Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

How to Make Baked or Grilled Trout This simple fish recipe is seasoned with salt-free lemon pepper and paprika for a low sodium, heart-healthy protein entree. If you like it spicy, you could also add a dash of cayenne pepper. This recipe calls for trout, but you could use the same seasoning and technique, grilling […]

How to Make Tuna Ceviche Ceviche is a latin dish traditionally made with raw fish marinated and cured in citrus juices. This budget-friendly version uses canned tuna, but delivers the same fresh and zesty flavor. The ceviche pairs great with saltine crackers, but you could use any favorite cracker or eat it by itself for […]

How to Make Vegetarian Kale Pasta This one-pan vegetarian pasta calls for soy-based veggie crumbles that provide the same texture and flavor as ground beef. You could also make this dish vegan by using a non-dairy yogurt. Everything cooks together in one pan making clean up a breeze—perfect for a weeknight meal! 10 min prep […]

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

How to Make Almond Cranberry Celery Logs A new twist on the childhood snack, “ants on a log”—this grown-up version is made with cream cheese, dried cranberries, and almonds. We used mixed berry whipped cream cheese, but plain would also work. Whipped cream cheese is lower in fat and calories and easier to spread thanks […]

How to Make 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 […]

How to Make Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus Here is a perfect weeknight dinner—it comes together in less than 30 minutes and cooks on one sheet pan for easy clean up. Salmon is packed with heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids; this recipe is a great way to add more fish to your meal plan. Enjoy this […]

How to Make Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream” Frozen bananas are the surprising base for this creamy, soft-serve “ice cream.” It’s dairy-free and vegan, low in saturated fat, made with no added sugars, and still totally delicious! Perfect for when you are craving dessert. You could use fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen, let them […]

How to Make Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Vinaigrette A whole roasted cauliflower is an impressive centerpiece to a plant-based meal. This low carb show-stopper is well worth the cook time—it tastes as good as it looks, and the prep is quick and easy. 5 min prep time 1 hr cook time 8servings 1/2 cup […]