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You can change the type of cheese to whatever you prefer. This pizza is delicious and guilt-free at the same time. Make sure to savor every bite. What you need: 1 tsp of extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups of butternut squash (peeled and pre-cut) ¼ c of goat cheese (crumbled) ¼ tsp of black pepper …
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Couscous-Stuffed Tomatoes This delicious and healthy dish is a great complement to meat or fish. You can even just have it on its own. What you need: • 1 tbsp olive oil (divided) • 8 pieces of beefsteak tomatoes (large) • ½ tsp of ground cumin • ½ c of almonds (sliced) • 1 eggplant …
Small sweet potato wedges are delicious when caramelized on a grill. This recipe allows you to enjoy these healthy carbs with butter, mint, and orange zest. What you need: • 1 tbsp of butter (unsalted, melted) • 2 tbsp of mint (finely chopped) • 1/8 tsp of salt • ¼ tsp of ground pepper • …
This simple, healthy salad dressing is rich and tangy. It’s a versatile dressing that adds life to any vegetable salad, a sandwich spread, or a delicious herby dip for radishes, carrots, peppers, and celery. What you need: • a small avocado (ripe and chopped) • a cup of fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, chives, tarragon; chopped) …
If you want to enjoy this healthy quiche without guilt, use low fat or fat-free dairy alternative. People with diabetes can enjoy the flavors of dairy and herbs. Just do so in moderation. What you need: a) For the filling: • ¼ tsp of black pepper (ground) • 3 ounces of Swiss or Gruyère cheese …
Chickpeas are low glycemic (GI of 28), so they are ideal snacks for diabetics. Why buy ready-to-eat chickpea snacks when it’s so easy to make them in your own kitchen? You can even use them as toppings for salads. What you need: • Cayenne pepper • 1 15-ounce can of chickpeas (drained) • 1/8 tsp …
Snacking should always be healthy for diabetics. This recipe gives you healthy and tasty kale chips, that you can munch on without compromising your health. What you need: • 1/8 tsp of garlic powder • 8 cups of kale leaves (stems removed) • 1/8 tsp of coarse salt • 1 tbsp of olive oil • …
Potatoes are good sources of carbohydrates for diabetics, as long as they are eaten in small portions, and with healthy ingredients. What you need: • 1 pound of baby red potatoes (scrubbed) • Ground pepper • 3 garlic cloves (peeled, halved) • Salt • 2 tsps jalapeno (minced) • 2/3 c of skin milk (heated) …
1 pound tri-colored spiral pasta 6 tablespoons salad seasoning mix 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing 1 cups cherry tomatoes, diced, 2 green onions, chopped, 1 small raw zucchini chopped into one inch pieces. 1 four ounce jar green olives, sliced OPTIONALS. May add one half cup lean turkey ham, diced if desired. May …
This is a versatile recipe because you can exchange chicken, pork, beef or additional vegetables in place of the shrimp. Use leftover rice that has sat covered in the refrigerator for 3 days. It makes up some of the best fried rice you have ever tasted. Now and then the person on cook duty for …
