Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

How to Make Zucchini Egg Boats This low carb dish is packed with veggies—a great example of how to incorporate more veggies into a low carb eating plan. This simple entree is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. To make this gluten-free, confirm that your chicken sausage and hot sauce are gluten-free. 15 min prep […]

How to Make Beef and Broccoli over Zucchini Noodles This lighter version of a Chinese takeout classic is packed with veggies and low in carbs. You can make “noodles” out of zucchini at home with a special “spiralizer” tool, or use a vegetable peel to create ribbons. Zucchini noodles are also available at many grocery […]

How to Make Unstuffed Eggroll This quick and easy recipe features the familiar flavors of a Chinese takeout eggroll, but without the added grease from deep frying. This is a great low-carb entree on its own, or serve over a grain, like brown rice or quinoa, or over cauliflower rice. 5 min prep time 15 […]

How to Make Quinoa Dessert Pudding This dessert has the same comfort and flavor of rice pudding, but it’s made with quinoa which is a high-protein whole grain and diabetes superfood. Be sure to rinse the quinoa before cooking—this helps avoid any bitter taste. 5 min prep time 45 min cook time 9servings 1/3 cup […]

How to Make Barley, Mushroom, and Herb Risotto Risotto is traditionally made with starchy rice, but this version made with barley is higher fiber, and has a delightfully chewy texture. Adding the liquid to the grains 1/2 cup at a time gives them a rich, creamy texture by the time they are done cooking. Serve […]

How to Make Orange and Apple Bars These bars, with their thin layer of tasty apple butter, are a delightful snack or dessert. The crust is made with heart-healthy oats to boost the fiber. 20 min prep time 35 min cook time 24servings 1 bar Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. […]

How to Make Vindaloo-Style Roasted Pork Tenderloin This dish is popular among Anglo-Indian cooks in Goa in southwestern India. The term vindaloo comes from the Portuguese dish carne de vinha d’alhos. It’s a meat dish (usually pork) marinated in wine and garlic. Vindaloo recipes modify the Portuguese concept by substituting vinegar (usually palm vinegar) for […]

How to Make Fresh Vegetable Summer Rolls Fresh summer rolls are easy to make. Here, tofu replaces the Vietnamese shrimp filling for a vegetarian version of the classic and popular dish. Enjoy a small amount of low-sodium peanut or chili sauce for dipping, if desired. 25 min prep time 12servings 1 roll Print Recipe > […]

How to Make Whole-Wheat Spinach Parathas Paratha is a type of flatbread that originated in the northern part of India, where it is still popular. It’s part of a traditional Indian breakfast, but can also be served alongside lunch or dinner. 1 hr prep time 10 min cook time 8servings 1 paratha Print Recipe > […]