Diabetic Recipes

Controlling blood sugar isn't all about what you eat. Sometimes, it's about what you do — specifically, what you do after you've finished a meal.

Did you know there is no "magic" diet for diabetes? These dishes all showcase vegetables, fruits, lean meats, plant-based proteins, and heart-healthy fats.

This recipe uses stevia sugar substitute, skim milk, and reduced-calorie margarine to help make a healthier apple muffin.

Crispy fried plantains. A plantain is a very firm banana. Serve as side dish with your meal or as appetizers.

Navy beans, molasses, and maple syrup combine to make this classic dish at home.

Beets were my sworn enemy until I tried them like this, it's a great way to use root vegetables. I think the beets add a beautiful red color to the dish, but if it bothers you to serve pinkish vegetables, substitute parsnips, rutabaga, or any similar vegetable; be creative!

Soy sauce and peanut butter add a nice Thai-style flavor to this stir-fry. Using frozen vegetables makes it a very quick and tasty vegetable side dish.

I serve this spinach salad every year for our Thanksgiving dinner. The flavor of the apples and cinnamon make it great for the season. It's very quick and easy to prepare, too!

This is a comfort food that reminds me of visiting my grandparents. They always had kielbasa and sauerkraut among the holiday feasts. Kielbasa tastes best when it is sliced thickly and placed on the bottom of the pot before you begin cooking.

Each serving supplies 7mg of lutein, a healthy dose for the day.

Orange roughy fillets with a citrus twist. Very quick to prepare.

A bright, beautiful, and delicious fruit salad. This goes well with jerk chicken or another island meal.

This is a recipe I just throw together, but it is very popular. Serve with tortilla chips.

Butternut squash is a staple in my house during the fall months. In this dish, the squash is roasted with fresh rosemary, garlic, and olive oil. Makes an outstanding side dish with pork, fish, and chicken.

A tasty, savory version of twice baked sweet potatoes.

Simple recipe for fried green tomatoes, perfect for appetizers or a unique fried green tomato B.L.T.!

Baby lima beans are steamed in chicken broth. This is a very tasty lima bean recipe that is also low in fat.

This is a really basic way to roast peppers for use in any recipe. Choose any color peppers you like, or use a variety of colors for a beautiful presentation. After they are roasted you can add an oil and balsamic dressing, or fry in olive oil and garlic to serve with crusty bread.

The satiny texture of this soup will make you think it's cream-based, but it's absolutely dairy-free and delicious! It's a perfect dish to use up leftover broccoli stalks that don't fit into other meals. It freezes well and makes a great winter warm-up snack or lunch! Can be served immediately, seasoned with black pepper, curry powder, or even grated cheese (for people who don't mind dairy) or can be frozen in individual portions and microwaved later.

We usually recommend preparing the beans at home, but using canned chickpeas allows for a fast, convenient dish.

This is a great side dish for ham or fish using garden-fresh tomatoes, peppers, celery and onions. A little sugar cuts the acid of the tomatoes.

Delicious.

To make a delicious Pea Soup without all the fat simply substitute chicken stock for most of the liquid in your favorite recipe! The soup will cook down and be flavorful, though mild in taste. My family loves this substitute!

A nice hearty stew that is wicked easy.