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Mixed Pepper Medley
This mixture is know as peperonata in Italy and is a typical garnish for roasted and grilled meats, but you could also pair it with a plant-based protein such as Moroccan Lentils with Stewed Tomatoes for a satisfying vegan meal. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Cajun-Style Corn Soup
Letting this soup simmer for an hour creates a thick, rich soup, perfect for a cold day. It's well worth the wait!
Ham and Broccoli Frittata
Serve this tasty egg dish with some seasonal fresh fruit for a hearty breakfast. This frittata also works as a quick and easy dinner with a salad of mixed greens.
How to Make Winter Comfort Foods Healthier
It’s no surprise that winter comfort foods tend to be less than healthy. We’re craving warmth and something that gives us feelings of love and nostalgia. They tend to be filled with fat, salt, and carbohydrates—big on calories but not much in nutrition. Indulging in all that nostalgia has its health pitfalls, but there are ways to modify those comfort foods of our past to make them healthier.
Rajas Poblanos and Skirt Steak Tacos
If you can’t find poblano peppers in the grocery store, you can use green or red bell peppers in this recipe instead.
Blood Orange Salad (Insalata D’ Arrance Sangouse)
Sicily is known for its beautiful, lush orange groves, which produce some of the world’s most fragrant oranges. First introduced by the Arabs during their rule of the island, orange trees flourished in the ashes along the base of Mt. Etna. Look for the sweetest oranges possible for this recipe. If you can, use Sicilian blood oranges; their red color imparts festive flair to this sumptuous salad.
5 Fabulous Recipes That Can Boost Your Fiber Intake
Eating high-fiber foods is a good choice for managing diabetes because fiber can help slow the effect of carbohydrates (carbs)on your blood glucose (blood sugar). We are sharing some of our favorite higher fiber recipes with you today to spark some ideas for your menu each week. Pro tip: Recipes that are considered an “excellent” source of fiber contain 5 grams or more. Black Bean and Corn Salad This side dish contains 5 grams of fiber and 22 grams carbohydrate per ½ cup serving. This recipe also contains 5 grams of protein which can also help slow the absorption of the carbohydrate. Serve
Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Turkey Meatballs
Stumped on what appetizer to serve at your next party? Look no further because these slow cooker sweet and spicy turkey meatballs will be all the rage! The “sweet” comes from zero-calorie Splenda® Stevia Sweetener and the “spicy” comes from Sriracha sauce. Like ground beef, ground turkey is high in protein, but much lower in fat, so you can enjoy the deliciousness of these turkey meatballs with fewer calories.
Creamy Gravy
Creamy, pepper-seasoned gravy is a staple in southern comfort foods like biscuits and gravy and chicken fried steak. This diabetes-friendly version uses a vegetable oil-based margarine to reduce the saturated fat that's usually found in traditional gravy. Serve this with Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken and Southern Collard Greens for the ultimate southern comfort meal!
Grilled Portabellas with Tomato and Tuscan Herbs
These delicious mushrooms make a flavorful sandwich topped with a slice of fresh mozzarella or provolone and served on whole grain bread. Serve a mixed green salad on the side.