Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Delicious, nutritious recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels while satisfying your taste buds.
Tomato Caprese Salad
How to Make Tomato Caprese Salad 15 min prep time 30 min cook time 4servings 6 oz Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Thinly slice tomatoes. On four small plates, layer the salad by placing tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella in an alternating pattern. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle 1 […]
Tomato Basil Frittata
How to Make Tomato Basil Frittata This frittata makes great use of leftover spaghetti. It has all of our favorite things like tomatoes, basil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, and the extra protein from eggs. Use a good-quality egg that is lower in saturated fat. If you like spicy dishes, use the crushed red pepper flakes instead of […]
Togarashi Tilapia & Marinated Cucumber with Miso Stir-Fried Vegetables
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 […]
Togarashi Chicken & Orange Glaze with Miso-Roasted Vegetables & Marinated Pear
How to Make Togarashi Chicken & Orange Glaze with Miso-Roasted Vegetables & Marinated Pear This Asian-style chicken gets a bright lift from wintry citrus in two ways: first, in a coating of togarashi seasoning (which includes dried orange peel) and then from the fresh orange juice we’re using to glaze the chicken in the pan […]
Tofu with Peanut Sauce, Broccolini & Quinoa
How to Make Tofu with Peanut Sauce, Broccolini & Quinoa Indulge in the delicious balance of flavors with this tofu recipe. Crispy tofu is smothered in a creamy peanut sauce and served alongside tender broccolini and fluffy quinoa. This Vegan Meal Pattern dish is not only nutritious, it’s incredibly satisfying. 10 min prep time 10 […]
Tofu and Vegetable Skewers
How to Make Tofu and Vegetable Skewers Fire up the grill for a healthy dinner of Tofu and Vegetable Skewers. A delicious Asian-inspired marinade adds a burst of flavor to this diabetes-friendly meal. 40 min prep time 15 min cook time 4servings 2 skewers Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together soy […]
Tofu Stir Fry
How to Make Tofu Stir Fry Here’s a super quick vegetarian dinner to share with your family. Never cooked with tofu? This recipe is a great place to start! 15 min prep time 6servings 1 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Mix the tofu and sesame ginger salad dressing in a bowl and marinate for […]
Tofu Spring Rolls
How to Make Tofu Spring Rolls You can also make these spring rolls with just the lettuce as wrapper instead of the rice paper to make this recipe even lower in carbohydrate. 20 min prep time 6servings 1 spring roll Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet […]
Tofu Banh Mi Bowl
How to Make Tofu Banh Mi Bowl Bahn Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich served on a French Baguette. It’s typically filled with pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and peppers. In this low carb, vegetarian version, we use tofu instead of pork, ditch the baguette, and toss everything together in a bowl. The result is a colorful, […]
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.