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Tabbouleh is a traditional mediterranean salad made with flavorful herbs, fresh lemon, and couscous. This diabetes-friendly version uses cauliflower rice for lower carb, grain-free alternative.

Here’s a super quick vegetarian dinner to share with your family. Never cooked with tofu? This recipe is a great place to start!

I “discovered” this delicious slaw while volunteering at a Washington, D.C., elementary school where the children stated that their favorite food was the “ABC salad,” which they made from ingredients in the school garden! It was so inspiring to see the children devour the vegetables with such pleasure that I became a fan, too! I even began including it in my “Culinary Medicine Made Easy” cooking classes and on as many menus as possible.

This zesty citrus vinaigrette is perfect for summer salads, marinated vegetables, or any protein. Serve with Grilled Chicken Salad with Candied Pecans.

Whip up this dip in no time and bring it to a picnic or party as part of a healthy side or snack.

A toasty panini with crispy bread, warm tasty filling, and melty cheese makes a satisfying, diabetes-friendly lunch or light dinner. Cook the paninis in a pan (cast iron works great here) over low heat so that the filling warms all the way through without burning buring the bread. This is a great meal prep recipe: assemble all of the sandwiches ahead of time and wrap individually in foil, then toast the panini just before serving. Pair this sandwich with a simple side salad, like this Spinach, Avocado, and Summer Berry Salad , for a balanced, heart-healthy meal. Double Up: Cook a bouble batch

This simple Greek cottage cheese bowl blends creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese with a crisp, zesty salad of tomatoes, cucumber, and olives. It’s a refreshing, no-cook meal that delivers plenty of fiber and healthy fats. With its low carbohydrate content and balanced nutrients, it’s especially well-suited for those managing diabetes. This is a low-carb, low fat, and vegetarian recipe.

These Lentil Sloppy Joes are a hearty and satisfying plant-based alternative to the classic version. Packed with protein and flavor, they make for a delicious and nutritious meal that is kid-approved! Add a tossed salad on the side to complete your Diabetes Plate.

These are a great make-ahead item for your lunchbox.

Creamy and zesty, this easy salad dressing is a nice change of pace and will dress up green salads or can be used as a marinade for pork or chicken.