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This is a light and fluffy egg soufflé with added veggies.

Spaghetti squash is simple to cook and makes a great lower-carb substitute for pasta. It’s perfect for a winter day when the kids are out of school on winter vacation.

Panna cotta is a creamy, custard-like dessert. This panna cotta recipe is pumpkin-flavored—perfect for the upcoming holidays! It’s even preportioned for you in ramekins to help you with portion control.

Using packaged cornbread stuffing mix makes this side dish simple to pull together. It’s a flavorful summer side dish you can make any night of the week. For a fun appetizer use baby squash and double the number or cut the regular squash into 2-inch pieces before serving.

This is a great way to add more grains to your diet and the quinoa gets a wonderful crunch when baked.

This recipe from The Diabetes Carb Control Cookbook, by Nancy S. Hughes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

This sweet and savory diabetes-friendly dish will pair well with just about any nonstarchy vegetable. Try it out with our roasted green beans recipe.

Sautéing apples caramelizes their natural sugars creating a rich, sweet flavor. These apples are tossed in a low sugar syrup made from apple cider and sugar-free maple syrup for a delicious, diabetes-friendly dessert. Or, serve over plain Greek yogurt for a sweet but filling breakfast.

Mint and lime juice give these mashed sweet potatoes some mojito flair! For a complete, balanced meal, pair with a simple protein, and fill the rest of your plate with a non-starchy vegetable.

Full of colorful veggies and beans this hearty soup is a perfect side or main dish. Add a crusty roll and salad for a meal, or serve it with a ½ sandwich or roasted chicken or pork.