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Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
Think you don’t like Brussels sprouts? Keep an open mind and try this recipe. Roasting veggies brings out maximum flavor and the mix of balsamic and cranberries is delicious!
Thanksgiving Green Beans with Cranberries and Hazelnuts
Brighten up a side of green beans with tart cranberries, fresh lemon zest, and crunchy hazelnuts! This simple side dish feels gourmet but is super easy to prepare. It also makes a nice, light addition to your Thanksgiving table instead of the traditional, heavy green bean casserole. If you can't find hazelnuts, sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans work just as well. This recipe is part of our Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal Plan and has been modified to make 10 servings. The original recipe makes 16 servings and can be found here .
Grilled Corn with Chile and Lime
Enjoy some Tex-Mex flair with this Grilled Corn with Chile and Lime. Tasting like Mexican street corn, this diabetes-friendly recipe is flavorful and nutritious.
Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream
Bananas, avocado and coconut milk are the secret ingredients in this recipe. To make it a mousse, just refrigerate instead of freezing and serve with a dollop of light cool whip and fresh berries on top.
No Mayo Egg Salad
This egg salad mixture holds up well in the refrigerator. It is delicious served over fresh greens but could also be served on whole wheat crackers or in a whole wheat pita. Try this recipe for fool-proof hard-boiled eggs to get started. This recipe featured in:
Grilled Cheesy Eggplant
Eggplant is a low-carb vegetable and does not raise blood sugar levels significantly. If you cant find baby eggplant, you can use regular eggplant for this recipe.
Baked Falafel
To reduce the carbohydrates in this recipe, serve the falafel sandwiches in lettuce cups instead of whole wheat pitas.
Zucchini and Fresh Corn Succotash
Cook fresh corn on the cob for this recipe by simmering it in boiling water for 8 minutes. Let the ears of corn cool, and then use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cob.
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Veggie Mac and Cheese
Sneak in some veggies and a serving of whole grains with this Veggie Mac and Cheese. This is a kid-approved side dish is a healthier version of the classic mac and cheese recipe.