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Looking for a low-carb side dish that pairs up great with a main protein, can be a plate-method staple, and adds a little kick to a nutrient-packed super food? This simple roasted broccoli dish from Chef Ronaldo Linares should do the trick. The cumin and lime add spice and citrus to provide a Carribbean flavor and the avocado oil infuses the dish with healthy, heart-friendly fats. Pair with Chef Ronaldo's the Mojo Marinated Pork and a Cauliflower Rice Salad and you have a hearty, low-carb meal fit for an island vacation.

Simple and delicious can go hand-in-hand! You can always tailor this recipe to your liking by substituting a pear for the apple, your favorite nut butter for the peanut butter, and raisins or dried cherries for the cranberries. The most important thing is to stick to the portions listed below.

Need something fancyish? This crostini recipe will become your go-to hors d’oeuvre pick. It does double duty as a stress-free afterwork or after-school snack, too. To make it, you don’t actually need an entire footlong baguette here; the recipe works surprisingly well with slices from a standard hoagie or submarine roll—as long as it’s not already split. Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

Sides shouldn’t be thought of as afterthoughts. They deserve as much culinary love and attention as entrées. If you’re looking for a side dish that’ll impress, this roasted eggplant recipe is it. The finishing touches of fresh herbs, feta, and lemon zest make this side more like the star of the plate.

Adding lots of greens to your morning meal charges your body with some incredible nutrition. This recipe is a great way to get you through the first part of the day. Breakfast doesn’t have to mean hitting the drive-through window at a doughnut or coffee shop. The time we spend waiting to place our order at the drive-through could be spent making an awesome, healthy, diabetes-friendly breakfast like this one. Have a great day! This recipe from Sabores de Cuba, by Ronaldo Linares. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

A thirst-quenching recipe perfect for game day! Try this no-sugar Strawberry Kiwi Spritzer that can be made as a delicious mocktail and cuts out all the added sugar! Keep your friends and family hydrated over the weekend and enjoy this refreshing beverage that is diabetes-friendly, has zero added sugar, and is low in calories!

Broccolini is similar in taste and texture to broccoli, but with longer, thinner stalks, and small florets. This simple, flavorful recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare broccolini. You can prepare it in the time it takes to cook your main entree. If you can't find broccolini, you can easily use broccoli instead.

Here is a super simple weeknight dinner that's ready under 30 minutes and only requires one dish! This recipe makes 2 servings, but it could easily be doubled or tripled to serve a family. If fresh green beans aren't available, you could sub in frozen green beans, or another fresh seasonal vegetable.

Spaghetti squash is a great low-carb alternative to grain-based noodles, especially in Asian dishes where it's light texture is similar to glass or rice noodles. Ginger, lime, and edamame create a light and refreshing flavor in this dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold as leftovers the next day. Spaghetti squash can take a long time to cook in the oven, but the Instant Pot cooks the squash in a fraction of the time. Prepare the vegetables while the squash cooks, and this recipe can go from pantry to plate in just about 30 minutes! Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.