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Quinoa and garbanzo beans add a boost of fiber and protein to a traditional coleslaw, making it hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian entree. You can use any color quinoa for this salad, but red quinoa will give it a nice pop of color. Quinoa is not only a whole grain, but it also provides some protein.

Enjoy a vegetarian twist on this favorite pasta dish!

This simple toast layers creamy cinnamon-spiced cottage cheese with sweet pear slices and crunchy walnuts for a satisfying vegetarian and low-fat breakfast or snack. Whole wheat bread and fresh fruit add fiber, while cottage cheese adds protein to help manage blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. It’s a quick diabetes-friendly option that balances flavor and nutrition in every bite.

Never cooked with beets before? This quick and easy recipe is a great place to start. The roasted beets, arugula and feta make a delicious combination of flavors!

These southwest breakfast tostadas are layered with spiced black beans, sautéed spinach, and an egg for a great start to your day. Crisp corn tortillas provide a whole grain base, while fiber-rich beans and healthy fats from avocado help support blood glucose (blood sugar) management. It’s a bold vegetarian breakfast that fits well into a diabetes-friendly eating plan.

This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe is brimming with varied flavors and textures thanks to toasty pearls of fregola sarda pasta, roasted vegetables (seasoned with herby za’atar), and crunchy almonds—all brought together with a smooth, nutty tahini-lemon dressing.

Classic fried rice gets a twist in this recipe: we’re swapping in red quinoa, whose hearty texture complements a flavorful combination of sautéed cabbage, carrots, and shishito peppers. The velvety smooth yolk of a fried egg adds an extra layer of rich, savory flavor.

This fresh take on a low-fat and vegetarian niçoise salad uses seared tofu in place of tuna for plant-based protein, and has classic ingredients like crisp green beans, tender potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs. Instead of the usual vinaigrette, a fat-free creamy French dressing adds a tangy finish without extra saturated fat. It’s a diabetes-friendly meal full of fiber, color, and crunch.

A vegetarian, low-carb salad might not sound like a filling meal, but this powerhouse is loaded with protein and leafy greens that that will power you through your day. Main course salads like this are a great way to get more vegetables in your diet. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Designed for One! To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here

These strawberry vanilla overnight oats are creamy, protein-packed, and naturally sweetened with fresh fruit. Cottage cheese adds extra protein and a rich texture, while oats and chia seeds bring fiber to help support steady blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. It’s a vegetarian, make-ahead breakfast that fits perfectly into a diabetes-friendly routine.