Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Delicious, nutritious recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels while satisfying your taste buds.
Roasted Radishes
How to Make Roasted Radishes While raw radishes are delicious with a flavor of spice and zest, roasting them bring out a level of sweetness that balances the spice. Roasted radishes are easy to prepare as a non-starchy root vegetable, making them a great option for people with diabetes. Try serving it with Garlic Sesame […]
Roasted Potatoes, Carrots and Parsnips
How to Make Roasted Potatoes, Carrots and Parsnips Roasting vegetables is the best way to bring out their natural sweet flavor. It’s easy to do and these three fall veggies make a tasty medley. 25 min prep time 20-30 min cook time 10servings 1/2 cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Heat the oven to 450 […]
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Thyme & Garlic Marinade and Balsamic Roasted Grapes
How to Make Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Thyme & Garlic Marinade and Balsamic Roasted Grapes Get ready for a culinary adventure with this diabetes-friendly roasted pork tenderloin recipe. Infused with aromatic thyme and garlic marinade, the tender pork is a flavor-packed masterpiece. Accompanied by balsamic roasted grapes, this dish adds a hint of natural sweetness […]
Roasted Plantains And Poblano Pepper With Guava Sauce
How to Make Roasted Plantains And Poblano Pepper With Guava Sauce 10 min prep time 45 min cook time 8servings 1 piece plantain and 1 tablespoon sauce Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the tips off the plantains. Insert the tip of a paring knife about 1/2 inch into each plantain […]
Roasted Pineapple Salsa
How to Make Roasted Pineapple Salsa Pineapple and high temperatures were made for each other, and this recipe concentrates the flavors with a quick skillet roast. That said, if the weather is nice, an outdoor grill will do the job just as well. Mixed with the right amount of pepper to give a Southwestern kick, […]
Roasted Pepper Salad
How to Make Roasted Pepper Salad Author Robyn Webb says, “Bell peppers are so tasty when they are raw, so why ever mess with them by roasting them? It’s because fire does something incredibly magical to a pepper-it transforms its flavor and texture into something juicier, sweeter, and more versatile than before it stepped into […]
Roasted Pepper Pizza
How to Make Roasted Pepper Pizza Use fresh summer bell peppers to top this quick and easy homemade pizza, a much better choice than ordering out. If you have leftovers, wrap them in foil and have it cold for a grab-and-go meal the next day. 8servings 1 slice (1/8th of pizza) Print Recipe > Step-By-Step […]
Roasted Pear Sauce
How to Make Roasted Pear Sauce Instead of store-bought apple sauce, try simple, homemade pear sauce! Pears have a milder, sweeter flavor than apples. Roasted the pears before blending them into a sauce caramelizes their natural sugars for an even sweeter flavor. 10 min prep time 25 min cook time 6servings 1/2 cup Print Recipe […]
Roasted Indian Cauliflower Tossed With Chickpeas And Cashews
How to Make Roasted Indian Cauliflower Tossed With Chickpeas And Cashews Author Aviva Goldfarb says, “Six O’Clock Scramble CFO (and my good friend) Robin Thieme stopped by on a Saturday to drop off a book and was surprised to find that I was cooking a hot lunch for my husband, Andrew, and me. I confessed […]
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.