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This is a vegetarian, low carb, and very low carb recipe featuring tofu “egg” muffins which are a flavorful, plant-based twist on classic breakfast bites, packed with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and a touch of turmeric for color and warmth. Chickpea flour and tofu provide protein and fiber without the cholesterol or saturated fat of traditional egg muffins. They’re a great make-ahead option for people with diabetes, offering steady energy and balanced nutrition in every bite.

This tried-and-true stir-fry keeps things simple—and fast—with just six ingredients, but plenty of vegetables, lean protein and whole grains. Like many meals with tofu, it’s budget-friendly to boot! Get experimental with your vegetables! Carrots, broccoli, and snow peas are a classic combo, but you any variety of vegetables that you have on hand, like mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, onions, cabbage, asparagus, and more!

You can also make these spring rolls with just the lettuce as wrapper instead of the rice paper to make this recipe even lower in carbohydrate.

Fresh summer rolls are easy to make. Here, tofu replaces the Vietnamese shrimp filling for a vegetarian version of the classic and popular dish. Enjoy a small amount of low-sodium peanut or chili sauce for dipping, if desired.

Silken tofu makes a creamy base filled with protein and healthy fats in this morning smoothie bowl. Topped with pomegranate seeds and muesli, a healthy whole grain and dried fruit cereal, this smoothie bowl will fill you up and keep you going all morning. This is a vegan, vegetarian and low-fat recipe.

This smoothie is a meal in a glass! It is packed with protein thanks to some surprising ingredients—soft tofu, protein powder, and cashews. But the star of the smoothie is flavorful blueberries that are delicious as the are nutritious> you could use fresh or frozen blueberries—both are packed with antioxidants and fiber. The smoothie gets an extra antioxidant boost from fresh brewed green tea, making this smoothie a superfood powerhouse!

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.

This recipe looks and tastes like a stir-fry, but it is roasted in the oven instead of cooking it on the stovetop. Just toss everything together, lay it out on a sheet pan, and let it bake! It's great as is, or you could add some additional flavors: Sprinkle with peanuts for crunch; drizzle with hot sauce for pow; add fresh cilantro for herbal flair.

Takeout pizza is usually high in calories and carbohydrate. Here’s a healthier pizza that you can make at home using thincrust flatbreads. By skipping the high-fat meats such as pepperoni or sausage, you’ll cut back on the unhealthy fats as well. Paired with a simple salad, this is a complete meal for 2 that can be ready in the time it takes to order pizza out!

Author Robyn Webb says, "Zucchini lasagna was the very first lasagna I ever made. Originally, I prepared it with noodles, but now I realize that long strips of zucchini stand in for the noodles beautifully."