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Chickpea Tabbouleh
Bulgur is the grain used in traditional tabbouleh, but the bulk of this tasty tabbouleh is made up of vegetables, herbs and protein-packed chickpeas.
Eggplant and Chickpea Stew
This tasty vegetarian entrée gets its unique flavor from the combination of garlic, onions and spices. These help you maximize flavor without adding as much salt.
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.
Butternut Squash Stew with Chickpeas
This hearty stew features butternut squash, a type of winter squash that comes into season during the cooler months of the year. Make this on the weekend and pack the leftovers for lunch during the week.
Instant Pot Vegetarian Thai Mushroom Soup
Instead of ordering takeout, make a healthier version of this classic Thai soup at home in your Instant Pot! This vegan soup gets it's rich creaminess from coconut milk. It's also loaded with vegetables to make a hearty soup perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Best of all, the Instant Pot speeds up the cooking time, so it's ready in less than 30 minutes, but tastes like it's been cooking all day! Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.
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.
Curried Quinoa With Butternut Squash And Chickpeas
Curry powder, chickpeas, and squash are a classic combination in Indian cuisine. In this recipe, to liven up the curry flavor and add some welcome texture to the mix, I’ve also added fresh ginger, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cilantro, along with nutty quinoa and crunchy pumpkin seeds. This dish is best made in the fall when mounds of butternut squash are available at the farmers’ market but if you crave this spicy salad during the warmer months, feel free to use frozen (and thawed) squash instead.
9 Must-Try Healthy and Easy Casseroles
Whether you are looking to feed a crowd or just want to make a meal that provides plenty of leftovers, casseroles are an easy way to get food on the table. Many of these recipes can be prepped ahead of time so all you have to do is throw the baking dish in the oven when you’re ready to eat. Breakfast casseroles can be especially helpful for when you are short on time in the morning. Nine Diabetes-Friendly Casserole Recipes Breakfast Casseroles Egg and Veggie Casserole This is a great dish to serve when you have company staying with you. It serves eight people as a main dish, or more if you cut
3 Tips for Stress Free Meals
Every March is National Nutrition Month®. It’s about taking the time to appreciate the social experiences that food and nutrition can add to our lives. For many people, that means a simple dinner shared with a partner or spouse, family or friends. Is time one of your biggest challenges? Set yourself up for success with strategies and stress-free meal ideas to get dinner on the table quickly with these three tips. Put quick-meal staples on your grocery list. Stock items in the kitchen that make it easy to put together dinner when time is tight. When you shop, think about the basic foods you