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Quinoa is a great substitute for cous cous in most recipes. This ancient grain is hearty and delicious and an excellent source of fiber. Make mini versions of these Quinoa Cakes for a excellent party appetizer.

Panna cotta is a creamy, custard-like dessert. This panna cotta recipe is pumpkin-flavored - perfect for the upcoming holidays! It’s even preportioned for you in ramekins to help you with portion control.

Cabbage is a budget-friendly, versatile vegetable. In this recipe, a whole head of cabbage is sliced into thick "steaks" and roasted for a hearty side dish or vegetarian entree. These would also be great cooked on the grill. You could make a simple sauce of Greek yogurt and dill to top the steaks.

Quinoa and garbanzo beans add a boost of fiber and protein to a traditional coleslaw, making it hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian entree. You can use any color quinoa for this salad, but red quinoa will give it a nice pop of color. Quinoa is not only a whole grain, but it also provides some protein.

Sautéing apples caramelizes their natural sugars creating a rich, sweet flavor. These apples are tossed in a low sugar syrup made from apple cider and sugar-free maple syrup for a delicious, diabetes-friendly dessert. Or, serve over plain Greek yogurt for a sweet but filling breakfast.

A Mexican favorite can now be yours. When a quesadilla is grilled rather than prepared in an indoor oven, the result is smoky, rich-flavored quesadilla. If you can’t grill outside, this works great prepared on a stovetop grill pan.

This is a diabetes-friendly version of buffalo wings that skips deep frying and delivers an incredibly tasty golden brown wing with just the right amount of spice. Break out the paper towels, because this is a game-day treat you and other fans will love! Instead of bleu cheese dressing, we suggest using our tasty Cilantro Lime Dip.

This granola can make a satisfying snack on it’s own or your can use it to top yogurt or oatmeal. This recipe uses agave nectar, a popular alternative to sugar or honey. However, you should still count the carbs in agave like any other carbohydrate and keep portions small.

This dish is a great example of the diabetes plate method at work - lean protein (pork tenderloin), starchy beans and low-carb zucchini. If you want to add some dairy, garnish the pork tenderloin with plain, nonfat Greek yogurt.

Try these chicken and dumplings for a budget-friendly family dinner. Add a side of roasted green beans to complete your meal.