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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Nachos
The air fryer makes it easy to make crispy homemade sweet potato chips that are low in fat. Topping these veggie-rich nachos with frozen chopped vegetables makes it quick and easy to prepare this dish that can serve as an appetizer for a crowd, or a vegetarian entree.
Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad
Smoked paprika and cumin give the chicken a delicious smoky flavor. This all-in-one meal is perfect for budget-friendly meal prepping: pack each serving in a tightly sealed container for a grab-and-go lunch throughout the week! Double Up: Double the chicken when making Smoky Pan-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Beans and use the leftovers in this recipe. Find this recipe and weekly meal plans in our book, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook by Linda Gassenheimer. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Easy Egg Muffins
These low-carb egg "muffins" are a simple breakfast, great for meal prepping. They store well in the in the fridge for up to a week, or you can freeze them and store for up to three months. This version call for frozen spinach, but you could use 1 cup of any fresh or frozen vegetables that you have on hand. You can eat these muffins as is, or get creative: make a sandwich with toast or a whole-wheat english muffin; cut in half and make a breakfast burrito with some other favorite fillings; or serve on top of a bed of lettuce for a low-carb, veggie-packed breakfast or lunch.
Asian Tuna Salad
This Asian Tuna salad is a perfect for the foodie chefs out there looking for a healthy entree with an Asian zing!
Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Tacos
Looking for an easy way to make amazing tacos with a Tex-Mex flair? Break out your slow cooker or Instant Pot, prep in the morning, and come home to tender braised taco meat when you walk through the door in the evening. Flank steak is a leaner cut of red meat, which makes it very heart healthy and great for a diabetes meal plan. That also means that the low-and-slow style of the slow cooker is perfect. When it comes to toppings, get creative. Avocados, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, hot sauce, and a sprinkle of cheese are all great additions to these tasty tacos.
Nicoise-Inspired Salad
Low carb and packed with protein, this simpler version of Salade Nicoise relies on pantry staples, and can be eaten on it's own or paired with another side for a more filling meal. You can sub ingredients for what you have on hand—use any kind of salad green instead of arugula; any kind of olive will work, or sub something like capers or feta cheese for the same savory, briny flavor; instead of tomatoes (or in addition!) you could use bell peppers, cucumber, sugar snap peas, or any other fresh vegetables. If you don't have bottled dressing, you can make a simple vinaigrette with lemon juice
Chicken Tacos
Author Robyn Webb: "I chose chicken thighs for this taco filling, as the spicy chile sauce pairs better with it than chicken breasts. Feel free to use chicken breasts if you prefer. Chicken is blander in taste than beef, and it benefits greatly from a nice soak in a lime juice-laced spice blend. You can also prepare just the chicken filling (leave out the tortillas) and serve it with a few vegetables on the side for a nice lean, but definitely tasty, meal." This recipe from The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection , by Robyn Webb.
Save Time and Energy with Meal Prep
How to Save Time and Energy with Meal Prepping Always Have a Grocery List Shopping without a list, or worse, hungry, is an easy way to overspend and end up with a soggy bag of spoiled lettuce in the back of your refrigerator. Many people go shopping without a list and try to come up with a plan for all the ingredients they purchase afterward. Without a clear plan for how you will be using your groceries, they’re more likely to go to waste. Coming up with a recipe on the spot can be frustrating and may lead to people ending up at a drive-thru instead. Save time and money by always having a
3 Ways to Revive Your Holiday Leftovers
You plan for the meals. You plan for the guests. Maybe you even plan for the feeling of equal parts relief and exhaustion once the holidays are actually over. But what about all the leftovers? The good news is, traditional holiday meals have got it all: protein, fiber, fat, and carbohydrates. A typical plate—say roast turkey with Brussels sprouts, green beans, and mashed sweet potatoes—ticks all the nutritional boxes, which is key for helping blood glucose (blood sugar) levels stay steady, says Angela Goscilo, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and senior manager of nutrition at WeightWatchers ®
Meal Prep: DIY Salad Bar
Diabetes Food Hub can be a great tool for meal prepping! Click here to learn how to use our recipes, meal planner, and grocery list generator to make planning, shopping, and preparing healthy meals a snap! Additionally, we’ll be rolling out a series of meal prepping articles over the next few weeks to show how a little planning can make your meal planning life a lot easier. This week we are going green—LEAFY greens! We’ll help you build your own “salad bar” at home so you can create custom salads all week long. Best of all, the whole family can get involved! Everyone can choose a couple of