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Fruit Salad with Honey Yogurt
Fruit is full of antioxidants, vitamins and fiber. If you want to take this on a road trip - pack fruit in small, individual plastic containers and keep in a cooler.
Instant Pot Individual Egg and Vegetable Frittatas
Individual egg frittatas packed with veggies and topped with cheddar cheese make a perfectly-portioned breakfast! The Instant Pot does most of the work for you, and produces perfectly-cooked, tender frittatas. You can enjoy them right away, or make them ahead of time for weekday breakfasts on the go. Trying to cut carbs? Instead of corn, use any other nonstarchy vegetable you have on hand. Frittatas are a great way to use up leftover veggies before they go bad. Find this recipe and more in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.
Finding Recipe Inspirations
If you or a family member have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may be wracking your brain, trying to come up with delicious, healthy meals. Instead of getting frustrated, how about investing in some cookbooks? Now, while there are cookbooks written and specifically for people with type 2 diabetes, there are many general cookbooks that have recipes that are flavor powerhouses and still conform to your new needs. In fact, they are filled with dishes everyone will enjoy. Here are several from both categories:
Open-Face Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Enjoy the fresh and satisfying flavors of this Open-Face Chickpea Salad Sandwich, a delightful Vegan Meal Pattern option. A blend of chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing is piled high on a slice of toasted bread, creating a colorful and nutritious meal that's both light and filling. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Aztec Turkey Quinoa Burgers
Pair these delicious turkey burgers with a side of nonstarchy vegetables like steamed broccoli.
Barley Hoppin’ John with Turkey Kielbasa
It’s a good luck tradition to eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Why stop there? Enjoy this hearty take on Hoppin’ John any day of the year! This dish is typically made with rice, but barley adds more fiber and an interesting texture.
Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
Roasting the vegetables in this recipe helps to maximize the flavor of the soup. What’s more - all of these veggies are abundant and available during the winter months. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook. To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Masala Omelette with Mixed Veggies
This recipe from Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook, by May Abraham Fridel.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa
As the weather warms up and we take advantage of backyard escapes, this budget-friendly and tasty tenderloin recipe gives us an excuse to fire up the grill. The savory, herbal flavors of the dry seasoning are complimented perfectly by the seasonal fruit salsa, which adds a slightly sweet flavor and some fiber without adding significant carbs per serving. Still if you're looking to limit carbs even further, the salsa can be omitted—the grilled pork tenderloin is quick, easy, healthy, and delicious all on it's own!