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These make for a unique holiday appetizer or side dish that your guests will love.

Shakshuka is a popular breakfast in North Africa and the Middle East. It’s a great low-carb, veggie-rich breakfast, or a quick and easy dinner. No zucchini? Use bell peppers or eggplant instead. This recipe is adapted from Melissa Clark’s version in The New York Times., and is featured in the cookbook, The Six O'Clock Scramble Meal Planner , published by the American Diabetes Association.

This recipe calls for spring asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. When you only need a small amount of fresh herbs like basil, try buying fresh herbs in the tube at grocery store. They last for 3 months in the refrigerator and are sure to come in handy.

This flavorful, vegetarian burger is packed with protein and fiber from black beans and quinoa. Pair with a filling salad on the side, like this Broccoli and Spinach Salad , for a satisfying, meatless meal. These are great to make ahead and freeze—after forming the patties, lay them out on a baking sheet and pop them in the freezer. Once they are frozen solid, you can take them off the sheet and store them in a freezer-safe bag.

There are some rich foods that aren't easily made over into flavorful, healthful choices. Thankfully, Eggs Benedict is a dish that's done here successfully. The silken tofu gives the sauce a velvety mouth feel that's unmatched. Plus, the sauce is so peppy you may never go back to regular hollandaise sauce. For a vegetarian version, try with seasoned, steamed spinach, kale, or roasted asparagus in place of the ham. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook, The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

This snack mix is packed with nutrition and healthy fats from the many nuts and seeds. Plus the freeze-dried blueberries add a tangy, fruity flavor to the mix!

Beans and legumes are one of the healthiest carbohydrates you can eat with diabetes. Most people say they like beans, but are unsure of how to incorporate more into their diet. Try this delicious salad packed with fiber, protein and flavor!

It’s amazing how people will eat more veggies when they are in front of them, displayed well and served with a good dip. Hummus is a healthy dip made from chickpeas and comes in a variety of flavors.