Try one of these diabetes-friendly lunch recipes for a filling meal.
Each of these lunches has at least 15 grams of protein to keep you satisfied throughout the afternoon.
Make these wraps ahead of time for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner.
A few wedges of warm pita finish off the meal perfectly.
Chicken Avocado BLT Wrap
Who doesn’t love a BLT?
Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthy dinner.
Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.
Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.
Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.
To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving.
For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast (see Associated Recipes).
Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon.
To the greens, add a multitude of chopped veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage and carrots.
Finish with rich salmon for protein and a drizzle of creamy yogurt dressing to bring it all together.
They cook up quickly in a panini press.
