Veggie Rich Recipes for Healthy Eating

Check out our plant-powered recipes packed with non-starchy vegetables. These recipes are a powerhouse of nutrients and are perfectly aligned with a diabetes-friendly eating plan.

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Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup

Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup

15 min

20 min

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Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata

Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata

5 min

10 min

6

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A bowl of turnip greens and black eyed peas for plant powered protein diabetic diet

Southern Turnip Greens and Black-Eyed Peas

10 min

40 min

4

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A bowl of grilled tilapia on a salad of arugula and corn for a heart and diabetes healthy dash diet

Grilled Tilapia with Crunchy Corn Salsa & Arugula

15 min

8 min

4

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A plate with an open faced vegan vegetarian sloppy joes for a diet

Vegan Open-Face Sloppy Joes

10 min

15 min

4

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A plate of shrimp saute and diced potatoes for a DASH diet recipe for diabetes friendly eating

Shrimp Sauté with Spinach, Grape Tomatoes, and Roasted Red Potatoes

5 min

35 min

4

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An open face vegan vegetarian sandwhich with chickpea and carrots and celery on a plate for diabetes friendly diet

Open-Face Chickpea Salad Sandwich

10 min

4

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A bowl of tofu, quinoa, and brocolini for a vegan vegetarian diabetes management meal

Tofu with Peanut Sauce, Broccolini & Quinoa

10 min

10 min

4

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A bowl of low carb chicken and cauliflower for a diabetic friendly dinner recipe

Creamy Coriander Chicken & Cauliflower Skillet

5 min

15 min

4

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A plate with chicken, peaches, and homemade diabetes friendly dressing for a low carb style meal

Grilled Jalapeno-Peach Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado & Artichoke Salad

15 min

20 min

4

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Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup

Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup

15 min

20 min

8

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Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata

Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata

5 min

10 min

6

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A bowl of turnip greens and black eyed peas for plant powered protein diabetic diet

Southern Turnip Greens and Black-Eyed Peas

10 min

40 min

4

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A bowl of grilled tilapia on a salad of arugula and corn for a heart and diabetes healthy dash diet

Grilled Tilapia with Crunchy Corn Salsa & Arugula

15 min

8 min

4

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A plate with an open faced vegan vegetarian sloppy joes for a diet

Vegan Open-Face Sloppy Joes

10 min

15 min

4

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A plate of shrimp saute and diced potatoes for a DASH diet recipe for diabetes friendly eating

Shrimp Sauté with Spinach, Grape Tomatoes, and Roasted Red Potatoes

5 min

35 min

4

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An open face vegan vegetarian sandwhich with chickpea and carrots and celery on a plate for diabetes friendly diet

Open-Face Chickpea Salad Sandwich

10 min

4

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A bowl of tofu, quinoa, and brocolini for a vegan vegetarian diabetes management meal

Tofu with Peanut Sauce, Broccolini & Quinoa

10 min

10 min

4

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A bowl of low carb chicken and cauliflower for a diabetic friendly dinner recipe

Creamy Coriander Chicken & Cauliflower Skillet

5 min

15 min

4

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A plate with chicken, peaches, and homemade diabetes friendly dressing for a low carb style meal

Grilled Jalapeno-Peach Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado & Artichoke Salad

15 min

20 min

4

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Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup

Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup

15 min

20 min

8

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Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata

Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata

5 min

10 min

6

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A bowl of turnip greens and black eyed peas for plant powered protein diabetic diet

Southern Turnip Greens and Black-Eyed Peas

10 min

40 min

4

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A bowl of Date & Cashew Chicken Stir Fry for a diabetes friendly healthy meal

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Breakfast Favorites

Get a healthy head start on your morning with these recipes.

