Diabetes-Friendly Vegetable Recipes

Aug 15, 2024

3 Diabetes Thanksgiving Dinner & Dessert Ideas

By ADW|2024-08-27T11:55:05-04:00Updated: August 15th, 2024|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables|0 Comments

We’re here to help you plan the perfect diabetic-friendly Thanksgiving dessert and dinner menu! It’s no secret that the holiday season is food-focused, but you don’t need to sit out the celebration. Sticking with your diabetes diet can still be delicious! In fact, you may even end up introducing your loved ones to some new dishes […]

Oct 10, 2017

Zesty Broccoli Salad

By ADW|2023-09-29T13:48:59-04:00Updated: October 10th, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Salads, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh small broccoli florets
  • 1 cup thinly sliced purple onion rings
  • 1/2 cup sweetened, dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons dry-roasted sunflower seeds

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a serving dish and toss to coat well. Refrigerate for 1 – 2 hours to allow flavors to blend. Toss again before […]
Sep 21, 2017

Very Veggie Italian Bread Pizza

By ADW|2024-04-15T23:05:47-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Breads & Muffins, Diabetes Recipes, Pasta, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (16 ounces) Italian bread
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light ranch-style dressing
  • 3 medium tomatoes (about 4 ounces each), sliced
  • ¼ medium purple onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 2 medium portabella mushrooms (about 6 ounces total), thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1/2 medium red bell […]
Sep 21, 2017

Veggie Mexican

By Marci Sloane|2017-09-21T14:09:57-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1 15-ounce can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed very well
  • 1 3/4 cup low sodium/fat chicken broth
  • 10 ounce frozen corn
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/2 cup dry lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cup broccoli and zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Directions

  1. Brown onions in olive oil and then add […]
Sep 21, 2017

Vegetable Linguine

By ADW|2017-09-21T14:04:59-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Pasta, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 (16oz.) can tomatoes
  • 1 (15oz.) can low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 oz. linguine

Directions

  1. In a large sauce pan, add sauté onions, celery, green pepper and garlic […]
Sep 21, 2017

Vegetable Lasagna

By ADW|2017-09-21T13:23:43-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Pasta, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 9 cooked lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 (15oz.) can low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 1 (6oz.) can low-sodium tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded low fat Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 10-oz package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven to 375°F
  2. In […]
Sep 21, 2017

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

By ADW|2017-09-21T13:00:10-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-size sweet potatoes
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons Equal® for Recipes or 6 packets Equal® sweetener or 1/4 cup Equal® Spoonful™
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
  • Salt and white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or 4 teaspoons flaked coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease potatoes; pierce with tines of fork. Place potatoes in baking pan […]
Sep 21, 2017

Tuscan Bean Salad with Gorgonzola Bruschetta

By ADW|2017-09-21T12:52:39-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Salads, Vegetables|0 Comments

Bruschetta Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (2-ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 16 slices French baguette (1 pound loaf), each 1/2-inch thick

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 (19-ounce each) cans cannelloni beans (or Great Northern Beans), rinsed, drained
  • 2 medium fennel bulbs, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 4 medium plum tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup light or fat free mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup […]
Sep 21, 2017

Sylvia Wood’s Southern Stir-Fry Veggies

By ADW|2017-09-21T11:32:11-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) package collard greens
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cup no calorie sweetener, granulated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. Remove and discard stems from greens. Tear leaves into 1 to 2 inch pieces.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a large Dutch oven; add greens and return […]
Sep 21, 2017

Sweet & Crunchy Deli Style Pickles

By ADW|2017-09-21T10:26:33-04:00Updated: September 21st, 2017|Diabetes Recipes, Vegetables|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 7 pickling cucumbers, quartered
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 whole clove
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon peeled, chopped fresh ginger
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves

Directions

  1. Place quartered cucumbers in a clean 1-quart canning jar. Set aside.
  2. Combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. […]

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