Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

How to Make Crustless Asparagus and Tomato Quiche With no crust needed, this quiche is so simple to prepare. Sweet grape tomatoes help create a nice balance of flavors and textures and add a striking color contrast with the bright green asparagus. Perfect for breakfast on its own, or serve it for lunch or dinner […]

How to Make Morir Soñando (Orange Cream) This gelatin dessert is a delicious interpretation of the classic Dominican morir soñando shake, which consists of cane sugar, milk, orange juice, and ice. Receta en Español aquí. 20 min prep time 10 min cook time 4servings about 3/4 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: To make the […]

How to Make Baby Kale and Quinoa Salad This protein-packed salad is perfect for a meatless Monday. Quinoa is considered a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids needed by our bodies. Add to that a good serving of kale, apple, and cheese and you’ve got a complete meal! Receta en Español aquí. 15 […]

How to Make Peruvian Chicken Saltado Peruvian saltado is traditionally made with beef, but this healthier version uses chicken without sacrificing traditional flavors. It’s a rustic, fast, and comforting recipe that can easily be doubled for a crowd (or for leftovers). 10 min prep time 16 min cook time 4servings 1 cup Print Recipe > […]

How to Make Vaca Frita Beef Vaca Frita, or “fried beef”, is a decadent Cuban dish of tender, crispy pan-fried beef. This healthier version features leans flank steak simmered for over an hour. Then the beef is shredded and pan-fried with just a little bit of cooking oil spray. Save the broth from the simmered […]

How to Make Oven-Baked Maduros (Sweet Plantains) This might not look like much of a recipe, but fried sweet plantains are a staple side dish in most Latin countries. Typically lunch consists of rice, steak, and beans plus a side of maduros. Baking them is much easier than frying and it brings out all their […]

How to Make Eggs Drowned in Salsa Verde Huevos ahogados or drowned eggs are a classic Mexican breakfast dish. You can make them in a tomato-based sauce or a salsa verde, like this one. The eggs are poached in the sauce and are served with corn tortillas. Receta en Español aqui 15 min prep time […]

How to Make Quinoa Oatmeal Adding quinoa to oatmeal boost the fiber and protein in this classic breakfast dish. Make a double batch of this oatmeal and freeze it in single-serving portions for a quick weekday breakfast. Just heat it up in the microwave. 10 min prep time 15 min cook time 4servings 2/3 cup […]

How to Make Simple Brown Rice with Scallions Boost brown rice with a flavorful blend of soy sauce and rice vinegar, plus scallions (or other herbs) for a pop of color and fresh flavor. 5 min prep time 40 min cook time 6servings 1/2 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: In a small bowl, whisk […]