BBQs are my favorite summer pastime.
It’s always nice to gather with family and friends to celebrate the summer with some delicious foods and treats hot off the grill.
I love providing some diabetes-friendly meals at holidays, so here are 10 delicious recipes you can enjoy at your next bbq.
There are some great plant-based options here, some perfect brisket, and even some great desserts that won’t be too hard on your blood sugar.
Scope out the list and let me know which recipes you’re ready to give a try!
Photo Credit: www.goodlifeeats.comZucchini Tomato Basil Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
This Zucchini Tomato Basil Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette is a light and refreshing summertime salad and perfect when your garden is exploding with tomatoes, basil, and zucchini in the later summer months.
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Photo Credit: nourishplate.com No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
Gluten-free vegan chocolate cheesecake made silky, creamy, and smooth! This no-bake cheesecake is refined-sugar free, 100% natural and so easy to make!
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Photo Credit: www.tessadomesticdiva.com Mexican Quinoa Salad w/ Chipotle Vinaigrette
A hearty and flavorful quinoa salad with crunchy veggies and an irresistible chipotle lime dressing!
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Strawberry pecan summer salad
A light side with summery ingredients, this strawberry pecan summer salad has guests coming back for more!
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Photo Credit: www.razzledazzlelife.com Tender and Juicy Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket
Because- TEXAS BBQ!!! Joking (sort of ?)!
Tender and Juicy Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket cooked low-and-slow on the grill to create the most delicious, tender, smoky piece of beef brisket you will have ever had!
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Photo Credit: www.thefreshcooky.com Red, White & Blue Yogurt Parfaits
The simplicity of this fresh fruit, red, white and blue yogurt parfait is the perfect starter to your patriotic celebrations!
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Photo Credit: cassidyscraveablecreations.com Keto Coleslaw {Paleo & Gluten-Free}
Even if you don't think you like coleslaw, this low-carb coleslaw dressing recipe might just change your mind! It's slightly sweet with a crunchy slaw that's full of flavor.
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Photo Credit: www.vnutritionandwellness.com Grilled Tofu Steaks
These Grilled Tofu Steaks are a perfect way to get some plant-based protein during BBQ season! The tofu is marinated and then grilled to your liking for a low-carb protein-packed meal.
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Photo Credit: www.frugalnutrition.com Massaged Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
Topped with tahini dressing, pumpkin seeds and vinegar soaked red onion, massaging the kale turns rough greens into soft, yet firm little bites of joy in this flavorful, healthy and easy to make salad.
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