Showing Results for: “peppers”

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.

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).

Jerk seasoning is a sweet and spicy blend of allspice, chili peppers (preferably scotch bonnet), fresh ginger, and a hint of brown sugar. Start marinating the chicken the day before for maximum flavor. Cooking on the grill adds a nice smoky flavor, but you could also bake the chicken in the oven.

This dish is popular among Anglo-Indian cooks in Goa in southwestern India. The term vindaloo comes from the Portuguese dish carne de vinha d’alhos. It’s a meat dish (usually pork) marinated in wine and garlic. Vindaloo recipes modify the Portuguese concept by substituting vinegar (usually palm vinegar) for the red wine. Kashmiri chili peppers and other spices were added as vindaloo dishes evolved.

Preparing curries often involves a lot of chopping, but you can get around that easily. Take advantage of the pre-chopped or no-salt-added canned ingredients on the market, such as matchstick carrots, water chestnuts, and chickpeas. Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.

This unique version of hummus can be made with red beets as well and should be served with crudite or whole grain pita chips. If you like it spicy, add 1/4 Tsp. (or more depending on how spicy you want it) of ground cayenne pepper to the ingredients when blending.

If you’ve never cooked lentils, now is the time to give it a try with this easy Perfectly Cooked Lentils recipe. As a legume, lentils are packed with plant-based protein and will get you satisfied and powered through your day. We show you how to cook lentils in a healthy and diabetes-friendly way. Add in your favorite non-starchy veggies like onions and bell peppers for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Spending too much time doing dishes in the evening? You should try this one-skillet sweet orange chicken for your next dinner. Unlike many traditional orange sauces, this zesty orange sauce is sweetened with zero-calorie sweetener, so it contains no added sugars. This dish can work with any vegetable, so feel free to swap the broccoli for bell peppers, zucchini, or whatever you like!