12 Diabetes-Friendly, Low-Carb Dinners You Can Make in 30 Minutes By Leah Goggins Leah Goggins Leah Goggins is a journalist and an editor at EatingWell. She assigns and edits all kinds of news content, from delicious grocery roundups to new studies in health and nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 26, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Credit: Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna Each of these delicious dinners are diabetes-friendly, thanks to lower levels of saturated fat and sodium and a focus on complex carbs, like whole grains. Each meal also has 14 or fewer grams of carbs, 6 or fewer grams of saturated fat and 750 or fewer milligrams of sodium per serving so you can hit your nutrition goals while enjoying some pretty tasty meals. Healthy meals like our One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli and Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Peppers are so quick and simple, you could make them any night of the week. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 12 One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli View Recipe Save Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna Shrimp cooks quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve over whole grains or rice. 02 of 12 Mushroom-Swiss Turkey Burgers View Recipe Save In this gluten-free turkey burger recipe, lean ground turkey stands in for ground beef, and portobello mushrooms produce a juicy, flavorful alternative to the traditional bun. Melted Swiss cheese, sliced tomato and arugula top off this delicious low-carb dinner! 03 of 12 Chopped Salad with Shrimp, Apples & Pecans View Recipe Save Sweet and crunchy apples and celery combine with savory shrimp and nutty pecans in this easy, colorful dinner salad. 04 of 12 Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry View Recipe Save This tofu veggie stir-fry is quick and easy, making it a great go-to weeknight meal. Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor. Serve over brown rice. 05 of 12 Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Peppers View Recipe Save Jacob Fox This vibrant, colorful dish is great for those who love a little heat. Adjust the amount of chile-garlic sauce according to your preferred heat level. To smash ginger, use the side of a chef's knife or the flat bottom of a sturdy mug. Serve with rice, if desired. 06 of 12 Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole View Recipe Save This easy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare, meaning that seared steak can be a weeknight meal. Cooking herbs in the pan with the steak releases their aroma, infusing it into the meat while creating a crispy garnish. After the steaks and herbs are pan-seared, the escarole is cooked in the same skillet, so this healthy dinner requires minimal cleanup too. 07 of 12 Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Peppers View Recipe Save Here's an easy chicken recipe you'll definitely want to add to your dinner repertoire. A quick marinade tenderizes the chicken and infuses flavor in this stir fry. Adding a little oil to finish the marinade coats the chicken and helps keep it from sticking to the pan. 08 of 12 Herby Fish with Wilted Greens & Mushrooms View Recipe Save This Mediterranean fish recipe makes a tasty and healthful weeknight meal. Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes. 09 of 12 Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad View Recipe Save Using everything bagel spice is a quick way to season and add extra crunch to breadcrumbs for chicken tenders. If you can't find any premixed, make your own by combining equal parts dried minced onion and garlic, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, salt and ground pepper (see Associated Recipes). This healthy chicken recipe tops a simple salad for an easy dinner that's ready in 25 minutes. 10 of 12 Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy & Ginger View Recipe Save All of the ingredients for this easy beef stir-fry recipe are cooked in one wok (or skillet), so not only is the meal-prep fast for this healthy dinner, but cleanup is quick too. Look for Lee Kum Kee Premium oyster-flavored sauce in the Asian-foods aisle of your grocery store. It has the most concentrated oyster flavor. 11 of 12 Salmon-Stuffed Avocados View Recipe Save Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal. 12 of 12 One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach View Recipe Save Shrimp, spinach and garlic brown and cook quickly for a simple one-pot weeknight dinner. A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley. Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Health Conditions Diabetes-Friendly Diabetes-Friendly Low-Carb Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit