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This 30-minute meal packs in lean protein from the turkey, lots of vegetables, and healthy carbs from the sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A and have a lower glycemic index compared to white potatoes. Add this dish to your Thanksgiving table to get your sweet potato fix without the mini marshmallows, or make it the next day with leftovers! This recipe originally appeared in The Diabetes Cookbook.

This low-carb breakfast made with turkey sausage and turkey bacon makes for a meaty breakfast without all the saturated fat. Freeze the individual cups after they're prepared for a grab-and-go breakfast that can be reheated at home or in the office!

This southern classic makes a great low carb side dish with your Thanksgiving dinner! This is a great way to use the turkey neck so no part goes to waste. Best of all, this dish can be made ahead of time - spending a night in the fridge will allow the flavors to blend creating an even richer dish. Find this recipe and more in The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

It’s a good luck tradition to eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Why stop there? Enjoy this hearty take on Hoppin’ John any day of the year! This dish is typically made with rice, but barley adds more fiber and an interesting texture.

It’s cold outside, you’ve had a long day, and you want comfort fast. But everything’s frozen (just like you)! Not a problem with this diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipe—you can start with frozen turkey and corn, add a few other ingredients, seal it in the cooker, and let it do the rest of the work. No chopping, no browning, just stir it up at the end! If you're looking to cut the carb count, you can omit the corn. Either way, this is a great go-to recipe to have on hand for “those” days, and it’s kid-friendly, too! Find this recipe and more in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook Find more

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This version of Greek Lasagna is a great family meal that pairs well with a green salad topped with a little feta cheese and light Greek salad dressing.

If you’d like, you can add a slice of reduced-fat Swiss cheese to these burgers. Cheese will add extra calories and fat, but not too many carbs. For a lower carb version, serve the burger in a lettuce wrap instead of a bun.

Who doesn’t like barbecued chicken during the summer? Tossing it in with some lower carb vegetables and turkey bacon makes for a salad that will be popular with the entire family. Serve it with some whole wheat garlic bread, if desired.

Add this simple, low carb side dish to your favorite protein entree. Roasting enhances the flavor of Brussels sprouts, and turkey bacon adds a delicious salt, savoriness. You could use fresh or frozen Brussels sprouts here.