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Satay Zucchini Noodles
Zucchini acts like noodles to make this main dish fresh and filling. But it’s the flavors, textures, and beauty that’ll bring you back to this recipe again and again. Use one zucchini and one yellow summer squash for the best looking results. Make it with steak, and it’s a marvelous meal in one. This recipe from The With or Without Meat Cookbook , by Jackie Newgent. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Ways to Eat Winter Squash
The multitude of varieties can be overwhelming, especially knowing how to prepare them. Check out this list of the 8 winter squash you’re most likely to find in the store, and some ideas on how to prepare them. Butternut : These are long with a bulbous end and a smooth tan skin. Because the skin is a little thick, you’ll want to peel them before cutting into chunks or dicing. Or, you can cut them lengthwise, remove the seeds, and roast them in the skin if to scoop out the flesh. Put these tips to action with this Butternut Squash and Kale Soup . Honeynut : This is a smaller, sweeter version of
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.
Butternut Squash and Kale Soup
If you don't have an immersion blender to make this soup, you can use a regular blender to blend the vegetables and the liquid together. You can also use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegan dish.
Collard Greens with Yellow Squash
Collard greens are a nutritional superfood, high in many essential vitamins and minerals. In Southern cuisine, collards are traditionally made with large amounts of pork fat and salt, but this version has all the flavor without the saturated fat and sodium. Complete your plate: Pair this vegetable side dish with a protein entrée, like Lemon Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary , and a simple roasted sweet potato.
Scallops with Pasta in a Wine Sauce
Bay scallops are smaller and sweeter than their sea scallop cousins. Paired with whole-grain pasta, they make for a simple yet elegant dish that’s heart-healthy as well. For a lower carb dish, replace some or all of the pasta with zucchini or carrot "noodles"
Tuna Kebabs
When you’re looking to cook out, try fresh tuna flavored with an Asian-style marinade and skewered with bell peppers, tender squash, crunchy red onion, and succulent tomatoes and pineapple.
Ramen-Style Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
Try this Asian twist on classic chicken noodle soup next time you're battling a cold! Use the breast meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken to make this extra easy. For the noodles, you could use brown rice udon, soba, or whole-wheat spaghetti. Get creative and add whatever toppings you have on hand: avocado, boiled egg, scallion, mung bean sprouts, thinly sliced mushrooms, toasted sesame seeds, lime, or sliced hot chile peppers all make great toppings. Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
Carb-Conscious Meal Makeovers
There are many ways to tweak your favorite meals to bring down the carb count so they fit in with your healthy eating plan. With some slight adjustments, it’s possible to prepare a meal that usually has 90 grams of carb to a more moderate 60 grams of carb. Make another smart swap or two and you can bring it down to a lower level still—about 30 grams. Whatever your favorite meal, there are ways to adjust the carbs to fit your personal health goals and still feel satisfied. A good rule of thumb is to follow the Diabetes Plate Method , and always load up half your plate with nonstarchy vegetables
10 Must-Try Fall Recipes for Diabetes-Friendly Eating
Check out these 10 must-try fall recipes for diabetes-friendly eating. We’ve put together a delightful collection of seasonal dishes that'll warm your heart and support your health. As the leaves turn, these recipes offer a tasty way to enjoy the flavors of fall while keeping your diabetes management on track. Pumpkin Oatmeal There’s no better way to start a brisk fall morning than with this filling baked pumpkin oatmeal. With 10g of protein per serving, this nutritious dish is the perfect way to kickstart your morning and keep you fueled and satisfied. Apple Pie Yogurt Parfait This delightful