Category: Vegetables
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Turkey & Romaine Taco Salad Jars
Sometimes, meal prep salads just don’t hit the spot. They can feel like a pile of sad, soggy greens that leave you hungry an hour later. That’s why I love this Turkey & Romaine Taco Salad—it’s high in protein, full of flavor, and keeps you satisfied. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to throw together. I originally…
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A Simple, One-Pan Filipino-Inspired Dinner That’s Big on Flavor and Low on Carbs
Some nights, cooking feels like a chore. You want something healthy, balanced, and satisfying—but also quick, easy, and with minimal cleanup. If you’re trying to eat low-carb, low-saturated fat meals, it can feel even trickier. That’s why I love meals like this Salmon Adobo with Garlic Spinach & Cauliflower Rice. It’s one-pan, meal-prep-friendly, and absolutely…
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A Meal Prep Favorite: Southwest Pork & Roasted Veggie Plate
Some meals are just easy wins. They do everything you want—flavorful, filling, healthy, and great for meal prep. This Southwest Pork & Roasted Veggie Plate is one of those meals. It’s packed with protein, full of fiber-rich veggies, and has just the right amount of smoky heat from chipotles in adobo. We finally got around…
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Spanish Almond & Smoked Paprika Chicken Stew
On February 13, 2025, we had a rare rainy day here in the desert. The cool, damp weather made me crave something warm and comforting. I decided to make a Spanish Almond & Smoked Paprika Chicken Stew. A Hearty Stew for Low-Carb Diets Eating well with diabetes means finding meals that are tasty and low…
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Spinach Provençal with Chicken and Artichokes
I’ve been working on keeping my dinners very low carb, but my wife pointed out something important: she wasn’t staying full. She’d eat, enjoy the meal, and then find herself reaching for a snack later. Not ideal. So, I’m tweaking things. This Chicken Provençal with Spinach & Artichokes is an early attempt at increasing portion sizes while…
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South Indian-Inspired Eggplant and Shrimp Stir-Fry
Spice Up Dinner with This South Indian-Inspired Eggplant and Shrimp Stir-Fry Sometimes, dinner just needs a little more excitement. A lot of healthy recipes lean on the mild side, which can be a letdown when you’re looking for something bold and flavorful. That’s where this South Indian-Spiced Eggplant & Shrimp Stir-Fry comes in. It’s packed…
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A Quick Cantonese Stir-Fry
Some nights, you want to spend your time immersed in a sci-fi novel, not standing over a stove. That was me yesterday—deep into my book and completely uninterested in cooking. But I still needed a satisfying, low-carb, high-protein meal. Enter this Turkey and Asparagus Cantonese-Style Bowl—a quick and easy stir-fry that comes together in about…
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One-Skillet Italian Chicken & Tomato-Mushroom Sauce (A Flexible Recipe)
A Low-Carb, High-Fiber Meal Prep Favorite Some recipes are built for flexibility. This one-skillet Italian chicken in tomato-mushroom sauce is one of them. It’s deeply flavorful, packed with vegetables, and works with whatever you have on hand. Whether you want to switch up the protein, adjust the vegetables, or tweak the flavors, this recipe adapts…
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Spicy Thai Coconut Shrimp with Riced Cauliflower
February 3, 2025 Balancing Blood Sugar Without Giving Up Flavor One of the biggest struggles with diabetes is keeping meals balanced—low in carbs but still satisfying. A lot of low-carb recipes end up bland or repetitive. It’s easy to fall into the same routine, eating the same foods over and over because they feel safe.…
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North Indian Spiced Turkey & Okra Stir-Fry
My middle daughter came with her dog to visit today, but when she heard there was okra in dinner, she decided to head out before the meal. Apparently, okra is not her thing. More for me, I guess! I made North Indian Spiced Turkey & Okra Stir-Fry, and it turned out to be a great meal…
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