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This low carb dish is packed with veggies—a great example of how to incorporate more veggies into a low carb eating plan. This simple entree is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. To make this gluten-free, confirm that your chicken sausage and hot sauce are gluten-free.

This lighter version of a Chinese takeout classic is packed with veggies and low in carbs. You can make "noodles" out of zucchini at home with a special "spiralizer" tool, or use a vegetable peel to create ribbons. Zucchini noodles are also available at many grocery stores now—check the freezer aisle by the vegetables, or in the produce section for fresh, packaged zucchini noodles. To make this dish gluten free, be sure to use gluten free soy sauce, and confirm that the corn starch and beef broth are gluten-free.

Low carb pizza? Yes, please! The star of this pie is the zucchini crust—you could use it as the base for any number of pizza or flatbread creations. In this recipe, we top it with a simple tomato sauce, savory prosciutto, and fresh arugula.

Zucchini acts like noodles to make this main dish fresh and filling. But it’s the flavors, textures, and beauty that’ll bring you back to this recipe again and again. Use one zucchini and one yellow summer squash for the best looking results. Make it with steak, and it’s a marvelous meal in one. This recipe from The With or Without Meat Cookbook, by Jackie Newgent. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

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.

This delicious dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Just remember to marinade the chicken the night before if you want extra flavor.

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.

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.