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This salad is a fresh, low-fat, Mediterranean-style, vegetarian, and vegan recipe that can be a make-ahead meal. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and veggies, and layered with a zesty lime-cilantro vinaigrette, it’s perfect for grab-and-go lunches that help with managing blood glucose (blood sugar). With no added sugars and high fiber carbs that will digest more slowly, it’s a smart, satisfying option for people with diabetes.

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.

This vegetarian salad is packed with protein and fiber from the lentils. You can switch up the veggies and use whatever is in your fridge. Try adding chopped cucumber, broccoli, peapods or carrots to this salad. You could also try mixing in leftover proteins like grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu.

Souvlaki are Greek kebabs made with marinated meat. You can use any meat of your choice—try it with chicken, shrimp or lamb. To pull the meal together, serve the grilled meat in a pita pocket topped with tzatziki and other vegetables, like tomato, red onion, bell pepper, or lettuce.

To reduce the carbohydrates in this recipe, serve the bruschetta in Belgian endive leaves instead of baguette. This will also make the recipe gluten-free.

This zesty, light, low-carb lunch is filled with heart-healthy omega-3s. Make the salmon cakes and dressing ahead of time for a quick lunch. It’s a perfect recipe for those who like to meal prep.

This fresh take on a low-fat and vegetarian niçoise salad uses seared tofu in place of tuna for plant-based protein, and has classic ingredients like crisp green beans, tender potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs. Instead of the usual vinaigrette, a fat-free creamy French dressing adds a tangy finish without extra saturated fat. It’s a diabetes-friendly meal full of fiber, color, and crunch.

This is a Mediterranean-style, low-fat recipe featuring a twist on a classic tuna melt. The tuna salad is served on a whole grain English muffin with a side salad to complete your meal. With its blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it’s a great choice for keeping blood glucose (blood sugar) levels steady.

This Asian Tuna salad is a perfect for the foodie chefs out there looking for a healthy entree with an Asian zing!

Bahn Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich served on a French Baguette. It’s typically filled with pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and peppers. In this low carb, vegetarian version, we use tofu instead of pork, ditch the baguette, and toss everything together in a bowl. The result is a colorful, low carb meal packed with a variety of flavors and textures.