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Succotash is usually associated with summertime cuisine, when corn is in season. But this recipe is designed to be enjoyed anytime you’re able to pick up a pint of grape tomatoes. Since you can use frozen lima beans and corn here, you can savor this veggie dish often. It’s as colorful as it is flavorful.

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.

Individual egg frittatas packed with veggies and topped with cheddar cheese make a perfectly-portioned breakfast! The Instant Pot does most of the work for you, and produces perfectly-cooked, tender frittatas. You can enjoy them right away, or make them ahead of time for weekday breakfasts on the go. Trying to cut carbs? Instead of corn, use any other nonstarchy vegetable you have on hand. Frittatas are a great way to use up leftover veggies before they go bad. Find this recipe and more in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.

Beans are a staple in Latin cuisine: Cuban black beans, Mexican refried pinto beans, etc. These red kidney beans are popular in Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine. Receta en Español aquí

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

Get creative with your oranges! Try navel, Valencia, Cara Cara, or blood oranges when you see them at your local market. They each have a slightly different delicious flavor but all of them are filled with vitamin C, fiber, and other good-for-you nutrients. Complete your plate: Add this salad to any meal that needs a vegetable boost. We've paired it with Southwest-Style Turkey Meatloaf and Mashed Red Potatoes. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND

While raw radishes are delicious with a flavor of spice and zest, roasting them bring out a level of sweetness that balances the spice. Roasted radishes are easy to prepare as a non-starchy root vegetable, making them a great option for people with diabetes. Try serving it with Garlic Sesame Pork Tenderloin for a tasty meal!

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.

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.

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.