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Lunch ideas you can enjoy while you keep your diabetes under control. These meals are quick, low carb and full of flavor. From turkey roll ups to chicken cheesesteak bowls, you will want to add these favorites to your lunch time meal rotation! Check out our companion posts on 10 best diabetes breakfast ideas and 10 best diabetes dinner ideas for more of our most popular recipes.
What can a type 2 diabetic eat for lunch?
- Choose a lunch that is lower carb and with extra fiber if possible. Including low carb veggies will give you plenty of fiber and vitamins.
- Some of the recipes listed here can be made lower in fat by using reduced fat cheese.
- Higher protein lunches help you avoid the mid afternoon slump which can occur when you overdo on carbs.
- Consult with your diabetes educator to determine the proper number of carbs you need to include in your meal.
- Lower carb tortillas and breads are a good choice for a quick sandwich.
Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Melted cheese mixed with beef and onions in a bell pepper-low carb, easy and delicious.
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Low Carb Turkey Roll-Up
Low carb turkey roll ups ready in minutes! Use honey mustard or cream cheese for a satisfying on the go lunch. Makes a great party appetizer too!
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Baked Rotisserie Chicken
Prepare a delicious low carb and diabetes freindly meal with this oven baked rotisserie chicken recipe.
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Low Carb Chile Relleno Casserole
Enjoy this easy Low Carb Chile Relleno Casserole with no guilt! Ground beef and lots of peppers and cheese makes satisfying Mexican food!
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Low Carb Skillet Chicken Tenders
These low carb skillet chicken tenders taste like they were cooked on the grill! Cook up a batch and use all week for easy low carb meals.
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The 15gm Carb Stuffed Potato
Only 15 gm carb in this healthy stuffed baked potato recipe! A satisfying combo of BBQ chicken, steamed broccoli and cheese piled high on a baked potato. A delicious diabetes-friendly meal.
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Low Carb Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
Family friendly low carb chicken philly cheesesteak comes together in a snap. Serve in bowls for the low carb eaters and on a hoagie bun for everyone else.
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Hamburger Vegetable Soup
Hamburger vegetable soup is a family favorite meal. Uses common pantry and freezer items and can be easily made low carb with a few tweaks. Cook up a batch for a neighbor or friend who needs a comforting meal.
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Greek Gyros Recipe
A delicious and easy low carb gyro that you can have on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Tomato Pie made Diabetes Friendly
Low carb tomato pie makes a delicious summertime lunch or brunch! Enjoy your fresh tomatoes and basil with a lightened-up pie crust.
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