Created by Carmelita Lombera, RDN Print Recipe Beef Empanadas Enjoy the cultural dish cooked in an air fryer to reduce calories but still full of flavor! You can serve with salsa and chopped veggies to create a balanced dish. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 7 days, or store in the freezer for 1-3 months. Course Read More
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Fruit Tart with Flaxseed Crust
Created by Carmelita Lombera, RDN Print Recipe Fruit Tart with Flaxseed Crust Fun summer recipe made with a fiberful crust, fresh berries, and protein packed filling. Best part is there’s no baking required! You can enjoy it as a dessert or even breakfast the next day! Labels: diabetic friendly, simple meals, 100 calories or less, Read More
Ham and Spinach Egg Bites
Created by Carmelita Lombera, RDN Print Recipe Ham and Spinach Egg Bites Start your morning off with a high protein meal to keep you energized all day long! You can replace ham with chicken sausage to add more variety, the combinations are endless! Refrigerate leftovers to enjoy later in the week, or freeze to enjoy Read More
Turkey Meatballs
Created by Carmelita Lombera, RDN Print Recipe Turkey Meatballs Enjoy this comfort dish that’s lower in saturated fat and full of flavor. You can pair the meatballs with whole grain pasta or leafy green salad to create a balanced dish. Save any leftovers to enjoy the next day too! Course Entrees Cuisine Healthy Diabetic, Weight Read More
Chicken Pesto Pasta
Created by Carmelita Lombera, RDN Print Recipe Chicken Pesto Pasta Enjoy pasta that’s naturally gluten free and high in fiber since it’s made from lentils! It can be served as a cold pasta to cool you off on a hot summer day. Or you can serve it hot to bring out all the flavors. Course Read More
Frozen Yogurt Cherries
Enjoy this summer treat that is packed with protein from the Greek yogurt and natural sweetness from the cherries! Dark red and purple fruits like cherries contain an antioxidant called anthocyanin which helps to reduce inflammation, keeping your body healthy and strong! You can make this ahead of time and snack on throughout the week or share with your family and friends!
Summer Strawberry Salad
Enjoy this fresh meal using seasonal summer favorites like strawberries and cucumber. It also features chicken breast as a great source of lean protein to help you feel energized for hours! This meal will help you feel refreshed and ready to tackle the day.
Super Chicken Nachos
This nacho recipe uses canned tomatoes and canned beans to save time and money. The chopped spinach adds a boost of fiber and other nutrients to create a super delicious dish!