es increíble y está listo en minutos. Encuentra esta receta y otras más en El libro de cocina para la diabetes . Para pedirlo directamente a la American Diabetes Association, haz clic aquí .
Baked Parmesan Chicken
The crisp coating on this chicken is livened up with Parmesan, parsley, and oregano before it’s baked to golden perfection. You can bake the chicken in an oven or an air fryer. Whole-grain pasta topped with Italian Salsa Salad would complete the meal deliciously and nutritiously.
Big Skillet Breakfast
This sauté of fresh vegetables adds flavor and nutrition to breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Not sure what to do with left over veggies? Substitute leftovers for the vegetables in this recipe and enjoy.
10 Low-Carb Soups to Try
If you are a person with diabetes, you may be trying to cut back on the number of carbohydrates (carbs) you are eating as part of your diabetes management plan. Carbs play an important role in managing your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels . These 10 soup recipes are diabetes-friendly and under 20 grams of carbs per serving. Zuppa Toscana with Cauliflower and Kale Calories: 170 | Carbs: 6g This classic Italian soup is a low-carb version of the original, replacing the traditional white beans and potatoes with fresh cauliflower. Greek yogurt adds creaminess to the broth, and chicken adds extra
Chopped Black Bean Chicken Salad
You can either use leftover chicken breasts for this quick and easy recipe or purchase a cooked rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store.