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Enjoy this warm, savory dip with raw veggies for a low-carb appetizer or snack. It's perfect for entertaining, or enjoy it is a snack or side dish for lunch.

Looking for a grain side dish that isn't plain old rice? Shake things up with this red quinoa and farro! The grains are flavored with a tangy dressing made with lime juice and oregano, plus a little heat from crushed red pepper flakes. If you can't find red quinoa, regular white quinoa works just as well. Pair this side dish with a seasonal salad and a lean protein, like this Seared Scallops with Pesto Sauce , for a complete, balanced meal.

Fresh chili and baked sweet potatoes are a great combination! This recipe is easily customized to fit your flavor style. Add a dash of cayenne or pepper to take up the heat a level or two. Try topping your sweet potato with green onions or a dollop of plain non-fat Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream). The options are endless to make this recipe your way!

If you’re getting tired of the same old dressings, you must try this sweet and smoky chipotle vinaigrette! It gets its sweetness from zero-calorie Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and its kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Enjoy on a southwest salad or roasted vegetables, as a dip for quesadillas, or in a burrito bowl filled with black beans, avocado, corn, and cilantro.

In this flavorful dish, we’re combining sweet fresh orange and plump golden raisins with spicy red pepper flakes to create the bright glaze that coats our tilapia fillets as they sear in the pan. This low carb meal is completed with savory greens stewed with a flavorful cilantro pesto. Can't find cilantro pesto? Make your own by finely chopping fresh cilantro and garlic, then add olive oil and lime juice.

This simple soup is a perfect companion to a grilled cheese sandwich or a fresh salad. But that's not all you can do with it! Serve it on top of pasta as a homemade, no-sugar-added marinara sauce (add some garlic and crushed red pepper for extra kick) or serve it chilled for a refreshing summer side dish.

OK, so time for a confession. While we always had home-cooked meals, we also always had a can of Sloppy Joe mix tucked into the corner of the pantry for when we got lazy. Knowing now that processed foods are not healthy, I developed these Chicken Joes that are much more diabetes-friendly with all the same taste of the sloppy Joes of childhood. With extra vegetables, this version makes the grade.

Chicken fajitas are one of the best choices when it comes to Mexican food because chicken is a lean protein and grilling is a healthy cooking method. Also, fajitas are topped with low-carb veggies like onions and green peppers. This recipe has been approved as kidney-friendly by DaVita dietitians who believe a kidney-friendly diet can be both nutritious and flavorful. Enjoy!

Before roasting rich pork, we’re coating it with an aromatic oil made with fresh rosemary, then serving it topped with cooling tzatziki (or cucumber yogurt).