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If you’re looking for some healthy and delicious recipes to add to your menu, check out some of our newest dishes! These recipes have impressed our readers, earning 4- and 5-star reviews already. Made with lower amounts of carbs, saturated fat, sodium and calories, each dish aligns with ourdiabetes-appropriate parameters. They also are high inprotein, boasting at least 15 grams per serving, which can help keep you satisfied and energized longer. You’ll want to try options like our Melting Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta or Peanut-Ginger Tofu Scramble for a nourishing, diabetes-friendly meal.
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Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad
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02of 21Melting Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella PastaAli RedmondThis simple yet delicious pasta dish combines cherry tomatoes with mozzarella, highlighting their natural sweetness and mozzarella’s creamy, gooey texture. Mozzarella pearls are the perfect size for mixing into the finished dish. If you can’t find them, chopped fresh mozzarella will work well too.View Recipe
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Melting Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta
This simple yet delicious pasta dish combines cherry tomatoes with mozzarella, highlighting their natural sweetness and mozzarella’s creamy, gooey texture. Mozzarella pearls are the perfect size for mixing into the finished dish. If you can’t find them, chopped fresh mozzarella will work well too.
03of 21High-Protein Mason Jar SaladAli RedmondMason jar salads make for a convenient lunch that can easily be taken on the go or enjoyed at home. With just a few ingredients, you have a well-rounded lunch packed with fiber, protein and micronutrients that won’t spike your blood sugars. This nutritious Mason jar salad allows plenty of room for customization based on your taste preferences.View Recipe
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High-Protein Mason Jar Salad
Mason jar salads make for a convenient lunch that can easily be taken on the go or enjoyed at home. With just a few ingredients, you have a well-rounded lunch packed with fiber, protein and micronutrients that won’t spike your blood sugars. This nutritious Mason jar salad allows plenty of room for customization based on your taste preferences.
04of 21Peanut-Ginger Tofu ScramblePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla MontielA favorite among our EatingWell editors, this vegan breakfast scramble is wonderfully versatile, doubling as a satisfying dinner when served with noodles or rice and a side of roasted broccoli. The crispy tofu is perfectly coated in a peanut ginger sauce, which should be added off the heat for the creamiest texture.View Recipe
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Peanut-Ginger Tofu Scramble
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
A favorite among our EatingWell editors, this vegan breakfast scramble is wonderfully versatile, doubling as a satisfying dinner when served with noodles or rice and a side of roasted broccoli. The crispy tofu is perfectly coated in a peanut ginger sauce, which should be added off the heat for the creamiest texture.
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Ginger-Soy Salmon Bites
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
06of 21Crispy Salmon Bites with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Dipping SaucePhotographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker VinesThese salmon bites are paired with a creamy sun-dried tomato dipping sauce that adds a tangy-sweet flavor that complements the richness of the fish. It’s the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or simply treating yourself to a flavorful bite. Plus, it’s a great way to incorporate healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon into your diet.View Recipe
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Crispy Salmon Bites with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Dipping Sauce
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker Vines
These salmon bites are paired with a creamy sun-dried tomato dipping sauce that adds a tangy-sweet flavor that complements the richness of the fish. It’s the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or simply treating yourself to a flavorful bite. Plus, it’s a great way to incorporate healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon into your diet.
07of 21Shrimp Lettuce WrapsPhotographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker VinesEnjoy these shrimp lettuce wraps filled with crisp veggies and juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and soy sauce. This light and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or weekend gathering. Sambal oelek, a spicy chile paste known for its vibrant red color and intense heat, adds an extra kick. Reduce or omit it to adjust the heat to your liking.View Recipe
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Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Enjoy these shrimp lettuce wraps filled with crisp veggies and juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and soy sauce. This light and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or weekend gathering. Sambal oelek, a spicy chile paste known for its vibrant red color and intense heat, adds an extra kick. Reduce or omit it to adjust the heat to your liking.
