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This fresh take on a low-fat and vegetarian niçoise salad uses seared tofu in place of tuna for plant-based protein, and has classic ingredients like crisp green beans, tender potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs. Instead of the usual vinaigrette, a fat-free creamy French dressing adds a tangy finish without extra saturated fat. It’s a diabetes-friendly meal full of fiber, color, and crunch.

In this Latin twist on stuffed bell peppers, black beans replace the traditional rice and salsa stands in for the standard tomato sauce.

El National Pork Board, USA Pulses y el United Sorghum Checkoff Program han hecho equipo para traerte esta receta de Powerful Pairings y es un orgulloso promotor de la American Diabetes Association y del Diabetes Food Hub.

Succotash is usually associated with summertime cuisine, when corn is in season. But this recipe is designed to be enjoyed anytime you’re able to pick up a pint of grape tomatoes. Since you can use frozen lima beans and corn here, you can savor this veggie dish often. It’s as colorful as it is flavorful.

Who wants to eat an ordinary pasta salad? This colorful pasta salad recipe pairs colorful vegetables with pasta and is a perfect addition to any kidney diet.

This chili is perfect for a fall dinner and it’s full of vitamin C, protein and fiber. Feel free to experiment with different beans such as black or Great Northern beans here.

The low carb latkes use broccoli instead of the traditional potatoes. They are also lower in potassium, making them a great alternative for those following a low potassium diet for kidney health.

Quinoa and garbanzo beans add a boost of fiber and protein to a traditional coleslaw, making it hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian entree. You can use any color quinoa for this salad, but red quinoa will give it a nice pop of color. Quinoa is not only a whole grain, but it also provides some protein.

This simple salad can be on the table in 15 minutes. No queso fresco? You can use feta cheese instead.

Tomatoes are high in potassium, meaning tomato sauce is usually off limits for someone managing kidney disease on a low potassium diet. This kidney-friendly sauce replaces half the tomatoes with roasted red peppers for a lower potassium sauce that can be used on pasta, pizza, or as a replacement for tomato sauce in recipes. And, it tastes great! You can use store bought roasted red peppers (look for the lowest sodium option) or roast red bell peppers at home. You can easily double or triple this recipe to make a larger batch and freeze some for later.