Diabetes Recipes

Tomato and Basil Pasta

Low Fat

Fresh tomatoes and basil add a wonderful flavor to this light dish. Recipe courtesy of Quick Healthy Recipes and Ideas, 3rd Edition, Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD, Published by Small Steps Press, a division of the American Diabetes Association.

Simple Stir Fry

Low Carb

This is the easiest, most basic stir-fry you can fix. If you feel like experimenting with the foods in your refrigerator, this is a great place to start.

Bean Burgers

Low Fat

Potatoes and Beans

Low Sodium

Cheesy Baked Eggplant

Low Carb

A serving of this Cheesy Baked Eggplant provides an excellent source of calcium from the mozzarella cheese and a good source of vitamins A and C from the tomatoes. It is also low in cholesterol.

Red Cabbage with Apples

Low Fat

20-Minute Ravioli

Fresh sun dried tomato ravioli in a sauce with onion, garlic, olive oil, kidney beans, tomato, thyme and salt and pepper to taste.

Spinach Lasagna

This traditional family favorite is rich in both calcium from the cheese and vitamin A from the spinach.

Eggplant Parmigiana

Tomatoes, pasta sauce, mozarella and parmesan turn your Eggplant into this wonderful Parmigiana Diabetic Recipe delight.

Macaroni and Two-Cheese Casserole

This recipe makes three cups of a creamy two cheese macaroni side dish. The two cheese are Cheddar and Parmesan or Asiago.