2 pounds cantaloupe, peeled and chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
3/4 cup sparkling apple juice
1 cup raspberries
Mint sprigs

Purée cantaloupe with lemon juice in a blender until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in juice, season with salt. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with mint sprigs and fresh raspberries. Serve immediately.

Fruit: 2
Vegetables: 0
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

1 lb green beans, with ends cut
2 lbs red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp fresh dill
4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
black pepper, to taste

Steam green beans in a steamer for 5 to 8 minutes. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. Cool green beans and potatoes and place in a bowl. As they are cooling, prepare the dressing by mixing all ingredients together. Add onion and bell pepper to the cooled green beans and potatoes; top with dressing. Note: The dressing is included in the nutritional analysis below.

Fruit: 0
Vegetables: 1
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 1
Carbs: 1
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

4 artichokes (medium size), cooked
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1 eggplant (small), peeled and diced
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp fresh oregano
1 Tbsp fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp pepper

Halve artichokes lengthwise; remove center petals and fuzzy centers of artichokes. Remove outer leaves of artichokes; reserve. Trim out hearts and chop finely. Set aside. Rehydrate tomatoes in boiling water for 3 minutes until softened. Drain and rinse; chop. Cook eggplant in simmering chicken broth for 10 minutes; drain well. In blender or food processor container place chopped tomatoes, drained eggplant, onion, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until nearly smooth. Taste for seasoning. Stir in chopped artichoke hearts. To serve, arrange artichoke leaves on a serving platter; spoon 1 heaping teaspoon of the eggplant mixture onto wide end of artichoke leaves. Garnish with a fresh herb leaf, if desired. Alternate serving idea: Arrange artichoke leaves on a platter, surrounding a bowl of the eggplant mixture. Use artichoke leaves to scoop up individual servings of the dip. Dip can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and chilled until serving time.

Fruit: 0
Vegetables: 6
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

4 cups small cauliflower florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp apple juice
1 Tbsp fresh parsley
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1-1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp salt

In a large saucepan with steamer rack, steam cauliflower over boiling water covered for about 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, using a small saucepan prepare sauce. First cook garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in apple juice, parsley, vinegar, paprika, and salt. Cook sauce until heated. Transfer cauliflower to a serving dish. Pour sauce over the hot cauliflower. Toss to coat.

Fruit: 0
Vegetables: 1
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

4 cups broccoli florets
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1 Tbsp shallots, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
cooking spray

Blanch broccoli in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender; drain. Spray a medium skillet with cooking spray; turn heat to medium. Add garlic and shallots; cook 10 seconds. Add broccoli and red pepper flakes; toss to coat. Salt and pepper to taste.

Fruit: 0
Vegetables: 0
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.