Diabetic-friendly dinners the whole family eats, planned every week
Pick the Diabetic-friendly plan and every dinner keeps carbs modest, skips added sugar and leans on vegetables, beans and lean protein. It is regular family food, not a separate “diet” plate, and the grocery list goes to your cart in one tap.
Diabetic-friendly family dinners from our recipe library
Each one is 45 g of carbs or less, 10 g of sugar or less and at least 4 g of fiber per serving (estimated). 48 recipes.
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas
31 min · 4 servings · about $6.75 a serving
Sheet Pan Street Corn Chicken Thighs
35 min · 4 servings · about $3.75 a serving
Smoky Chicken & Pepper Pita Flatbreads
35 min · 4 servings · about $3.63 a serving
Turkey Piccata with Green Beans
25 min · 4 servings · about $4.00 a serving
Thai Green Curry Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
30 min · 4 servings · about $4.00 a serving
Spiced Ground Turkey Taco Skillet with Peppers
26 min · 4 servings · about $3.19 a serving
Smoky Drumstick Sheet Pan with Roasted Summer Squash
40 min · 4 servings · about $3.63 a serving
Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Avocado
27 min · 4 servings · about $5.63 a serving
Vegetarian Chili
40 min · 4 servings · about $3.13 a serving
Sheet Pan Chili-Lime Tilapia with Corn and Peppers
25 min · 4 servings · about $3.75 a serving
Crispy Chicken Tacos with Spiced Mango Salsa
35 min · 4 servings · about $3.63 a serving
Turkey Cobb Salad
30 min · 4 servings · about $4.50 a serving
Turkey Chili
45 min · 4 servings · about $3.25 a serving
Crispy Chicken Tenders with Maple-Mustard Dip and Sheet-Pan Roasted Veggies
30 min · 4 servings · about $4.06 a serving
Crispy Fish Tacos with Lime Crema
30 min · 4 servings · about $4.50 a serving
Chicken Fajita Cauliflower Rice Bowls
35 min · 4 servings · about $5.50 a serving
Kielbasa and Potato Skillet
35 min · 3 servings · about $4.33 a serving
Pan-Fried Chicken with Toasted Walnut and Cranberry Brussels Sprouts
35 min · 4 servings · about $4.63 a serving
Hamburger Hash with Potatoes and Peppers
35 min · 4 servings · about $3.13 a serving
Baked Beef Taquitos
41 min · 4 servings · about $5.00 a serving
Chicken Tostadas
25 min · 4 servings · about $5.50 a serving
Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Bread
40 min · 4 servings · about $3.75 a serving
Blackened Mahi-Mahi with Cilantro Lime Slaw and Avocado
30 min · 4 servings · about $7.50 a serving
Halal Chicken Shawarma Plate with Garlic Tahini
25 min · 4 servings · about $3.94 a serving
Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops with Green Beans
30 min · 4 servings · about $4.00 a serving
Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
40 min · 4 servings · about $5.50 a serving
Crispy Chicken Quesadilla with Fresh Pico
55 min · 4 servings · about $3.56 a serving
Fattoush Salad with Grilled Chicken
30 min · 4 servings · about $4.38 a serving
Steak Caesar Salad
30 min · 4 servings · about $5.50 a serving
Crispy Pork Cutlets with Creamy Mustard Sauce and Green Beans
25 min · 4 servings · about $4.00 a serving
Romesco Salmon with Roasted Potatoes
40 min · 4 servings · about $6.00 a serving
Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos
495 min · 4 servings · about $3.75 a serving
Ground Beef Tacos with All the Fixings
32 min · 4 servings · about $4.25 a serving
Crispy Tofu and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner
30 min · 4 servings · about $3.13 a serving
Pork Chops Rancheros
35 min · 4 servings · about $3.75 a serving
Pork Chops with BBQ Beans and Ranch Slaw
25 min · 4 servings · about $4.63 a serving
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Broccoli and Garlic-Thyme Sweet Potato Mash
37 min · 4 servings · about $3.94 a serving
Ground Beef and Eggplant Skillet
35 min · 4 servings · about $4.25 a serving
Beef and Bean Chili Skillet with Cool Yogurt Topping
30 min · 4 servings · about $4.63 a serving
Chicken Artichoke Avocado Salad
30 min · 4 servings · about $5.00 a serving
Easy Canned Salmon Patties
26 min · 4 servings · about $3.38 a serving
Za'atar Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower
35 min · 4 servings · about $6.00 a serving
Creamy Baked Zucchini Noodles with Mushrooms
30 min · 4 servings · about $4.38 a serving
Citrus Cumin Steak with Avocado Salad
30 min · 4 servings · about $7.13 a serving
Chicken Caesar Wraps
27 min · 4 servings · about $3.50 a serving
Tuscan White Bean Gnocchi Skillet
25 min · 4 servings · about $3.25 a serving
Turkey Taco Lettuce Cups
25 min · 4 servings · about $5.00 a serving
Red Chile Cheese Enchiladas
40 min · 4 servings · about $3.50 a serving
How the Diabetic-friendly plan works
- ✓Every dinner aims for 45 g of carbs or less per serving, with no added sugar or sweet sauces. Carbs come from vegetables, beans and whole grains in measured portions.
- ✓Each recipe shows estimated calories, carbs, fiber, sugar and sodium per serving, so you can see the numbers before you cook.
- ✓One dinner for everyone: the kids eat the same meal, so nobody cooks twice.
- ✓Need a carb target for one person? Family members can each have their own health needs, and the planner fits each dinner around them.
- ✓This is meal planning, not medical advice. Nutrition numbers are estimates; follow the plan your doctor or dietitian gave you.
Questions
Is this a medical diet?
No. It is a family meal plan built around common diabetes-friendly guidelines: modest carbs, no added sugar, more fiber and lean protein. Your doctor or dietitian has the final word on your own targets.
Can I combine it with other plans?
Yes. Diabetic-friendly works together with Gluten-free, Heart-healthy, Slow cooker, 30-minute and the other plan styles, and with any allergies in your family.
Where do the nutrition numbers come from?
Each recipe is estimated from its ingredients and serving size. They are close, not lab-tested, so treat them as a guide.
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