Entrees

Vegetarian Meatballs

This delightful and easy-to-make recipe can make either "meatballs" or oat burgers. Ingredients: 4 cup water 1/2 cup unfermented soy sauce or Braggs Amino Acids* 1/3 cup cold-pressed oil 1 cup pecan meal or other nut meal 1/4 cup yeast flakes 2 teaspoons garlic powder…

Three Bean Salad

Legumes are rich in soluble fiber and diabetic-friendly because they have a low glycemic index. This recipe is easy to make and tasty. When purchasing legumes, avoid the brands with unusual additives. Ingredients 1 (14.5) can green beans, drained 1 (25 oz) can garbanzo beans,…

Cashew Rice Casserole

Vegan Lentil Loaf

Lentils are rich in proteins, essential amino acids, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals. Because they score low on the glycemic index, their consumption is beneficial for individuals with diabetes.  Studies have linked lentil consumption to reduced incidence of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. Lentil…

Peanut “Meat”

Peanuts are rich in protein and soluble fiber, folate, niacin, magnesium, selenium, arginine, and α-tocopherol. They contain the monounsaturated fatty acid, oleic fatty acid. Additionally, peanuts contain phytochemicals such as polyphenols and phytosterols, that help to protect against cardiovascular disease. Because peanuts contain monounsaturated  fats,…

Coconut Chickpea Curry

Chickpeas provide considerable amounts of soluble fiber,  protein, folate, zinc, iron, and magnesium. Chickpeas score low on the glycemic index, making them an ideal food for individuals with prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, or diabetes. This recipe is tasty, nutritious, and relatively easy to make! Enjoy! Stuff…

Tasty Vegan Pecan Loaf

This easy-to-make loaf offers protein, fiber, magnesium, calcium, and zinc. Both minimally processed soybeans and pecans have beneficial anti-inflammatory compounds. Enjoy this recipe from the Wildwood Lifestyle Recipe Files. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 lb. organic, non-GMO tofu mashed 1 onion diced ½-cup…

Rolled Eggplant

Eggplants are nutrient-dense vegetables containing considerable amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. Its purple skin contains anti-inflammatory anthocyanins. Eggplants have certain polyphenols which help to lower elevated blood glucose. Test tube studies suggest that eggplant has cancer-fighting compounds. Enjoy this recipe dish by Sarai Rodriquez. Ingredients:…

Tofu Rice Croquettes

Tofu is a complete protein, low in calories and low on the glycemic index. High in calcium and a good source of selenium, tofu supports bone health. Tofu is high in protein and contains all the essential amino acids your body needs. Additionally, it has good amounts of magnesium…

Garbanzo (Chickpea) Cold Cuts

Garbanzos (chickpeas) are rich in fiber and protein. One cup of cooked garbanzos has 12.5 grams of fiber and 14.5 grams of protein which promote satiety. The combination of fiber and protein slows digestion and promotes fullness. Additionally, they score low on the glycemic index,…