Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

Delicious, nutritious recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels while satisfying your taste buds.

Herbs de Provence Roasted Chicken Breasts
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April 2, 2025

Herbs de Provence Roasted Chicken Breasts

How to Make Herbs de Provence Roasted Chicken Breasts This elegant entree requires only 5 minutes of prep time and only 4 ingredients! Herbs de Provence is a blend of herbs popular in Southern France. It typically includes thyme, rosemary, basil, tarragon, marjoram, and sometimes lavender. If you don’t have the blend on hand, you […]

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Savory Tzatziki-Style Greek Yogurt
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April 2, 2025

Savory Tzatziki-Style Greek Yogurt

How to Make Savory Tzatziki-Style Greek Yogurt Try this savory twist on a breakfast yogurt parfait! Tzatziki is a traditional Greek sauce made with yogurt and cucumbers. This “deconstructed” tzatziki yogurt takes the traditional Mediterranean flavors and turns them into an elegant, savory breakfast packed with protein and light on carbs. Eat it with a […]

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Instant Pot Chia Berry Crepes
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April 2, 2025

Instant Pot Chia Berry Crepes

How to Make Instant Pot Chia Berry Crepes Chia seeds are a diabetes superfood—they’re loaded with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. They also form a gel when added to liquids, so they can help thicken sauces, dressings, and jellies. In this recipes, chia seeds are combined with frozen berries to create a jam-like fruit […]

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Quinoa Seafood Paella
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April 2, 2025

Quinoa Seafood Paella

How to Make Quinoa Seafood Paella Author and celebrity chef Ingrid Hoffman says, “My apologies to Spain, but I love this version of paella more than the original; the quinoa seems to soak up the flavor more than the rice or arroz bomba that is used in the classic Spanish dish. I find paella to […]

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Instant Pot Coconut Curry Vegetable Rice Bowls
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April 2, 2025

Instant Pot Coconut Curry Vegetable Rice Bowls

How to Make Instant Pot Coconut Curry Vegetable Rice Bowls Preparing curries often involves a lot of chopping, but you can get around that easily. Take advantage of the pre-chopped or no-salt-added canned ingredients on the market, such as matchstick carrots, water chestnuts, and chickpeas. Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here. 10 min prep […]

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Instant Pot Panko-Crusted Cod
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April 2, 2025

Instant Pot Panko-Crusted Cod

How to Make Instant Pot Panko-Crusted Cod Create perfectly steamed fish in minutes in your Instant Pot! These perfectly tender cod fillets are topped lemony bread crumbs for a delightful crunch. Whip up a quick vegetable side, like this Zesty Broccolini and Garlic, for a light meal in under 30 minutes. Find this recipe and […]

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Fennel, Radish, and Orange Salad
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April 2, 2025

Fennel, Radish, and Orange Salad

How to Make Fennel, Radish, and Orange Salad This colorful salad is full of surprising flavors—sweetness from the orange, richness from the fennel, and a little bit of spice from the radish and arugula. 15 min prep time 6servings 1 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Whisk together the vinegar, oil, honey, salt, and pepper […]

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Herbed Soft Scrambled Eggs on Toast
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April 2, 2025

Herbed Soft Scrambled Eggs on Toast

How to Make Herbed Soft Scrambled Eggs on Toast Fresh herbs turn ordinary scrambled eggs into something special! Use whatever herbs you have on hand, or try any of these dynamic duos: parsley and mint, dill and chives, parsley and tarragon, or mint and basil.  For the fluffiest scrambled eggs, try gently folding rather than […]

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Thanksgiving Winter Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
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April 2, 2025

Thanksgiving Winter Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

How to Make Thanksgiving Winter Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Brighten up your holiday feast with this colorful salad! Blue cheese, pomegranates, and hazelnuts add interesting flavor and crunch to this seasonal salad, making it deliciously easy to add more vegetables to your holiday plate. This recipe is part of our Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal Plan and has been […]

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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.