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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken with Vegetables on Brown Rice is a comforting and aromatic dish. Tender chicken is slow-cooked with a rich, creamy tomato sauce, mixed vegetables, and warm spices, then served over nutritious brown rice. It's a perfect blend of flavors and textures, ideal for a cozy Mediterranean style and Low Fat Eating Pattern dinner.

This Mediterranean recipe goes great with a side of quinoa and a green salad with fat-free balsamic vinaigrette.

These savory vegetable egg muffins are a grab-and-go breakfast packed with fiber, protein, and colorful veggies. With a base of whole wheat flour, shredded vegetables, and just a touch of reduced-fat cheese, they’re satisfying without being heavy. Their balanced blend of nutrients makes them an excellent choice for those managing diabetes. This is a DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension), vegetarian and low fat recipe.

This balanced grain bowl features high-fiber quinoa, roasted vegetables, and heart-healthy tilapia for a satisfying, diabetes-friendly meal. A simple herbed yogurt sauce adds flavor without excess fat or sodium, making it a smart choice for lunch or dinner. This is a DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), low-fat, and Mediterranean recipe.

Enjoy the hearty and comforting flavors of this Vegan Meal Pattern White Bean Veggie Chili, a delicious blend of white beans, bell peppers, zucchini, and a mix of warming spices. This vegetarian chili is both satisfying and healthy, perfect for a cozy dinner.

With this hearty dish, the pasta cooks right in the sauce for a quick and easy one-pot meal. Turkey, mushrooms, and spinach give it a light touch. Instead of fresh turkey, you could use leftover turkey from a Thanksgiving feast! For a lower-carb version, use zucchini noodles instead of linguini.

These make-ahead, low carb breakfast jars are perfect for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. Store in the fridge or the freezer, and just add two eggs to the jar before microwaving. You could use any combination of vegetables—try others like asparagus, green onion, kale, zucchini. You could even use frozen or canned vegetables (look for low sodium).

Who doesn’t love a great guac? While avocados are so good for us and we can enjoy them on a daily basis, minding the serving size is key. Whenever I make guacamole, I try to complement the avocado with a vegetable to bulk it up and reduce the amount of avocado in the recipe. Cucumber is great because it is refreshing and does not alter the flavor. Zucchini would be great too. Serve with sliced radishes or jicama instead of tortilla chips for a low carb snack or appetizer.

This tried-and-true stir-fry keeps things simple—and fast—with just six ingredients, but plenty of vegetables, lean protein and whole grains. Like many meals with tofu, it’s budget-friendly to boot! Get experimental with your vegetables! Carrots, broccoli, and snow peas are a classic combo, but you any variety of vegetables that you have on hand, like mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, onions, cabbage, asparagus, and more!