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5 Ingredient Blueberry Protein Muffins
Don’t be deceived. These 5 Ingredient Blueberry Protein Muffins may be smaller in size, but they sure are delicious! This recipe can help fit more protein into your diet by combining fresh, sweet-tart blueberries with the warm flavors of almond butter and vanilla Greek nonfat yogurt. Better yet, this recipe contains just five ingredients meaning it’s oh-so-easy to make—and take on the go.
Parsley and Cilantro Chimichurri Baked Cod
Zesty chimichurri sauce made from parsley, cilantro, vinegar, and lime top the mild cod. This diabetes-friendly protein dish comes together quickly and is easy to make by baking it in the oven. Try making cilantro lime quinoa for a tasty side starch to pair with it.
Chipotle Salmon with Watermelon Mango Salsa
This baked dish comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal that is packed with nutrients and flavor. Perfect for people with diabetes, the subtle spice of chipotle salmon is balanced out by the bright, sweet flavors of a fresh fruit salsa made from watermelon and mango. Try pairing this recipe with cilantro lime quinoa for a perfect summer night meal!
Chicken and Apricot Tagine
Serve this dish with whole-wheat couscous or quinoa for a traditional Moroccan meal. For a lower carb meal, serve over spiralized carrots or cauliflower rice.
Pesto Chicken Kababs
A quick and easy recipe, these kababs offer a great source of protein. Serve over quinoa or cauliflower rice and pair with side salad for a complete, balanced meal.
The Benefits of Adding More Plant-Based Proteins
Switching to more plant-based proteins doesn’t have to be intimidating! You don’t have to go fully vegan or vegetarian to experience the benefits. Just including more plant-based protein and a little less animal protein can help reduce risk. How to Get Started with Plant-Based Proteins Are you worried that going plant-based will mean you aren’t getting enough protein? Don’t be! It’s an old myth that it’s difficult to get enough protein on a plant-based diet. There are plenty of ways to pack in protein. Start by including the plant-based protein sources below, but don’t forget that there are
Kale Pesto Salmon
Salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Serve up this dish with roasted green beans and your favorite whole grain such as quinoa, farro or wild rice.
A Clean & Simple Meal Plan for the New Year
You can fit these recipes into your weekly meal plan in whatever way works best for you. Use the interactive Meal Planner on Diabetes Food Hub to plan out your week. Once you have created your free account , you can save recipes, then drag-and-drop them into your meal plan. Click here for more tips on how to use Diabetes Food Hub Dinner Herbs de Provence Chicken with Easy Middle Easter Green Beans Make this dinner early in the week and make extra chicken for leftovers (you can easily double the recipe). You could also add a whole grain to this meal, like brown rice or Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Bruschetta Sauce
This lower-carb stuffed chicken recipe is the perfect centerpiece of a diabetes plate method meal. Paired with a small serving of whole grain pasta or quinoa and a side salad, this is attractive dish is designed to impress. Chef's Tip : This recipe asks you to butterfly a chicken breast. If you're not familiar with this technique, don't worry! This is a simple method that makes it easy to stuff chickens or quickly cook a breast without drying it out. Our friends at the Mr. Food Test Kitchen created this video to demonstrate.
Unstuffed Eggroll
This quick and easy recipe features the familiar flavors of a Chinese takeout eggroll, but without the added grease from deep frying. This is a great low-carb entree on its own, or serve over a grain, like brown rice or quinoa, or over cauliflower rice.