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Plum and cherry tomatoes taste good year-round, so you can enjoy this salad anytime. In the summer, feel free to substitute yellow or heirloom tomatoes. Grilled shrimp is superb in this salad, so add it if you want to turn this into a main dish. Try this with sliced mint leaves in place of the basil or use half mint and half basil.

The star of this dish is the togarashi seasoning—a favorite Japanese blend that highlights poppy seeds, dried orange peel, and more—which lends bold flavor to the medley of zucchini, carrots, and cabbage we’re serving underneath juicy seared chicken. Blue Apron believes meal time should be the best part of the day. That's why we're collaborating with the American Diabetes Association to serve up delicious, ready-to-cook meals packed with fresh produce, lean proteins and lots of flavorful options. All sent to your door.

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Pork tenders are a totally underappreciated source of protein. They’re lean, flavorful, easy to cook, and when marinated, take on flavor very well. One tender will feed 2 people. I often split the tender open and pound it out lightly to form a large 1⁄2-inch-thick circle of deliciousness.

To make this side dish a meal, add chopped up cooked chicken or shrimp to it.

Kale has become a popular superfood because it is packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. It is also low in carb, so it won’t raise blood sugars too much. If you are in a hurry, you can buy kale already chopped in bags at most grocery stores.

This terrific recipe was suggested by Aviva Goldfarb's friend and food writer April Fulton. Aviva says, "I love making trout on the grill or in the oven—it always tastes wonderful, never too fishy, and adapts to a variety of flavors and preparation techniques. What makes it even better is that trout is on the ‘eco-best’ list of the Environmental Defense Fund’s Oceans Alive project. Serve with brown rice and grilled broccoli for a complete meal."

It’s always more fun to eat food off skewers! This low carb snack stacks protein, dairy, and veggies onto a small skewer or toothpick. Make them a day or two in advance, so you can quickly grab and enjoy when you’re on the go. This recipe originally appeared in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND

This is a perfect snack for kids AND adults! Pre-portioning veggies and dip together helps control portion size, and you can double dip in your own cup! Package these in sealable cups to go, or make a larger batch to serve as a healthy appetizer when entertaining. If you don't have all of the dried herbs and spices on hand, you could use 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing powder mix instead.