213 diabetic recipes

Wilted spinach with lemon, garlic, and toasted pine nuts. A five-minute Italian-style side built from five ingredients and a hot pan.

Just 3 ingredients and one hour in the oven. Tender spaghetti squash strands tossed with golden shallot butter make an easy low-carb side dish the whole family will love.

Creamy farina porridge with chopped dates, vanilla, and cinnamon made with skim milk. A warm, naturally sweetened breakfast that's diabetic-friendly and ready in under 10 minutes.

Black bean and salsa salad with corn, celery, scallions, and fresh cilantro. A no-cook diabetic-friendly vegetarian salad dressed simply with salsa and red wine vinegar. Pantry-pull lunch in 15 minutes.

Pineapple peach frappe blended with low-fat yogurt and skim milk. A sugar-free, low-fat smoothie that's diabetic-friendly and ready in 20 minutes. Kid-approved and naturally fruity.

Gluten free gingersnaps: classic spiced molasses cookies made with soy flour, cornstarch, and potato starch instead of wheat. Crisp edges, chewy centers, ready in 20 minutes.

Sweet watermelon meets spicy jalapeno in this no-cook fire and ice salsa with lime, cilantro, and green pepper. A refreshing diabetic-friendly appetizer ready in minutes.

Cranberry punch made from scratch with fresh cranberries and orange juice concentrate. A tart, refreshing party drink with a sugar-free option that keeps it diabetic-friendly.

No-cook pineapple cranberry relish made with raw ground cranberries, crushed pineapple, and sugar-free sweetener. A tart, low-fat, diabetic-friendly condiment for turkey and roasted meats.

Irish vegetables simmered in white wine vinegar with bay leaf, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and corn. A bright, diabetic-friendly side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Sugar-free marinated cucumber salad with vinegar, garlic, and black pepper. Salt-brined thin slices release their water, then soak up a tangy dressing for a crisp, diabetic-friendly side dish.

A simple seasoning that can be used for any kind of dish you prepare for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Classic bread dressing studded with dried apricots, walnuts, and celery for a sweet-savory stuffing that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey.

If you need an ice-cream fix, then try this quick and delicious recipe that's stress free!

Braised Belgian endive with diced Red Delicious apple, walnut oil, lemon juice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. A light, elegant, low-calorie side dish in 15 minutes.

Steamed Brussels sprouts tossed with toasted hazelnuts, extra-virgin olive oil, and ground cardamom. A simple 20-minute side dish with just four ingredients.