Sticking to diabetes recipes does not mean having to forego delicious meals. There are many diabetic recipes that are available online from various sources, even reputable medical institutions like the Mayo Clinic. By choosing the right diabetes recipes, one can still have enjoyable meals when diabetic recipes are called for.

Here are some diabetes recipes that can serve as an introduction to delightful and healthy meals.

For breakfast: diabetic recipes can include a Mini Breakfast Quiche.

Ingredints:

• Green chilis: 4 oz diced
• Pimientos: 2 oz diced, drained
• Pre-cooked white rice: 3 cups
• Egg substitutes: 2
• Skimmed milk: 1/3 cup
• Cumin: 1/2 tsp
• Salt and pepper: 1 dash
• Low-fat cheddar cheese: 1 cup

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine the chilis, pimientos, rice, eggs, milk, cumin, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the cheese in a large mixing bowl.
2. Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until set.
3. Remove the quiches from the pan; arrange on a platter and serve.

Diabetic recipes for lunch may feature Marinated Chicken with Couscous.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast, large, cut into strips: 1
• Buttermilk: 4 tablespoons
• Pesto: 1 teaspoon
• Clove garlic, crushed: 1
• Red pepper, cut into chunks: 1
• Large mushrooms, sliced thick: 2
• Couscous: 150g
• Boiling chicken stock: 200ml
• Lemon juice and grated rind: 1
• Bag rocket: 80g
• Spring onions, sliced: 2

Procedure:

• Mix the chicken strips, pesto and garlic in a bowl and stir well.
• Marinate for 20 minutes and thread the chicken strips on skewers with pepper and mushrooms.
• Cook under a hot grill for 6 – 7 minutes. Turn occasionally.
• Place couscous in a bowl, pour chicken stock and lemon juice on it.
• Cover bowl with cling film and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Stir through rocket and spring onions. Serve with chicken skewers.

Dinner diabetic recipes can include Asian Salmon Fillets.

Ingredients:

• Skinless salmon fillet: 6 (125g each)
• Marinade -
• Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil: 2 teaspoons
• Chili flakes: 1 pinch
• Fresh ginger, grated: 1 teaspoon
• Runny honey: 2 teaspoons
• Garnish -
• Fresh chopped coriander: 1 tablespoon
• Spring onions, shredded:

Procedure:

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a non-metallic bowl and stir well.
2. Coat fillets in marinade and allow flavor to infuse.
3. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes on each side over medium heat. Brush with remaining marinade from time to time.
4. Scatter coriander and spring onions over fillets and serve.

Bon apetit!

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