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Diabetes Quick Fix: Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Linguine and Green Beans

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Fresh rosemary and garlic coat this pork tenderloin as it roasts in the oven. The oven does the work while you make the linguine and green beans.

Frozen green beans are used in the linguine dish. Frozen vegetables can be a good choice when they are picked at their peak and immediately frozen. Keep some on hand for other meals.

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Horseradish Encrusted Chicken with Garlic Sweet Potatoes and Snap Peas

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Horseradish mixed with mayonnaise gives a zip to these boneless, skinless chicken thighs while the panko breadcrumbs form a golden crust.

Panko breadcrumbs are a Japanese variety of breadcrumbs and are made from bread that has been baked or toasted giving them a firm texture.

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Black Bean Burrito with Jicama Sticks

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Black beans, vegetables and whole wheat tortillas come together in this simple vegetarian dinner.

Jicama is a root with a thin tan-colored skin that looks like a turnip. When peeled, it’s crisp and juicy. In Mexico it’s eaten raw, seasoned with a little lemon juice. Once peeled, cut or sliced, it retains its texture and color.

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Hot Pepper Chicken with Sweet Pepper Potatoes

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Hot pepper and honey make this a sweet and spicy, quick chicken dinner. Sweet potatoes cooked with fresh red bell peppers make an unusual and surprisingly quick side dish.

The dish cooks in only 5 minutes in a microwave oven.

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Crushed red pepper, sometimes called hot pepper flakes, can be found in the spice section of the ...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Thai peanut and coconut scallops with ginger rice

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Scallops are perfect for a quick meal. They need no preparation and only take a few minutes to cook. For this recipe they are simmered in a flavorful sauce made from a mixture of peanut sauce and coconut milk. Both items can be found in the Asian section of the supermarket.

Basmati rice has a nutty flavor and smells a little like popcorn when ...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Sicilian Swordfish with Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Potatoes

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Tomatoes, olives, and garlic are staples of zesty Sicilian cooking. Raisins add sweetness giving the sauce a tantalizing sweet and sour flavor.

Make the sauce in a microwave oven and use frozen baby Brussel sprouts for a quick and easy dinner. Look for small baby Brussel sprouts in the freezer section.

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Southwestern Buffalo Sliders with Taco Salad

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Enjoy earthy Southwestern flavors with these spicy buffalo sliders and taco salad.

Ground chipotle powder adds a spicy and smoky flavor to the burgers. The powder can also spice up many other foods—salad dressings, vegetables, potatoes, rice, and other meats.

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These burgers have a hot kick. If you’re sensitive to hot spices,...Read more

 

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