10 Deliciously Tasty Diabetic Dinner Recipes (2024)

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  • #1: Chicken Bolgonese Sauce
  • #2: Chicken Chorizo Stew
  • #3. Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini
  • #4: Chicken Massaman Curry
  • #5: Cheesy Vegetable Bake
  • #6: Parcel-Baked Chicken Breast
  • #7: Chicken Pesto Zoodles Salad
  • #8: Spicy Beef Taco/ Fajitas
  • #9: Creamy Mushroom Chicken
  • #10: Green Bean Casserole+
    • YOUR TASK: 21 Day Lower Blood Sugar Challenge™

If you’re after deliciously diabetic dinner recipes, look no further – below you’ll find a collection of 10 tasty meals.

They are not only mouthwatering good, they are easy to make – just the way we like most of our meals.

Plus, the goal of all the meals we create is to keep them low carb and blood sugar friendly, while packing in plenty of valuable nutrition from nutrient-dense natural food sources.

ENJOY!

#1: Chicken Bolgonese Sauce

Bolognese sauce is a classic Italian dish that makes the perfect addition to weeknight meals.

Of course, you’ll often see it used in classic pasta recipes but instead of high carb pasta, serve the sauce over a bed of steamed green beans topped with cheese (pictured below). Or try some ‘zoodles’ – zucchini noodles.

You can also serve the sauce with salad or use it as a ‘base’ for other meals, like we did in the recipe below (Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini).

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#2: Chicken Chorizo Stew

Fans of spicy food will love this thick and hearty stew. This recipe makes a generous serving so it’s great as a family favorite, or Sunday dinner with leftovers.

The stew gets it’s spice kick from the chorizo sausage, while being sweetened with paprika, and packed with endless vegetables as your predominant source of carbs.

And best of all, it’s a completely hands-off dish that can be made in your slow cooker (what we call ‘Set & Forget’)!

Simply combine all the ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on ‘low’ for 3 hours or on ‘high’ for 6 hours. Your house will smell amazing in no time, and your taste buds will thank you for the experience.

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#3. Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini

If you enjoy a bit of Mexican food, you’ll love this dish!

Zucchini makes a great replacement for many dishes. And here we use them as a base instead of bread. Not only does this lower the carbs, but it still tastes sensationally good!

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#4: Chicken Massaman Curry

We absolutely love 5-ingredient meals – and that’s all it takes to make this meal!

This mild curry comes together in 10-15 minutes but seriously tastes like it’s been simmering for hours.

Thick, creamy coconut milk lends this dish a decadent quality. Zucchini brings a boatload of fiber and nutrients. And the chicken packs a protein-punch that will keep you satiated and smiling.

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#5: Cheesy Vegetable Bake

Even if you eat meat, vegetarian recipes should make up a portion of your weekly diabetic meal plans.

If you ever have trouble getting enough vegetables into your diet each day, this recipe will change your mind.

This cheesy vegetable dish combines onion, carrot, zucchini, broccoli, and cauliflower with cheddar cheese – which we know almost everyone loves!

In fact, this dish is one of our most popular recipes and one you really can’t go wrong with.

It’s great served either hot or cold (it makes particularly good leftovers, we think) and makes a great side dish for beef, chicken, or fish. Think of it as a healthy, possibly even tastier version of lasagna – without all that carb-laden pasta!

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#6: Parcel-Baked Chicken Breast

This is one of those recipes that will fool all of your friends into thinking you once attended a fancy French cooking school…but it’s incredibly easy to make!

Using a ‘parcel’ is perhaps our favorite kitchen ‘hack’ when it comes to cooking succulent, moist and juicy chicken. The mustard honey-like dressing adds a sweet, slightly tangy touch that will make your taste buds so happy.

This dish makes a wonderful hot meal served with steamed vegetables, but the chicken also goes really well served cold atop a fresh salad. Or, slice it up for a low carb sandwich wrap.

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#7: Chicken Pesto Zoodles Salad

Ever had zucchini noodles – aka zoodles?

