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  • Ensalada de Zanahoria & Col

    Ensalada de Zanahoria & Col

    How to Make Ensalada de Zanahoria & Col

    Al igual que ocurre con otras hortalizas crucíferas (el brécol y la coliflor), se considera que la col (repollo) es un componente dietético importante para disminuir el riesgo de cáncer.


    4servings


    1/2 taza

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Mezcle todos los ingredientes y revuelva bien.
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 taza


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      20

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      0g

      0%

      • Saturated Fat
        0g

        0%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      160mg

      7%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      4g

      1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        2g

    • Protein
      1g

    Ingredients

    col (repollo) picado en tiras
    2 tazas

    zanahoria (rallada)
    1

    jugo de lima (limón verde) o 1/4 taza de vinagre (de su preferencia)
    3 cdas

    azúcar
    1/2 cdta

    sal
    1/4 cdta

    pimienta negra
    1/2 cdta

    cilantro picado
    1 cda

    chile jalapeño o serrano (opcional)
    1-3 cdas

  • Date, Almond, and Sesame Balls

    Date, Almond, and Sesame Balls

    How to Make Date, Almond, and Sesame Balls

    Although they look like elegant truffles, these sweet treats are packed with tons of healthy nutrients. Dates have been cultivated for more than 5,000 years. This recipe can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.

    Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.


    15 min prep time


    36servings


    1 ball

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Place the dates, butter, water, almonds, vanilla, cardamom, and cinnamon in a food processor. Pulse to form a smooth paste. Shape the dough into date-size balls.
    2. Spread the sesame seeds and flaxseed on a baking sheet. Roll the date balls in the seeds to coat. Arrange on a serving platter.
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    36 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 ball


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      110

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      7g

      9%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.4g

        7%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      5mg

      2%

    • Sodium
      10mg

      <1%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      12g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        8g

    • Protein
      3g

    • Potassium
      150mg
      3%

    Ingredients

    pitted dates
    1 lbs

    butter (at room temperature)
    1/4 cup

    water
    1/4 cup

    blanched almonds
    1/2 lbs

    vanilla extract
    1 tsp

    ground cardamom
    1 tsp

    ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp

    sesame seeds (toasted)
    1 cup

    ground flax seed
    2 tbsp

  • Mediterranean Chicken Pita

    Mediterranean Chicken Pita

    How to Make Mediterranean Chicken Pita

    Repurpose leftover chicken on this simple and delicious sandwich! It’s a perfect quick and easy work-from-home lunch, or a busy weeknight dinner. If you don’t have tzatziki sauce, you could use plain Greek yogurt instead.

    Double Up: Use leftovers from our Greek Yogurt-Marinated Chicken recipe for even more flavor!


    10 min prep time


    4servings


    1 pita pocket

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the chicken and tzatziki sauce.
      Stuff ½ cup of the chicken mixture into each pita pocket.
    2. Top each filled pita pocket with ¼ cup cucumbers, ¼ cup tomatoes, and 2 Tbsp sliced almonds.
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 pita pocket


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      310

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      13g

      17%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.7g

        14%
      • Trans Fats
        0.1g

    • Cholesterol
      85mg

      28%

    • Sodium
      490mg

      21%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      25g

      9%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      26g

    • Potassium
      510mg
      11%

    Ingredients

    cubed cooked chicken
    2 cup

    low-fat tzatziki sauce or nonfat plain Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup

    whole grain pocket style pitas (cut in half to make 4 pita pockets)
    2

    diced cucumber
    1 cup

    diced tomato
    1 cup

    unsalted, sliced dry-roasted almonds
    1/2 cup

  • Spinach and Orange Salad

    Spinach and Orange Salad

    How to Make Spinach and Orange Salad

    This fresh salad will taste perfect any time of the year, but may be especially welcome in the fall or winter, when citrus is more plentiful and other produce is in short supply.


    15 min prep time


    2servings


    1 cup salad with 2 tablespoons dressing

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a medium salad bowl, toss together the spinach, celery, mushrroms, onion, and orange sections.
    2. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients except the pumpkin seeds. Drizzle over the salad. Toss to combine. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds.
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    2 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup salad with 2 tablespoons dressing


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      105

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.9g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      115mg

      5%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      13g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        9g

    • Protein
      4g

    Ingredients

    baby spinach
    1 cup

    sliced celery
    2 tbsp

    small button mushrooms (sliced)
    2

    red onion (halved and separated into rings)
    1 slice

    orange (peeled and sectioned)
    1/2

    orange juice
    2 tbsp

    lemon juice
    1 tbsp

    olive oil
    1 tsp

    lower sodium soy sauce
    1 tsp

    honey
    1 tsp

    ground ginger
    1/8 tsp

    black pepper
    1/8 tsp

    pepitas
    1 tbsp

  • Brazilian Guacamole

    Brazilian Guacamole

    How to Make Brazilian Guacamole

    With so many colors and flavors dancing together, this guacamole is a party on your tongue! Use this as a dip for fresh vegetables or tortilla chips, or add it to sandwiches and wraps. It tastes delicious the day you make it, and it gets even better the day after, when all the flavors blend. The result is refreshing and so very satisfying.


