27 Diabetic-Friendly Lemon Recipes

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27 Diabetic-Friendly Lemon Recipes1/27 Lemon-Pepper Tilapia with Mushrooms 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are trying to add more fish and healthy entrees to our diet and this one makes it easy. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for hectic weeknights. Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? Try one of these delicious low-carb entrees. —Donna McDonald, Lake Elsinore, California Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 216 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate

(2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein

(2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 2/27 Crunchy Lemon-Pesto Garden Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love using vegetables straight from the garden in preparing this salad. If I pick the squash and cucumbers early enough, their skins are so tender that there’s no need to remove them! Best of all, it’s easily adaptable—any fresh veggie from the garden can be swapped in with delicious results! Psst! Here are more diabetic-friendly recipes you

can make in 30 minutes or less!

can make in 30 minutes or less! —Carmell Childs, Clawson, Utah Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 159 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 3/27 Lemon Cranberry Quinoa Salad 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As the family cook, I appreciate how easy this is to throw together on a busy weeknight. Plus, this salad never gets boring. One of my favorite variations is to substitute diced fresh mango

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat

for the cranberries, cilantro for the parsley, and lime for the lemon juice and zest. —Mary Shenk, DeKalb, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 218 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat. 4/27 Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A slightly savory dressing really complements the sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 fruit

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 145 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 fruit. 5/27 Lemon-Dijon Pork Sheet-Pan Supper 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Most nights I need something that I can get on the table with minimal effort and delicious results. This sheet-pan supper has become an all-time favorite, not only because of its bright flavors but also because of its speedy cleanup time. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition

Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

Facts: 1 pork chop with 1-1/4 cups vegetables: 516 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 6/27 Fresh Artichokes with Lemon-Yogurt Dip Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Artichokes with Lemon-Yogurt Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings (1-1/2 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Artichokes are at their best when you prepare them simply, without a lot of fuss or seasonings to overdress them. Many people dip the petals

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

in melted butter or mayonnaise, but I think you’ll love my tangy lemon-yogurt dip. —Jill Haapaniemi, Brooklyn, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 artichoke with 2 tablespoons dip: 81 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 7/27 Baked Lemon Haddock 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After testing out a ton of haddock recipes, I’ve decided this baked version is the best. The mix of crunchy topping and

lemon is just delicious

lemon is just delicious. —Jean Ann Perkins, Newburyport, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked fish: 269 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch. 8/27 Lemon Chia Seed Parfaits 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Chia Seed Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bright and tangy parfaits start the day on a healthy note, but they’re also sweet enough to double as dessert. —Crystal Schlueter,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk

Babbitt, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 214 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk. 9/27 Lemon Artichoke Romaine Salad 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish when I was trying to duplicate a very lemony Caesar salad. I think my version is not only delicious but more healthful, too! —Kathy Armstrong, Post Falls, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 105 calories, 7g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat

fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat. 10/27 Lemony Mushroom-Orzo Soup for Two 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or as a side for a sandwich lunch. It’s loaded with mushrooms and orzo pasta—and lemon livens up its mild flavor.—Edrie O’Brien, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate

(4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein

(4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 11/27 Lemon-Parmesan Broiled Asparagus 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Parmesan Broiled Asparagus Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These special spears are packed with flavor, thanks to the lemon-garlic dressing they’re tossed in before roasting. It’s a simple, quick side that goes with almost anything. —Tina Repak, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 156 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Diabetic exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable

Diabetic exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable. 12/27 Air-Fryer Cauliflower 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 161 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable. 13/27 Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day!

Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day! They are extremely healthy and convenient, and just a few ingredients means they’re easy to make, too. —Bethany DiCarlo, Harleysville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 tart: 55 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch. 14/27 Lemon & Garlic New Potatoes 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon & Garlic New Potatoes

It has become a favorite side dish at my house

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a simplified version of a dish my Costa Rican host sister used to make when I was in the Peace Corps. It has become a favorite side dish at my house. —Katie Bartle, Parkville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 166 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 15/27 Lemon-Pepper Broccoli 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Pepper Broccoli Recipe photo by Taste

A sprinkle of almonds adds crunch

of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh green broccoli turns tangy and tasty when roasted with lemon juice and pepper. A sprinkle of almonds adds crunch. —Liz Bellville, Jacksonville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 84 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 16/27 Lemon Feta Chicken 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This bright, Greek-inspired chicken

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