Diabetes Recipes

Spring Mix Salad with Orange and Fennel

Low Carb

French Turkey and Walnut Salad

Low Carb

Planning ahead for holiday leftovers. If you don't like walnuts, try toasted almonds or pecans. Make sure to try the tarragon, it will surprise you what a difference it makes.

Sesame Snap Beans

Low Carb

This recipe can be served warm or cold so it can be part of a packed lunch. With only four ingredients, it is very easy to make and really delicious!

Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad

Low Carb

This is an easy salad to make and enjoy with a sandwich or a serving of grilled fish and rice.

Rhubarb Chili

Low Fat

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the leaves of the plant are poisonous, do not eat them. This rhubarb recipe from the “Farmer’ Market Favorite Recipes Cookbook” published by Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County, New York edited by Diane Whitten. Their website is www.ccesaratoga.org.

Chicken Chili

Low Fat

Chili lovers will enjoy this thick chili. It is so simple and tasty. Recipe courtesy of Quick & Healthy Volume II, 2nd Edition, Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD, Published by Small Steps Press, a division of the American Diabetes Association.

Curry Tuna Salad

Low Carb

Try this for a different tuna salad. The taste of curry and the crunch of water chestnuts make this especially good. 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.

All-American Chicken Blueberry Salad Platter

This salad platter is high in Vitamin C as well as a good source of Vitamin A and Iron.

Blueberry Kale Salad

The fat content of this recipe is high but the fats are from olive oil, avocado, and pumpkin seeds which contain healthy fats. This salad is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron.

Scandinavian Blueberry Bisque

Low Sodium

Mini Taco

Avocado, Black Olive, and Tomato Salad

Low Carb

Garbanzo Bean Salad

Low Fat

Red, White & Bleu Spinach Salad

Roasted Eggplant with Tomato Sauce and Vegetables

Low Sodium

This dish is very nutritious and very pretty to serve to guests. For vegetarians it can be served as the main dish or for meat eaters, broiled fish or grilled chicken make an excellent addition. Serve with whole grain bread and a fruit salad and enjoy!

Marinated Three Bean Salad

Low Carb

Wax, green and soy beans with onion and red bell pepper marinated in a mixture of vinegar, vegetable oil, Splenda, celery seed and dry mustard.

Warm Broccoli and Potato Salad

Low Sodium

This filling salad makes a delicious lunch for a winter afternoon.

Mexican Chicken Salad

Low Carb

If you like spicy food, sprinkle cayenne pepper on the chicken strips before baking. The highly seasoned lime vinaigrette dressing is also terrific over grilled fish.

Minted Lentil and Tomato Salad

Low Sodium

Different types of mint will change the flavor of this salad- so experiment, and enjoy! (NOTE: used fresh mint)

Tofu Soup with Rice

Low Fat

You can substitute bulgar, a crunchy, nutty wheat grain, for the rice in this recipe. However, bulgur is not gluten free. (NOTE: Silken firm tofu used)

Chicken Fingers

Low Carb

Make these crispy, crunchy chicken fingers and serve with mustard and honey for dipping.

Quick Turkey Soup

Low Fat

(NOTE: Used low sodium chicken broth, did not add salt to the brown rice, light meat no skin roasted chicken, from fresh)

Avocado Tuna Salad

Very Low Carb

Try this salad when you want a nutritious, tasty lunch and don't have much time for preparation.

Cream of Carrot and Ginger Soup

If you didn't know, you wouldn't guess that this soup contains no dairy. It is so creamy that it can satisfy those urges you sometimes get when dairy is not an option. This is a favorite for all ages.

Salad Rolls

Low Carb

A favorite at Southeast Asian restaurants, such as those serving Thai or Vietnamese cuisine, salad rolls are deceptively simple to make.

Red Kidney Bean Curry (Rajma)

Red Lentil Curry (Masoor Dahl)

Low Fat

Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

Low Fat

Basil Chicken Soup

A warm and satisfying chicken soup made with low sodium chicken broth, onion, garlic, potatoes, chicken and lots of fresh basil and jarlsberg cheese.

