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    Home » Low Carb » Low Carb Favorites

    10 Best Diabetes Dinner Ideas

    Published: Jun 16, 2019 • Modified: Oct 29, 2021 by Charlotte• This post may contain affiliate links •4 Comments

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    Diabetes friendly dinner ideas can be a challenge! Here I have compiled a list of 10 of our best diabetes-friendly and delicious recipes for you to try. These recipes give you easy step by step instructions to make diabetes dinner planning a breeze! Check out our companion articles on stocking the diabetes pantry and ways to make comfort food diabetes friendly!

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    What can a type 2 diabetic eat for dinner?

    Everyone loves pizza but who needs the carbs?? Here's a delicious recipe using tortillas crisped up in a heated skillet. Substitute a low carb tortilla for a tasty snack or meal. Keep the toppings low carb with meats, veggies and cheese. This is a meal the whole family will love.

    Cheesy Crispy Diabetic Pizza
    A lower carb crispy, cheesy pizza you can enjoy in under 15 minutes! This diabetic pizza with all your favorite toppings will become a family favorite.
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    diabetic pizza in skillet

    Beef and veggie chili is the perfect cool weather meal! Add a side salad to get even more low carb veggies in. This chili features beans which are high fiber and helps keep you full from one meal to the next.

    Beef and Veggie Chili-Diabetes Friendly
    A delicious chili made diabetes friendly by adding fiber- rich beans and cinnamon.
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    Beef and Veggie Chili in white bowl

    An Italian inspired meal is sure to satisfy, and this one will definitely hit the spot. Here we use spiraled low carb veggies to substitute for pasta. If you like, you can combine spiralized veggies with pasta to cut carbs but still keep the authentic flavor.

    Chicken Ricotta
    An Italian feast featuring chicken tenders, ricotta cheese and roasted tomatoes.  Serve over spiralized veggies for a satisfying low carb meal ready in 30 minutes!
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    chicken breast with ricotta and tomatoes on white plate

    This chicken recipe will become a favorite. Greek yogurt and spices make a tasty low carb meal perfect for week night or entertaining.

    Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe
    A delicious way to include healthful spices in your diet. Chicken marinated in Greek yogurt, cinnamon and curry powder then roasted in a skillet. Low carb diet friendly!
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    golden roasted yogurt chicken in black skillet

    Low carb baked Greek chicken is absolutely packed with flavor. You will love the Greek herbs combine with spinach and feta.

    Low Carb Mediterranean Chicken
    Low carb Greek seasoned chicken thighs make a delicious and healthy one pot meal. Served on a bed of mushrooms, spinach, sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese.
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    Greek chicken thigh with melted cheese on bed of spinach

    Low carb chicken alfredo takes a universal favorite and turns into a tasty low carb version. Try this over spiralized veggies or a lower carb pasta to keep carb levels in check.

    Low Carb Chicken Alfredo
    A low carb keto chicken Alfredo recipe perfect for weeknight meals.  Uses leftover chicken and store bought Alfredo sauce for a quick and easy meal the whole family will love. 
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    Low carb unstuffed cabbage rolls are a fun twist on the original. This recipe saves time by throwing everything in a skillet to cook and the result is delish!

    Low Carb Cabbage Rolls
    Cabbage rolls the easy way! Unstuffed cabbage rolls make a delicious and filling low carb meal-ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve with rice for a family friendly meal.
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    Low Carb Italian Beef and Cheese Bowl
    Italian beef recipe with pepperoncinis has 3 gm carb and ready in under 30 minutes! This low carb beef and cheese bowl makes a great low carb lettuce wrap in under 30 minutes.
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    ground beef with chopped green peppers and melted white cheese

    Pork chops with easy Mexican rice uses brown rice to offer a higher fiber alternative to the usual Mexican rice recipe. Be sure to monitor portion sizes to make sure carb servings stay in the proper range.

    Pork Chops with Easy Mexican Rice
    A tasty and easy 30 minute skillet pork chops and rice recipe the whole family will love.  Uses your favorite salsa and features tender cheesy pork chops to round out the meal.
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    Low Carb Burgers
    Juicy and delicious beef patties topped with queso and caramelized onions take the prize! Make this diabetes friendly burger with a special comeback sauce in about 30 minutes.
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    burger patty with queso and onions on top in black skillet

     

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    1. Dereck Brown

      October 07, 2019 at 5:09 am

      Hey, thank you for sharing this post with us, I hope this will work for my diabetes. Thank you very much

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    2. Bonnie

      December 20, 2020 at 5:58 pm

      It would be amazing g if you could trailer 10 recipes for the vegetarian or vegan diabetic. Also low fat. None of your recipes will work for me as they include meat and dairy.

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      • Charlotte

        December 24, 2020 at 8:59 pm

        Hi Bonnie,
        That will be a priority for the new year! Thanks for your suggestion.

        Reply
    3. Naomi Morales

      August 20, 2022 at 11:35 am

      I enjoy the 10 best diabetes dinner

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