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Garbanzo Bean and Arugula Salad
This recipe is a simple and delicious combination of peppery arugula and sweet sundried tomatoes. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Fast-Fix Bean Burrito
Looking for a quick and easy work-from-home lunch for one? Try this super simple, plant-based burrito wrap! Loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy fat, this heart wrap will easily keep you full until dinner time. You can make your own guacamole and pico de gallo, or buy some from the supermarket. Or, just use sliced or mashed avocado and chopped tomatoes. If you have leftover cooked veggies, you could use those in place of the salad greens.
Budget-Friendly Hearty Cabbage Soup
This veggie-loaded, high-fiber soup is more satisfying than traditional cabbage soup because of the addition of beans and turkey sausage. It also freezes well, so freeze half and use it during a busy week when you don’t have much time to cook.
Haricots Verts with Hazelnuts (Fagiolini Alle Nocciole)
The classic combination of green beans and hazelnuts is as healthful as it is tasty. Variations of this dish can be found throughout Italy during the appropriate season. Hazelnuts are one of the oldest cultivated crops in Europe; records of them being traded from the ports of Genoa go back to the 11th century. Currently, Turkey and Italy produce the majority of the world’s hazelnuts.
Yaya’s Vegetable Paella
Most paellas are made with seafood or chicken, but this vegetarian version is still tasty and authentic. You can also add additional non-starchy vegetables to the mix if you want!
Toasted Quinoa and Cabbage Salad
Quinoa and garbanzo beans add a boost of fiber and protein to a traditional coleslaw, making it hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian entree. You can use any color quinoa for this salad, but red quinoa will give it a nice pop of color. Quinoa is not only a whole grain, but it also provides some protein.
White Bean, Lemon, and Herbed Feta Dip
Even though it can be made in a flash, this zesty dip combines all the bright flavors of Greece in one easy-to-make dish. If you are a Mediterranean food fan, this dip will make a great addition to hummus in your repertoire. Note that when storing this dip in the refrigerator, it tends to firm up. Before serving, simply stir in water a tablespoon at a time until it becomes the desired consistency. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
10 Healthy Tips for Takeout or Delivery
The days of going out to dinner may feel like a distant memory for many. Even as restaurants have reopened with limited seating and other safety precautions, not all diners have felt comfortable returning. Instead, people have been relying heavily on takeout and delivery. It can be a welcome stress reliever and a break from the grind of cooking every meal at home, but just like eating out, it may be harder to find healthy options.
What's the Best Breakfast for Diabetes?
You often hear that breakfast is the “most important meal of the day” (truth be told, all meals are important to your diabetes management). It can also be the most confusing for people with diabetes. Traditionally, American breakfasts may include high-carb and low-fiber foods like bagels, cereal, pancakes, muffins, bacon—not great choices for managing diabetes. Research confirms that eating breakfast is generally a good idea—it can help with weight management, feeling fuller throughout the day, and keeping blood glucose (blood sugar) in your target range. Keep in mind, just because breakfast
Chicken and Bean Cassoulet
Want winter comfort food? Try cassoulet! This recipe for slow-cooked French casserole replaces the traditional pork and duck ingredients with turkey kielbasa and chicken thighs. Note: This meal is slightly high in sodium, so those on a low-sodium diet should adjust their meal plan accordingly.