Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto This is a bright and flavorful vegetable dish that’s low in fat and high in fiber. It would be great as a holiday side dish or for a summer potluck! Recipe type: Side Dish Serves: 4 Ingredients 5 tsp Extra Virgin olive oil, divided 4 [...]
Spicy Zucchini This fragrant, flavorful vegetable dish can easily be made with full-fat or non-fat yogurt to suit your meal plan and taste preferences. And, since there is such a big variety of herbs and spices in it, you can also get away with adding less salt. Recipe type: Side Dish [...]
Curried Coconut Chicken This flavorful curry dish is easy to make and will last several days in the fridge (if there are any leftovers!). Recipe type: Main Serves: 4 Ingredients 12 ounces boneless chicken breasts, cubed 1 teaspoon salt and pepper 1 tablespoon oil or clarified butter 2 [...]
Butter Garlic Crab This easy seafood dish is a great, low-carb weekday meal - it's flavorful, fast and (if you buy crab legs in season) cheap. Author: Cdiabetes Staff Recipe type: Main Serves: 2 Ingredients 4 large crab legs 3 Tbsp finely chopped garlic 2 to 3 green chilies, minced 1 Tbsp [...]
This hot vegetarian side dish can be made milder with the exclusion of the chilies and chili powder. It goes great with stewed pinto or kidney beans, or our delicious >fish tacos. Spicy Mexican Rice Recipe type: Side Dish Cuisine: Mexican Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 cup Indian basmati rice, [...]
This is a fast and simple recipe perfect for any night of the week. It requires little prep time and just a little chopping which can be done early to conserve time. It is a flavorful and colorful dish. Low Fat Chicken with Tortillas Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Mexican Serves: 4 [...]
Savory bacon kale frittata Recipe type: Breakfast Ingredients 1 cup grape tomatoes 8 eggs 1/ 4 cup handful of kale, torn into bite-sized pieces ½ cup onion, chopped 3 slices bacon, chopped into ¼ inch pieces ¼ cup milk ¼ tsp pepper ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup [...]
Quick Garlicy Mushrooms Love mushrooms? Need a quick appetizer? These easy garlicy mushrooms are for you! Recipe type: Appetiser Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 3 tsp oil or butter ½ tsp garlic paste 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped ¼ - ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground white [...]
This recipe makes for a flavorful light lunch or dinner. Angel hair pasta is lower in carbohydrate than spaghetti, which can help you manage your blood glucose level. For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and anchovies. Bacon, Zuchinni and Asparagus Pasta Cook time 15 mins Total time 15 [...]
This flavorful chicken recipe is ideal for a gluten-free, grain-free or low-carb diet. It is also low in fat. For a dairy-free version, substitute your favorite non-dairy yogurt and use olive oil instead of butter. Baked Chicken Breasts Author: Cdiabetes Staff Recipe type: Main Ingredients 3 [...]
20 Minute Chicken Creole Prep time 15 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 35 mins This quick Louisiana dish contains no added fat and very little salt. Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Creole Serves: 4 Ingredients 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips 1 C canned whole [...]
Grilled Tuna with Chickpea and Spinach Salad Prep time 25 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 45 mins Great for a light lunch or dinner, and easy to make with leftovers! Recipe type: Salad Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp garlic, minced (about 2 – 3 cloves) 2 Tbsp lemon [...]
Baja-style Salmon Tacos Prep time 20 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 35 mins Fun, spicy finger food for a hot summer night. Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Mexican Serves: 4 Ingredients 12 oz salmon filet, cut into 4 portions (3 oz each) 4 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas For taco filling: [...]
Spanish-style Shrimp Stew Prep time 20 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 45 mins Enjoy this Mediterranean flavored seafood stew. Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Mediterranean Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp garlic, minced (about 2 – 3 cloves) 1 C fennel (about 1 bulb, outer [...]