We’ve mentioned them above several times, and if you haven’t tried them, we encourage you to do so – they’re great!

These crunchy, green veggie noodles pass for regular pasta, but they’re so much lower in carbs than the real thing – slashing your carbs and keeping your blood sugar levels in check.

The best part is, they taste incredibly moreish!

Our pesto recipe is wildly easy to make; and, like many of these recipes, this Chicken Salad can be served hot or cold. Try it both ways and see which you prefer.

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#8: Spicy Beef Taco/ Fajitas

Following a diabetic diet does not mean you should ever feel deprived.

With tasty options such as this low-carb Mexican twist on tacos or call them fajitas, you’ll be digging in by yourself or with your family for a throughly enjoyable meal.

If you don’t like beef, make it with ground turkey or chicken. As an addition add shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese on top.

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#9: Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Chicken recipes are popular, including this low carb recipe with a rich and luscious flavor, fit for a celebratory meal or a regular weeknight dinner!

Coconut cream (or sub regular cream) and mushrooms combine to form a juicy creamy savory sauce, which is thickened with almond flour (or use a small amount of plain or arrowroot flour).

Chinese cabbage serves as a satisfying low carb base for this meal. Or you could also use cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

The result? A gourmet-level dinner that will impress your friends and family to no end – YUM!

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#10: Green Bean Casserole

This dish tastes delish on it’s own. It’s also perfect served as a side dish at Thanksgiving or another special occasion.Or simply pan fry a piece of fish or chicken to eat alongside it.

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With those 10 delicious diabetic recipes, there’s bound to be something there you love!

YOUR TASK: 21 Day Lower Blood Sugar Challenge

  1. Re-evaluate dinner – What have you been eating for dinner? How have your 2-hour after meal blood sugar readings been? If your numbers are a little high, what could you do differently? Use the ideas above to guide you and begin creating your new dinner menu.
  2. Choose something new for your menu – cook up a new dinner tonight, or better yet, get organized for the week ahead and plan your meals. Our members find that being organized with a weekly meal plan (which we do for them every week), keeps them motivated, saves money, and since they have new meals every week, they never get bored and can resist cravings easier – meal planning works! So see what you can do this week to put a bit of planning into your week.

BON APETIT!!

TESTIMONIAL:

Sharlene, VIP Member, says:“I’ve been following your plans for about a month now. My bs range was 150 to 185 (8.3-10.3) for am fasting. Now it’s ranging from 105 to 140 (5.8-7.8).”

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FAQs

What's the best dinner for a diabetic? ›

Healthful options include skinless chicken, salmon, shrimp, tempeh or tofu, eggs, and lean turkey. Legumes can fit in either the protein or the starch section as they provide both nutrients. Grains, legumes and starchy vegetables can fill the remaining quarter.

What are the 10 best foods for a diabetic? ›

What superstar foods are good for diabetes?
  • Beans. Kidney, pinto, navy or black beans are packed with vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and potassium. ...
  • Dark green leafy vegetables. ...
  • Citrus fruit. ...
  • Berries. ...
  • Tomatoes. ...
  • Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Whole grains.

What are the three meals for diabetics? ›

Eating a carbohydrate-rich breakfast followed by a substantial lunch and a small dinner — the so-called "three-meal diet" (3Mdiet) — promotes weight loss and significantly improves glucose control in type 2 diabetes, a randomized, controlled trial suggests.

What are two menu items that might be appropriate for people with diabetes? ›

Include more nonstarchy vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, and green beans. Include fewer added sugars and refined grains, such as white bread, rice, and pasta with less than 2 grams of fiber per serving. Focus on whole foods instead of highly processed foods as much as possible.

What foods can diabetics eat freely for dinner? ›

Dinner ideas when you have diabetes
  • lasagne and salad.
  • roast chicken and vegetables, with or without potatoes.
  • beef stir-fry and vegetables, with or without brown rice.
  • chicken tortillas and salad.
  • salmon and vegetables, with or without noodles.
  • curry with chickpeas and brown rice.

