The following recipes have been submitted by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) to prepare themselves and/or to share with clients. Please share your feedback; we would love to know what you think!
Please note:
- To be considered ‘diabetes-friendly,’ recipes were reviewed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group members to ensure they were nutritionally balanced and appropriate for people with diabetes, with a focus on mostly whole foods including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats in small amounts.
- When choosing ingredients for “gluten-free” recipes, please be sure to purchase gluten-free ingredients.
- Where appropriate, recipes may appear in more than one category.
- The times listed below are for preparation. Additional cooking time may be required.
Mini Mediterranean Fava Bean Bites
25 minutes
Champion Salad
15 minutes
Chickpea Tikka Masala Hummus
10 minutes
White Bean Guacamole
20 minutes
Creamy Cannellini Bean Soup with Garlic and Thyme
20 minutes
Hummus Trio
10 minutes
Spicy Black Bean and Corn Dip
20 minutes
Bean and Salsa Tortilla Chip Dip
15 minutes
Additional Recipes
More recipes are provided below, courtesy of Bush's Best.
Slow Cooker Pork and Pinto Bean Enchiladas
10 minutes
Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Mushrooms
20 minutes
Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad
10 minutes
Traditional Hummus
10 minutes
Three Bean Confetti Salsa
30 minutes
Southwestern Bean Salad
15 minutes
Salsa Chicken Skillet
20 minutes
Rockin’ Rainbow Pasta
20 minutes
Red Velvet Cupcakes
10 minutes
Grilled Potato and Cannellini Bean Salad
15 minutes
Pinto Bean Pie
10 minutes
Nacho Average Nachos
15 minutes
Sweet Garbanzo Bean Cake
40 minutes
Dirty Rice ‘N Beans
15 minutes
Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad with Citrus
15 minutes
Crunchy Garbanzo Beans
10 minutes
Citrus Chicken Chili
20 minutes
Chocolate Fudge Cookies
10 minutes
Crunchy Chickpea Pita Sandwich
30 minutes
Chicken Cassoulet
15 minutes
Easy Chicken and Black Bean Burritos
15 minutes
Brownie Truffle Bites
60 minutes
Black Beans and Rice
5 minutes
Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple
15 minutes
Best Black Bean Salad
15 minutes
Black Bean Guacamole
20 minutes
Black Bean Dark Chocolate Brownies
10 minutes
Slow-Simmered Beef and Onions
15 minutes
Beef ’N Bean Taco Skillet
15 minutes
Baja Rice & Beans
15 minutes