08of 21Hot-Honey Chicken & Pineapple KebabsPhotographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfThese grilled chicken kebabs are sweet and hot thanks to hot honey, juicy chunks of pineapple and the grill itself, which caramelizes the bell peppers, onion and chicken pieces to smoky perfection. Because the glaze (and the pineapple) are sweet, the kebabs may burn if left in one spot for too long. Be sure to move them from any hot spots on the grill and brush on the glaze in only the last couple of minutes on the grill.View Recipe
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Hot-Honey Chicken & Pineapple Kebabs
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
These grilled chicken kebabs are sweet and hot thanks to hot honey, juicy chunks of pineapple and the grill itself, which caramelizes the bell peppers, onion and chicken pieces to smoky perfection. Because the glaze (and the pineapple) are sweet, the kebabs may burn if left in one spot for too long. Be sure to move them from any hot spots on the grill and brush on the glaze in only the last couple of minutes on the grill.
09of 21High-Protein Strawberry & Peanut Butter Overnight OatsPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Sue MitchellThese overnight oats get a protein boost thanks to Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter and soymilk, which leads to 17 grams of protein per serving. We mix it up with chopped strawberries, but any berry or chopped fruit will pair nicely with this easy grab-and-go breakfast.View Recipe
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High-Protein Strawberry & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Sue Mitchell
These overnight oats get a protein boost thanks to Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter and soymilk, which leads to 17 grams of protein per serving. We mix it up with chopped strawberries, but any berry or chopped fruit will pair nicely with this easy grab-and-go breakfast.
10of 21Honey-Garlic Chicken CasserolePhotographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren OdumThis honey-garlic chicken casserole is the perfect option for when you want a stir-fry with less mess to clean up. To keep prep to a minimum, we use precooked brown rice. Look for it in pouches at the store or whip up this one-pot meal when you have leftovers to spare.View Recipe
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Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum
This honey-garlic chicken casserole is the perfect option for when you want a stir-fry with less mess to clean up. To keep prep to a minimum, we use precooked brown rice. Look for it in pouches at the store or whip up this one-pot meal when you have leftovers to spare.
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Ranch Roasted Chicken Bites
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12of 21Spiced Couscous-Stuffed PeppersCourtesy PhotoThese spiced stuffed peppers are flavorful, filling little packages that will make any plant- or meat-eater happy. There’s something deeply satisfying about making a delicious pilaf-style filling of couscous and lentils to tuck inside juicy bell peppers. To take things up a notch, we drizzle everything with a fresh cucumber yogurt sauce.View Recipe
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Spiced Couscous-Stuffed Peppers
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These spiced stuffed peppers are flavorful, filling little packages that will make any plant- or meat-eater happy. There’s something deeply satisfying about making a delicious pilaf-style filling of couscous and lentils to tuck inside juicy bell peppers. To take things up a notch, we drizzle everything with a fresh cucumber yogurt sauce.
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Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites
Crispy, cheesy and oh-so-delicious—what else could you ask for in this easy chicken appetizer? Serve these chicken bites with a dipping sauce like marinara or chipotle aioli, or switch it up and use them as a salad topper. Chicken breast works as a substitute, although it won’t be as tender and moist as thighs.
14of 21Spiced Chickpea ConfitAli RedmondThis endlessly versatile side dish pairs beautifully with any grilled meat or fish and can also be a wonderful plant-based main dish. You can serve it over rice or pasta to round it out, or pair it with whole grains or whole-wheat pasta to reinforce the nuttiness.View Recipe
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Spiced Chickpea Confit
This endlessly versatile side dish pairs beautifully with any grilled meat or fish and can also be a wonderful plant-based main dish. You can serve it over rice or pasta to round it out, or pair it with whole grains or whole-wheat pasta to reinforce the nuttiness.
