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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

This tasty salad uses a light tomato-based dressing and is packed with greens and other nutrient-rich veggies. Buy as many of these vegetables as you can precut from your grocer’s salad bar to save on prep time.

You can switch up the vegetables in this slaw by using chopped spinach, green cabbage, and shredded carrots. Complete your plate: Pair this vegetable side side with Easy Beef Chili . Both are great as leftovers, so this is makes a great meal-prep meal. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook , by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND

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."

Looking for an easy meal that's a prep-it and forget-about-it special? This amazing taco recipe from Kelley Coffeen, author of the cookbook Tex-Mex Diabetic Cooking , lets your slow-cooker do all the work! (Though if you're home all day, be prepared for the appetizing smell of slow-cooked pork to fill your house—hunger may be a side-effect.) Finished off in a simmering BBQ and chipotle blend, the final shredded pork is a juicy filling for a healthier version of southwestern tacos.

Tired of taking the same boring lunch to work every day? Most people burnout when trying to eat healthy because they don’t vary their foods enough. Try this delicious salad for a great-tasting change.

You probably have everything you need to make this incredibly easy plant-based dish. Serve as as quick and easy meal for 2 on a busy night, or split into 4 servings to serve as a hearty side dish. This dish is packed with fiber from the beans and greens, and gets tons of flavor from a simple combo of curry powder and ground ginger. If you don't have fresh spinach, you could use frozen spinach, or sub in another green like kale or collard greens (heartier greens will need to cook for a few minutes longer). To make a saucier dish, reserve the liquid from the canned beans and add some to the pan

Cucumber Onion Salad is a refreshing variation from the classic tossed salad. Crisp fresh cucumbers are tossed with sweet onion and lightly coated with a delicious sweet-tart vinaigrette made with Splenda® Granulated Sweetener instead of sugar. Enjoy this low carbohydrate, low calorie dish with a main entrée or as a healthy snack.

This salad is a low-carb, power-food dynamo. Easy to prepare and packed full of good nutrition—protein from chicken, fiber from the apple, and healthy fat from the walnuts—this is a quick diabetes-friendly recipe that's perfect for lunches and making ahead. Full of flavor and crunch—you won’t believe how easy it is! If there's extra chicken, whip up a Chicken Caesar Salad Lunch Wrap to go with it and you've got a balanced meal.