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This version of Greek Lasagna is a great family meal that pairs well with a green salad topped with a little feta cheese and light Greek salad dressing.

This protein-packed salad is perfect for a meatless Monday. Quinoa is considered a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids needed by our bodies. Add to that a good serving of kale, apple, and cheese and you’ve got a complete meal! Receta en Español aquí.

This clever twist on chicken Parmesan swaps the usual pasta for roasted cabbage steaks, adding extra fiber and keeping carbs in check. Juicy shredded chicken and melty cheese bring comfort-food vibes without the heaviness. It’s a flavorful, blood glucose (blood sugar)-friendly dinner that fits easily into a diabetes-conscious meal plan. This is a low carb recipe.

When they’re tossed on the grill, peaches develop a rich, jam-like flavor, which is divine when paired with mascarpone cheese and a drizzle of balsamic and honey.

This low carb version of tiramisu uses a coffee-soaked almond crumble instead of lady fingers. The creamy topping is made of Greek yogurt with a hint of mascarpone cheese for a lighter dessert with the same great taste.

Warm up at lunch or dinner with this flavorful soup. It includes whole grains, lean protein and even some vegetables.

Author Aviva Goldfarb: "This recipe was suggested to me by 10-year-old Ames Williford, of Pennsylvania, who makes this soup for her family. It tastes like a cross between mashed and baked potatoes, so our kids love it. You can sprinkle in toppings to your liking, such as scallions, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and additional sour cream. Serve with Baked Breadsticks and Fruit Kabobs." This recipe from The Six O'Clock Scramble Meal Planner, by Aviva Goldfarb. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

Brighten up your holiday feast with this colorful salad! Blue cheese, pomegranates, and hazelnuts add interesting flavor and crunch to this seasonal salad, making it deliciously easy to add more vegetables to your holiday plate. This recipe is part of our Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal Plan and has been modified to make 10 servings. The original recipe makes 6 servings and can be found here.

This low-carb appetizer is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Stuffed mushroom recipes are typically loaded with calories, but the turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheese in this recipe help save calories while still providing bold flavor. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook. To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

If you’d like, you can add a slice of reduced-fat Swiss cheese to these burgers. Cheese will add extra calories and fat, but not too many carbs. For a lower carb version, serve the burger in a lettuce wrap instead of a bun.