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Add some fall flair to traditional hummus! Pair this tasty hummus with fresh veggies or pita chips, or enjoy it on toast for a quick snack.

Need something fancyish? This crostini recipe will become your go-to hors d’oeuvre pick. It does double duty as a stress-free afterwork or after-school snack, too. To make it, you don’t actually need an entire footlong baguette here; the recipe works surprisingly well with slices from a standard hoagie or submarine roll—as long as it’s not already split.

You can prepare the lentils ahead of time for a quick weeknight meal that will be ready in minutes. Pair this with a Mixed Pepper Medley for a satisfying vegan dish, full of plant-based proteins and non-starchy vegetables.

This mixture is know as peperonata in Italy and is a typical garnish for roasted and grilled meats, but you could also pair it with a plant-based protein such as Moroccan Lentils with Stewed Tomatoes for a satisfying vegan meal.

Caprese salad is a simple Mediterranean salad made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Here we combine these flavors in a burger for a mouthwatering meal.

The peppery flavor of baby arugula pairs well with sweet, fresh citrus and crispy bacon in this side salad. Arugula is a nonstarchy vegetable that's packed with nutrients. Each cup has just 5 calories and 1 gram of carbohydrate along with 10% of a day's recommended vitamin A and 25% of a day's recommended vitamin K! Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

Trying to eat more veggies? Here’s a great way to incorporate veggies into an everyday dish. Short on time? Use a cooked rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store.

This light tender tilapia dish with has a nice crunch to it and makes a great entrée for V-Day or any other day of the month!

This recipe is not only delicious, but it’s also kidney-friendly. Try a variety of dipping sauces, such as barbecue sauce, curry sauce, fruit spreads, or low-sodium salad dressing.

Serve up these tasty, baked fish fillets with some roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. It would make a diabetes-friendly, yet elegant dish to make for your sweetie on a special occasion!