Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

How to Make Eggplant with Meatballs (Borani Bademjan) This Mideast-inspired stew features turmeric-spiced meatballs plus eggplant, tomatoes, and bell peppers for a veggie-packed meal. Serve with whole-grain pita, naan, or lavash to soak up every last bite. 15 min prep time 40 min cook time 6servings 1 cup vegetables with 5 meatballs Print Recipe > […]

How to Make Pineapple Mint Water Liven up water by infusing it with fruit and herbs! Adding cubed pineapple and mint leaves adds a subtle flavor to plain water without adding any sugar or calories. Try other combinations like cucumber and lemon, watermelon and rosemary, or anything else you can come up with! 5 min […]

How to Make Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin This easy entree gets tons of flavor (without a lot of added salt) from a simple herb-mustard rub. Cut leftovers into thin slices and refrigerate for sandwiches later in the week! 2 hr prep time 25 min cook time 7servings 3 oz Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Combine rosemary, […]

How to Make Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce Tomatoes are high in potassium, meaning tomato sauce is usually off limits for someone managing kidney disease on a low potassium diet. This kidney-friendly sauce replaces half the tomatoes with roasted red peppers for a lower potassium sauce that can be used on pasta, pizza, or as […]

How to Make Sheet Pan Salmon and Green Beans Here is a super simple weeknight dinner that’s ready under 30 minutes and only requires one dish! This recipe makes 2 servings, but it could easily be doubled or tripled to serve a family. If fresh green beans aren’t available, you could sub in frozen green […]

How to Make Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning Store-bought cajun seasoning can contain over 1000mg of salt per teaspoon! This salt-free blend provides the same cajun flavors, but you can control how much salt goes in the final dish. You could used this seasoning on chicken, fish, or other seafood, sprinkled on steamed or roasted vegetables, or […]

How to Make Shrimp Ceviche This version of ceviche features savory shrimp, sweet pineapple, and hot chilis in a tangy lime marinade. Serve on top of cooked rice and peas or as a salsa over cooked fish. Or, serve with crackers as a snack or appetizer. 15 min prep time 6servings 1/2 cup Print Recipe […]

How to Make Spaghetti Squash Parmigiano Spaghetti squash is a winter squash with a unique stringy flesh that resembles spaghetti noodles. This recipe is a low carb side dish featuring classic Italian flavors but without the pasta! Spaghetti squash is also a lower potassium winter squash, making it a great addition to a kidney-friendly diet. […]

How to Make Beef Wrap Lunch Box This all-in-one meal features a simple roast beef wrap with a side of fruit and nuts. Perfect for an on-the-go lunch for kids or adults! 10 min prep time 1serving 1 lunch box Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Place rollup, grapes and almonds on a plate or in […]