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This simple but elegant lunch is a nice break from a boring sandwich. Feel free to add red peppers if you want some added color and crunch.

Looking for a tasty, protein-filled burger that's budget-friendly and perfect for Meatless Mondays? This healthy take on the classic is less expensive, heart-healthy, and ready to go from items you probably already have in the pantry. For more Southwestern flavor with less carbs, serve each bean burger in lettuce wrap topped with 1 tablespoon salsa and an avocado slice. This also makes a great meatless filling for a taco or burrito. But if you want a more classic taste, serve on a whole grain bun with 1 slice of cheddar cheese, a large lettuce leaf, and a thick slice of tomato.

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These wraps are a quick and easy lunch to pack for the work day. Just pack the olive oil and red wine vinegar together in a separate container and add to the wrap right before eating.

To reduce the carbohydrates in this recipe, serve the falafel sandwiches in lettuce cups instead of whole wheat pitas.

Serve this dish with a cup of cold gazpacho soup or with sautéed zucchini seasoned with lemon juice and oregano.

This Spanish salad is bright and beautiful. The combination of oranges and tomatoes offers a nice, tangy complement to the rich avocado and asparagus flavors. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

Don’t be surprised when these appetizers are devoured at your next party. This classic take on shrimp proves that sometimes the simplest recipes are crowd pleasers! This recipe comes from The Diabetes Cookbook .

Do you need a quick, tasty, different salad for your summer picnic? Here is your answer. This diabetes-friendly antipasto salad is lower carb but packed with heart-healthy Mediterranean super foods, such as olives and sun-dreid tomatoes. If you really want to boost the flavors, add canned artichoke hearts.

Here’s a healthy lunch that is quick, fun and tasty. Your child (and you) will love it!