Blood Sugar Friendly Recipes

Fruits, vegetables, cooked whole grains and beans are chock full of fiber and other nutrients your body needs for optimal health. This week we’re sharing recipes intended to keep your blood sugars more tightly controlled.

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Veggie Oat Burgers

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your burger with brown rice, chickpeas and a delicious salad for a plate rich in fiber foods.

75%water-fiber – foods black beans, oats, shallots, garlic, brown rice, chickpeas, spinach, bell pepper, onion, sprouts, salad greens and veggies
25% – foods dressing

Recipe Note: While burgers with buns are the popular way to enjoy burger patties, it does tend to cause the 25% zone to creep into the 75% zone. Try the deconstructed burger bowl variation shared in the recipe instead.

Barley Risotto

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your barley risotto with a lentil stew for a fiber rich dinner.

75% water-fiber foods – onion, garlic, parsley, barley, celery, carrots, potato, fresh rosemary, lentils, crushed tomatoes, kale, fresh basil
25% foods – parmesan cheese, oil

Recipe Note: Use only 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to reduce the amount of fat and calories in this meal.

Zucchini Black Beans and Rice Skillet

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve a slice of this toast for breakfast with a side of berries for a great start to your day.

75% water-fiber foods – sweet potatoes, avocado, berries
25% foods – walnuts

Three Bean Barley Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve a big bowl of this soup topped with avocado and a large helping of this cucumber cabbage salad.

75% water-fiber foods – onion, celery, carrot, black beans, great northern beans, kidney beans, avocado, cucumber, cabbage, fresh dill, garlic, green onions
25% foods – olive oil, dressing

Sweet Potato Avocado Toast with Walnuts

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve a slice of this toast for breakfast with a side of berries for a great start to your day.

75% water-fiber foods – sweet potatoes, avocado, berries
25% foods – walnuts