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Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup
This flavorful Spiced Ginger Carrot soup is a culinary journey that transcends borders, drawing inspiration from global kitchens. With a touch of spice and a hint of warming ginger, it's the perfect balance of savory and sweet. This diabetes-friendly recipe would pair well with a creamy salad, like the Brussels Sprout Salad with Avocado, Artichokes, & Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing .
9 Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes
You've probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether or not that's actually true, starting with a healthy meal never hurts. Oatmeal and other whole grains are the traditional healthy options, but sometimes it's nice to have a low-carb recipe as well. Below is a collection of nine diabetes-friendly and delicious ways to break your fast.
Roasted Veggie Strata
This egg-based entrée is great any time of the day and the leftovers can be an easy grab-and-go lunch for the next day.
Instant Pot Almond-Toffee Topped Pears
Toast, poach, and simmer—everything you need to do to make this tasty dessert you can do in the Instant Pot! Sugar-free candies are used to create a rich toffee sauce to top these cinnamon poached pears. It may look fancy, but this dessert comes together in under 20 minutes. Find this recipe and more in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.
One-Bite Spaghetti Squash Cups
Since this recipe only uses half of the cooked spaghetti squash, use the other half for another tasty recipe. An easy idea is to scrape out the squash and sauté it with a little pesto sauce. This makes for a two-ingredient side dish that's packed with flavor!
Savory Stuffed Pumpkins
Wow your dinner companions and pair this charming main dish with a nonstarchy vegetable or salad for a complete meal. To make this vegetarian, simply omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies
Here's a decadent treat to enjoy on special occasions. It even has fresh carrots baked into it!
Stuffed Mushrooms
This low-carb appetizer is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Stuffed mushroom recipes are typically loaded with calories, but the turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheese in this recipe help save calories while still providing bold flavor. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook . To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
This recipe makes a great appetizer, but add some lean protein such as chicken or pork to the rolls and you have a light meal. To save time, use bagged coleslaw mix with cabbage and carrots.