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Aztec Turkey Quinoa Burgers
Pair these delicious turkey burgers with a side of nonstarchy vegetables like steamed broccoli.
Oregano Chicken Thighs & Fregola Sarda with Tomato-Caper Pan Sauce
To top seared chicken and hearty vegetable pasta, we’re making a vibrant pan sauce with briny capers and fresh tomatoes, which we crush with a spoon as they cook to release their naturally sweet juices. Blue Apron believes meal time should be the best part of the day. That's why we're collaborating with the American Diabetes Association to serve up delicious, ready-to-cook meals packed with fresh produce, lean proteins and lots of flavorful options. All sent to your door.
Egg Souffle
This is a light and fluffy egg soufflé with added veggies.
Instant Pot Individual Egg and Vegetable Frittatas
Individual egg frittatas packed with veggies and topped with cheddar cheese make a perfectly-portioned breakfast! The Instant Pot does most of the work for you, and produces perfectly-cooked, tender frittatas. You can enjoy them right away, or make them ahead of time for weekday breakfasts on the go. Trying to cut carbs? Instead of corn, use any other nonstarchy vegetable you have on hand. Frittatas are a great way to use up leftover veggies before they go bad. Find this recipe and more in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.
All About Leafy Greens
What are Leafy Greens? Keep in mind, all lettuces are leafy greens, but not all leafy greens are lettuces. There is a whole world of leafy greens beyond lettuce! Some of the most nutritious greens include spinach, kale, romaine, watercress, and arugula. Leafy greens also include cruciferous vegetables, like collard greens, bok choy, cabbage, watercress, and broccolini. There are hardy leafy greens like kale and cabbage, and more delicate greens like spinach and chard. And let’s not forget all the delicious greens attached to vegetables like beets, radishes, and carrots. So, there’s no getting
Instant Pot Chicken Curry Salad
Steaming chicken breast in an Instant Pot creates moist, tender chicken that you can use in any dish. In this recipe, the chicken tops a vibrant salad of greens, edamame, and asparagus (which are also steamed in the Instant Pot) mixed with a curry-yogurt dressing. This recipe is perfect for meal prepping—you can prepare everything over the weekend and pack it up in individual containers for grab-and-go lunches all week. Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.
Microwave Egg and Veggie Jars
These make-ahead, low carb breakfast jars are perfect for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. Store in the fridge or the freezer, and just add two eggs to the jar before microwaving. You could use any combination of vegetables—try others like asparagus, green onion, kale, zucchini. You could even use frozen or canned vegetables (look for low sodium).
Eggs Benedict with Silken Hollandaise Sauce
There are some rich foods that aren't easily made over into flavorful, healthful choices. Thankfully, Eggs Benedict is a dish that's done here successfully. The silken tofu gives the sauce a velvety mouth feel that's unmatched. Plus, the sauce is so peppy you may never go back to regular hollandaise sauce. For a vegetarian version, try with seasoned, steamed spinach, kale, or roasted asparagus in place of the ham. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook, The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Easy Beef Chili
This diabetes-friendly dish is filled with lean beef—which provides 10 essential nutrients, including protein and iron—and beans, which provide fiber and more protein. It’s a warming, nutritious meal you can feel good about serving to your entire family. Complete your plate: Top the chili with a dollop of Greek yogurt and Almost Smooth Salsa . Add a veggie-rich side dish, like this Kale Apple Slaw .