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Grain, protein, and vegetable bowls are popular now, and once you taste this one, you will understand why. It is a nourishing bowl that combines the comfort of chicken soup with the color and flavor of fresh vegetables. You can also customize the bowl to suit your preferences or what you have on hand. If you are out of brown rice you can substitute cooked quinoa, farro or whole grain couscous. You might also top your bowl with chopped cucumbers, shredded carrots, or chopped bell peppers. And, if you enjoy spicy food, increase the red pepper flakes.

This simple salad can be on the table in 15 minutes. No queso fresco? You can use feta cheese instead.

Indulge in the rich flavors of the season with our diabetes-friendly stuffed mushrooms paired with a refreshing salad. This Very-Low-Carbohydrate Meal Pattern dish is delicious and packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a healthy meal.

You probably have everything you need to make this incredibly easy plant-based dish. Serve as as quick and easy meal for 2 on a busy night, or split into 4 servings to serve as a hearty side dish. This dish is packed with fiber from the beans and greens, and gets tons of flavor from a simple combo of curry powder and ground ginger. If you don't have fresh spinach, you could use frozen spinach, or sub in another green like kale or collard greens (heartier greens will need to cook for a few minutes longer). To make a saucier dish, reserve the liquid from the canned beans and add some to the pan

Earthy spinach, crunchy cucumber, fragrant tomatoes, and sharp feta complement the creamy richness of avocado in this attractive salad. A slightly spicy lemon-lime dressing takes it from simple to sensational.

If you want to start your day in a nutritious way, then having this green smoothie bowl as a complete breakfast meal is how you do it! Fresh spinach is what gives this smoothie bowl its vibrant green color. The sliced fresh fruit adds both flavor and flair. The base of the bowl is a Splenda® French Vanilla Diabetes Care Shake, which provides sweet flavor, plus protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Freekeh (pronounced free-kah) is a grain food made from young green wheat that is roasted. Freekeh is prepared by harvesting wheat while the grains are green and the seeds are still soft. The wheat is sun-dried and roasted using a special technique. The wheat is then rubbed, and sometimes cracked. Hara Freekeh Tahiri is a fresh, healthy one-pot meal. Hara means green in Hindi. In this recipe, the green comes from the spinach, peas, and cilantro. This recipe from Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook , by May Abraham Fridel.

Here’s a healthy low carb version of Eggs Benedict where the bacon is replaced by perfectly sautéed garlic spinach and the hollandaise sauce is on the lighter side. Step-by-Step Video Instructions The chefs at Homemade have partnered with us for easy-to-follow instructions on how to make this recipe. Watch this recording of our live cooking class to see how to prepare this meal from start to finish.

Blueberries, spinach, and almond milk make this a Superfood Smoothie and a great way to start your day! Superfoods provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical western diet.

These low-carb egg "muffins" are a simple breakfast, great for meal prepping. They store well in the in the fridge for up to a week, or you can freeze them and store for up to three months. This version call for frozen spinach, but you could use 1 cup of any fresh or frozen vegetables that you have on hand. You can eat these muffins as is, or get creative: make a sandwich with toast or a whole-wheat english muffin; cut in half and make a breakfast burrito with some other favorite fillings; or serve on top of a bed of lettuce for a low-carb, veggie-packed breakfast or lunch.