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Breakfast Pizza
Breakfast + pizza. Is there any better duo? Try a cauliflower pizza crust as a base in this veggie-packed egg scramble recipe. Whether you’re whipping it up for a tasty breakfast or using it as a “I want breakfast for dinner,” recipe, you’re sure to love every bite!
Low-Carb Artichoke Chicken Wraps
These are a great make-ahead item for your lunchbox.
Spaghetti Squash Primavera
Using spaghetti squash instead of pasta makes for a lighter, lower carb version of a classic pasta primavera.
Farmers’ Market Omelets
Brighten up your breakfast with these flavorful omelets, full of fresh vegetables, fragrant basil, and pungent feta cheese. Add some whole-grain toast and fresh fruit for a light, nutritious meal any time of day.
Budget-Friendly Meal Plan and Tips
Check out the recipes below to kickstart your budget-friendly meal planning! 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 Chicken Sausage and Cabbage Skillet This quick dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes—simply sauté shredded apples and cabbage with pre-cooked sausage links for a simple, tasty
Eggs Benedict with Silken Hollandaise Sauce
There are some rich foods that aren't easily made over into flavorful, healthful choices. Thankfully, Eggs Benedict is a dish that's done here successfully. The silken tofu gives the sauce a velvety mouth feel that's unmatched. Plus, the sauce is so peppy you may never go back to regular hollandaise sauce. For a vegetarian version, try with seasoned, steamed spinach, kale, or roasted asparagus in place of the ham. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook, The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Caldo Verde (Green Soup)
This classic Portuguese Soup is satisfying in every way. Traditionally, the soup is done with water, but chicken stock adds greater depth of flavor in this recipe. Chicken sausage instead of the traditional chorizo makes for a more diabetes-friendly dish. The kale adds a vibrant green color that gives Caldo Verde it's name. Feel free to play with different types of greens like collard greens or spinach. *Look for fully cooked chicken sausage (your choice of flavor) with <500 mg sodium per 3 oz link.
Recipes for the Perfect Party Platter
To make your party platter extra eye-catching, try using a fun platter to serve your guests. You can repurpose a wooden cutting board, try a slate board , or use a festive serving platter. Keep your party platter interesting by adding a variety of textures and colors. Sliced non-starchy veggies are a great way to add splashes of color, especially alongside a tasty dip or two. Ready to start making your diabetes-friendly party platter? Try out these recipes! Diabetes-Friendly Appetizers Roasted and Spiced Chickpeas This high-fiber snack is a much healthier choice than chips and is a great
How to Cook Diabetes-Friendly Veggies
We all know eating veggies is good for us—their fiber alone can help you manage your weight and heart health. You’ll find two types of vegetables at the store: starchy vegetables (like peas, potatoes, and corn) and non-starchy vegetables (like broccoli, eggplant, and peppers). While all vegetables offer important nutrients for people with diabetes, you should aim to fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables for a balanced meal that doesn’t spike your blood glucose (blood sugar). With all this in mind, eating the same veggies in the same way every day can often become boring. Keep
Meal Prep: Breakfast on the Go
Diabetes Food Hub can be a great tool for meal prepping! Click here to learn how to use our recipes, meal planner, and grocery list generator to make planning, shopping, and preparing healthy meals a snap! Additionally, we’ll be rolling out a series of meal prepping articles over the next few weeks to show how a little planning can make your meal planning life a lot easier. Rise and Shine! This week we are focusing on “The Most Important Meal of the Day”—breakfast! No matter how many times we hear how important breakfast is, it’s still hard to make it a priority on a busy morning. Prepping