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Cucumber Guacamole
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.
Microwave Egg and Veggie Jars
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).
Easy Broccoli and Shrimp Stir-Fry
There's nothing more satisfying than whipping up a healthy, tasty dinner in less than 30 minutes! This recipe calls for broccoli florets, but you can use 3 cups of any nonstartchy vegetables you have on hand (like cauliflower, zucchini, snow peans, or cabbage). Serve over brown rice or another whole grain for a complete plate.
Asian Tofu Stir-Fry
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!
Ratatouille
This is another great side dish for the holidays. It’s packed with vegetables and is relatively low in calories.
2,2,2 Good Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a soup primarily made with non-starchy vegetables. It is served cold and can be a great summertime snack. Plus it’s an easy way to get more veggies into your day!
Country Stuffed Summer Squash
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5 Fabulous Recipes That Can Boost Your Fiber Intake
Eating high-fiber foods is a good choice for managing diabetes because fiber can help slow the effect of carbohydrates (carbs)on your blood glucose (blood sugar). We are sharing some of our favorite higher fiber recipes with you today to spark some ideas for your menu each week. Pro tip: Recipes that are considered an “excellent” source of fiber contain 5 grams or more. Black Bean and Corn Salad This side dish contains 5 grams of fiber and 22 grams carbohydrate per ½ cup serving. This recipe also contains 5 grams of protein which can also help slow the absorption of the carbohydrate. Serve
Kid-Friendly Meatballs
This is a diabetes-friendly meatball recipe your family will love. It’s a great way to sneak in some extra veggies for yourself and your kids.
Tuna Kebabs
When you’re looking to cook out, try fresh tuna flavored with an Asian-style marinade and skewered with bell peppers, tender squash, crunchy red onion, and succulent tomatoes and pineapple.