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Coastal Sancocho
Sancocho is a type of latin american stew made with meat and root vegetables. This recipe uses heart-healthy fish instead of beef for a flavorful dish that is low is saturated fat.
Mediterranean Chopped Jar Salad
A perfect way to prep lunch ahead of time and make sure you have a nourishing lunch ready to go! Place the dressing on the bottom of the jar and layer the ingredients on top. Top it off with salad greens or pack them on their own to keep them fresher. These colorful jars will make your mouth water!
Vegetable Stew With Fresh Rosemary
This stew is like a farmers’ market in a bowl with its wide range of colorful, tender vegetables, including green asparagus and zucchini, orange carrots, and bright yellow summer squash. If you have a green thumb, feel free to create new combinations based on your garden’s bounty
Let’s Talk About Vegetables
You’ve probably heard since you were a kid that you should eat your vegetables. Well, there are a lot of good reasons why everyone should be sure to include vegetables as part of their meals, especially people with diabetes. Vegetables are powerhouses of nutrition that play a role in lowering the risk for or in managing some diseases. Vegetables can help manage blood pressure, lower your risk of heart disease, prevent some cancers, promote gut health, fight infections, and manage weight. They also provide energy and nutrients that are important for brain health. Non-Starchy Vegetables The
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.
Favorite Vegetable Soup
Making soup is a great way to get rid of some of the vegetables in your refrigerator or cabinets to help you save a few dollars. This soup is great as is but you can also replace some of the ingredients with others from the fridge that need to be used. Cost of this soup is just $0.45 per serving!
Miso Glazed Cod
Broiling fish fillets and stir-frying vegetables makes this savory 20-minute meal come together in a flash. Serve with brown rice or another whole grain if desired.
Chicken or Turkey Pot Pie
Comfort food can be enjoyed even if you want to cook healthier. Phyllo dough makes a fabulously crispy top crust without the fat. Garlic mashed potatoes make a great alternative top “crust.” This recipe from The Stress Free Kitchen, by Barbara Seelig-Brown. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Crustless Asparagus and Tomato Quiche
With no crust needed, this quiche is so simple to prepare. Sweet grape tomatoes help create a nice balance of flavors and textures and add a striking color contrast with the bright green asparagus. Perfect for breakfast on its own, or serve it for lunch or dinner with a salad of mixed greens or a cup of Tomato Basil Bisque.
Classic Beef Stew
You don’t need cold weather to enjoy a great beef stew. There are so many new renditions of beef stew, but if you can make this classic version really well, that’s all you’ll need. Although button mushrooms can be used, try and seek out cremini mushrooms as the stew will taste more full-bodied.