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Green Chile Corn Chowder
This creamy chowder is packed full of corn, zucchini, and squash, accented with a hint of chile. Reduced fat cheeses and cream create a healthier chowder. If you have trouble finding condensed cheese soup, substitute 8 oz processed cheese spread (such as velveeta) and an additional 1 cup fat-free half-and-half. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Tex Mex Diabetes Cooking. To order directly from the American Diabetes Assocation, click here !
Grilled Summer Veggies with Herb Dressing
Grilled Summer Veggies with Herb Dressing is a delightful and healthy side dish perfect for summer. This recipe features fresh zucchinis, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion rings, and cherry tomatoes, all tossed in olive oil and seasoned with salt and black pepper. The veggies are grilled to perfection, giving them a tender texture and beautiful grill marks. The dish is complemented by a flavorful herb dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, fresh basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. It's a great option for people with diabetes and is both
Ponzu Pork Tacos with Mandarin Oranges
Take taco Tuesday to the next level with this diabetes-friendly recipe! The Japanese ponzu sauce adds Asian-inspired flair to the traditionally Mexican taco. A little bit sweet, a little bit salty, with a touch of heat from red chili flakes, this recipe checks all the flavor boxes.
Togarashi Vegetables & Chicken Thighs with Creamy Ponzu-Ranch Dressing
The star of this dish is the togarashi seasoning—a favorite Japanese blend that highlights poppy seeds, dried orange peel, and more—which lends bold flavor to the medley of zucchini, carrots, and cabbage we’re serving underneath juicy seared chicken. Blue Apron believes meal time should be the best part of the day. That's why we're collaborating with the American Diabetes Association to serve up delicious, ready-to-cook meals packed with fresh produce, lean proteins and lots of flavorful options. All sent to your door.
Mini Vegetable Frittata
Frittate, as they are called in Italy, can be downsized into mini portions for the perfect low carb breakfast on-the-go. This version calls for mushrooms, leeks, and zucchini, but you could make these with any seasonal vegetables. Try artichokes and asparagus in the spring, tomatoes and eggplant in the summer, or fennel and roasted peppers in the fall. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
10 Gluten-Free and Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Gluten-free sections are common in grocery stores. Typically, they feature more carb-laden foods like bread, pasta, and cookies. That’s because gluten is a protein found in certain grains such as wheat, barley, and rye.
How to Make Winter Comfort Foods Healthier
It’s no surprise that winter comfort foods tend to be less than healthy. We’re craving warmth and something that gives us feelings of love and nostalgia. They tend to be filled with fat, salt, and carbohydrates—big on calories but not much in nutrition. Indulging in all that nostalgia has its health pitfalls, but there are ways to modify those comfort foods of our past to make them healthier.
Carb-Conscious Meal Makeovers
Getting a diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes does not mean that you have to remove all carbohydrate foods from your diet! Depending on your current eating habits, reducing your carb intake, or making some smart swaps, may help manage your blood glucose without cutting out your favorite foods.
Grilled Veggie Wrap
To make this recipe even quicker, visit your local deli and pick up some pre-grilled veggies!
Grilled Vegetable Napoleon
This recipe uses non-fat plain Greek yogurt to stretch the goat cheese. This also works for cream cheese! You still get the great flavor and texture of the cheese without all of the extra fat.