Surprising Diabetes-Friendly Meals that Make You Feel Full

If you think following a diabetic diet will leave you feeling deprived and depressed, think again. This recipe collection of diabetes-friendly meals includes classic comfort foods and delicious recipes that span the globe. Find your feel-full happy place while keeping carbs and calories in check.

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Asparagus, Zucchini, and Sweet Pepper Crepes with Orange Cream

Start to finish: 45 mins

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A delicious vegetarian dinner option, these homemade whole-wheat and flax crepes are filled with asparagus, zucchini and sweet peppers and a heathier cream sauce made with a blend of tofu and Greek yogurt.

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Classic Beef Stroganoff

Start to finish: 5 hrs

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A twist on a classic! This beef stroganoff is cooked in a slow cooker and served over zucchini noodles with onions and mushrooms in a mouthwatering gravy.

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Pineapple-Bacon Barbecue Burgers

Start to finish: 25 mins

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For your next barbecue, try these Hawaiian-inspired sweet and savory burgers. They're made from lean ground beef and have bacon and crushed pineapple baked right in. Served with barbecue sauce on Hawaiian sweet rolls, they're sure to impress your guests.

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Chipotle Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Apricot Salsa

Start to finish: 35 mins

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Your grill does double duty in this meal! Grilled apricots take center stage in a zesty salsa which tastes delicious with the chipotle flavored grilled pork chops.

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Pasta Puttanesca with Beef

Start to finish: 2 hrs 40 mins

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This easy slow cooker ground beef and pasta recipe makes a great meal any night of the week.

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BBQ Chicken Flatbread

Start to finish: 20 mins

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Barbecue-flavored chicken with peppers is baked on a premade pizza crust and topped with cheese for a quick and easy meal with lots of flavor.

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Beef and Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry

Start to finish: 40 mins

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It's tempting to order take-out but not necessary when you can make this delicious stir-fry at home in just 40 minutes. Thinly sliced sirloin and mixed vegetables are cooked quickly in a hot skillet and then combined with a heavenly citrus-soy sauce. Served over brown rice, this is a dish your whole family will love!

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Shrimp and Avocado-Cream Pasta

Start to finish: 35 mins

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This recipe has a tasty secret: the creamy sauce is made with nutritious avocado! Mix it together with multigrain pasta for a healthy dinner option.

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Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwich

Start to finish: 4 hrs 15 mins

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Traditionally called Lechon Asado, this slow-cooker favorite is packed with Cuban spices for a blast of flavor in every bite.

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Citrus Shrimp with Black Rice

Start to finish: 55 mins

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Drizzled with a citrus marinade and served over a bed of nutty black rice and zesty aruglua greens, this low-calorie shimp dish is ready in less than an hour.

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Creamy Basil-Rosemary Chicken and Rice

Start to finish: 55 mins

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The secret ingredient is the onion...it provides a rich flavor and makes the texture creamier as the onions soften.

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Cream of Chicken and Rice Florentine

Start to finish: 1 hr 5 mins

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This easy one-pot comfort-food dinner is made with fresh and healthy ingredients.

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Thai Pork Stir-Fry

Start to finish: 30 mins

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Ginger, cardamom and curry powder are just some of the many spices that lend flavor to the pork in this 30-minute dinner.

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Chicken-Apple Sloppy Joes

Start to finish: 20 mins

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A sloppy joe is typically made with ground beef and a spicy tomato sauce, but not this one! This makeover sandwich combines lean ground chicken breast with green peppers, and is topped with sweet apple slices.

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Surprising Diabetes-Friendly Meals that Make You Feel Full

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Asparagus, Zucchini, and Sweet Pepper Crepes with Orange Cream