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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.

This unique paella recipe is made with pasta instead of rice and is a great dish that can have just about any vegetables mixed in.

This dish calls for fish and beans – both tasty, lean protein options! Serve it with a green salad or steamed green beans to round out your meal.

This healthy and classic Cuban recipe is a great dish to bring to parties or add on as a side to make a complete meal.

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 healthy, diabetes-friendly dish comes together in one pot and makes for a delicious weeknight meal. This recipe, made with fresh tangy cranberries and other vegetables, is low in carbs but high in vitamins, nutrients, and flavor.

Serve this pizza with a big garden salad drizzled lightly with low-fat Ranch dressing. It’s a quick, easy and budget-friendly meal!

This recipe calls for spring asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. You can buy fresh herbs at most grocery stores. Fresh herbs will last for a few days to a week in the refrigerator, or in the case of fresh basil, on the counter.

This flavorful, vegetarian burger is packed with protein and fiber from black beans and quinoa. Pair with a filling salad on the side, like this Broccoli and Spinach Salad, for a satisfying, meatless meal. These are great to make ahead and freeze—after forming the patties, lay them out on a baking sheet and pop them in the freezer. Once they are frozen solid, you can take them off the sheet and store them in a freezer-safe bag.

Broiling fish fillets and stir-frying vegetables makes this savory 20-minute meal come together in a flash. Serve with brown rice or another whole grain if desired.