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Haricots Verts with Hazelnuts (Fagiolini Alle Nocciole)
The classic combination of green beans and hazelnuts is as healthful as it is tasty. Variations of this dish can be found throughout Italy during the appropriate season. Hazelnuts are one of the oldest cultivated crops in Europe; records of them being traded from the ports of Genoa go back to the 11th century. Currently, Turkey and Italy produce the majority of the world’s hazelnuts.
Winter Salad with Citrus
Salads aren’t just for summer, they’re for winter too especially when you can throw in some citrus fruits, which are in season for the winter!
CKD Pre-Built Non-Dialysis Meal Plan
Day 1 Breakfast Recipes A hearty twist on a classic dish to fuel your mornings. The addition of quinoa to oats boosts the fiber and provides a vegetarian protein source. Add a drizzle of honey, a dash of cinnamon and some fresh berries and you have a well-rounded dish. This recipe can also be doubled, portioned into single-servings and reheated for a quick weekday breakfast. If you need extra protein try Sweet and Smoky Baked Eggs or add scrambled egg whites or a hardboiled egg on the side. Lunch Recipes Check out this amazingly simple yet delicious recipe. Not only is it is low in
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.
Watch: Chicken Stir-Fry Video
Heat up a little oil in a skillet (a wok is great, but any skillet will do), throw in some protein and vegetables, and stir. This version uses chicken as a base, but strips of beef, pork, or tofu will work just as well. Stir-fry vegetable mixes are available at most grocery stores, but there are a number of fresh or frozen vegetables that will work perfectly here—broccoli, snow peas, bell peppers, and baby corn especially. Experiment and see! This easy recipe is a great place to start. This live cooking class recording is powered by Homemade and brought to you by Alignment Health Plans. Don't
Grilled Salmon and Avocado Salad
This is a great seafood dish that will pair well with a small side of quinoa, or simply add on other nonstarchy vegetable like steamed green beans or cauliflower!
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 .
Chilled Persian Cucumber Soup with Chives
If you enjoy tzatziki, this full-flavored recipe is like a tangy, cool soup version of it. The grated cucumber along with the unique inclusion of tea makes it refreshing and almost spa-like. What’s more, this soup provides bonus health benefits from the green tea, which studies find may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Grilled Steak with Mushrooms
This grilled steak is perfect meal for two for a special occasion. Complete your plate with a baked sweet potato or more nonstarchy vegetables like asparagus or green beans.
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.