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Eating beans every day may help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood glucose. So enjoy the health benefits of this inviting meal-in-a-bowl. And enjoy all of its vivid colors, Mexican-inspired flavors, and lovely textures with a fork. The bowl is made from Bibb lettuce, so it’s literally an edible bowl! But if you like, use the Bibb leaves to eat some of the bean mixture burrito-style. Any way you choose to eat it, it’s muy delicioso. This recipe from The With or Without Meat Cookbook , 2nd edition, by Jackie Newgent. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association

This recipe calls for pork tenderloin - one of the leaner cuts of pork out there. You can also top these tacos with avocado and fresh salsa, and additional veggies like red onion and bell pepper.

Looking for a quick and easy work-from-home lunch for one? Try this super simple, plant-based burrito wrap! Loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy fat, this heart wrap will easily keep you full until dinner time. You can make your own guacamole and pico de gallo, or buy some from the supermarket. Or, just use sliced or mashed avocado and chopped tomatoes. If you have leftover cooked veggies, you could use those in place of the salad greens.

Who said you can’t have "nachos" with diabetes? Try this healthy version that has all the flavor of traditional nachos without all of the extra fat and carbs.

Making your own pico de gallo in this recipe helps skip the sodium found in jarred store-bought salsas. The fresh flavor is a bonus! This all-in-one meal is perfect for meal prepping.

If you can’t find poblano peppers in the grocery store, you can use green or red bell peppers in this recipe instead.

Enjoy a vegetarian twist on this favorite pasta dish!

Serve this with with steamed broccoli and cauliflower for a real diabetes-friendly summer treat!