What is the most important meal of the day for a diabetic? ›

Eating a healthy breakfast is important for everyone, especially for people who have diabetes. A morning meal can help keep blood sugar steady throughout the day.

What are the 5 worst foods for blood sugar? ›

10 Worst Foods for Your Blood Sugar
  • KETCHUP. ...
  • WHITE PASTA. ...
  • BAGELS. ...
  • ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS. ...
  • FRUIT JUICE. ...
  • ENERGY BARS. ...
  • LOW-FAT SWEETENED YOGURT. ...
  • SPORTS DRINKS AND ENERGY DRINKS. Energy drinks and sports drinks carry all the woes of fruit juice with the added no-no of more sugars.

How can I flush sugar out of my system fast? ›

Drinking plenty of water helps your kidneys flush out excess sugar. One study found that people who drink more water lower their risk for developing high blood sugar levels. And remember, water is the best. Sugary drinks elevate blood sugar by raising it even more.

What should diabetics drink first thing in the morning? ›

Water is the best all-round drink. If your family likes flavoured waters, make your own by adding a squeeze of lemon or lime, or strawberries. Children often need reminding to drink, so give them a colourful water bottle with a funky straw.

What foods will lower blood sugar quickly? ›

Foods with a low glycemic index (GI) may help people lower or manage their blood sugar levels. Examples include whole grains, nuts, legumes, some fruits, non-starchy vegetables, and lean proteins.

What drink lowers blood sugar? ›

Summary. No single drink can lower your blood sugar. But drinks with little or no sugar are good replacements for sugary drinks like sodas, energy drinks, and flavored coffees. Also, research suggests that green tea, milk, and kefir may help you control your blood sugar in the longer term.

What are 3 food items a diabetic should limit or stay away from? ›

You avoid eating simple carbs (such as sweets), saturated fats, and most meat-based protein. The diet can be hard for some people to follow for a long time because it's very low-fat (less than 10% of your daily calories), but you can find some meal plans with a bit more flexibility.

What sandwich meat is good for diabetics? ›

Beef: USDA Select or Choice grades trimmed of fat such as round, sirloin, flank steak, tenderloin, roast (rib, chuck, rump); steak (T-bone, porterhouse, cubed); ground round. Pork: Lean pork such as fresh ham, canned, cured, or boiled ham, Canadian bacon, tenderloin, center loin chop. Lamb: Roast, chop or leg.

Can you give me a list of food a diabetic can eat? ›

A List of the Best of Foods for Type 2 Diabetics
  • Leafy greens. Superstar greens such as spinach, kale, Swiss chard and collard greens can be the hearty side to your dinner, or even the star of your plate, as the base of a salad or protein bowl. ...
  • Salmon. ...
  • Strawberries. ...
  • Quinoa. ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Lean meat. ...
  • Cottage cheese.
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What should a diabetic not eat at night? ›

"Because you'll have high blood sugar levels in the morning, it may be recommended that you avoid eating a carbohydrate-rich snack before bed, as it could cause blood sugar levels to rise," Cartlidge says. If that continues, the effects of the dawn phenomenon could be exacerbated.

What are the 5 best foods for diabetics? ›

Individuals with prediabetes or diabetes need to eat a healthy, balanced diet that will help regulate their blood sugar levels within the body to avoid adverse health effects.
  • Berries. Foods like blueberries are high in fiber and antioxidants. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Seafood. ...
  • Beans and lentils. ...
  • Kale.
Apr 1, 2023

What should diabetic eat first thing in the morning? ›

Diabetes-friendly breakfast options can include eggs with lean protein, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit, and multigrain toast with avocado.

Can diabetics eat spaghetti? ›

People with diabetes can include pasta as part of a healthy diet. However, they should choose whole grain varieties and be mindful of their portion size. A person can use the Plate Method, carb counting, or half-cup measurements to determine how much pasta they eat.

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