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This recipe featured in: Designed for One! by Nancy S. Hughes.

This creamy chowder is packed full of corn, zucchini, and squash, accented with a hint of chile. Reduced fat cheeses and cream create a healthier chowder. If you have trouble finding condensed cheese soup, substitute 8 oz processed cheese spread (such as velveeta) and an additional 1 cup fat-free half-and-half. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Tex Mex Diabetes Cooking. To order directly from the American Diabetes Assocation, click here !

Full of colorful veggies and beans this hearty soup is a perfect side or main dish. Add a crusty roll and salad for a meal, or serve it with a ½ sandwich or roasted chicken or pork.

This sweet and savory dish uses seasonal apples and cabbage for a budget-friendly side vegetable. Great paired with a simple meat entree such as Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Thyme & Garlic Marinade and Balsamic Roasted Grapes.

Smoky with a little kick, these roasted shallots and brussels sprouts are simple to prepare. Serve them with roasted pork loin or beef tenderloin.

There are many variations of ajiaco. This one uses fresh chard.

Red potatoes have a waxy texture, and they stay firmer than other potatoes when cooked, giving these simple mashed potatoes a chunky texture. Leave the skin on for a pop of color and more fiber. Complete your plate: For a classic "meat-and-potatoes" meal, pair with Southwest-Style Turkey Meatloaf and a simple Green Salad with Orange and Avocado.

Egg salad is a super-simple and low-carb recipe that taste's great on it's own, but also shines in a number of other meals. Perfect for leftovers, it's also inexpensive and very tasty, so go ahead and make a double batch to have on hand. Serve the salad on a bed of salad greens, on whole grain toast, in a whole grain tortilla wraps, on whole grain crackers, or with whole grain tortilla chips as a snack.

Who wants a snack? This inexpensive little dish takes just a few ingredients and is ready to go in minutes. It's also packed with protein and low in fat, which makes it a great and heart-healthy snack for people with diabetes. The fresh herbs really help this dish shine, but they're not necessary. Dried herbs, or even celery leaves or the green part of scallions (green onions), make a perfect substitute. In fact, this is a great way to use them so they don’t go to waste!

Need a quick, delicious and inexpensive meal for breakfast or dinner? Here is your answer. Eggs are a cheap, high-quality protein source and are fine to eat in moderation.