Tostones (also known as patacones, tachinos, fried or sliced) are undoubtedly very delicious. However, because…
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Healthy Pupusas
Perhaps the most traditional dish in El Salvador, pupusas have reached international popularity. They are…
Speedy 3-Bean Salad
Beans provide protein, amino acids, and fiber. They’re a secret weapon for blood sugar control. This…
Sweet Potato Cake Lettuce Wraps
These hearty lettuce wraps are a great option for a fresh, but fulfilling meal. Top…
Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Creamy and textured like egg salad, this sandwich will make you forget the real thing.
Protein-Packed Quinoa Salad
This earthy, nutty flavored, grain-like seed makes a great rice substitute. It’s gluten-free, packed with protein,…
Spanish Roasted Garbanzos
Research has shown that simply the act of eating legumes like garbanzo beans will lower…
Baked Tofu
It doesn’t get any easier than this to add a tasty protein entree to your…
Zesty Garlic Sweet Potato Fries
A sweet potato is sweeter but much lower on the glycemic index than a potato.…
Spicy Quinoa “Taco Meat”
The ever-versatile quinoa gets another twist as a ground beef substitute. Take this protein-packed, low-glycemic…