Close The bright and refreshing taste of cucumber pairs well with a variety of flavors, including pineapple, lemon, tomato and chili oil. These cucumber side dishes cater to all tastes. Moreover, these simple sides require three steps or less, making them easy to prepare. Recipes like our Quick Cucumber Kimchi and Cucumber & Avocado Salad are excellent additions to any dinner table.These side dishes and a fresh bakery baguette are perfect for a light meal during hot and humid weather....

Close Make meal planning easy with these dinner recipes for summer. These recipes are full of fresh, seasonal ingredients and clock in at 400 calories or less per serving. Recipes like our Cauliflower Gnocchi Caprese are nutritious, flavorful, and the perfect choice for any dinner. 01of 21Grilled Fish TacosView RecipeInstead of deep-frying the fish for these fish tacos, we coat the fish with a flavor-packed chile rub and grill it instead....

Close Photo: Greg DuPree Football season is in full swing, which means it’s time to prep for your next tailgate. You can’t go wrong with a delicious dip, and these recipes are sure to please a crowd. Whether you’re making a hot and cheesy dip and packing it for the road or mixing a cold and creamy one on the spot, these dips are perfectly portable. Recipes like our Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip and Slow-Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip are tasty additions to your game day menu....

Close If you’re looking for a nutritious dinner for tonight, you’re in luck. Packed with complex carbs like whole grains and legumes as well as lower amounts of saturated fat and sodium, these dinners fit seamlessly into adiabetes-friendly eating pattern. These dishes also follow theDASH diet(AKA the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) as they are balanced meals that provide a good source of potassium, following our high blood pressure recipe parameters....

Close Photo:Ali Redmond Ali Redmond Enjoy a cozy winter dinner dish and reach your nutrition goals with these flavorful meals. Each recipe is low in calories and high in fiber and/or protein—a combination that can help youlose weight and stay satisfied. Plus, these delicious dinners highlight complex carbs, like whole grains, legumes and produce, and stick to heart-healthy levels of saturated fat and sodium, making them a good fit for adiabetes-friendly eating pattern....

Close If you’re looking for a healthy and filling meal, try one of these diabetes-friendly dinner recipes. These recipes are low in calories, saturated fat and sodium to help you meet your nutrition goals. Satisfying and tasty recipes like Basil Pesto Pasta with Grilled Vegetables and Sheet-Pan Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli are ideas you’ll turn to again and again. 01of 21One-Pan Chicken & Asparagus BakeView Recipephotography / Caitlin bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors HallIn this chicken and asparagus recipe, we use one baking sheet to whip up dinner quickly, veggies included....

Close Photo: Jacob Fox Spend less time on dishes and more time enjoying your meal with these one-pot dinners. All of the recipes listed are made mindful of carbs, calories, sodium and saturated fat to align with adiabetes-friendlyeating pattern. This helps support healthy blood sugar levels and lower the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease. They’re also high inprotein—boasting at least 15 grams per serving—to support healthy digestion, bone health, muscle recovery and help you feel full for longer....

Close Photo: Jacob Fox 01of 21Air-Fryer Cauliflower Gnocchi with Marinara Dipping SauceView RecipeThese tasty bites are perfect for anytime you need an easy appetizer or side dish. Cauliflower gnocchi get a crispy, cheesy coating on the outside and a tender middle in an air fryer. Marinara is the perfect complement for dipping.02of 21Air-Fryer Crispy ChickpeasView RecipeAir-fried chickpea snacks are intensely flavored and incredibly crunchy. Drying the chickpeas is essential to a good crunch, so don’t skip this step....

Close Prepare your taste buds for something delicious with these snacks. From nut clusters and muffins to snack jars and dips, these dishes are as tasty as they are nutritious. Each serving is appropriate for adiabetes-friendly eating pattern. They’re not only packed withcomplex carbslike fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes to help you digest food more slowly, they’re also made conscious ofcalories, carbs, saturated fats and sodiumto help you keep your blood sugar levels stable....

Close The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest ways to eat, with research showing how it can helpprevent cancer, obesity and heart disease. These lunch recipes not only follow theprinciples of the Mediterranean diet, but also focus oncomplex carbsand lower amounts of saturated fat and sodium to keep your meals balanced, nutritious and appropriate for adiabetes-friendly eating pattern. You’ll notice lots of fiber-packed whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats to keep you energized through the afternoon....

Close Photo:Ali Redmond Ali Redmond Drinking enough watereach day is important for overall health. Whether you’re struggling to meet your needs through water alone or are just looking to up your intake, these recipes can help you reach your goals. They featurehydrating ingredientslike tomatoes, watermelon, beans, tuna and brown rice that can contribute several ounces of H2O to your day. You’ll want to try options like our Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl and Chicken & Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce for a refreshing meal to end your day on a hydrated note....

Close Photo: Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis With these seasonal recipes, you’ll have dinner on the table in record time. These tasty dump dinners are super easy to prepare with minimal prep time. All you have to do is add your ingredients to a sheet pan, pot or slow cooker and let it do the work for you. Recipes like our Slow-Cooker Chicken & Vegetable Noodle Soup and Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry are delicious, healthy and will soon become mainstays in your dinner routine....

Close Photo:Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling These easy smoothies are ready to enjoy in just 5 minutes. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or a snack, these recipes are packed withheart-healthy ingredientslike fruit, veggies, nuts and seeds to help you feel energized and nourished. Plus, each of these drinks is madelow in sodium and saturated fatso you can support your heart health in a way that’s both nutritious and delicious....

Close 01of 21 Salmon Rice Bowl View Recipe Ali Redmond 02of 21Pesto Chicken Quinoa BowlsView RecipeThis pesto chicken quinoa bowl is packed with herbs from the basil pesto and the Italian spice mix and gets a slight kick of heat from the red pepper. If you enjoy the flavor profile, this dish can also be made with orzo in place of quinoa. 02of 21 Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowls This pesto chicken quinoa bowl is packed with herbs from the basil pesto and the Italian spice mix and gets a slight kick of heat from the red pepper....

Close Photo: Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D. Try something new and enjoy a spread of these easy appetizers for dinner. Whether you want to make a night at home feel more special or are tired of your normal dinner routine, these appetizers are a fun and flavorful way to mix things up. Recipes like Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms and Fig & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Roll are delicious and can be made in 30 minutes or less....