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Chicken Satay Salad
This low-fat Chicken Satay Salad is a lighter take on the classic Southeast Asian dish. It’s made diabetes-friendly with lean chicken breast and a creamy satay-style dressing using powdered peanut butter to cut down on the fat. Served over a fresh, crunchy salad of romaine, cucumber, and shallots, it's bold, satisfying, and balanced to help you manage blood glucose (blood sugar).
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!
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.
All About Leafy Greens
Leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses. They are tremendous sources of vitamins A, C, K, and several B vitamins, full of phytonutrients, have lots of fiber, and low in calories. Leafy greens are superfoods.
Mediterranean Chopped Jar Salad
A perfect way to prep lunch ahead of time and make sure you have a nourishing lunch ready to go! Place the dressing on the bottom of the jar and layer the ingredients on top. Top it off with salad greens or pack them on their own to keep them fresher. These colorful jars will make your mouth water!
Mixed Greens with Cranberries, Bacon and Walnuts
Walnuts are the only nut to provide an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This salad would be a great starter for a homemade Valentine’s Day dinner. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook. To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Just Right! Recipes for One or Two People
Whether you're cooking for yourself or looking to whip up a quick dish for yourself and someone else, check out these recipes for one or two people. These quick and easy recipes are perfect for a healthy, diabetes-friendly meal.
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.
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.
Budget-Friendly Recipe Roundup
Cooking meals at home is a great way to save money and eat healthy. And using ingredients that cost less in your meal planning will help you save even more. Items like canned or frozen vegetables (get the no salt added options), dried or canned beans, canned tuna, rotisserie chicken, eggs, pasta, grains, and potatoes. Plant-based proteins, like tofu, can also be budget-friendly. Try a more relaxed way meal plan using ingredients that cost less this week because we did the work for you! Check out some of our favorite cost-saving, healthy recipes. Our Recipe Roundup Chilaquiles with Sunny-Side