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.
There is nothing more comforting than chicken and veggies in a lusciously thick sauce topped with a flaky crust. The earthy aroma of this dish will fill your kitchen and call everyone to dinner. The secret to this ultimate comfort food? By using butter-flavored spray and phyllo dough we slash all the saturated fat and calories found in a typical pie crust topping. The phyllo dough topping is infinitely more interesting than a standard crust.
Try this classic recipe that’s been spiced up with some fresh rosemary to make a diabetes-friendly dish that's bursting with flavor. To take full advantage of the late-summer fresh produce harvest, pair with our Sauteed Asparagus, Peppers, and Mushroom recipe!
Get creative during your DIY pizza night with this “nuts for pine nuts” pizza! Between a crispy cauliflower crust, a zesty hummus base, and a medley of veggies and roasted pine nuts, you’ll have a pizza that’s slightly sweet, perfectly savory, and worth going NUTS for!
Poblano peppers are mostly used in Mexican cuisine. They are packed with flavor and are great to stuff with just about everything but the kitchen sink. They do have a hint of spice, just enough of a kick to enhance the flavor. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here
This sauté of fresh vegetables adds flavor and nutrition to breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Not sure what to do with left over veggies? Substitute leftovers for the vegetables in this recipe and enjoy.
This mixed veggie dish is an example of how to increase your vegetable intake while managing your carbohydrate intake. Serve alongside a protein entree with additional vegetables like Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms or Smoky Pork Chops with Tomatoes.
This soup is a great way to use up leftover Thanskgiving turkey, or you could use cooked chicken or other cooked protein. It's quick an easy to make, and makes enough to feed a crowd (or have plenty of leftovers for meal prepping)! Barley provides a nutty flavor and chewy texture, but you could use another grain like brown rice or quinoa.
This Quinoa Pilaf is a nutrition powerhouse because quinoa provides more protein than other grains and it’s also a good source of potassium an dietary fiber.
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