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Grilled Vegetable Napoleon
This recipe uses non-fat plain Greek yogurt to stretch the goat cheese. This also works for cream cheese! You still get the great flavor and texture of the cheese without all of the extra fat.
Farrotto with Roasted Vegetables and Tilapia
Farrotto is a version of risotto. It’s just made with the whole grain farro instead of white rice!
Grilled Steak Souvlaki
This is a great savory dish that will go well with some other grilled vegetables like eggplant or bell peppers. Try this simple recipe for grilled zucchini with feta cheese to complete your plate
Roasted Vegetables
Author Barbara Seelig-Brown says, "Veggies are delicious when roasted. Their flavors are enhanced and the natural sugars are caramelized, which give them a nice crunch. Vary this recipe by using whatever veggies you like or roast one single vegetable at a time. I sometimes roast peeled beets or trimmed Brussels sprouts and even the naysayers always love them!"
Ratatouille
This is another great side dish for the holidays. It’s packed with vegetables and is relatively low in calories.
Asian Tofu Stir-Fry
This tried-and-true stir-fry keeps things simple—and fast—with just six ingredients, but plenty of vegetables, lean protein and whole grains. Like many meals with tofu, it’s budget-friendly to boot! Get experimental with your vegetables! Carrots, broccoli, and snow peas are a classic combo, but you any variety of vegetables that you have on hand, like mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, onions, cabbage, asparagus, and more!
Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a popular breakfast in North Africa and the Middle East. It’s a great low-carb, veggie-rich breakfast, or a quick and easy dinner. No zucchini? Use bell peppers or eggplant instead. This recipe is adapted from Melissa Clark’s version in The New York Times., and is featured in the cookbook, The Six O'Clock Scramble Meal Planner , published by the American Diabetes Association.
Tips for Shopping at International Markets
Getting Over Barriers to International Shopping If the thought of shopping at a market with unfamiliar foods feels overwhelming, consider it a chance to meet new people and try new things. For example, if you see an interesting item in the produce section, see if any other shoppers are also purchasing the item and ask them about it. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but many shoppers will be more than happy to tell you about their favorite ways to cook certain foods. If that puts you too far out of your comfort zone, you can always use your smart phone to look up items. Some translation apps
7 Easy Swaps to Add More Plants to Your Plate
With a vegetarian eating plan, meat is avoided entirely. Plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, seeds, and some animal foods like eggs and dairy are consumed. If you follow a vegan eating pattern, you don’t eat anything that comes from animals—even non-meat foods like honey and dairy—only plant-based foods. Both eating patterns emphasize eating more plants like minimally processed whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. The Benefits of Eating More Plant-Based Foods A vegan diet is linked to lower prevalence of type 2 diabetes and reduction of high blood glucose (blood sugar)
Meal Prep: Meals for Any Eating Pattern
Diabetes Food Hub can be a great tool for meal prepping! Click here to learn how to use our recipes, meal planner, and grocery list generator to make planning, shopping, and preparing healthy meals a snap! This week (the last in our Meal Prep series) we will take a look at different eating patterns and show you how to customize your meal prep for a low-carb, Mediterranean, or vegetarian diet. Many people think that living with diabetes means you have to follow a special “diabetes diet.” The truth is there are lots of different eating patterns that can help you manage your diabetes, and there's