Recipe Roundup: 4 Zucchini Dishes for Summer
Zucchini is popular among people with diabetes for a good reason. For every 100 g of this vegetable, you get loads of vitamins and minerals, and just 3.11g of carbs, 1g of which is dietary fiber!
Now summer is just around the corner, which means we can enjoy in-season produce zucchini soon. The next few months would be the best time to include this vegetable in your mean plan as they are fresher, more flavorful, and more affordable. If you need meal ideas, here are options you can try:
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Zucchini Nachos Baked with Chili
Nachos as snacks are always a hit for both kids and adults. Whether you serve them as a daytime snack, as an appetizer, or as your dinner, this Mexican food will disappear from the table in no time. To make it diabetes-friendly, you can use low-carb tortillas or, better yet, replace the tortillas with thin slices of zucchini, just like what this recipe recommends.
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Zucchini Lasagna
Using strips of zucchini in place of lasagna noodles isn’t new, but this recipe uses homemade sun-dried tomato marinara sauce and swiss chard leaves, two ingredients that give this comfort food more flavor and excellent texture. You can make this dish in duplicate as it’s a guarantee you or your family will want to eat the leftovers.
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Deconstructed Veggie “Lasagna”
If you find the traditional preparation of lasagna a hassle, this recipe will save you from all the legwork. Toss your broccoli florets, chopped cauliflower, and zucchini chunks into a tray, pour over some sauce, top with goat cheese, and then put it in the oven. After 20 minutes, you can satisfy your lasagna craving and enjoy the health benefits from your veggies.
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Keto Halloumi Zucchini Balls
You can use zucchini to make your veggie balls, though you have to grate, drain and squeeze them until they’re almost dry. You can find many zucchini ball recipes online, but this one uses halloumi cheese, a fantastic alternative for those who are sensitive to cow’s milk. Serve the balls as a main, starter, or snack with your choice of low-carb dipping sauce.
What zucchini recipes do you recommend for the diabetes community? Please share them in the comments below.
Source: diabetesdaily.com