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The potato is the star of this comfort-food side dish, but a nonstarchy vegetable plays a surprising supporting role. The result is light and luscious. Smart Swaps: The original mashed potato recipe (serving size: 1/2 cup) had 130 calories, 8 g fat (4.7 g sat. fat, 0.3 g trans fat), 15 g carbohydrate, and 770 mg sodium. * Mashing options: Put the mixture through a ricer or a food processor for a smooth mash. Mash with a potato masher for a coarse mash. Veggie Helper: Cauliflower, which has less starch than potato, helps cut in half the carbohydrate grams in this dish. Less Fat: Fat-free

Toast, poach, and simmer—everything you need to do to make this tasty dessert you can do in the Instant Pot! Sugar-free candies are used to create a rich toffee sauce to top these cinnamon poached pears. It may look fancy, but this dessert comes together in under 20 minutes. Find this recipe and more in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.

Popcorn has a bad reputation as a salty, buttery junk food. But without all the salt, butter, and oil that movie theaters add, popcorn is actually a healthy whole grain snack. It's also low in calories, allowing for generous portion sizes compared to other snack foods. This popcorn recipe gets its flavor from a little bit of barbecue sauce and smoked paprika. You can use store-bought barbecue sauce (look for a brand with no added sugar), or whip up this quick and easy Fruit-Sweetened BBQ Sauce . Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

These delicious cinnamon overnight oats are a simple, healthy, protein-packed breakfast and can be a great low-prep staple for your whole family—it takes just 5 minutes to prepare the night before! The recipe uses a Splenda® Diabetes Care Shake instead of milk, which provides flavor, plus added fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals for a nutritious start to your day.

This superfood salad is packed with antioxidants and bright, summery flavors. Pair it with a grilled chicken dish, like these Grilled Lime Chicken Fajitas , or fish, like this Grilled Salmon with Mango and Tomato Salsa . Looking for an easier way to make salad dressing? Add all of the dressing ingredients to a jar with a lid. Screw the lid on tightly and shake well until everything is combined. If you're making this salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until right before serving.

Author Barbara Seelig-Brown says, "Veggies are delicious when roasted. Their flavors are enhanced and the natural sugars are caramelized, which give them a nice crunch. Vary this recipe by using whatever veggies you like or roast one single vegetable at a time. I sometimes roast peeled beets or trimmed Brussels sprouts and even the naysayers always love them!"

Spaghetti squash is a winter squash with a unique stringy flesh that resembles spaghetti noodles. This recipe is a low carb side dish featuring classic Italian flavors but without the pasta! Spaghetti squash is also a lower potassium winter squash, making it a great addition to a kidney-friendly diet. Chef's Tip: Microwaving the raw spaghetti squash before cutting in half makes it much easier to cut into.

If you enjoy tzatziki, this full-flavored recipe is like a tangy, cool soup version of it. The grated cucumber along with the unique inclusion of tea makes it refreshing and almost spa-like. What’s more, this soup provides bonus health benefits from the green tea, which studies find may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

If you’ve never cooked lentils, now is the time to give it a try with this easy Perfectly Cooked Lentils recipe. As a legume, lentils are packed with plant-based protein and will get you satisfied and powered through your day. We show you how to cook lentils in a healthy and diabetes-friendly way. Add in your favorite non-starchy veggies like onions and bell peppers for a deliciously satisfying meal.