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Classic coconut shrimp gets a healthy makeover in the air fryer! Enjoy these crispy shrimp as a low-carb appetizer or entree. Tip: Do not crowd the shrimp in the air fryer. If they do not all fit comfortably in one layer in the air fryer basket, cook the shrimp in batches. Click here for more air fryer recipes!

Enjoy this dip with fresh cut vegetables such as baby carrots, celery sticks, sliced cucumbers, or mini bell peppers. It's a simple way to incorporate more vegetables (and therefore, more nutrients) into your next party spread! Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

The potato is the star of this comfort-food side dish, but a nonstarchy vegetable plays a surprising supporting role. The result is light and luscious. Smart Swaps: The original mashed potato recipe (serving size: 1/2 cup) had 130 calories, 8 g fat (4.7 g sat. fat, 0.3 g trans fat), 15 g carbohydrate, and 770 mg sodium. * Mashing options: Put the mixture through a ricer or a food processor for a smooth mash. Mash with a potato masher for a coarse mash. Veggie Helper: Cauliflower, which has less starch than potato, helps cut in half the carbohydrate grams in this dish. Less Fat: Fat-free

Aviva Goldfarb says: My friend and neighbor Christine Dallaire shared this awesome recipe. You can serve it for an elegant dinner party or a special family dinner. Serve with cooked farro and Green Beans With Lemon and Garlic. Flavor Boosters: Double the dill and add 1/4 tsp salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning to the spice blend. Serve the salmon with fresh lemon wedges.

Fresh summer rolls are easy to make. Here, tofu replaces the Vietnamese shrimp filling for a vegetarian version of the classic and popular dish. Enjoy a small amount of low-sodium peanut or chili sauce for dipping, if desired.

With so many colors and flavors dancing together, this guacamole is a party on your tongue! Use this as a dip for fresh vegetables or tortilla chips, or add it to sandwiches and wraps. It tastes delicious the day you make it, and it gets even better the day after, when all the flavors blend. The result is refreshing and so very satisfying.

This diabetes-friendly recipe for grilled strawberries on crème with balsamic glaze is sure to impress! Utilizing natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey includes extra nutrients. The Greek yogurt adds some extra protein to help keep you feeling satisfied after eating this delicious dessert. This is also a great choice if you are looking for gluten-free or vegetarian sweet treat.

You can substitute butternut squash for the sweet potatoes in this recipe if you’d like. This stew is excellent served over the Root Vegetable Cakes.

Try this dish in place of stuffing or as a vegetable side dish this Thanksgiving. You can also enjoy it any other night for dinner. It’s packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients.

This recipe is a great example of using vegetables to bulk up a dish that is typically high in carbs and fat.