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Serve this vegetarian dish with sliced tomato and fresh mozzarella salad.

Hearty lentils meet the vibrant flavors of leafy greens and the sweet crunch of apples in this lunch recipe. This nutrient-rich dish not only satisfies your palate with its diverse textures, it’s also a great option for a diabetes-friendly eating plan.

This recipe, which can also be called Mexican Pizza, was inspired by an idea from author Aviva Goldfarb's friend, Jill Rabach. It marries two recipes that are kid-favorites: tacos and pizza. Aviva's family liked them so much that she had to make another batch immediately, so she just doubled the recipe!

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 chili makes a great one-pot meal. The beans provide healthy carbs, the turkey provides lean protein, and the carrots, zucchini, onion and tomatoes supply the veggies. Quick, easy, healthy and perfect on a cold winter day!

Zucchini acts like noodles to make this main dish fresh and filling. But it’s the flavors, textures, and beauty that’ll bring you back to this recipe again and again. Use one zucchini and one yellow summer squash for the best looking results. Make it with steak, and it’s a marvelous meal in one. This recipe from The With or Without Meat Cookbook, by Jackie Newgent. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

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

If you can’t find poblano peppers in the grocery store, you can use green or red bell peppers in this recipe instead.

Nutrition information for 1/2 cup of cooked long-grain brown rice

Nutrition information for 1 slice (1 oz.) of wheat bread