And what better way to celebrate the change in season than by whipping up a delicious dinner?
Made lower in calories, carb, sodium and saturated fat, these dinner recipes align with ourdiabetes-friendly parameters.
Each dish is ready to devour in no more than thirty minutes, making them perfect for busy evenings.
Photo:Photographer: Diana Chistruga
And you’re free to make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup!
Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & Broccoli
This healthy salmon dish is as balanced as it is delicious.
One less thing to wash, too!
Greg DuPree
Serve with cooked rice to round out the meal.
A pinch of sugar at the end balances the sauce’s acidity.
it’s possible for you to also swap the sweet potatoes for russets.
Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan.
A bright and creamy herb sauce ties everything together.
Jacob Fox
A quick marinade tenderizes the chicken and infuses flavor in this stir-fry.
Using store-bought salad dressing saves time, but you could also make your own tangy vinaigrette.
It’s high in protein and fiber, gluten-free and very filling.
Johnny & Charlotte Autry
For a vegetarian version of this easy healthy recipe, double the mushrooms and skip the shrimp.
Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu
Chipotle peppers add kick to this tofu and broccoli stir-fry recipe.
If you’re shy about spice, cut back on the amount or leave them out completely.
Jason Donnelly
Serve over brown basmati rice.
Not in the mood for fish?
The salsa also works well with chicken and pork.
Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower
An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.
This one-skillet meal will be on the table in under 30 minutes and requires minimal cleanup.
Olives, capers and roasted cherry tomatoes add color and zest to each bite.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
