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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Lime Sauce – Diabetes-Friendly Plant-Based Dinner

  These diabetes-friendly tacos combine roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a creamy avocado lime sauce for a flavorful, fiber-rich meal. It’s a colorful, plant-based dinner that’s satisfying and easy to prepare. Ingredients Sweet potato: 1 large, diced Canned black beans: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed Corn tortillas: 8 small Red bell pepper: 1, thinly sliced Red onion: ½, thinly sliced Olive oil: 1 tablespoon Cumin powder: 1 teaspoon Paprika: ½ teaspoon Salt and pepper: To taste Fresh cilantro: Chopped, for garnish Avocado Lime Sauce: Avocado: 1, pitted and peeled Lime juice: 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess): 2 tablespoons Garlic: 1 clove, minced Water: 1-2 tablespoons, to thin as needed Salt: To taste Instructions Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly cara...

Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken with Asparagus & Sweet Potatoes – Diabetes-Friendly Dinner

This diabetes-friendly meal features roasted chicken seasoned with lemon and garlic, accompanied by tender asparagus and roasted sweet potatoes. It’s balanced, nutrient-rich, and easy to prepare for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Ingredients Chicken breast: 2, skinless and boneless Sweet potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and cubed Asparagus: 1 bunch, trimmed Olive oil: 2 tablespoons Garlic: 3 cloves, minced Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme: 1 tablespoon, chopped Salt and pepper: To taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub half of the mixture over the chicken breasts. Prepare vegetables: Toss sweet potato cubes with a bit of the remaining olive oil mixture. Spread sweet potatoes and chicken on one side of the baking sheet. Bake: Bake for 15 minutes, then add asparagus to the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle rem...