Traditional alfredo sauce is a decadent dish made with lots of cream and butter. This lighter version gets its creaminess from avocado, which is full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (instead of saturated fat found in cream and butter). It also adds lots of fiber to a dish that typically has none. For a low carb meal, we toss the sauce with zucchini noodles instead of regular pasta. You can spiralize your own zucchini with a special tool, or make ribbons with a vegetable peeler. You can also check the produce aisle or the freezer aisle for spiralized zucchini. Watch the Avocado
These make a great grab-and-go breakfast for the road. You can also make this recipe into a loaf of zucchini bread if you want. Just increase the cooking time to 50-60 minutes.
If you’ve got a chocolate craving, try these naturally sweetened dark chocolate zucchini bread snack squares! Moist and rich, these brownie-like treats are a great dessert for people with diabetes. Plus, you can easily customize this recipe to your favorite flavors! Want to add a little crunch? Stir in chopped pistachios, chopped walnuts, or cacao nibs along with the zucchini. Note: Optional ingredients are not included in the nutritional analysis.
Elevate your diabetes-friendly dining with our savory grilled chicken skewers featuring succulent peaches and zucchini. Indulge in a delectable blend of lean protein and low-glycemic fruits and veggies that's perfect for outdoor gatherings and weeknight meals.
Need a quick weeknight dinner and don’t feel like heating up the house? This 4-ingredient budget-friendly dish, cooked on the grill, is full of flavor and low in carbs. If desired, serve it with a side of wild rice or quinoa and a simple mixed green salad for a complete, balanced meal. Look for pre-cooked sausages with the lowest fat and sodium content that you can find.
This delicious Low-Carb Chicken and Zucchini Casserole combines cooked chicken, fresh zucchini, and a luscious creaminess. With rich and satisfying flavors, it's an easy choice for a weeknight family dinner. This diabetes-friendly recipe will fulfill your craving for cheesy goodness without compromising on your blood glucose (blood sugar) management plan.
No need to fire up the oven to bake these potatoes - cooking them in the Instant Pot saves times and cuts down on the power bill. Plus, with this “all-in-one” recipe, you can use your multi cooker in place of a skillet as well by cooking the chic ken sausage and zucchini mixture using the browning function. This recipe orginally appeared in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook . Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.
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