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This nutrition-packed dish is great as an entrée. It’s got protein from the quinoa and beans and also provides you with some vegetables!

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!

Bring this appetizer to share at your next summer barbeque. Serve the fritters with some dipping options like salsa and non-fat plain Greek yogurt (a healthier substitute for sour cream).

A wheat berry is a whole wheat kernel which is made up of the bran, germ, and endosperm. It’s a true whole grain, meaning It is high in fiber and packed with nutritional benefits. It has a nutty flavor, and a crunchy and chewy texture that seems to pop as you bite into it. It also holds up well, so you can make a big batch to keep on hand to add to salads, soups, or use in place of rice. Wheat berries normally take a long time to cook (and dried black beans, too), but in this recipe, you can cook them together in the Instant Pot and cut their cooking time in half! Find this recipe and more in

This fiber- and protein-rich soup is diabetes- and vegan-friendly. Chili powder adds a soft heat to this filling soup that is balanced with creamy lite coconut milk. This healthy soup is also great to use as leftovers or for meal prep for a week of easy lunches or dinners.

This recipe from Two-Step Diabetes Cookbook, by Nancy S. Hughes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

You get a boost of protein and fiber with chickpea pasta. Filled with fresh veggies, this hearty and flavorful dish is an easy spring or summer meal.

This veggie-loaded, high-fiber soup is more satisfying than traditional cabbage soup because of the addition of beans and turkey sausage. It also freezes well, so freeze half and use it during a busy week when you don’t have much time to cook.

Looking for a quick and easy work-from-home lunch for one? Try this super simple, plant-based burrito wrap! Loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy fat, this heart wrap will easily keep you full until dinner time. You can make your own guacamole and pico de gallo, or buy some from the supermarket. Or, just use sliced or mashed avocado and chopped tomatoes. If you have leftover cooked veggies, you could use those in place of the salad greens.