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Bring this appetizer to share at your next summer barbeque. Serve the fritters with some dipping options like salsa and non-fat plain Greek yogurt (a healthier substitute for sour cream).

This recipe from Two-Step Diabetes Cookbook, by Nancy S. Hughes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

Looking for a quick and easy work-from-home lunch for one? Try this super simple, plant-based burrito wrap! Loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy fat, this heart wrap will easily keep you full until dinner time. You can make your own guacamole and pico de gallo, or buy some from the supermarket. Or, just use sliced or mashed avocado and chopped tomatoes. If you have leftover cooked veggies, you could use those in place of the salad greens.

Chicken fajitas are one of the best choices when it comes to Mexican food because chicken is a lean protein and grilling is a healthy cooking method. Also, fajitas are topped with low-carb veggies like onions and green peppers. This recipe has been approved as kidney-friendly by DaVita dietitians who believe a kidney-friendly diet can be both nutritious and flavorful. Enjoy!

The classic combination of green beans and hazelnuts is as healthful as it is tasty. Variations of this dish can be found throughout Italy during the appropriate season. Hazelnuts are one of the oldest cultivated crops in Europe; records of them being traded from the ports of Genoa go back to the 11th century. Currently, Turkey and Italy produce the majority of the world’s hazelnuts.

Chef's Secret: Mango can be substituted for the peach if you prefer.

In this twist to classic grits, corn is swapped out for cauliflower and white beans for a creamy alternative that pairs perfectly with the spice in the shrimp. You can swap out the chicken stock with a quick homemade stock using the shrimp shells. Consider buying Cajun seasoning (typically a mix of chili pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and herbs) to cut down on prep time—and it works as a great seasoning for vegetables. If purchasing, a salt-free Cajun seasoning is recommended. Watch how to make shrimp creole and cauliflower grits

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.

Spaghetti squash is a winter squash with a unique stringy flesh that resembles spaghetti noodles. This recipe is a low carb side dish featuring classic Italian flavors but without the pasta! Spaghetti squash is also a lower potassium winter squash, making it a great addition to a kidney-friendly diet. Chef's Tip: Microwaving the raw spaghetti squash before cutting in half makes it much easier to cut into.

Chickpeas, or chana, are an ancient variety of legume that have been eaten in India for centuries. There are different varieties of chickpeas available, but the variety most often used are the pale, mild legumes also known as garbanzo beans. In Indian markets you’ll also find black chickpeas (or kala chana), which are darker and smaller than regular chickpeas. Chana masala is an extremely popular dish in both India and the U.S. This recipe from Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook, by May Abraham Fridel.