Creamy Garlic Dressing

Very Low Carb

A very creamy, garlic dressing made with evaporated skim milk, lemon juice, dill, apple juice, paprika, white pepper, sesame oil and a dash of red cayenne pepper.

Apple Cabbage Slaw

Low Carb

Plain low fat yogurt gives this slaw its creaminess instead of high fat dressing, which vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and a sweet apple give it loads of crunchy flavor. (NOTE: Used green shredded cabbage)

Beef Vegetable Soup

Low Carb

A delicious, hearty beef vegetable soup with preparation time simplified by the use of canned stewed tomatoes, onion soup mix and frozen mixed vegetables.

Best Ever Coleslaw

Low Carb

Why the best ever? First because it is packed with heathful ingredients and second, it is very creamy and seasoned to zesty perfection.

Warm Chicken Salad

Low Carb

Tender chicken with celery, mayonnaise, almonds, pepper, onion, pimiento and Swiss cheese topped with reduced-fat potato chips.

Chick Pea and Vegetable Salad

This salad is packed with fiber, beta carotene, vitamin C and protein. It is a great alternative to the tiresome sandwich in your lunch box!

Chilled Potato Soup

Low Carb

Spicy Chicken Rice Soup

Low Fat

Cool `n Creamy Beet Soup

Low Fat

Chilled Tomato Soup

Clam Chowder

Undrained baby clams with potato, celery and onion seasoned with white pepper and thyme. Evaporated skim milk makes this soup satisfying and creamy without all the fat of creamed soups.

Winter Salad

Low Carb

This festive Winter Salad can help you eat right any time of year.

Nutty Apple Salad

Low Carb

The skins on the red and green apples add holiday color to the salad greens, but if you prefer no skin, peeling the fruit will not harm the flavor.

Curried Chicken Salad

Very Low Carb

Good for your heart and your health, this dressing boasts curry, pepper and cayenne seasoned dressing over a chicken salad with celery and green bell pepper. Curry powder is actually a mix of up to 20 spices including: cardamon, ginger, fenugreek, chiles, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin fennel seeds and turmeric. Curry powder can have more spices added to the mixture to suit the tastes of a particular individual.

Hot Cheese Bavarian

Rye bread, sauerkraut, cabbage, tomato and mozzarella make this this fantastic sandwich. Serve with crazy carrots, if desired.

Chicken Waldorf Salad

Tidbit: Waldorf Salad was created at New York`s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1896 by the maitre d` hotel Oscar Tshirky. The original version of this salad contained only apples, celery and mayonnaise.

Quick Fish Wrap

Marinating meat in a plastic bag keeps the meat covered with the herb marinade and makes cleanup a cinch. Just throw out the bag.

Garden Quesadillas

Low Carb

Most quesadillas send your calorie budget through the roof because of all the cheese. This vegetable-stuffed version uses fat-free cream cheese and sweet peppers, saving you calories and fat. (NOTE: 6" flour tortillas used, 1 red and 1 green pepper used salsa not included in the analysis)

Chicken Nuggets

Low Carb

Boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper and your choice of barbecue sauce or Dijon and honey mustard BBQ sauce. Dipped in egg subsitute and breadcrumbs and baked, not fried.

Tuna Salad Wrap

So much more healthful than a traditional Tuna Salad Sandwich is this Tuna Salad Wrap!

Spicy Tomato Bouillon

Low Carb

Tomato juice mixed with beef broth, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish.

Pita Sandwich

Low Fat

Tomato-Rice Salad

Juicy Turkey Burger

Very Low Carb

Ground turkey with red onion, spicy mustard, fresh ground pepper and dried dill. Cook on a grill or in a skillet.

Italian Pita Crisps

Low Carb

Pitas cut into wedges and seasoned with olive oil, garlic, basil or oregano and grated Parmesan cheese. Bake until crispy and enjoy.