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Diabetes-Friendly Vegetable Lasagna – Healthy and Delicious Recipe

This diabetes-friendly lasagna is packed with colorful vegetables and uses whole wheat noodles and a light ricotta cheese mixture, making it a nutritious and satisfying dish without the excess carbs. Ingredients For the vegetable filling: Zucchini: 2 medium, sliced thinly Spinach: 2 cups (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained) Mushrooms: 1 cup, sliced Bell pepper: 1, diced Onion: 1 medium, diced Garlic: 3 cloves, minced Olive oil: 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon Salt: To taste Black pepper: To taste For the cheese mixture: Ricotta cheese: 1 cup (part-skim) Low-fat mozzarella cheese: 1 cup, shredded (divided) Parmesan cheese: ¼ cup, grated Egg: 1 (lightly beaten) Fresh basil: 2 tablespoons, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried) For assembly: Whole wheat lasagna noodles: 9 sheets (cooked according to package instructions) Marinara sauce: 2 cups (low-sodium) Instructions Prepare the vegetable filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion ...

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Spinach and Ricotta – Diabetes-Friendly Vegetarian Dinner

This low-carb, diabetes-friendly dinner is perfect for those looking for a hearty, vegetarian option. These stuffed Portobello mushrooms are filled with a creamy blend of ricotta cheese, spinach, and fresh herbs, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal. Ingredients Large Portobello mushrooms: 4, cleaned and stems removed Ricotta cheese: 1 cup Fresh spinach: 1 cup, chopped Parmesan cheese: ¼ cup, grated Garlic: 2 cloves, minced Olive oil: 1 tablespoon Fresh basil or parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped Salt and pepper: To taste Cherry tomatoes: For garnish (optional) Instructions Prepare the mushrooms: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush the Portobello mushrooms with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Make the filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth. Stuff the mushrooms: Spoon the ricotta filling into each mushroom cap, spreading it evenly. Top with a sprinkle of ad...