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Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata

Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata

5 min

10 min

6

Chilaquiles with Sunny-Side-Up Eggs in a bowl with napkin for a diabetes friendly recipe

Chilaquiles with Sunny-Side-Up Eggs

5 min

12 min

4

A Pakistani Besan Chilla savory chickpea pancake for diabetic friendly eating

Pakistani Besan Chilla (Savory Chickpea Pancakes)

5 min

12 min

4

Spinach and Parmesan Egg Bites

Spinach and Parmesan Egg Bites

15 min

20 min

8

Guilt-Free Breakfast Sausage Patties

Guilt-Free Breakfast Sausage Patties

10 min

10 min

14

A bowl of vegetarian burrito ingredients

Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito Bowl

10 min

5 min

4

Pumpkin-Banana Muffins

Pumpkin-Banana Muffins

10 min

20 min

12

Turkey Sausage and Egg Casserole

Turkey Sausage and Egg Casserole

10 min

1 hr

10

Ginger Infused Oatmeal

Ginger Infused Oatmeal

5 min

15 min

2

Sugar Free Yogurt Parfait with Fresh Berries

Sugar Free Yogurt Parfait with Fresh Berries

5 min

1

Lunchtime Specials

Energize your midday meal with these diabetes-friendly options.

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A bowl of grilled tilapia on a salad of arugula and corn for a heart and diabetes healthy dash diet

Grilled Tilapia with Crunchy Corn Salsa & Arugula

15 min

8 min

4

A plate with an open faced vegan vegetarian sloppy joes for a diet

Vegan Open-Face Sloppy Joes

10 min

15 min

4

An open face vegan vegetarian sandwhich with chickpea and carrots and celery on a plate for diabetes friendly diet

Open-Face Chickpea Salad Sandwich

10 min

4

Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup

Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup

15 min

20 min

8

A bowl of turnip greens and black eyed peas for plant powered protein diabetic diet

Southern Turnip Greens and Black-Eyed Peas

10 min

40 min

4

A plate of vegan lettuce wraps and tofu for a vegetarian healthy diabetic lunch

Crumbled Tofu Taco Lettuce Wraps

7 min

12 min

4

A plate of seared BBQ tempeh with a creamy salad for a diabetes friendly meal that is vegan vegetarian

Seared Barbecue Tempeh Salad

10 min

5 min

4

Tuna salad melt served with a salad on a plate

Tuna Salad Melt on Whole Grain English Muffin with Side Salad

10 min

4 min

4

Greek Vegetable Pita Pizzas

Greek Vegetable Pita Pizzas

5 min

15 min

8

A plate of Vegetarian Lentil Pulao (Daal Pulao) for a diabetic friendly meal

Vegetarian Lentil Pulao (Daal Pulao)

5 min

30 min

4

Dinner Delights

Find a healthy recipe that your whole family will enjoy.

Recipes listing by category

A bowl of grilled tilapia on a salad of arugula and corn for a heart and diabetes healthy dash diet

Grilled Tilapia with Crunchy Corn Salsa & Arugula

15 min

8 min

4

A plate of shrimp saute and diced potatoes for a DASH diet recipe for diabetes friendly eating

Shrimp Sauté with Spinach, Grape Tomatoes, and Roasted Red Potatoes

5 min

35 min

4

A bowl of tofu, quinoa, and brocolini for a vegan vegetarian diabetes management meal

Tofu with Peanut Sauce, Broccolini & Quinoa

10 min

10 min

4

A bowl of low carb chicken and cauliflower for a diabetic friendly dinner recipe

Creamy Coriander Chicken & Cauliflower Skillet

5 min

15 min

4

A plate with chicken, peaches, and homemade diabetes friendly dressing for a low carb style meal

Grilled Jalapeno-Peach Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado & Artichoke Salad

15 min

20 min

4

Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup

Spiced Ginger Carrot Soup

15 min

20 min

8

A plate of vegan lettuce wraps and tofu for a vegetarian healthy diabetic lunch

Crumbled Tofu Taco Lettuce Wraps

7 min

12 min

4

A plate with a very low carb keto meal of turkey stuffed mushroom and salad for diabetes friendly eating

Turkey Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Feta, Spinach & Pecan Salad

10 min

30 min

4

A plate with mini meatloaf and non-starchy vegetables for a healthy easy meal

Sheet Pan Cheesy Mini Meatloaves with Bell Peppers & Onions

10 min

20 min

4

A plate of seared BBQ tempeh with a creamy salad for a diabetes friendly meal that is vegan vegetarian

Seared Barbecue Tempeh Salad

10 min

5 min

4

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