Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

How to Make Simple Side Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette It’s always good to have a go-to side salad with the right vegetable portions and a salad dressing to pour over it. It takes out the guesswork out of meal prep when you’re in a rush, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. […]

How to Make Apple and Peanut Butter Peanut butter is often thought of as a food people on dialysis should avoid. However, it can be a great source of protein. Fruit and nut butter is also a popular snack for people with diabetes because of the balance in protein and carbohydrate. Portion size is always […]

How to Make Nicoise-Inspired Salad Low carb and packed with protein, this simpler version of Salade Nicoise relies on pantry staples, and can be eaten on it’s own or paired with another side for a more filling meal. You can sub ingredients for what you have on hand—use any kind of salad green instead of arugula; any […]

How to Make Italian Tomato-Basil Soup This simple soup is a perfect companion to a grilled cheese sandwich or a fresh salad. But that’s not all you can do with it! Serve it on top of pasta as a homemade, no-sugar-added marinara sauce (add some garlic and crushed red pepper for extra kick) or serve […]

How to Make Corn and Cheese Phyllo Empanadas Greek phyllo dough stands in as a low fat alternative to traditional empanada dough in this classic Latin comfort food. You can find prepared phyllo dough in the freezer section at the grocery store. These empanadas are filled with a savory combination of corn, red peppers, and […]

How to Make Veggie Breakfast Wrap Packed with protein, antioxidants and fiber, this breakfast will sustain your energy and your hunger all morning. A light egg mixture featuring veggies you have on hand (such as spinach, mushrooms fresh herbs and scallions) is wrapped in a whole grain toasted tortilla and served with salsa.  10 min […]

How to Make Tuna Salad Avocado Bowls Salmon or albacore tuna in pouches or cans is a super easy way to get one of your fish servings each week. Change up the tuna sandwich rut by whipping up a Mediterranean-style salmon/tuna salad to top an avocado bowl! This low carb, high fiber recipe is perfect […]

How to Make Mandarin, Greens, and Protein Bowl Here’s a fresh and lovely entrée salad for one—perfect for a work-form-home lunch or a busy weeknight dinner. The zingy, citrusy dressing is made by blending together cider vinegar and sesame oil with grated ginger and whole oranges. You’ll drizzle that onto a bed of salad greens […]

How to Make Tomato & Sweet Onion Stovetop Okra Quick, easy, and comforting—this stovetop okra tastes like it’s been stewed for hours , but it’s actually ready in less than 15 minutes! Canned tomatoes with green chiles add flavor and spice, but you could use regular canned diced tomatoes as well. Use frozen okra, sliced […]