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Garlic Chicken Scampi with Arugula
Enjoy this spin-off of classic shrimp scampi for dinner sometime (or several times) this month. It’s a simple one-pot dish that includes a source of lean protein, whole grains and a serving of vegetables.
Sicilian Olive Salad
This cracked olive medley is a family favorite that is popular both in Calabria and Sicily. Sicilian Castelvetrano olives are becoming readily available in major supermarkets now, and if you have access to those, they are a great choice for this salad. Many Italian-American delis sell “Sicilian Colossal” olives, which also work well. You can toss a few tablespoons of this mixture into hot pasta in the winter, or chilled rice or quinoa in warner weather. It's also a great way to dress up ordinary vegetables, seafood, and meat. This recipe comes from The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook.
Healthy Ways to Enjoy Your Favorite Noodles
Noodles can be part of a healthy eating plan and enjoyed in many ways. Whether you’re having whole grain, rice, bean-based, vegetable, or regular noodles, they can fit into a balanced meal. More Ways to Enjoy Noodles Whole wheat or whole grain pasta: You can use whole wheat or whole grain pasta to add more fiber and nutrients to your meal. A cup of cooked whole wheat spaghetti has about the same calories, carbs, and protein as regular spaghetti. The main difference is that whole wheat spaghetti has about twice as much fiber (about 5 grams per one-cup serving). This will help you feel full for
Fillet with Shallot, Zucchini & Tomato
This dish is filled with color and extra nutrients from the added veggies.
Bibb and Bean Burrito Bowl
Eating beans every day may help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood glucose. So enjoy the health benefits of this inviting meal-in-a-bowl. And enjoy all of its vivid colors, Mexican-inspired flavors, and lovely textures with a fork. The bowl is made from Bibb lettuce, so it’s literally an edible bowl! But if you like, use the Bibb leaves to eat some of the bean mixture burrito-style. Any way you choose to eat it, it’s muy delicioso. This recipe from The With or Without Meat Cookbook, 2nd edition, by Jackie Newgent. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association
Spinach and Turkey Meatballs
Serve up these tender meatballs for a fun twist on Italian night! Serve over zucchini noodles for a lower carb dish. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Going Gluten-Free for People with Diabetes
If you have diabetes and were just told that you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity/intolerance, you may be wondering how this will change the way you eat. The good news is you can manage both conditions. Here’s what you need to know. Should I go on a gluten-free diet? If you do not have celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance, there is no health reason to avoid gluten. If you have symptoms, talk to your doctor and get screened before making changes. If diagnosed, a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) who specializes in celiac disease can help you create or adjust
Avocado Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles
Traditional alfredo sauce is a decadent dish made with lots of cream and butter. This lighter version gets its creaminess from avocado, which is full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (instead of saturated fat found in cream and butter). It also adds lots of fiber to a dish that typically has none. For a low carb meal, we toss the sauce with zucchini noodles instead of regular pasta. You can spiralize your own zucchini with a special tool, or make ribbons with a vegetable peeler. You can also check the produce aisle or the freezer aisle for spiralized zucchini. Watch the Avocado
Mediterranean Steak with Minted Couscous
The flavors of the Mediterranean have captured the imagination of travelers for centuries. Precooked, packaged couscous takes only 5 minutes to make, so it's a great option for a quick dinner. Couscous is made from semolina flour and is, in fact, a form of pasta even though many people think it is a grain. You just boil water, remove it from the heat, add the couscous, cover, and let it stand. For this recipe, we've added fresh mint and chopped tomatoes to add a fresh flavor that goes well with the steak. Double Up: Cook some extra steak while you are making this recipe, and save the leftovers
5 Recipes for Using Leftover Chicken
Chicken is one of the most versatile ingredients to build a meal around. Having cooked chicken on hand, whether it's homemade or from a store-bought rotisserie chicken, is a great shortcut to getting dinner on the table in a flash. Here are 17 recipes using cooked chicken that are perfect for quick weeknight dinners, lunches, or meal prepping.