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Reviewed by Dietitian Madeline Peck, RDN, CDN

Prioritize your energydigestion and blood sugar levels simultaneously with this collection of these recipes that can help you meet a high-protein, high-fiber, diabetes-friendly goal. While not every recipe meets these parameters on their own, mixing and matching the recipes on this list throughout your day can help you meet your daily goals. With breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options to choose from, we’ve got your entire week covered. From our meal-prep-friendly Sausage, Spinach & Mushroom Egg Bites to our hearty and comforting Stuffed Pepper Skillet, we’re confident you’ll love these recipes that can help you meet your nutritional needs.

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Sausage, Spinach & Mushroom Egg Bites

These protein-packed sausage, spinach and mushroom egg bites are the perfect little breakfast snack to tide you over until your next meal. Keep half the batch in the fridge for the immediate days ahead, and freeze the other half for later in the month when you don’t have time to cook but want a healthy bite to eat.

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High-Protein Strawberry & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

These overnight oats get a protein boost from Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter and soy milk, combining for 17 grams of protein per serving. We mix it up with chopped strawberries, but any berry or chopped fruit will pair nicely with this easy grab-and-go breakfast.

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Chickpea Tuna Salad

This chickpea tuna salad with capers, feta and cucumber makes for the perfect lunch to pack for work or school. You can prep the salad the night before (just be sure to keep the spinach separate and dress the salad right before serving).

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No-Cook White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad

This easy white bean and spinach caprese salad features the classic combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil and tangy balsamic vinegar, but adds tender white beans and fresh baby spinach to the mix. If you can’t find mozzarella pearls, cut or tear a fresh ball of mozzarella into bite-size pieces instead. If you like your salad with a little kick, try swapping out the spinach for arugula or use spring mix for a more mild flavor.

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Hot Honey Roasted Chicken & Vegetables

This spicy honey chicken has an irresistible sticky-sweet heat thanks to a hot honey glaze that blends beautifully with roasted vegetables. If you prefer a milder heat level, cut back on the cayenne pepper or leave it out altogether.

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Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Enjoy these shrimp lettuce wraps, filled with crisp veggies and juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and soy sauce. This light and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or weekend gathering. Sambal oelek, a spicy chile paste known for its vibrant red color and intense heat, adds an extra kick. Reduce or omit it to adjust the heat to your liking.

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Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets

This crispy baked chicken cutlet recipe is a simple, all-purpose dinner that you can come to again and again. It lends itself perfectly to a wide array of sides and toppings. Enjoy it on top of a peppery arugula salad or serve it on a bun with coleslaw, or simply pair it with roasted potatoes or veggies and a side of ketchup for dipping.

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Stuffed Pepper Skillet

This stuffed pepper skillet recipe takes the ingredients in a classic stuffed pepper and spins them into a convenient skillet dinner. Earthy, sweet bell peppers take the spotlight, softening just enough while still retaining their delightful crunch. Ground beef packs in the protein and can easily be swapped out for ground turkey or crumbled tofu. Precooked brown rice completes this hearty dish. With a blanket of gooey melted cheese on top, it’s a meal that hits all the right notes.

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Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole

This lemony salmon and orzo casserole is a one-dish dinner that’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids—a polyunsaturated fat in salmon that can help tame inflammation and may even help lower blood pressure. Here, omega-3-rich salmon sits on top of an orzo mixture that bakes in the oven, instead of boiling on the stovetop, absorbing all the bright and lemony flavors while it cooks.

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Easy Tofu Curry

Baking the tofu for this protein-packed curry adds texture and helps the tofu hold its shape once added to the sauce. The curry itself is smooth and creamy, with warmth from the spices and some kick from Madras curry powder and jalapeño. If you want to dial down the spice level, swap out the Madras curry powder for regular curry powder. Tearing the tofu by hand helps the curry sauce cling onto all the craggy bits, but if desired, you could cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes instead.

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Chicken Fajita Salad

Try this chicken fajita salad to mix up your dinner routine, with slightly charred and blackened chicken, crispy romaine and plenty of veggies. Topped off with the crunch of the tortilla chips, this salad is a true dinner winner. To cut down on the number of ingredients, you can use fajita seasoning to season the chicken, but keep in mind that may increase the amount of sodium in the dish.

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Cucumber & Avocado Salad

This healthy cucumber-avocado salad takes just five minutes to prep. Lime juice and fresh herbs boost the bright flavors in this crunchy and creamy salad that’s a perfect side dish for grilled chicken, fish or steak. This recipe calls for an English cucumber, which doesn’t have to be peeled, but regular cucumbers work well too–just peel them before slicing.

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Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette

This beet salad with goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette is flavor-packed, blending earthy beets, tangy balsamic vinegar and creamy goat cheese. Oranges lend a citrusy brightness, while arugula adds a peppery kick. Versatile and satisfying, this healthy beet salad complements any meal. Enjoy it as a side or turn it into a main dish topped with grilled chicken or roasted tofu.

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Cabbage Caesar Salad

In this Caesar salad, we skip the usual romaine lettuce and opt for napa cabbage, a delightfully tender cabbage variety that maintains a crisp and mild sweetness even when eaten raw. The dressing takes a shortcut, using store-bought mayonnaise instead of fresh egg yolks, and gets a savory kick from anchovy paste. Feel free to switch it up by using chopped anchovy fillets, or omit it entirely for a vegetarian-friendly salad according to your preference.

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Light & Airy Whipped Cottage Cheese

Give this whipped cottage cheese recipe your own spin by making it with your favorite fresh herbs. You can use it as a dip with fresh veggies or as a sandwich spread.

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Edamame with Aleppo Pepper

With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor.

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