What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 21 diabetic meal recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
21 Diabetic Meal Recipes
16 Easy Diabetic-Friendly Recipes To Try This Season
Pork tenderloin, salmon, tuna, chicken, cauliflower
Brit + Co
Chicken Veggie Stir Fry
Brown rice, boneless chicken breast, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime
Liz’s Healthy Table
South-of-the-Border Lunch Express
Canned black beans, brown rice, cheddar cheese, red pepper, tomato
Diabetes Self-Management
Lemon Chicken Piccata
30 min
White wine, boneless chicken breasts, capers, olive oil, lemon juice
Diabetes Strong
Chicken Sausage and Peppers
55 min
Cooked chicken sausage, balsamic vinegar, sweet peppers, grape tomatoes, olive oil
Pinterest
Simple Chicken Stirfry
20 min
Stir fry vegetables, soy sauce, chicken broth, olive oil, cooked chicken
Diabetes Food Hub
Low Carb Sheet Pan Dinner for Diabetics (Paleo and Keto-friendly)
55 min
Low carb, lean ground beef, apple cider vinegar, zucchini, tomato paste
Healthy Substitute
Chicken and Broccoli
50 min
Chicken, frozen broccoli, single cream, parmesan cheese, butter
Country Recipe Book
Slow Cooker Lemon-Garlic Chicken, Diabetic recipes
Boneless chicken breast, lemon juice, garlic, chicken stock, seasoned salt
Edamam
Salmon Parchment Paper Boats
20 min
Thick salmon fillets, ginger, olive oil, fresh dill, asparagus spears
Kitchenatics
What can I make for dinner for a diabetic?
What is a good main meal for a diabetic?
Diabetic Main Dish Recipes
- Easy Hawaiian Chicken Packets. Save. Easy Hawaiian Chicken Packets. …
- Sweet Potato-Turkey Meatloaf. Save. …
- Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers. Save. …
- Spicy Chicken Breasts. Save. …
- Venison Tips and Rice. Save. …
- Quinoa and Black Beans. Save. …
- Spinach and Pasta Shells. Save. …
- Spicy Steamed Shrimp. Save.
What should diabetics avoid eating?
11 Foods and Drinks to Avoid with Diabetes
- Sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugary beverages are the worst drink choice for someone with diabetes. …
- Trans fats. …
- White bread, rice, and pasta. …
- Fruit-flavored yogurt. …
- Sweetened breakfast cereals. …
- Flavored coffee drinks. …
- Honey, agave nectar, and maple syrup. …
- Dried fruit.
What foods should be avoided with type 2 diabetes?
Foods to avoid with type 2 diabetes
- high fat meat (fatty cuts of pork, beef, and lamb, poultry skin, dark meat chicken)
- full-fat dairy (whole milk, butter, cheese, sour cream)
- sweets (candy, cookies, baked goods, ice cream, desserts)
- sugar-sweetened beverages (juice, soda, sweet tea, sports drinks)