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Brown Rice Congee with Stir-Fried Herbs
Congee is a traditional rice porridge. It’s commonly eaten at breakfast time, but can also be enjoyed any other time of day. It’s a great way to make a small amount of rice go a long way, and can be paired with meat, fish, veggies or eggs.
Family Style Chicken Pot Pie
Make mealtime easier with a family style serving of this comfort classic. Add aromatics (celery, onion, carrots, herbs) to the water before boiling the chicken to increase the flavor and create a quick stock. Adding blended veggies into the sauce creates creaminess without adding fat or flour. Watch the Pot Pie Cooking Class Video Powered by Homemade, brought to you by Alignment Health Plans
Masala Omelette with Mixed Veggies
This recipe from Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook , by May Abraham Fridel.
Sicilian Olive Salad
This cracked olive medley is a family favorite that is popular both in Calabria and Sicily. Sicilian Castelvetrano olives are becoming readily available in major supermarkets now, and if you have access to those, they are a great choice for this salad. Many Italian-American delis sell “Sicilian Colossal” olives, which also work well. You can toss a few tablespoons of this mixture into hot pasta in the winter, or chilled rice or quinoa in warner weather. It's also a great way to dress up ordinary vegetables, seafood, and meat. This recipe comes from The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook.
10 Gluten-Free and Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
The only true disease that requires complete elimination of gluten is known as celiac disease. However, approximately six percent of people with type 1 diabetes also have celiac disease which suggests there may be a link between the two. Learn more about diabetes and gluten-free diets. If you are following a gluten-free diet, here are some recipes to try! Many of them feature almond flour as a substitute for wheat flour. Almond flour can be a good alternative for people with diabetes because it is lower in carbohydrates than wheat flour. However, it is higher in fat and calories. Gluten-Free
Almost Smooth Salsa
Are you a smooth or chunky salsa lover? If you like your salsa smooth, then blend until smooth. If you like your salsa chunky, then skip the blending altogether. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook , by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND
Apricot Pine Nut Cous Cous
Serve this grain side dish alongside some baked fish or roasted chicken. Add a side of steamed or roasted veggies and you’ve got a tasty balanced meal!
Thai Beef And Mango Salad
This is a sweet and tangy meal to liven up your evening! If your kids don’t eat salad, serve them the steak, mango, and carrots separately. Serve with whole-wheat dinner rolls.
Walnut Lentil Salad
This vegetarian salad is packed with protein and fiber from the lentils. You can switch up the veggies and use whatever is in your fridge. Try adding chopped cucumber, broccoli, peapods or carrots to this salad. You could also try mixing in leftover proteins like grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu.