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Swapping a leaner cut of pork in this classic Mexican stew is all it takes to make a diabetes-friendly Pozole. It cooks for a while on the stove, but the prep is quick and easy, so don't let the cook time intimidate you! You will be rewarded with a hearty, flavorful stew what is well worth the wait. It's even better the next so, this is great for meal-prepping and saving leftovers.

Pumpkin and Italian make a great combo in this delicious meal! Break out this dish when you want to impress friends and family with your culinary skills. We won’t tell them that this is actually a quick and easy meal that comes together in just 30 minutes!

Chinese food minus the takeout menu? It’s possible to produce satisfying results that keep sodium and calories in check. This recipe calls for tofu that’s patted dry and sprinkled with cornstarch before baking, so it gets brown and crispy without deep frying. Serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb meal.

This Sicilian-inspired dish wraps tender eggplant around flavorful swordfish for a simple, satisfying meal. The fish is lightly seasoned, and this recipe includes ingredients like tomatoes, herbs, and a touch of olive oil for fresh flavor. Cooking the bundles in the sauce keeps them light while bringing everything together. It’s an easy way to enjoy seafood with vegetables in one dish, perfect for a balanced meal that feels special but is still simple to make.

Spice up your next weekend breakfast or brunch with this Huevos Rancheros recipe. It’s a great way to use leftover rice and beans. See the directions for tips on bulk cooking rice and beans. For a lower-carb version, sub cauliflower rice for the brown rice.

Spaghetti squash is a great lower-carb alternative to grain-based noodles, especially in Asian dishes where it's light texture is similar to glass or rice noodles. Ginger, lime, and edamame create a light and refreshing flavor in this dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold as leftovers the next day. Spaghetti squash can take a long time to cook in the oven, but the Instant Pot cooks the squash in a fraction of the time. Prepare the vegetables while the squash cooks, and this recipe can go from pantry to plate in just about 40 minutes!

Making your own pico de gallo in this recipe helps skip the sodium found in jarred store-bought salsas. The fresh flavor is a bonus! This all-in-one meal is perfect for meal prepping.

Bahn Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich served on a French Baguette. It’s typically filled with pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and peppers. In this low carb, vegetarian version, we use tofu instead of pork, ditch the baguette, and toss everything together in a bowl. The result is a colorful, low carb meal packed with a variety of flavors and textures.

Grain, protein, and vegetable bowls are popular now, and once you taste this one, you will understand why. It is a nourishing bowl that combines the comfort of chicken soup with the color and flavor of fresh vegetables. You can also customize the bowl to suit your preferences or what you have on hand. If you are out of brown rice you can substitute cooked quinoa, farro or whole grain couscous. You might also top your bowl with chopped cucumbers, shredded carrots, or chopped bell peppers. And, if you enjoy spicy food, increase the red pepper flakes.

The warm and rich flavor of curry transforms chicken breasts into an exceptional main dish. The chicken and vegetables simmer in your slow cooker or use your electric pressure cooker for an easy main dish, then serve it on hot cooked rice. The various toppings on curry means you can customize your dish just the way you like it. This one is topped with tomatoes, pepper, and cilantro; but another time, top it with chopped apples, chopped bananas, slivered toasted almonds, chopped avocado, or a small dollop of fat-free, plain Greek yogurt.