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Diabetic Dinner Recipes

Find healthy, delicious diabetic dinner recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Snapper & Shrimp with Creole Sauce

In this island-inspired fish recipe, celery, bell pepper, tomatoes and wine complement the shrimp and fish.

Snapper & Shrimp with Creole Sauce

Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens

For a healthy variation on creamy chicken salad, we've replaced half the mayonnaise with basil pesto.

Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens

Chinese Seared Pork with Rhubarb Sauce

In a play on Peking duck, rhubarb replaces plums in the typical sauce in this healthy Chinese pork recipe.

Chinese Seared Pork with Rhubarb Sauce

Garlic-Oregano Grilled Shrimp (Camarones Asada en Escabeche)

Chinese Seared Pork with Five-Spice Rhubarb Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil

Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens

The Best 30-Day Diabetes Diet Plan

Getting dinner on the table is easier when it's already planned out for you. Enjoy a month off from meal planning with 30 days of delicious, diabetes-friendly dinners to help you keep your blood sugar levels in check. The recipes in this plan limit carbohydrates, saturated fat and sodiumfactors that can negatively impact your diabetes if you eat too muchand can still be enjoyed by the whole family. Managing diabetes never tasted so good!

Pork Primavera Sandwiches

Scrambled Turkey Nachos

Farfalle with Tuna, Lemon, and Fennel

Healthy and Cheap Diabetes-Friendly Recipes for a Budget

Fast food isn’t cheap and is rarely healthy. Have the best of both worlds with delicious and healthy, budget friendly recipes that feed a family for less than $3 per serving. Enjoy chicken, turkey, sausage, beef, and vegetarian recipes that are easy to prepare. Many dinners are ready to eat in minutes!

Green Veggie Bowl with Chicken & Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Chicken & Cornmeal Dumplings

Chicken & Spring Vegetable Tortellini Salad

Mushroom and Chicken Stroganoff

Easy One-Dish Dinner Recipes for Diabetes

These yummy one-dish recipes are super easy to prepare and even easier to clean up. Choose from pasta dishes, stews, stir-fry and more. Made with a diabetic menu in mind, our meal-in-a-bowl recipes are nutritious and tasty, perfect for dinner tonight.

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Asparagus, Zucchini, and Sweet Pepper Crepes with Orange Cream

Classic Beef Stroganoff

Pineapple-Bacon Barbecue Burgers

Chipotle Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Apricot Salsa

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.

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Chicken and Mushroom Manicotti

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Chicken Casserole Recipes

Chicken casseroles are classic, comforting, and convenient. These tasty casserole recipes use lean chicken and fresh ingredients, making dinner healthful as well as flavorful.

Chicken-Noodle Casserole

Mushroom and Beef Soup

Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast

Mushroom and Chicken Stroganoff

Diabetes-Friendly Home-Style Dinner Recipes

You can still enjoy warm and cozy comfort meals without derailing your healthy-eating goals. Add these healthy home-style recipes to your dinner rotation to stay on track. Whether you're craving pot roast or shepherd's pie, lasagna or casserole these delicious diabetes-friendly recipes will satisfy your craving for a hearty meal while limiting calories, carbs and saturated fat.

Romesco Sauce with Whole-Grain Pasta & Parmesan

Originating from the Catalonia region of Spain, "salsa romesco" is a tomato sauce made with nuts and peppers. It's traditionally eaten with fish, but in this recipe we pair it with whole-grain pasta for a yummy vegetarian meal. Parmesan is our choice for cheese, but you can substitute Pecorino Romano or Manchego cheese if you'd like.

Roasted Corn & Poblano Chowder

Roasting the corn and peppers in the oven before adding them to the soup adds intense flavor to this chowder recipe. Before serving, blend half of the soup to ensure a thicker base.

Pork & Green Chile Stew

Let your slow cooker work--while you're at work!--and come home to a delicious bowl of hearty stew for dinner. Full of potatoes, hominy, green chiles, and chunks of pork sirloin, this filling stew recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare in the morning.