15of 21Baghali Pollow with Quinoa (Persian-Style Quinoa and Beans with Chicken)Ali RedmondThis adaptation of baghali pollow, a traditional Persian layered rice dish, is made with quinoa instead of basmati rice. Plenty of fresh herbs and fragrant spices and a trifecta of protein—quinoa, chicken and beans—ensure the dish is both flavorful and satisfying.View Recipe
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Baghali Pollow with Quinoa (Persian-Style Quinoa and Beans with Chicken)
This adaptation of baghali pollow, a traditional Persian layered rice dish, is made with quinoa instead of basmati rice. Plenty of fresh herbs and fragrant spices and a trifecta of protein—quinoa, chicken and beans—ensure the dish is both flavorful and satisfying.
16of 21Crispy Salmon Rice BowlAli RedmondTender pieces of salmon get a sweet and crispy coating thanks to sweet and savory teriyaki glaze in this salmon rice bowl. We love crunchy cucumber and creamy avocado as toppings, but feel free to add whatever toppings you like best for your own spin on this easy meal.View Recipe
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Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl
Tender pieces of salmon get a sweet and crispy coating thanks to sweet and savory teriyaki glaze in this salmon rice bowl. We love crunchy cucumber and creamy avocado as toppings, but feel free to add whatever toppings you like best for your own spin on this easy meal.
17of 21Tuna Salad & Tomato SandwichPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe HauserThis classic deli-style tuna sandwich is packed with protein and topped with a juicy slice of fresh tomato. This recipe makes one sandwich, but you can easily double or quadruple the recipe to make more. Sweet pickle relish adds a contrast of flavors to the mix, but if you prefer something less sweet, dill pickle relish can be used in its place.View Recipe
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Tuna Salad & Tomato Sandwich
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
This classic deli-style tuna sandwich is packed with protein and topped with a juicy slice of fresh tomato. This recipe makes one sandwich, but you can easily double or quadruple the recipe to make more. Sweet pickle relish adds a contrast of flavors to the mix, but if you prefer something less sweet, dill pickle relish can be used in its place.
18of 21Skillet Salmon with Orzo & Green Pea PestoPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis delightful one-pan dinner combines salmon fillets with fresh green pea pesto and orzo pasta. Green pea pesto adds a unique twist to the traditional pesto, bringing a hint of sweetness, body and a vibrant green color to your plate. If you like a more traditional pesto flavor, swap out the dill for chopped fresh basil, or use store-bought basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto in its place.View Recipe
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Skillet Salmon with Orzo & Green Pea Pesto
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
This delightful one-pan dinner combines salmon fillets with fresh green pea pesto and orzo pasta. Green pea pesto adds a unique twist to the traditional pesto, bringing a hint of sweetness, body and a vibrant green color to your plate. If you like a more traditional pesto flavor, swap out the dill for chopped fresh basil, or use store-bought basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto in its place.
19of 21Chicken Milanese with Arugula-Cherry Tomato SaladPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoChicken Milanese, referring to the city of Milan, Italy, where the dish is believed to have originated, features breaded and pan-fried chicken cutlets usually served with a side salad and a generous squeeze of lemon. Here we stick (mostly) to tradition, but we skip the pan-frying in favor of cooking the chicken in the oven. Preheating the pan helps get a nice crispy crust on one side, so it’s important not to skip that step.View Recipe
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Chicken Milanese with Arugula-Cherry Tomato Salad
Chicken Milanese, referring to the city of Milan, Italy, where the dish is believed to have originated, features breaded and pan-fried chicken cutlets usually served with a side salad and a generous squeeze of lemon. Here we stick (mostly) to tradition, but we skip the pan-frying in favor of cooking the chicken in the oven. Preheating the pan helps get a nice crispy crust on one side, so it’s important not to skip that step.
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Chickpeas alla Vodka
21of 21High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl (No Eggs!)Ali RedmondWhile eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, high-protein breakfast without them. This breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing 15 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning.View Recipe
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High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl (No Eggs!)
While eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, high-protein breakfast without them. This breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing 15 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning.
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