Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Delicious, nutritious recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels while satisfying your taste buds.
Roasted Baby Carrots
How to Make Roasted Baby Carrots Roasting brings out the natural flavor and sweetness in these carrots. We used parsley here, but you could use other fresh herbs like tarragon, dill, mint, thyme, rosemary, or a combination. 5 min prep time 20 min cook time 8servings 1/3 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Preheat the […]
Roasted BBQ Chickpeas
How to Make Roasted BBQ Chickpeas If you love BBQ chips but want to avoid the excess calories and fat, try these roasted BBQ chickpeas! Chickpeas, a plant-based protein, are high in fiber but naturally low in sodium and cholesterol-free. The savory taste of this dish comes from the BBQ spice blend, and the sweetness […]
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
How to Make Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Asparagus is one of the first green veggies to start popping up in early spring. Here is a simple recipe that lets those spears shine! They’re seasoned with pepper and lemon zest, then finished with fresh lemon juice and a dusting of parmesan 5 min prep time 15 […]
Roasted Asparagus Salad
How to Make Roasted Asparagus Salad Asparagus is a spring vegetable that you are sure to find in the produce section during April. Steam it, grill it, or try this quick and easy recipe for a delicious asparagus side dish! 5 min prep time 2servings 4 spears Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Preheat oven to […]
Roast Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce
How to Make Roast Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce Lean meats like this roast beef can make a great holiday entrée that the whole family will love. 10 min prep time 1 hr 10 min cook time 14servings 3 ounces meat and 3 Tbsp. sauce Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 […]
Roast Beef Rollups
How to Make Roast Beef Rollups These wraps are a quick and easy lunch to pack for the work day. Just pack the olive oil and red wine vinegar together in a separate container and add to the wrap right before eating. 15 min prep time 6servings 1 rollup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: For […]
Rigatoni With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pesto, And Olives
How to Make Rigatoni With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pesto, And Olives Author Robyn Webb says, “I’m always looking for new ways to serve large shapes of pasta. I’ve got the penne, fusilli, and shell shapes down pretty good, but I find shapes like rigatoni more of a challenge to balance with other ingredients. I’ve concluded that […]
Ricotta and Blackberry Jam Crostini
How to Make Ricotta and Blackberry Jam Crostini Need something fancyish? This crostini recipe will become your go-to hors d’oeuvre pick. It does double duty as a stress-free afterwork or after-school snack, too. To make it, you don’t actually need an entire footlong baguette here; the recipe works surprisingly well with slices from a standard […]
Ricotta, Grilled Eggplant, and Fresh Mint Bruschetta (Bruschetta Calabrese)
How to Make Ricotta, Grilled Eggplant, and Fresh Mint Bruschetta (Bruschetta Calabrese) Author Amy Riolo says, “The popular Italian poet Gabriele D’Annunzio once described the view of the sea from Reggio Calabria as ‘the most beautiful kilometer in Italy.’ Known as the ancestral homeland to 20% of the Italian-American population, the southern Italian region was […]
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.