Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

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 […]

How to Make Easy Broccoli and Shrimp Stir-Fry There’s nothing more satisfying than whipping up a healthy, tasty dinner in less than 30 minutes! This recipe calls for broccoli florets, but you can use 3 cups of any nonstartchy vegetables you have on hand (like cauliflower, zucchini, snow peans, or cabbage). Serve over brown rice […]

How to Make Red Quinoa and Farro Looking for a grain side dish that isn’t plain old rice? Shake things up with this red quinoa and farro! The grains are flavored with a tangy dressing made with lime juice and oregano, plus a little heat from crushed red pepper flakes. If you can’t find red […]

How to Make Seared Scallops with Pesto Sauce Sea scallops are quite simple to cook and have a mild, buttery flavor. This recipe calls for topping the scallops with a light pesto sauce, but you can swap with another sauce, or even a simple squeeze of lemon. Complete your plate with a fresh, seasonal salad […]

How to Make Roasted Beets with Lemon and Dill Beets may be a little messy to prepare, but they’re well worth it! They are nutrition powerouses, rich in antioxodants and shown to help fight inflammation. Oh, and they’re also delicious! Pair this flavorful side dish with a lean protein, like this Mustard-Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin. […]

How to Make Mustard-Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin One of the simplest ways to cook pork tenderloin is in the oven. Brush the seasonings onto the tenderloin and within 40 minutes you have a perfectly cooked, delicious, lean protein. You can roast a side vegetable in the oven alongside the pork tenderloin—try this recipe for Roasted […]

How to Make Roasted Broccoli & Fregola Sarda with Hard-Boiled Eggs & Tahini Dressing This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe is brimming with varied flavors and textures thanks to toasty pearls of fregola sarda pasta, roasted vegetables (seasoned with herby za’atar), and crunchy almonds—all brought together with a smooth, nutty tahini-lemon dressing. 10 min prep time 25 […]

How to Make Za’atar Chicken & Farro with Roasted Grapes, Onion & Brussels Sprouts To accompany herby za’atar-coated chicken, you’ll serve it over a hearty bed of farro and roasted vegetables and grapes—brought together with a savory pan sauce of balsamic vinegar, garlic, and a touch of crushed red pepper. 10 min prep time 30 […]

How to Make Togarashi Tilapia & Marinated Cucumber with Miso Stir-Fried Vegetables Togarashi (a favorite Japanese seasoning that highlights poppy seeds, dried orange peel, and more) makes for a zesty coating on flaky tilapia—perfectly matched by a bed of vegetables cooked with a savory-sweet sauce of miso paste, honey, and sesame oil. 15 min prep […]