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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.

These make-ahead, low carb breakfast jars are perfect for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. Store in the fridge or the freezer, and just add two eggs to the jar before microwaving. You could use any combination of vegetables—try others like asparagus, green onion, kale, zucchini. You could even use frozen or canned vegetables (look for low sodium).

Dinner doesn't get much easier than this! This whole meal comes together in one sheet pan and is ready in less than 30 minutes. It's a perfect weeknight meal, and it's low carb and loaded with veggies! Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Guilt-Free Comfort Favorites from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen.

The “steak” here is beef-free thanks to meaty portobello mushroom caps. That makes it an ideal pick for a Meatless Monday fix—or any other day that you’d like to go meatless. Best of all, these fajitas are made with only seven ingredients, and can be on the table in less than 20 minutes—perfect for a busy weeknight! This recipe serves two, but could easily be doubled to serve a family of four.

This creative waffle omelette combines egg whites, colorful veggies, and lean turkey sausage into a fun, protein-rich breakfast that skips the carbs. Cooking it in a waffle iron adds crisp edges without needing extra oil or flour. With its low saturated fat and high protein content, it’s a great option for people with diabetes looking for a satisfying start to their day. This is a low carb, very low carb, and low-fat recipe.

This light, delicious seafood dish may look fancy, but it's an easy and budget-friendly option for a lower carb main dish that's designed specifically for those with diabetes. Pair with a side salad and you have a restaurant quality weeknight dinner at a fraction of the cost. This recipe is from the Budget-Friendly Fresh and Local Diabetes Cookbook, by Charles Mattocks. To order this title and other great ADA cookbooks, please click here.

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).

These savory vegetable egg muffins are a grab-and-go breakfast packed with fiber, protein, and colorful veggies. With a base of whole wheat flour, shredded vegetables, and just a touch of reduced-fat cheese, they’re satisfying without being heavy. Their balanced blend of nutrients makes them an excellent choice for those managing diabetes. This is a DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension), vegetarian and low fat recipe.

Bahn Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich served on a French Baguette. It’s typically filled with pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and peppers. In this low carb, vegetarian version, we use tofu instead of pork, ditch the baguette, and toss everything together in a bowl. The result is a colorful, low carb meal packed with a variety of flavors and textures.

Author Robyn Webb:"Ask anyone about childhood food memories and meatloaf is usually mentioned. We owned a collection of loaf pans when I was growing up, but my mom used them more for baking bread than forming meatloaves. She was the one who taught me to form a meatloaf into an oblong shape on a baking sheet, which let the air circulate all the way around the loaf to produce those crusty edges." This recipe from The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection, by Robyn S. Webb. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.