Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

How to Make Quinoa Fried Rice with Bok Choy, Shishitos & Carrots Classic fried rice gets a twist in this recipe: we’re swapping in red quinoa, whose hearty texture complements a flavorful combination of sautéed cabbage, carrots, and shishito peppers. The velvety smooth yolk of a fried egg adds an extra layer of rich, savory […]

How to Make Sheet Pan Zucchini and Red Pepper “Stir-Fry” This recipe looks and tastes like a stir-fry, but it is roasted in the oven instead of cooking it on the stovetop. Just toss everything together, lay it out on a sheet pan, and let it bake! It’s great as is, or you could add […]

How to Make BBQ Popcorn Popcorn has a bad reputation as a salty, buttery junk food. But without all the salt, butter, and oil that movie theaters add, popcorn is actually a healthy whole grain snack. It’s also low in calories, allowing for generous portion sizes compared to other snack foods. This popcorn recipe gets […]

How to Make Just Peachy Yogurt and Granola Jar Flavored yogurts from the store are usually full of added sugars. You can easily make your own at home, starting with plain yogurt and adding fresh or frozen fruit, fruit preserves, and granola. Try this combo made with peaches! Top with store-bought granola (look for a […]

How to Make Homemade Fruit-Sweetened Granola Despite its “health-halo,” store-bought granola is often loaded with fat and added sugars. This super simple recipe gets its sweetness from applesauce and has no added fat. Perfect for topping yogurt, coating baked chicken, or adding a crumb topping to a fruit-based dessert. Make a big batch for meal […]

How to Make Fruit-Sweetened BBQ Sauce Most store-bought barbecue sauces are loaded with added sugars. This quick and easy homemade sauce gets it sweetness from applesauce instead! This recipe is for a small batch, but you could easily double, triple or even quadruple it. Store leftovers in a sealed jar in the fridge for up […]

How to Make “Love Your Leftovers” BBQ Bowl ​Eating leftovers doesn’t have to mean eating the same meal again! Get creative and repurpose leftovers in an all-in-one bowl. Use whatever leftover grains, vegetables, and protein you have in the fridge and bring it all together with a tangy BBQ sauce. You can use store-bought BBQ […]

How to Make Instant Pot Spiced Pork Roast with Butternut Squash This Instant Pot meal is fancy enough for a holiday meal, but easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Tender pork loin is spiced with warm cinnamon and cloves, and paired with seasonal butternut squash and cranberries. All of it comes together in the Instant […]

How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Italian Soup with Artichokes This soup is loaded with a variety of vegetables, making a hearty and nutritious choice. A big batch comes together easily in the Instant Pot. Freeze some for later in individual servings for a quick grab-and-go lunch. 23 min prep time 40 min cook time […]