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Tuna Salad with Chickpeas
This Tuna Salad with Chickpeas is full of flavor and crunch. It is made lighter by mixing fat-free plain yogurt and light mayonnaise - you’ll be surprised that you can’t taste the difference.
Roasted Indian Cauliflower Tossed With Chickpeas And Cashews
Author Aviva Goldfarb says, "Six O’Clock Scramble CFO (and my good friend) Robin Thieme stopped by on a Saturday to drop off a book and was surprised to find that I was cooking a hot lunch for my husband, Andrew, and me. I confessed that I was just trying to use up some produce before it went bad. Robin joined us for lunch and we all agreed this dish is a winner. Serve with Tropical Island Smoothies."
Oven-Baked Maduros (Sweet Plantains)
This might not look like much of a recipe, but fried sweet plantains are a staple side dish in most Latin countries. Typically lunch consists of rice, steak, and beans plus a side of maduros. Baking them is much easier than frying and it brings out all their natural sugars. The secret here is to use super-ripe plantains. Plantains are one of the better carbs you can consume, because they’re filled with potassium, they can help regulate digestion and boost the immune system, and much more. So go ahead and enjoy them in moderation.
Microwave Egg and Veggie Jars
These make-ahead, low carb breakfast jars are perfect for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. Store in the fridge or the freezer, and just add two eggs to the jar before microwaving. You could use any combination of vegetables—try others like asparagus, green onion, kale, zucchini. You could even use frozen or canned vegetables (look for low sodium).
Pumpkin Hummus
Add some fall flair to traditional hummus! Pair this tasty hummus with fresh veggies or pita chips, or enjoy it on toast for a quick snack.
Side Greek Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
This is a simple, savory side salad that goes great with almost any entree when you need to add some more vegetables to your meal. Whip up a double batch and save some for another meal. Store with the dressing on the side so it can last up to 3 days in your refrigerator. Complete your plate: Pair this salad with a vegetarian entree like Slow-Cooker Ratatouille with White Beans for a plant-based Mediterranean meal. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND
Zucchini and Fresh Corn Succotash
Cook fresh corn on the cob for this recipe by simmering it in boiling water for 8 minutes. Let the ears of corn cool, and then use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cob.
Kale Apple Slaw
You can switch up the vegetables in this slaw by using chopped spinach, green cabbage, and shredded carrots. Complete your plate: Pair this vegetable side side with Easy Beef Chili. Both are great as leftovers, so this is makes a great meal-prep meal
Seared Barbecue Tempeh Salad
Savor the bold and smoky flavors of this Seared Barbecue Tempeh Salad, a vibrant dish that fits the Vegan Meal Pattern. Grilled tempeh is marinated in a zesty barbecue sauce and served over a fresh bed of greens, topped with crunchy vegetables and a tangy dressing. It's a perfect blend of textures and flavors, ideal for a satisfying vegan meal.
How to Make Plant-Powered and Low-Carb Meals
Plant-based meals are packed with nutrients and minerals that are great for keeping the body powered. Even if you aren’t vegetarian or vegan, swapping a plant-based meal in one or twice a week could be beneficial. But how does that work with the Diabetes Plate? The Diabetes Plate is a simple way to eat a lower carb, balanced meal. Created by the American Diabetes Association’s nutritional experts, this easy-to-follow method of meal planning and eating requires no measuring, weighing, or calculating. Using a 9-inch plate, fill half with non-starchy veggies. Then split the other half with ¼