Diabetes-Friendly Vegetable Recipes

Vegetables are a wonderful source of fiber for someone trying to keep their blood sugar stable. They’re some of the best dishes to start mealtime with. Whether you have diabetes or not, these lower-calorie, high-nutrient-density foods are a great addition to any meal. Here are five different ways to plate more veggies this month.

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Roasted Chickpea Curry Bowl

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Plate and enjoy your curry bowl as directed in the recipe.

75% water-fiber foods –  cauliflower, chickpeas, quinoa, spinach
25% foods – olive oil, tahini

Salmon Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy your salad, then have a fresh apple for dessert.

75% water-fiber foods – baby potatoes, green beans, butter lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives
25% foods – dressing, egg, salmon

Roasted Root Veggies Over Spiced Lentils

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your roasted root veggies over perfectly seasoned lentils.

75% water-fiber foods – green lentils, garlic, kale, parsley, carrots, parsnips, beets, red onion, sweet potato, thyme, sage
25% foods – olive oil, plain yogurt

Edamame Chicken Stir-Fry

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Serve your stir-fry over brown rice for a delicious meal.

75% water-fiber foods –  garlic, ginger, carrots, broccoli, edamame, brown rice
25% foods – sesame oil, honey, skinless chicken breast, avocado oil

Roasted Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Plate your roasted veggies with half of an avocado for a delicious supper. Add air- fried tofu nuggets as your 25% option.

75% water-fiber foods –  baby red potatoes, baby carrots, chickpeas, asparagus, onion, parsley
25% foods – olive oil, tofu

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.