    15 min prep time


    13servings


    1/4 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours so that flavors can develop but remove from the fridge at least 20 minutes before serving.
      Chef’s Tip: Cut the other half of the bell peppers and cucumber into sticks to serve with the guacamole for dipping
    2. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and scoop the flesh out of their shells. Dice or mash the avocado and add it to the vegetables. Slowly add the olive oil and fold everything together.
    3. Combine the garlic, scallions, red onion, bell peppers, cucumber and tomato and toss well. Season with the soy sauce, salt and pepper, parsley and clinatro and fold well.
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    13 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/4 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      110

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      10g

      13%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.4g

        7%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      135mg

      6%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      5g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        1g

    • Protein
      1g

    • Potassium
      220mg
      5%

    Ingredients

    olive oil
    1/2 cup

    ripe Hass avocados
    2

    fresh cilantro (chopped)
    1/4 cup

    fresh parsley (chopped)
    1/4 cup

    lower sodium soy sauce
    1 tbsp

    black pepper
    1/2 tsp

    salt
    1/2 tsp

    plum tomato (seeded and finely diced)
    1

    English cucumber (peeled, seeded, and finely diced)
    1/2

    yellow bell pepper (finely diced)
    1/2

    red bell pepper (finely diced)
    1/2

    green onion (scallion) (chopped)
    1

    garlic (finely minced)
    1 clove

  • Lemony Pesto Hummus

    Lemony Pesto Hummus

    How to Make Lemony Pesto Hummus

    Enjoy this hummus as a dip for snacking with nonstarchy vegetables, whole-wheat pita, or whole-grain crackers.

    Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here. 

     


    5 min prep time


    5servings


    1/4 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
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    5 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/4 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      100

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.4g

        2%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      150mg

      7%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      14g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      5g

    • Potassium
      150mg
      3%

    Ingredients

    chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (drained and rinsed)
    1 (14.5 oz) can

    jarred pesto sauce
    2 tbsp

    lemon (juiced)
    1

    fresh ground black pepper
    1/2 tsp

  • Lemon Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding

    Lemon Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding

    How to Make Lemon Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding

    This unique yet easy snack packs in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the chia seeds, along with other nutrition bonuses like protein and fiber.

    Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here. 


    1 hr prep time


    4servings


    1/3 cup pudding with 1/2 cup raspberries

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients except the raspberries. Put mixture in the refrigerator for at least one hour until chia seeds soak up the liquid and it becomes a pudding consistency.
    2. To serve, put 1/3 cup pudding in a small bowl with 1/2 cup raspberries.
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/3 cup pudding with 1/2 cup raspberries


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      120

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.5g

        3%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      50mg

      2%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      18g

      7%

      • Dietary Fiber
        9g

        32%
      • Total Sugars
        7g

    • Protein
      3g

    • Potassium
      200mg
      4%

    Ingredients

    chia seeds
    1/4 cup

    unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    1 cup

    lemon zest
    1/2 tsp

    lemon juice
    1 1/2 tsp

    honey
    1 tbsp

    raspberries
    2 cup

  • Fig and Walnut Yogurt Tarts

    Fig and Walnut Yogurt Tarts

    How to Make Fig and Walnut Yogurt Tarts

    These beautiful yet simple tarts can be served as an appetizer, snack, or light dessert. If you can’t find figs, other fruit like apple, pear, or berries would also work.

    Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here. 

     


    15 min prep time


    6servings


    2 tarts

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a small mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, yogurt, and orange juice together.
    2. Fill each phyllo shell with 1 tbsp of cheese mixture. Top each with 1 piece of mint leaf, a walnut half, and a fig piece. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
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    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 tarts


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      130

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      7g

      9%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.7g

        9%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      10mg

      3%

    • Sodium
      60mg

      3%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      14g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        8g

    • Protein
      4g

    • Potassium
      150mg
      3%

    Ingredients

    crumbled goat cheese
    1 oz

    nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
    1/4 cup

    freshly squeezed orange or clementine juice
    2 tbsp

    mini phyllo dough shells
    12

    fresh mint (each cut into 3 pieces)
    4 leaves

    walnut halves
    12

    large fresh figs (each cut into 3 pieces)
    4

  • Garbanzo Bean and Arugula Salad

    Garbanzo Bean and Arugula Salad

    How to Make Garbanzo Bean and Arugula Salad

    This recipe is a simple and delicious combination of peppery arugula and sweet sundried tomatoes.

    Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here. 

     


    15 min prep time


    4servings


    3/4 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Combine garbanzo beans, drained tomatoes, and garlic in a salad bowl.
    2. Mix in arugula. Let sit for 10 minutes to slightly wilt the arugula leaves before serving.
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      3/4 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      150

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      4.5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.4g

        2%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      120mg

      5%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      22g

      8%

      • Dietary Fiber
        6g

        21%
      • Total Sugars
        5g

    • Protein
      7g

    • Potassium
      400mg
      9%

    Ingredients

    fresh arugula
    2 cup

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    sundried tomatoes packed in olive oil and italian herbs (drained)
    1/4 cup

    chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (drained and rinsed)
    1 (15.5 oz) can

  • Mango Mango Salad with Chicken

    Mango Mango Salad with Chicken

    How to Make Mango Mango Salad with Chicken

    Traditional chicken salad is made a little more lively with the addition of mango!

    Find this recipe and more in The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes. 


    20 min prep time


    6servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Combine the mayonnaise and green onions in a small bowl, cover, and chill. Combine the chicken, mango, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
    2. Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar in a container with a tight lid. Shake well. Add lemon mixture to the mayonnaise and green onion mixture and stir well.
    3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and mango, toss well, and chill for 30 minutes. To serve, spoon onto a plate lined with lettuce leaves.
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    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      160

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.8g

        4%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      40mg

      13%

    • Sodium
      150mg

      7%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      14g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        11g

    • Protein
      16g

    • Potassium
      360mg
      8%

    Ingredients

    light mayonnaise
    1/3 cup

    green onions (chopped)
    3 stalks

    cooked chicken breast (diced)
    2 cup

    mango (chopped)
    2 cup

    green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
    1

    Apple Cider Vinegar
    1 tbsp

    lemon juice
    2 tbsp

    sugar
    1 tsp

    romaine lettuce
    18 leaves