Showing Results for: “peppers”

Grain, protein, and vegetable bowls are popular now, and once you taste this one, you will understand why. It is a nourishing bowl that combines the comfort of chicken soup with the color and flavor of fresh vegetables. You can also customize the bowl to suit your preferences or what you have on hand. If you are out of brown rice you can substitute cooked quinoa, farro or whole grain couscous. You might also top your bowl with chopped cucumbers, shredded carrots, or chopped bell peppers. And, if you enjoy spicy food, increase the red pepper flakes.

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.

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.

This hearty main-dish chowder is full of chunky goodness, including sweet corn and juicy chicken. Jalapeño peppers give it a touch of spicy heat. Pair it with a light arugula salad and a serving of fresh watermelon, or this Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad, for a perfect summer meal.

Try our Spicy Lentil Stew. You can spice up this hearty stew even more by adding a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the vegetables. Or, tone it down by using apple-, Italian-, or Mediterranean-flavored chicken sausage.

Fresh chili and baked sweet potatoes are a great combination! This recipe is easily customized to fit your flavor style. Add a dash of cayenne or pepper to take up the heat a level or two. Try topping your sweet potato with green onions or a dollop of plain non-fat Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream). The options are endless to make this recipe your way!

Aviva Goldfarb says: My friend and neighbor Christine Dallaire shared this awesome recipe. You can serve it for an elegant dinner party or a special family dinner. Serve with cooked farro and Green Beans With Lemon and Garlic. Flavor Boosters: Double the dill and add 1/4 tsp salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning to the spice blend. Serve the salmon with fresh lemon wedges.

In this stir fry, I give you alternative flavors instead of the traditional Asian ones. Asian flavors are bold and flavorful, but turn to this recipe for a change of pace.