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Spinach Sautéed in Garlic and Oil
This “recipe” is so simple, but it’s an easy, healthful and tasty way to cook fresh spinach. Vegetables of any kind—cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, potatoes and/or green beans—can be blanched until just tender, and prepared the same way.
Budget-Friendly Roasted Veggie Tacos
Trying to eat a meatless, veggie-packed meal once a week? This recipe gives you all the flavor of tacos, but with so much more fiber and vegetables. Top them with avocado slices for extra flavor if you’d like.
What is a Low-Carb Diet?
These days, there are hundreds of diet plans. One of the most popular diets that has been around for decades is the low-carb eating plan. In this eating plan, carbohydrates (carbs), especially simple carbs, are restricted while foods that are higher in fat and protein are not. High-sugar items such as soda, candy, desserts, fruit juices, as well as refined grains such as pasta, cereals and breads, and starchy vegetables such as potatoes and peas, are limited.
Quinoa Cakes
Quinoa is a great substitute for cous cous in most recipes. This ancient grain is hearty and delicious and an excellent source of fiber. Make mini versions of these Quinoa Cakes for a excellent party appetizer.
Grilled Seafood and Quinoa Salad with Mango and Avocado
Latin American influence permeates this colorful recipe full of bold taste and textures. You can add any leftover cooked meats or seafood to this recipe.
Meatball Minestrone
Meatball minestrone is a hearty soup. This recipe can be doubled easily. If you have time, make extra and save it for another quick meal!
Trinidadian Curry Vegetables
Spicy, zesty, and full of intense palate-pleasing taste and aroma, this tropical stew will please everyone. Make a double batch and enjoy it all week.
Instant Pot Coconut Curry Vegetable Rice Bowls
Preparing curries often involves a lot of chopping, but you can get around that easily. Take advantage of the pre-chopped or no-salt-added canned ingredients on the market, such as matchstick carrots, water chestnuts, and chickpeas. Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.
Veggie and Chicken Pasta Salad
The key to including pasta in your meal plan without going overboard on carbohydrate is to keep the portion size small and serve it with lots of veggies and some protein. This is a quick dinner the whole family can enjoy any time of year. Try it with a bean-based pasta like lentil or chickpea pasta for added protein and fiber.
Vegetarian Lentil Pulao (Daal Pulao)
Looking for more vegetarian or vegan recipe options? Try this delicious Pakistani staple dish. Red lentils star as the lean protein source and the variety of spices punch up the flavor while staying very low in sodium. Complete this meal with a side of non-starchy vegetables like steamed broccoli or green beans.