Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Delicious, nutritious recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels while satisfying your taste buds.

Tuscan Seafood Stew (Cacciucco Livornese)
How to Make Tuscan Seafood Stew (Cacciucco Livornese) This recipe is said to be the ancestor of San Francisco’s famous Cioppino stew. This version comes from the western Tuscan town of Livorno, located on the sparkling Ligurian Sea. When making fish soup, local fishermen would traditionally use the fish left behind after more valuable fish […]

Tuscan Bean Soup
How to Make Tuscan Bean Soup This Tuscan Bean Soup was one of the first soups Robyn Webb learned in a cooking class on a farm in Italy. She simplified it by using canned beans (the original recipe calls for using dried beans), which are perfectly fine. This is similar to minestrone soup, minus the […]

Turkish Carrot Salad
How to Make Turkish Carrot Salad This recipe featured in: 45 min prep time 8servings 1 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and cover. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour before serving. Bring the salad to room temperature and serve. Veggie Rich Low Sodium Mediterranean Vegetarian Sides Salads Lunch […]

Turkey and Veggie Chili
How to Make Turkey and Veggie Chili This chili makes a great one-pot meal. The beans provide healthy carbs, the turkey provides lean protein, and the carrots, zucchini, onion and tomatoes supply the veggies. Quick, easy, healthy and perfect on a cold winter day! 10 min prep time 30 min cook time 8servings 1 cup […]

Turkey and Mozzarella Snack Skewers
How to Make Turkey and Mozzarella Snack Skewers It’s always more fun to eat food off skewers! This low carb snack stacks protein, dairy, and veggies onto a small skewer or toothpick. Make them a day or two in advance, so you can quickly grab and enjoy when you’re on the go. This recipe originally appeared […]

Turkey and Avocado Wrap
How to Make Turkey and Avocado Wrap This quick and delicious wrap is perfect for a work-from-home lunch. When making a wrap, try adding lots of different textures, as done here, for maximum flavor and satisfaction. 10 min prep time 4servings 1 wrap Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: In a small bowl, mix together avocado […]

Turkey and 3-Bean Chili
How to Make Turkey and 3-Bean Chili This recipe featured in: 20 min cook time 8servings 1 1/4 cups Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Break up the sausage and sauté with the onion until the sausage is browned and the onion […]

Turkey & Barley Soup
How to Make Turkey & Barley Soup This soup is a great way to use up leftover Thanskgiving turkey, or you could use cooked chicken or other cooked protein. It’s quick an easy to make, and makes enough to feed a crowd (or have plenty of leftovers for meal prepping)! Barley provides a nutty flavor […]

Turkey Tostadas
How to Make Turkey Tostadas Serve this dish with a salad and your favorite salsa. 30 min prep time 30 mintues cook time 6servings 1 tostada Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside. Coat a large sauté pan with cooking spray over high […]
Diabetes-Friendly Cooking Tips
Choose Low Glycemic Index Ingredients
Opt for ingredients that have a low glycemic index to help maintain stable blood sugar levels. These include whole grains, legumes, and most non-starchy vegetables.
Measure Carbohydrates Carefully
Use measuring cups and food scales to accurately track carbohydrate content in your recipes, which is essential for proper insulin dosing and blood sugar management.
Incorporate Healthy Fats
Include sources of healthy fats like avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, which can help slow the absorption of glucose and improve insulin sensitivity.