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Brighten up a side of green beans with tart cranberries, fresh lemon zest, and crunchy hazelnuts! This simple side dish feels gourmet but is super easy to prepare. It also makes a nice, light addition to your Thanksgiving table instead of the traditional, heavy green bean casserole.

These chicken tostadas are a delicious dish that won’t break the bank. Save time by buying a rotisserie chicken, which you can often find on sale at a warehouse club.

This recipe is not only delicious, but it’s also kidney-friendly. Try a variety of dipping sauces, such as barbecue sauce, curry sauce, fruit spreads, or low-sodium salad dressing.

Caprese salad is a simple Mediterranean salad made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Here we combine these flavors in a burger for a mouthwatering meal.

The peppery flavor of baby arugula pairs well with sweet, fresh citrus and crispy bacon in this side salad. Arugula is a nonstarchy vegetable that's packed with nutrients. Each cup has just 5 calories and 1 gram of carbohydrate along with 10% of a day's recommended vitamin A and 25% of a day's recommended vitamin K! Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook . To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

Pair these braised beans and fennel with a side of a chicken for a complete, comforting meal.

OK, so time for a confession. While we always had home-cooked meals, we also always had a can of Sloppy Joe mix tucked into the corner of the pantry for when we got lazy. Knowing now that processed foods are not healthy, I developed these Chicken Joes that are much more diabetes-friendly with all the same taste of the sloppy Joes of childhood. With extra vegetables, this version makes the grade.

You can switch up the vegetables in this slaw by using chopped spinach, green cabbage, and shredded carrots. Complete your plate: Pair this vegetable side side with Easy Beef Chili. Both are great as leftovers, so this is makes a great meal-prep meal

Sweet potatoes have plenty of nutrients and fiber, making them a great option for a starchy vegetable. Try this simple recipe of roasting sweet potatoes and pairing it with a tangy lemon-dill yogurt sauce.

We’re giving this classic comfort dish a diabetes-friendly twist by swapping some ingredients for those that lower the fat and increase the fiber and other nutrients.