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Low Carb Lunchbox
Pack your lunch the night before to start your morning with little stress! This power lunch is packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber to power you through your day. Plus it's quick and easy to assemble!
Garlic Sautéed Spinach and Kale
Are you tired of the same boring vegetables every night and need a change? Are you not sure how to cook kale or spinach? Try this delicious and easy dish for a nutritious addition to your dinner. Leafy greens are packed full of vitamins and fiber, and are low in calories and carbs.
12 Must-Have Pantry Staples
A well-stocked pantry also gives you the ability to make a meal when the fridge is kind of barren. A can of San Marzano tomatoes, canned cannellini beans, reconstituted dried mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, a dash of sherry vinegar, and your favorite herbs and spices can make a quick sauce for whole-wheat pasta. With all this in mind, here is our list of 12 must-have pantry staples along with easy ways to use them in your meals. Broth: Whether in cartons or cans, chicken, beef, or vegetable, look for low-sodium, fat-free versions. Use them to make soups or stews; replace water to cook
Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
Searing beef on the stovetop adds a few minutes to your slow cooker routine, but it’s well-worth the payoff in flavor. Serve this stew with a side of steamed green beans for a balanced weeknight meal that makes your kitchen smell inviting all day long.
Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Instead of a tossed salad, try something new and different. Rows of salad ingredients make for a pretty presentation and it’s easy to identify exactly what you’re eating. The cilantro dressing is so sublime; pour it over any other green salad to make that salad shine.
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.
Simple Chicken Stirfry
The classic stir-fry recipe is the perfect way to make a healthy, diabetes-friendly and low-carb meal from whatever you might have in the fridge or pantry. 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. Our 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
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.
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!