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Tomato Basil Frittata
This frittata makes great use of leftover spaghetti. It has all of our favorite things like tomatoes, basil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, and the extra protein from eggs. Use a good-quality egg that is lower in saturated fat. If you like spicy dishes, use the crushed red pepper flakes instead of the black pepper. Serve with a salad or fruit and you’ll have a high-protein, quick, and easy meal. You can also add vegetables such as asparagus or broccoli to this dish.
Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken
This is simple, grilled chicken gets a tangy and slightly sweet flavor from a honey-lime marinade. Pair with a vegetable that you can throw on the grill with it, like this simple Grilled Sesame Asparagus. If you don't want to grill, you could cook the chicken on your stovetop or bake it in the oven. Make a double batch and save the leftovers to add to a wrap or salad for lunch the next day.
Venetian Shrimp With Garlic (Schie Aglio Olio)
This dish is one that is typically served in Venice in the cicchetti bars.
Quick and Easy Lunchbox Recipes: Perfect for Back to School or the Office
Whether you are making lunches for school or your day at the office, packing and prepping lunch can help you manage diabetes and save money. Check out the recipes below that can inspire you to get creative and are perfect for anyone to enjoy. The Diabetes Plate As your guide, follow the Diabetes Plate to pack your lunch: Half your plate (lunch) with non-starchy veggies. Use tomato slices on your sandwich; a side of carrot, celery and bell pepper strips with low fat dressing as a dip; or a side of steamed green beans One quarter of your plate (lunch) with lean proteins, like roasted chicken
Curried Quinoa With Butternut Squash And Chickpeas
Curry powder, chickpeas, and squash are a classic combination in Indian cuisine. In this recipe, to liven up the curry flavor and add some welcome texture to the mix, I’ve also added fresh ginger, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cilantro, along with nutty quinoa and crunchy pumpkin seeds. This dish is best made in the fall when mounds of butternut squash are available at the farmers’ market but if you crave this spicy salad during the warmer months, feel free to use frozen (and thawed) squash instead.
Smoky Pan Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Beans
Smoked paprika gives this pan-roasted chicken a delicious smoky flavor. Potatoes and green beans round out your plate for a budget-friendly meal in less than 30 mintues (and less than $2.50 a plate!) Double Up: Double the chicken in this recipe and save the leftovers for Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad later in the week. Find this recipe and weekly meal plans in our book, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook by Linda Gassenheimer. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Beef Fajitas
Use leftover steak from this Coffee-Rubbed Steak recipe for a super easy weeknight dinner! Or start with a 1-1/2 pound strip steak, cooked on the grill or stovetop to your desired doneness.
Meal Prep: 3-for-1 Beef
Everybody likes getting more for less! How about getting more meals from less recipes? With some strategic meal planning and prepping, you can create several days’ worth of meals with just a few recipes and one trip to the grocery store. You can even prepare all of the recipes at once and store meals in single serve containers in the fridge for grab-and-go meals all week.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Meal Planning
It’s one thing to know the types of foods you should focus on: lean protein, lots of fiber, lots of vegetables, and fruit. With a little research, you can find endless ideas and recipes for meals for a week that will appeal to you and your family’s preferences. But there’s an art to taking all that food you’ve purchased and extending it beyond a specific meal that makes you and your family happy eaters and avoids wasting food.
Slow-Cooker Ratatouille with White Beans
This diabetes-friendly version of ratatouille incorporates white beans to up the protein. While you may find that it’s traditionally cooked on a stovetop, this modern-day version allows you to use a slow cooker—so you can press a button and go about your day. Complete Your Plate: Serve with a simpe Side Greek Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette for a low-carb, veggie-packed plant-based meal. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND