Make one of these energizing and flavorful casserole recipes for dinner.
These dishes each have at least15 grams of proteinper serving from nutritious ingredients likepoultry, seafood and legumes.
Plus, they’relow in saturated fat and sodium-consciousfor those following adiabetes-friendly eating pattern.
Stacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley
A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer.
Crushed corn tortilla chips add a crunchy layer to complete the dish.
Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor.
Stacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley
The corn adds a nice pop of sweetness, while the rice helps absorb some of the flavors.
A crunchy topping of crushed tortilla chips finishes off this comforting, Southwestern-inspired casserole.
It’s easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey.
Make it a meal: Enjoy with steamed green beans and roasted potatoes tossed with thyme and coarse salt.
Chicken-Noodle Casserole
Flavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetes-appropriate recipe.
Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.
Turkey-Vegetable Bake
Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays?
Make this low fat casserole.
It’s made with brown rice and lots of vegetables.
Stacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley
This version blends peas, leeks and carrots with diced turkey, all in a creamy herb sauce.
Chicken Tetrazzini
This retro dish will like kids and adults alike.
Be sure not to overcook the pasta or it will turn mushy.
Sara Haas
And don’t skip the balsamic vinegar at the endit’s a bright finishing touch.
Instead of using a can of cream of mushroom soup, we make our own simplified version here.
This hearty casserole is finished with perfectly tangy sour cream and buttery crackers, which add the perfect crunch.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
Serve with a generous side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Mom’s Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
This lightened-up creamy chicken casserole is packed with veggies.
Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups
Think portion control with these individual lasagna roll-ups.
Jacob Fox
Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.
Dijon mustard flavors the dish, complementing the salmon and asparagus.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray
Sara Haas
Sara Haas
Ali Redmond
Brian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy Barr
Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington
