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Mixed Pepper Medley
This mixture is know as peperonata in Italy and is a typical garnish for roasted and grilled meats, but you could also pair it with a plant-based protein such as Moroccan Lentils with Stewed Tomatoes for a satisfying vegan meal. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Your Crash Diet Won't Work: Here are 12 Things that Will
Ringing in the new year often means ringing in a new diet (along with a bunch of other resolutions). But our high hopes and good intentions often fade within a few weeks, leaving us feeling like failures. Research has repeatedly shown that crash diets and fad diets simply do not work when it comes to long term weight loss. In 2019, let’s take a different approach to make this your healthiest year!
Grape Tomato Succotash
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.
Zucchini and Shrimp Stir Fry
Who doesn't like a good stir-fry? No need to order take out, we have you covered! This recipe is fast, simple, and jam-packed with flavor without all the fat and carbs of regular stir-fry's.
Mini Vegetable Frittata
Frittate, as they are called in Italy, can be downsized into mini portions for the perfect low carb breakfast on-the-go. This version calls for mushrooms, leeks, and zucchini, but you could make these with any seasonal vegetables. Try artichokes and asparagus in the spring, tomatoes and eggplant in the summer, or fennel and roasted peppers in the fall. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Instant Pot Coconut Curry Vegetable Rice Bowls
Preparing curries often involves a lot of chopping, but you can get around that easily. Take advantage of the pre-chopped or no-salt-added canned ingredients on the market, such as matchstick carrots, water chestnuts, and chickpeas. Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.
Salad Bar Salsa With Grilled Flank Steak
Author Robyn Webb says, "Salsa isn’t just tomatoes. Scour the salad bar and you’ll find a bevy of ingredients to make homemade salsa special. Paired with a juicy, but lean grilled steak, it’s a perfect summer meal."
Your Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Toolkit
Stumped on what to cook for Thanksgiving? We've got you covered! This all-in-one handbook has everything you need to prepare a diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving feast on a budget, including recipes, a grocery list, a game-plan, tips for building a healthier Thanksgiving plate, and ideas for leftovers. Our healthier Thanksgiving has one-third the calories, carbs, and fat of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and at less than $10 a serving, it's easy on your budget, too.
Sheet Pan Roasted Turkey and Veggies
Dinner doesn't get much easier than this! This whole meal comes together in one sheet pan and is ready in less than 30 minutes. It's a perfect weeknight meal, and it's low carb and loaded with veggies! Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Guilt-Free Comfort Favorites from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen.
Summer Vegetable Pasta
This summer vegetable pasta dish uses zucchini spirals to keep the carbohydrate lower than a traditional pasta. This delicious recipe which is veggie-packed with asparagus, broccoli, tomatoes, and a tasty lemony sauce. With just one bite, you won’t believe the pasta is made from zucchini!