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13 Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Dinners You Can Make in a Skillet

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Danielle DeAngelis Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD September 13, 2022
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There's a common misconception that having diabetes means you need to cut out carbs, and that's not the case. Working in a regulated, daily dose of carbs will help keep you nourished and energized. But for days that you might want to lower your carb intake, these dinners are perfect choices. With only 15 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving and with lower amounts of saturated fats and sodium, these meals fit well into a diabetes-friendly eating pattern. Recipes like our Stir-Fried Green Beans with Steak & Peanuts and Skillet Lemon-Pepper Salmon are delicious dinners that can help you meet your nutritional needs and preferences.

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Stir-Fried Green Beans with Steak & Peanuts

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Fish sauce, a pungent Southeast Asian condiment, gives this easy stir-fry a flavor punch, but you can use reduced-sodium soy sauce instead. Add more or less crushed red pepper to adjust the heat.

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Skillet Lemon-Pepper Salmon

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Simple ingredients like lemon, cracked black pepper and paprika completely awaken this fall-apart-tender salmon with a crispy exterior. Use this salmon to add protein to a grain bowl or salad, or enjoy alongside roasted veggies.

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Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole

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This easy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare, meaning that seared steak can be a weeknight meal. Cooking herbs in the pan with the steak releases their aroma, infusing it into the meat while creating a crispy garnish. After the steaks and herbs are pan-seared, the escarole is cooked in the same skillet, so this healthy dinner requires minimal cleanup too.

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Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice

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This vegetarian faux fried rice uses riced cauliflower in place of white or brown rice to pack in extra veggies and cut down on carbs. Chile-garlic sauce pumps up the heat, and fresh ginger adds a bright, warm bite. If you don't like the heat of the chile-garlic sauce, leave it out and add a bit more tamari or soy sauce for a rich, fermented tang.

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Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu

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Chipotle peppers add kick to this tofu and broccoli stir-fry recipe. If you're shy about spice, cut back on the amount or leave them out completely. Serve over brown basmati rice.

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Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata

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This frittata is made with cheddar cheese and zucchini and is quick and easy to prepare. With just 115 calories per serving, this is a guilt free meal.

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Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy & Ginger

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All the ingredients for this easy beef stir-fry recipe are cooked in one wok (or skillet), so not only is the meal-prep fast for this healthy dinner, cleanup is quick too. Look for Lee Kum Kee Premium oyster-flavored sauce in the Asian-foods aisle of your grocery store. It has the most concentrated oyster flavor. 

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Garlic-Sautéed Shrimp

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Peeled shrimp may be convenient, but here the shells--and heads if you are lucky enough to find them still on--are transformed into a quick stock that adds a boost of flavor. Serve the garlic-sautéed shrimp as an appetizer or use them as a topping for pasta or risotto.

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Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry

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This tofu veggie stir-fry is quick and easy, making it a great go-to weeknight meal. Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor. Serve over brown rice.

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Cauliflower Chicken Fried "Rice"

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Get an extra serving of vegetables and cut back on carbs by replacing rice with riced cauliflower in this satisfying chicken fried rice recipe.

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Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower and Onions

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This quick one-skillet vegetable and pork main dish recipe makes a great weeknight dinner. Look for pre-cut cauliflower florets in the produce aisle of your grocery store to cut down on prep time, and your dinner will be on the table in just 30 minutes!

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Shrimp Piccata with Zucchini Noodles

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The tangy lemon-caper sauce in this healthy Italian makeover recipe is a natural with shrimp. Serving it over zucchini noodles (aka zoodles) keeps the dish summery and low-cal, but it's also delicious with whole-wheat spaghetti.

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Kadhai Murghi (Wok-Seared Chicken & Vegetables )

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This stir-fry is typical of Northern Indian cuisine, with its emphasis on fresh vegetables. Because the cooking happens quickly it's a good idea to measure out and prepare all the ingredients in this recipe before you fire up the wok.

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    1 of 13 Stir-Fried Green Beans with Steak & Peanuts
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    5 of 13 Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu
    6 of 13 Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata
    7 of 13 Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy & Ginger
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    10 of 13 Cauliflower Chicken Fried "Rice"
    11 of 13 Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower and Onions
    12 of 13 Shrimp Piccata with Zucchini Noodles
    13 of 13 Kadhai Murghi (Wok-Seared Chicken & Vegetables )

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