Diabetic Recipes

Healthy Recipes for Diabetics

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Chicken Chili Verde

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed, divided
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
  • 2 cups chopped poblano peppers (2 large)
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 4 cups unsalted chicken...
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Scrambled Egg Curry

Ingredients

  • 4 medium cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
  • 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated or minced
  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil or grapeseed oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder (see Tip)
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6...
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Charred Shrimp & Pesto Buddha Bowls

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup prepared pesto
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (16-20 count), patted dry
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado,...
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Fresh Herb Shrimp Linguini

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 ounces packaged dried linguini
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 Rosemary...
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Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & Turnips

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3-3 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole...
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Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Tomato & Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

Tomato & Avocado Salsa

  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ½ jalapeno, minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • ½ avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Pinch of cayenne, if desired

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Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Warm Barley Salad

Ingredients

  • Olive oil or canola oil cooking spray
  • 2 cups water plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  • 1 cup quick barley
  • 1 cup salted shelled pistachios, divided
  • ½ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut in half...
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Broccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 6 ounces cooked chicken sausage, such as Al Fresco Sweet Italian, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup whole-wheat orzo
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound broccolini,...
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Sheet-Pan Salmon

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (8 oz.; 1 medium crown)
  • 1 ¼ pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
  • 2 limes, 1...
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Basil Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 Tbsp., divided
  • 3 portobello mushroom caps, stemmed, gills removed
  • 2 medium bell peppers (red, orange, and/or...
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