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Spaghetti squash is a great low-carb alternative to grain-based noodles, especially in Asian dishes where it's light texture is similar to glass or rice noodles. Ginger, lime, and edamame create a light and refreshing flavor in this dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold as leftovers the next day. Spaghetti squash can take a long time to cook in the oven, but the Instant Pot cooks the squash in a fraction of the time. Prepare the vegetables while the squash cooks, and this recipe can go from pantry to plate in just about 30 minutes! Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.

Enjoy the flavors of the all-American dessert, apple pie, in a healthy, balanced breakfast parfait. These parfaits are made with sautéed apples, sprinkled with delicious fall flavors, and topped with a crunchy oat blend. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND

Making your own pico de gallo in this recipe helps skip the sodium found in jarred store-bought salsas. The fresh flavor is a bonus! This all-in-one meal is perfect for meal prepping.

This dish is a great example of the diabetes plate method at work - lean protein (pork tenderloin), starchy beans and low-carb zucchini. If you want to add some dairy, garnish the pork tenderloin with plain, nonfat Greek yogurt.

Peanut butter is often thought of as a food people on dialysis should avoid. However, it can be a great source of protein. Fruit and nut butter is also a popular snack for people with diabetes because of the balance in protein and carbohydrate. Portion size is always important, so be sure to follow follow the serving recommendation in this Apple and Peanut Butter snack.

This side dish takes just 5 minutes to prepare and goes great with our Grilled Chicken Wraps. Corn on the cob is also great when cooked on the grill!

Even when you think you have only enough time to open a can of vegetables, you can make this tasty side instead.

These pita chips travel well and can be enjoyed with a bit of hummus, guacamole or salsa.

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.