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Pine Nut-Crusted Cod with Caramelized Onions & Tomatoes

Caramelized red onions, fresh roma tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives combine to form tasty base for the pine nut-crusted fish in this easy dinner recipe.

Pecan-Crusted Fish with Peppers & Squash

Nut-crusted fish and antioxidant-rich vegetables make this diabetic main dish both healthy and delicious.

Pasta with Arugula & Sausage

Not a meek or mild green, arugula is somewhat bitter with a peppery mustard flavor. If you don't care for arugula, substitute fresh spinach in this 25-minute pasta recipe.

Mustard-Maple Pork Roast

Maple syrup, orange peel, and mustard add captivating flavor to the glaze for this succulent pork roast. Potatoes and carrots roast in the pan alongside the pork and round out the meal.

Indian Curry Fish

Baked tilapia fillets are served alongside curry-flavored lentils, pea pods, and cherry tomatoes in this colorful and healthy 25-minute dinner recipe. With a few substitutions you can turn this dish into a sandwich or a bowl (see recipe variations, below).

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Cheese-Topped Acorn Squash

Sage and nutmeg are the perfect seasoning pair for these acorn squash slices. Sprinkled with Parmesan just before serving, this vegetable side dish goes well with any main dish you're serving.

Meatball-Barley Soup

Homemade meatballs flavored with garlic and rosemary take center stage in this simple 1-hour soup recipe. Great Northern beans and barley add a healthy dose of protein and fiber to this hearty and filling dish.

Hearty Tomato Soup with Beans & Greens

Garlicky kale and creamy white beans elevate simple canned tomato soup into a 10-minute lunch or dinner that really satisfies. Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture. Look for a brand that's low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.

Homemade Chicken Ramen Noodle Bowls

Transform canned chicken noodle soup into quick ramen bowls by adding fresh ginger, crunchy vegetables, herbs and a jammy soft-boiled egg. Look for a low-sodium soup that has 450 mg sodium or less per serving.

Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This simple Italian-inspired recipe combines pork shoulder with aromatic fennel. As the pork cooks, its juices drip down to flavor the sweet potatoes that are nestled in the bottom of the slow cooker. Serve with steamed green beans for a complete meal.

Italian Beef Skillet

This Italian-inspired beef, vegetable, and pasta dinner takes just 20 minutes to prep. Grab a glass of your favorite wine, sit back, relax, and enjoy the fragrant aromas that fill your kitchen as this one-skillet meal simmers on your stove.

Zucchini Noodles with Quick Turkey Bolognese

Forgo regular pasta (and most of the carbs) for spiralized zucchini "noodles" in these make-ahead meals. The zoodles quickly turn tender-crisp as the veggie-packed Bolognese warms in the microwave.

Vegan Superfood Buddha Bowls

This nutrient-packed vegan Buddha bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few convenience-food shortcuts like prewashed baby kale, microwavable quinoa and precooked beets. Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.

Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup

Jazz up a can of black bean soup with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, avocado and fresh tomatoes. A bit of smoked paprika adds a bold flavor kick, but you can swap in any warm spices you prefer, such as cumin or chili powder. Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.

Chicken Satay Bowls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Chicken satay moves from classic Thai restaurant appetizer to delicious homemade dinner with this easy meal-prep recipe. A crunchy Asian-inspired slaw serves as the satisfying low-carb base, and the bold, creamy peanut sauce brings a hint of heat to every bite.

Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries

This quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss. It combines weight-loss power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories.

Seitan BBQ Sandwiches

Enjoy classic BBQ flavor with filling vegan seitan, or wheat meat. The sliced seitan needs time in a hot pan to turn brown and crispy; let it sear before coating it with the tangy ketchup mixture for the best texture. A side of sweet potato chips makes the perfect pairing for a fast weeknight meal.