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This unique version of hummus can be made with red beets as well and should be served with crudite or whole grain pita chips. If you like it spicy, add 1/4 Tsp. (or more depending on how spicy you want it) of ground cayenne pepper to the ingredients when blending.

Traditional chicken salad is made a little more lively with the addition of mango! Find this recipe and more in The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes.

As the weather warms up and we take advantage of backyard escapes, this budget-friendly and tasty tenderloin recipe gives us an excuse to fire up the grill. The savory, herbal flavors of the dry seasoning are complimented perfectly by the seasonal fruit salsa, which adds a slightly sweet flavor and some fiber without adding significant carbs per serving. Still if you're looking to limit carbs even further, the salsa can be omitted—the grilled pork tenderloin is quick, easy, healthy, and delicious all on it's own!

This elegant entree requires only 5 minutes of prep time and only 4 ingredients! Herbs de Provence is a blend of herbs popular in Southern France. It typically includes thyme, rosemary, basil, tarragon, marjoram, and sometimes lavender. If you don't have the blend on hand, you could make your own, or use dried rosemary instead. Pair with a simple vegetable side dish like Easy Middle Eastern Green Beans.

The natural sweetness of California Dates balances the smoky heat of harissa in this flavorful salmon dish while adding fiber, antioxidants, and essential nutrients. Harissa is a North African chili paste made with roasted red peppers and spices. If you can’t find it at your grocery store, you can substitute chipotles in adobo sauce for a similar smoky kick. Herbs and spices are an excellent way to enhance the flavor of your dishes without adding extra fat, sodium, or sugar. This very-low-carb and low-carb recipe is also heart healthy.

Collard greens are a nutritional superfood, high in many essential vitamins and minerals. In Southern cuisine, collards are traditionally made with large amounts of pork fat and salt, but this version has all the flavor without the saturated fat and sodium. Complete your plate: Pair this vegetable side dish with a protein entrée, like Lemon Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary, and a simple roasted sweet potato.

Use fresh summer bell peppers to top this quick and easy homemade pizza, a much better choice than ordering out. If you have leftovers, wrap them in foil and have it cold for a grab-and-go meal the next day.

Artichokes are a staple spring veggie. Venture out this season and try these stuffed ’chokes for a healthy side. If you can only find baby (or small) artichokes, use 4 instead of 2 and follow the same procedure.

Potato dishes are a common holiday item. Serve this creamy potato side at your holiday dinner. No one will even know it’s a “healthy” version of scalloped potatoes!

Dal is a thick Indian lentil stew that’s often served with naan flatbread. You can reduce the grams of carbohydrate by serving this dal with peeled and sliced jicama. It’s a crunchy, slightly sweet vegetable that looks like a potato.