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This recipe is best made a day (or several hours) ahead of time to allow the Brussels sprouts to really absorb the dressing but it can be served immediately if needed.

Here’s an easy dinner for 4 that costs less than 10 dollars. Save time on this recipe by roasting your sweet potatoes the night before. Then you can just sauté and serve up your hash the next day.

This frittata is a great way to get more veggies into your day and can be enjoyed for brunch or dinner. By using a combination of egg whites and whole eggs, you cut back on some of the saturated fat and cholesterol.

This delicious dish uses a new type of pasta made from chickpeas. Chickpea pasta is higher in fiber and protein than regular pasta, making it better for blood glucose management. It's also grain- and gluten-free. Here we use roasted broccoli and zucchini, but you could sub in any seasonal nonstarchy vegetable, or use frozen vegetables.

Spaghetti squash is a low-carb alternative to the traditional rice noodles in Pad Thai. One cup of cooked spaghetti squash contains just 10 grams of total carbohydrate, compared to 42 grams for the rice noodles!

If you’re not sure how to start cooking fish, try a simple and delicious method like this packet. It’s full of fresh flavors from lemon, orange and dill. Sealing the fish in a parchment paper pouch steams it to perfection and infuses the fish with flavor from the citrus and herbs. If you don't have parchment paper, aluminum foil will also work. We used mahi-mahi, but you could make this recipe with any type of fish filet.

This is a wonderful way to use fresh produce from first harvest to last. The contrast of the warm dressing, tender cooked veggies, and crunchy radish and walnuts over the salad greens is a treat for your taste buds. And this salad is full of nutrients for your body!

Use lower-carb butter lettuce as a substitute for a tortilla wrap. If you don’t like your food spicy, substitute the jalapeno for chopped green bell pepper.

Don’t underestimate this simple and cost-friendly dish. It’s a great mix of flavor with beans, chicken and sweet mango. Serving the quesadilla over salad turns it into a complete meal.

These Lentil Sloppy Joes are a hearty and satisfying plant-based alternative to the classic version. Packed with protein and flavor, they make for a delicious and nutritious meal that is kid-approved! Add a tossed salad on the side to complete your Diabetes Plate.