Diabetes-friendly recipes the whole family will eat
Diabetes-friendly cooking pairs carbohydrates with fibre, protein and healthy fats, and keeps added sugar low. These are everyday family meals built that way.
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What Gluten watches for: added sugar, sweet sauces and glazes, juice, and large portions of refined carbs.
548 Diabetes recipes
Pan-Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta
Elbow macaroni tossed with Parmesan and olive oil, served alongside lemon-and-herb-seared tilapia fillets.
Zucchini Pasta with Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Zucchini pasta tossed with pan-seared shrimp, garlic, butter, lemon, and white wine in a pan.
Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken
Whole chicken brushed with melted butter and seasoned with salt and pepper before roasting with potatoes and carrots.
Cucumber and Avocado Sushi
Vinegar-seasoned rice rolled in nori with avocado and cucumber, wrapped with a bamboo mat for a snack.
Baby Spinach Omelet
Eggs folded with baby spinach and Parmesan cheese, cooked in a skillet for a warm morning meal.
1-Pot Everyday Lentil Soup
A warm pot of lentils, carrots, celery, potatoes, and vegetable broth simmered with rosemary.
Creamy Avocado Banana Green Smoothie
A smooth blend of frozen banana, avocado, greens, and almond milk for a creamy morning drink.
Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Chicken breasts stuffed with a mixture of sauteed yellow onions, baby spinach, fresh dill, and crumbled feta cheese.
Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl
Steamed cauliflower rice and black beans tossed with lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salsa, onions, and bell peppers.
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello mushroom caps roasted with olive oil and stuffed with baby spinach, onions, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes and chickpeas roasted in the oven and served with hummus and cherry tomatoes.
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
Sweet potato and black beans simmered in a pot with tomatoes, garlic, chili powder, and cumin.
Veggie Wraps with Hummus and Avocado
Hummus, avocado, and greens wrapped in a tortilla with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Grilled Veggie Skewers
Pineapple and mixed vegetables grilled on skewers and brushed with an olive oil and basil mixture.
Almond-Crusted Chicken
Chicken breasts coated in bread crumbs and sliced almonds, pan-seared in butter and oil, then baked.
Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Red peppers stuffed with quinoa, salsa, black beans, and corn, baked until tender.
Easy shakshuka
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and red pepper sauce, in one pan. 10 g carbs a serving.
Smashed Chickpea Avocado Salad Sandwich
Mashed chickpeas and avocado on bread with cilantro, green onion, and lime, topped with fresh spinach.
Avocado Egg Boats
Ripe avocado halves baked with whole eggs in the center, then topped with crisp chopped bacon and chives.
Southwest Tofu Scramble
Crumbled tofu cooked in a skillet with red onion, red bell pepper, and kale, seasoned with cumin and chili powder.
Cooking for more than one diet?
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Plan your dinnersDiabetes cooking questions
Are these recipes low-carb?
Not all of them. They balance carbs with fibre and protein. If you follow low-carb or keto, add it to your profile and Gluten will plan for it.
Do I need to count carbs?
These recipes lean on fibre, protein and slower carbs, with portions that suit everyone at the table. Your care team can tell you what targets are right for you.
Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice. Recipes are checked against the restrictions you enter, but always check labels for allergens and cross-contact, and talk to your doctor or dietitian about your diet.