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Apricot Glazed Chicken
Here’s a new way to enjoy fresh apricots for dinner this spring! Serve this chicken with a whole grain of your choice and an arugula side salad for a complete seasonal meal.
Smart Shopping on a Budget
Grocery shopping when you have diabetes doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Simplify meal planning with the Diabetes Plate and try these shopping tips to save on produce and protein foods at the grocery store. Fresh Produce Non-starchy vegetables fill half the Diabetes Plate, so always try to have plenty of these on hand. Check sales flyers from your local store and see what fresh produce is on sale, then find recipes that use those vegetables. Remember, in-season fresh produce will be cheaper than those not in season. So try swapping out the fruits or vegetables in a recipe to ones
Salad Bar Salsa With Grilled Flank Steak
Author Robyn Webb says, "Salsa isn’t just tomatoes. Scour the salad bar and you’ll find a bevy of ingredients to make homemade salsa special. Paired with a juicy, but lean grilled steak, it’s a perfect summer meal."
Meatball Kebabs
These meatballs make a fun family meal. Or serve them on a platter as an appetizer the next time you are entertaining. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook. To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
If you don’t use all of the shrimp mixture in this recipe, you can also enjoy it cold on a lettuce wrap for lunch the next day.
Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Soup
The most satisfying comfort soup in my opinion is creamy and cheesy. As a kid, Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Soup was always a staple in our kitchen; however, this version has been slimmed down considerably.
Lentil Soup with California Dates and Spinach
This hearty soup is inspired by comforting Moroccan flavors, delivering warmth and nutrition in every spoonful. Smoky lentils and fresh spinach create a satisfying base, while naturally sweet California dates add a subtle, balanced flavor. This low-fat vegetarian soup is an excellent source of fiber. For a creamier texture, you can blend part of the soup before serving.
Crab Cake Burger
This is great with a green salad with cilantro lime vinaigrette.
Spinach and Sweet Potato Curry (Saag Aloo)
This recipe for a spiced Indian spinach dish replaces the regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a delicious and healthful new take on curry.
Egg & Cheese Crumpets
These savory egg-soaked crumpets are a fun twist on breakfast, topped with melted cheddar and served with creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes. A crumpet is a British-style griddle bread—soft, spongy, and full of little holes on top that are perfect for soaking up flavor. Made with whole wheat crumpets, egg whites, and reduced-fat cheese, this dish is a diabetes-friendly option that balances protein, fiber, and healthy fats for sustained energy. This recipe is vegetarian.